Virtual Crew Members

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Punya                          UTD                      Richardson

It's great


Rebekah                      UT-Dallas               Richardson, TX

Bon Voyage to the "real crew". We're with you all the way!


Cynthia E. Ledbetter    UT-Dallas               Richardson, Texas


Lisa Boales Hobby       Killeen                   Killeen, TX

Too cool, Rick! Have an awesome time. I want a long detailed email when you back it back!!


Dana Shahandeh          UT Dallas              Richardson, TX

Hi Homer. Have a great time. And while you're out there, bring back some chert samples and think about how a "research cruise" should be part of my grad work!!


Carla Nix                        Dallas, TX

Beautiful site! I'm thrilled to be a part of this adventure ~


Vincent P. Cirillo      Dept. Molecular and Cell Biology, UTD Dallas,TX


John Myrick              RISD                      Richardson, TX


Faye McCoy             Mansfield ISD          Mansfield, TX

I'm checking out the site to see if I might find something to share with my first grade students who thrive on academic extensions! Our class has taken many "virtual tours" throughout this school year. Looking forward to a wonderful trip (vicariously, of course.)


Erik Brandlen           UTD Geoscience      Texas

Hey Katy, Tell Jill and Homer I Said Hi. Hope you're having a blast.


Rosana Bridgewter    Mansfield ISD          Mansfield Texas


Beth Toner              Rancho Santa Fe, CA

Hi Katy!! We'll be watching every day.


Jennifer Kabo           Marysville                Marysville, WA


Ed Triplett              UT-D                      Richardson TX

None right now but maybe pictures of the crew and your ship, R/V Melville. What's the R/V stand for?


H,S. Becker


Esme Saki Munro


D Fuqua                UTD                    Texas

I know you are working, but it must be fun!


Brian K. Riggs      Keller ISD             Keller, Texas

Just wanted to see how things are going in open water. How are the swells? Do you have your sea legs yet? Let me know what's up when you have time. The kids are ballistic - be glad your out there!! Have fun! Brian.


Sally Dudley        Duncanville, TX


Steve Nold           Evergreen             CO

Trey and the Subduction Crew, good luck with the research. Anxious to see the findings.Steve


Joyce Powell        Retired teacher,KISD Keller, TX

Way to go Rick! Looking forward to hearing about your trip. I read about it in the Dallas Morning News the other day.


Susan Hardick      Garland ISD          Garland ,Texas

I would like to know if you have made it to the ship, yet? If you have, what kinds of projects are you working on?


Karen Bellinger    Garland ISD         Garland, TX

Hi Katie. All my students wish they were with you on your fun adventure. We will be sending you some subduction questions soon.


Erin Sine            GISD                   Garland, Tx


Kaylea Nowell    O'Banion Gisd     Garland,tx


Rashonda freeman O'Banion, gisd   garland,tx


Jason                 O'Banion M.S.      Texas

Hi!!!!!!!!!


Jessica Richey    GISD                   Garland, TX

This is cool!!


Abbey Huddleston   O'Banion M.S GISD       Garland, TX

Hello Katie from your friends in Garland!!!!!


Nick Ng           Garland,O'Banion Middle School            Garland,Tx

hi Katie


Sarah Rivas      Garland ISD O'banion M.S.          Garland TX

hello Katie


Amanda Maxey    O'Banion M S GISD                Garland, TX

Hello Katie From all your friends in Garland!!


derek kent           gisd           garland tx


sami sampson      gisd           garland texas

hey!


Jackie Savage     Garland Obanion Middle School Gisd        Garland Tx

This is a great site !!!! Katie THis really is a good site!!!!!!!!!!


Raimond Pendleton         GISD          GArland,TX

HEY!


Sarah Blaser         O'Banion Middle School GISD         Garland, Tx

HEY!!! WHASSSSUUUPP?? j/k like the site katie! from your frineds in garland!especially Sarah Blaser8th grader at OBMS!


