Advisor:
George Ruland
Having worked with all the previous advisors, Mr. George
Ruland
had the unique experience of actually sitting in on SEQ meetings for many
years before becoming the fifth advisor for two years, from September of
2002 until his retirement in June of 2004.
Mr. Ruland recalled the continued involvement of SEQ with the
South Shore Estuary Reserve Council, “with Andrew Dunbar and Nikki
Frankel serving on its Community Action Committee. We also did area
cleanups, including canoeing on and cleaning up the Beaver Dam Creek.
Mr. Ruland added that SEQ continued the efforts of earlier members,
by decorating and manning a spooky room for the BHS Safe
Halloween event.
This tradition continues today.
Safe Halloween is
presently noted to be the
community service activity
organized by our Student Council
that attracts more student
involvement than any other
activity at BHS.
A man of few words, Mr. Ruland was extremely proud of his
efforts to continue the legacy of his previous advisors and SEQ. A science
teacher by “training”, he continues to be a life-long hiker, hunter, and
fisherman- and lover of all things natural. “I thoroughly enjoyed the type
of person SEQ attracted… and I am glad to have encouraged the next generation
to continue caring for Mother Earth.”
