colleges

Well, the college search has begun somewhat in earnest. Over spring break last week we visited 4 colleges just to check out the "scenery." Old dad here got a surprise. We visited Allegheny, Hiram, Heidelberg, and Kenyon. (Also on the list for future vists are Haverford, Ohio Wesleyan, Wooster in Ohio, and Marietta and maybe Denison). Allegheny and Kenyon were my paper choices. Kate was clear, Heidelberg and Hiram were her cup of tea in academics and campus cultures. I felt the same way! She is looking at political science/public policy and vocal music (with options for continued oboe and piano). Heidelberg, where my dad went, but it was too close to home for me, I thought wouldn't measure up. It was far and away the best visit and the most connecting for political science and music combined.

Kate played in the last concert of the season yesterday in the Akron Youth Symphony. It was a wonderful concert. I kept wondering who was that attractive young lady playing oboe! :) Having accomplished children sneaks up on you! They played:
Finlandia by Sibelius
Midday Witch by Dvorak
Carmen by Bizet
among others