Ashieya Bullock         Garland ISD         GARLAND TEXAS

HELLO KATIE GOOD LUCK!!!!!!


Phillip Jenkins     Garland Independent School District         Garland, Texas

Hi Katie. Nice Website.


Dirir Saleh         Garland Independent School District         Texas

Hello Katie from the folks in Garland


David Garcia      Garland Independent School District       Garland , Texas

HI Katie


Erica Green       O'Banion Middle GISD                         Garland, Texas

Hi! Katie these are your friends from O'Banion


Sarah BLaser     Gisd! O'Banion                                     Garland Tx

KATY/KATIE... YOU RULE!!!


Patricia Ashby   Garland                                               Sachse, TX


Richard A. Caldwell         UTD                                     Richardson, TX

Great job, guys! Dick


Greg Platt                      Garland ISD                          Garland, TX

Have any life forms been found that only exist in the subduction zone?


Jennifer Ford                 BISD                                      NRH, Texas


Johnny                         HPISD                                     Highland Park, TX


nancy Bowdre              Schrade MS, Garland ISD          Rowlett, TX

Hi, Katie. I heard you fell on a volcano!? Was it active? Hope you're OK and learning a lot!


Charlotte Holloway      Garland isd                               Garland ,TX


H. McLain                 Carrollton Farmers Branch ISD    Carrollton, TX

Keep up the great work. I am impressed with the lesson plans that I have found on this web site. I also appreciate the great resources in the "related links" section.


Bridget Hayes             Baton Rouge, Louisiana

Great site, keep up the good work


Barbara                     UTD                                         Richardson,Texas

Hey Homer, Katy, Rick and Bob, I've been "cruising" the hill country this week (not quite like cruising the Pacific!). The journals are great. It sounds like life on board is full of adventure. Take care and keep in touch!


Tracy Hosek            KISD                                         Keller, Texas

Rick Ford, Hope you have as much fun as possible and learn some along the way, you are in your element now!! My Honors class will be watching and learning as your groups goes. What a wonderful experience for you. Thanks for the learning experience for all of us back here. Tracy Hosek


Kimberly Spero       Richardson (UTD)                     Richardson, Texas


Charlotte Wilson     Mesquite ISD                              Mesquite,TX

Dr. Stern and Rick, we are watching you and reading up on you each day here at Galloway Elem. We are jealous because we know you are having fun. Joanna Ellis Dallas Independent School District Dallas, Texas


vivian saadeh         University of Texas at Dallas         Richardson, Texas

Will you be able to collect enough valid evidence in the time allowed? Or will you need more time?


Lynda Jennings     Plano                                          Plano, Texas


Mauri Miyamoto   UTD                                          Richardson, TX


Andrew Miller      UTD                                         Richardson, TX


Jo Lines              Garland, Tx

It sounds like you all are having fun. I hope you get some cool plankton! Take care! Jo


Mary Ellen Kana   Dallas, Tx

Hi Katy!!


Michelle Overton    Kellerisd                                 Ft. Worth, Tx

Hey Rick! It Sounds great out there. My 6th period is following along. Chi always keeps me up to date. I know alot of others are following along too. Talkto ya later. Michelle


Jeffrey Manning      University of Texas Dallas         Dallas Tx


Austin Academy     Garland Independent School District  Garland, Texas

How does the HMR 1 work?


Janice Borland         Garland ISD                         Garland, Texas


Lisa Goodman         GISD                                  Garland, Texas

What is the girls responsibilty while on the ship? Do they have to do all the hard things the boys do? I bet Katy Myrick is sure tired by now. She is an inspiration to all of us (younger girls.) Thanks!


Dawn S. Cain         Garland I.S.D.                      Garland, TX

What specific careers are utilized on the ship?


Debbie McCain       Garland ISD - Bussey MS     Garland, Texas


Karen Bellinger       Garland ISD                       Garland, TX


Linda DeWitt         Garland ISD                        Garland, TX

If you discover any new life forms, will they be d after the discovering individual or will they be for the project?


