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The Student Voice of Shenandoah Valley Academy
Shenandoah Valley Academy
January 31, 2014
Volume 83, Editon 5
A & P
Upcoming Events JAnuary 6
20-24 Student Week of Prayer 26
University’s Cadaver Lab
A&P Field Trip Nicole Grady
Tuesday, December 2, the College and Honors Anatomy and Physiology class loaded the bus for James Madison University’s Gross Anatomy Cadaver Lab. Some dared to eat breakfast, others did not. After arriving at JMU, we found our way through the maze of hallways and doors to the Gross Anatomy Lab. After listening to a few instructions, we began to open up the human bodies. Everything was already cut open and taken apart, so we just got to peel back the skin flaps, revealing a whole new perspective of the human body. After removing the feet of intestines, we got a better look at all the organs and their locations. We took out the abnormally massive green spotted liver, the spongy brown lungs, and the lifeless heart, kidneys, and spleen. On the counter, we could hold and examine the brain. It resembled a lot of noodles stuck together.
Some of us watched as one of the teachers cut and spread a piece of the lung, revealing blood vessels and different layers of tissue. Others of us looked at the different muscles in the legs. But I think most of us can say that looking and holding the different organs was the most exciting part. After digging around and passing around the organs to hold and examine, we learned about a few of the different tools used in dissecting. Some are used for slicing, spreading, or sawing. One of my favorite parts was removing the top of the empty skull and finding the eye socket and pressing it gently so I could see the eye move. I thought that was pretty fascinating. My other favorite part was holding the heart and brain, even though they were not beating and functioning. It was still a cool experience. But over all this trip was really fun and educational. I now know for sure that I want a career in the medical field.
SAT
FEbuary 3 5-9
James Madison
School Resumes
Sunday School WAU Band Festival
5-9 AU Basketball Tournament 9 12-16 22
Sunday School Homeleave SA Talent Show
23 NHS Induction 23
Principal’s List Brunch
March 1
Elementary Basketba;; Tournament
7
End of 3rd Quarter
8
Music tour
9
SA Banquet
14-16 Outdoor Ed Backpacking Trip 16
Sunday School
19-30
Spring Break
19-30 New York Music Tour 19-30
Mission Trip
April 4-5
30-Hour Famine
6
Scholarship Sunday
7-11
Table of Contents
1 A&P Field Trip 2 Southern Trip 3 Candlelight Weekend 3 Pops Concert 4 Leadership Retreat 5 SA Christmas Party 6 Sports 7 Music Field Trip 7 J2B 8 Marshall Caves
Week of Prayer