Spring Break
Children catch fishing fever
By: Candace Birkelbach
Issue date: 2/12/07 Section: News
"This program allows residents of College Station and A&M students to have a fun recreational and enjoyable time," said freshman business major Jordan Nobel, a lifeguard at the fish out.
Senior management major Emily Rockett attended the event along with several friends on Saturday afternoon.
"We had a great time trying to fish and had a relaxing day," Rockett said. "It's a nice thing to go to if you want a break from studying and feel like doing something outdoors that you don't normally have the chance to do."
Coordinators of the fish out began preparation several months before the actual event.
"There was a lot to do in order to prepare for the weekend." Poehl said. "We ordered the fish, made fliers, sent press releases to elementary and high schools, bought the fishing supplies and promoted through radio and news stations."
The employees were pleased with the overall turnout for the "fish out" due to the cold weekend.
"A lot of children and parents came out for this event and for the A&M students that work here, it was a great experience to interact with the public in a way that normal lifeguarding shifts don't allow," Poehl said.
Senior management major Emily Rockett attended the event along with several friends on Saturday afternoon.
"We had a great time trying to fish and had a relaxing day," Rockett said. "It's a nice thing to go to if you want a break from studying and feel like doing something outdoors that you don't normally have the chance to do."
Coordinators of the fish out began preparation several months before the actual event.
"There was a lot to do in order to prepare for the weekend." Poehl said. "We ordered the fish, made fliers, sent press releases to elementary and high schools, bought the fishing supplies and promoted through radio and news stations."
The employees were pleased with the overall turnout for the "fish out" due to the cold weekend.
"A lot of children and parents came out for this event and for the A&M students that work here, it was a great experience to interact with the public in a way that normal lifeguarding shifts don't allow," Poehl said.
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