Becky Brown         Garland ISD                        Garland, Texas

Hi Katy! We hope you are having fun and learning a lot. Take pictures for your friends in the social studies department!Becky


Susan Hardick       GarlandISD                         Garland, Tx

Hot volcano! We will work on a name!


Charlsy Ford         retired Temple ISD              Temple, Tx

Exciting. Wish I were with you.


Roy Ford             retired Ag. Dev. Supervisor    Temple, Tx


Elizabeth Rutherford    Garland ISD                 Garland, Texas

What are the depths you are doing this survey in? How are you surveying the ocean bottom (sonar,??)? Are any of the volcanoes you are observing/discovering active as you observe them? How deep are they? What is the temperature of the water at the surface above the volcanoes?


Bob Thurman       Richardson ISD                    Dallas, TX


Josh Powell          BISD


Nikia Sourina       UT Dallas                            Richardson, TX. 75080

Professor Montgomery is my teacher at the University of Texas at Dallas, and he is on the Melville cruise.


Rachelle Davis      Birdville ISD                       North Richland Hills, TX

How many people are on your crew?


Matt DeFord         BISD                                  N.R.H, TX

What's up


Jessica Sipple        Birdville ISD                      North Richland Hills,TX

What do you eat on the ship?


Rachel Zitta         BISD                                  North Richland Hills, Texas

What do u sleep in and where??


emily bullington  Birdville ISD                       North richland Hills, TX

hi, i am doing a science project on tube worms, and I think it would be really cool if you were to see a tube worm. Have you? Also, have you been down into the trench? if so, what kind of animals are down in there?


Connor Marcum    Birdville ISD                     North Richland Hills

What is it that interests you most about the Mariana's Trench?


Amanda Corbet     BISD                                North Richland Hills, Texas

What do u wear?


Justin Kennedy     Birdville I.S.D.                 North Richland Hills, TX

What ways are there other than Sonar to explore the trench, if any?


Rebecca Ferguson   Birdville ISD                  N.Richland Hills, Texas

Rick, I took my Pre AP to check out the site and it was great. As you can see they asked a couple of good questions . The site is great and we hope you are having fun.


Sheri Barnes         Garland ISD                     Garland , Tx


Blair Richard       BISD                                Fort Worth, Texas

Which sea creature is the most venemous?


Fifth Graders at Galloway   Elem. Mesquite ISD    Mesquite, TX

1. What do you do when you are seasick? Do you have throw-up bags like airplanes?

2. How big are the fish you are catching?

3. Do you argue with each other?

Thanks a lot. Have fun!


Tiffany Grimes         Dallas ISD                         Dallas, TX

Hi to Katy, Rick, and Homer! I am jealous! Hope you are having a wonderful time and learning lots of stuff!


Charlotte Fishpaw     Garland ISD                      Garland, Texas

Why do plates move in 3 different directions, instead of 1 way? Stress ? (From my students)


Lane Woodall         Garland,Schrade                 Texas


Michael                 garland/schrade                    rowlett TX

How does an underwater volcano form?


Kaitie Brown         garland/schrade                   rowlett texas

How deep is the trench?


TANNER JACKSON    GARLAND/SCHRADE         ROWLETT/TEXAS

WHAT MAKES THE TWO PLATES RUN INTO EACH OTHER ?


Alana Hodges         Schrade, Garland                 Rowlett,Tx


Jeremy Hawkins      Garland/Schrade                 Rowlett,Texas


Lauren Ranieri         GISD / Shrade                  Rowlett, Texas


Ryan Owen              G.I.S.D.                          Rowlett, T.X

Have you seen a volcano erupt?


Tabitha Hipp          Garland                            Rowlett,Texas


Melissa                 Garland/Schrade                Rowlett,Texas


deseree de leon      Garland/Schrade                Rowlett,Texas

this is a good idea!


