River Bend students reel in the fun on Sleepy Eye fishing trip
River Bend Education District held an all grades field trip to Sleepy Eye Lake Monday for an end of the year fishing trip. Photo courtesy of River Bend Education District
In photo from left to right River Bend students Myia Stone 7th grade, Brenton Malcom 7th grade and Liam Prather 7th grade sit along the shore of Sleepy Eye Lake waiting for the fish to bite. Photo Courtesy of River Bend Education District
Sixth Grade River Bend student Gavin Andree celebrates catching a fishing during Monday's field trip to Lake Sleepy Eye. Photo Courtesy of River Bend Education District
Seventh Grade River Bend student Myia Stone managed to catch a fish during the school’s field trip to Sleepy Eye Lake, but was not sure what to do after reeling it in. Photo Courtesy of River Bend Education District
Liam Prather a seventh grade student at River Bend Education District, managed to catch a fish during the school’s field trip to Sleepy Eye Lake Photo Courtesy of River Bend Education District
Eleventh Grade River Bend student Ethan Lund manages to reel in a small fish during the school’s field trip to Sleepy Eye Lake Photo Courtesy of River Bend Education District
River Bend Education District held an all grades field trip to Sleepy Eye Lake Monday for an end of the year fishing trip. Photo courtesy of River Bend Education District
In photo from left to right River Bend students Myia Stone 7th grade, Brenton Malcom 7th grade and Liam Prather 7th grade sit along the shore of Sleepy Eye Lake waiting for the fish to bite. Photo Courtesy of River Bend Education District
Sixth Grade River Bend student Gavin Andree celebrates catching a fishing during Monday's field trip to Lake Sleepy Eye. Photo Courtesy of River Bend Education District
Seventh Grade River Bend student Myia Stone managed to catch a fish during the school’s field trip to Sleepy Eye Lake, but was not sure what to do after reeling it in. Photo Courtesy of River Bend Education District
Liam Prather a seventh grade student at River Bend Education District, managed to catch a fish during the school’s field trip to Sleepy Eye Lake Photo Courtesy of River Bend Education District
Eleventh Grade River Bend student Ethan Lund manages to reel in a small fish during the school’s field trip to Sleepy Eye Lake Photo Courtesy of River Bend Education District
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SLEEPY EYE - Students from the River Bend enjoyed a day on the water Monday during a fishing trip to Sleepy Eye Lake.
River Bend teacher Jennifer Isaac said each grade got a chance to try their hand at fishing during the day. This was the first time the school held a fishing field trip. The outing gave students the chance to learn new skills, spend time outdoors with friends and staff.
For several students, this was their very first fishing experience. One of the highlights came from Brenton Malcom who said, "I'm taking her home. She's a keeper!" after reeling in some seaweed that quickly became one joke of the day.
Fishing came with its fair share of challenges as well.
Throughout the afternoon, Jon Virkus could be heard asking, "Why does my line keep jamming?"
Despite the setbacks, he stayed determined and upbeat. Reflecting on his performance, Virkus said "I went 4 for 16 today while fishing."
Myia Stone summed up her fishing experience, saying "[I am] basically a pro fisher woman."
The fishing trip was end of school year celebrations. River Bend’s last day of class is Thursday, June 4.