Kara Whiteman      Garland ISD Schrade Middle School         Rowlett, TX

I was just wanting to say that your school sounds very interesting!!And I hope that you will develop to be the best school!


Matt Youngstrom   Schrade G.I.S.D.            Rowlett Tx


shawna fields         garland/scrade middle school   rowlett,tx

this is a really cool website and very helpful to my needs! i will compliment you on this website, cause i know that this took a lot of work and is very neat in gives a whole lot of information! thanks for this website and i hope you have a great day!


alexandria darisse vernon         shrade middle school         rowlett,Tx


Jeremy                 G.I.S.D                         Rowlett,Texas

Hope you have fun


Matt Castillo         GISD                            Rowlett,TX


Maeghan Coke      GISD                            Rowlett,Texas

I really like the web site!!!


Katrina C. Harris  Garland Independent School   Garland, Texas


Emily Rogers       UTD                              Richardson, TX


Jayson                 period 1 kisd                  fortworth

Hey hi.


Amber Woodral         Keller                                        Fort Worth Texas

Hello Mr.Ford! How is your trip going? Well i was just going to say Hi! Well i dont really know what to say so i will see you when you get back to school!!!


Amber Woodral


James Jacobs          keller                                            Texas

Hello Mr. Ford. see you when you get back.


jesse.                        kisd                                              fortworth TX

to mr. ford when are you coming back


Erika, Stacey, Bre    Keller                                          Ft. Worth, TX

Dear Mr. Ford, Hi! We really miss you! Everyone at church misses you too!How is everything?We really want you to come back, school is so boring without you! We hope that you are having fun! Come back soon!! Love, Erika, Stacey, Bre


Wanda Maldonado    Keller                                          Ft. Worth, TX

Hi Mr.Ford! How is it going in Hawaii? Well of coures your having a good time after all it's Hawaii! How are you doing? Hope your Ok.! Well can't wait until you get back, hope to see you soon! BYE!!! From WANDA!


callie pavelka            Keller,isd                                       Ft. Worth, TX

hey mr. ford!


Devon Glynn          Kisd  ,Keller

Dear Mr. Ford How are you doing? Class is alright,I guess!I hope the resst of your trip is fun and I'll talk to you later!


Brynn bains          Kisd  ,Keller

Dear Mr. Ford, How are you? Class is going alright.Well hope tyou are having fun and come back to school soon. bbye bye!~!


Aaron Novy        FHMS                                        fT. WORTH, TX.

Dear, Mr. Ford whats going on? Hope your enjoying your trip, and learning alot so you can send some more info.Keep up the good work. sincerely, Aaron Novy


jesse.                    kisd                                              fortworth TX

to mr.ford hey i think im doing good in your class so you will come back proud


David Day            Keller,isd                                    Ft. Worth, TX

Hey Mr. Ford how was Hawii I'm looking forward to you coming back because the sub is boring and your not but i'm going to go before he sees this gotta go.


Aaron swiney       Keller                                         Texas

Dear mr. ford i just wanted to say hi an see how you are doing. good luck on the way home.


Patrick Fogerson Keller Indepent School Distirct Fort Worth , TX

Dear Mr. Ford Hey mr Ford whats up foo. Are you haveing fun on your ship.I read your jornal it is pretty good.


Richard Ware      FHMS                                        fT. WORTH, TX.

Have a great trip for richard , and i hope you return safe. 


Tyler Blackmon   FHMS                                        fT. WORTH, TX.

Hey Mr. Ford hows it going I hope your having fun on your trip. I saw the quarter thats really cool. I hope your having a safe and fun trip . YOUR STUDENT TYLER B.


taray simpson


Jerrell Norman      Fossil Hill Middle School           Fort Worth


Nicole                  KISD                                          Ft.Worth,Tx

Hi Mr. Ford! How are you doing? How is the research coming along? I hope it is going good. Are you having fun? i hope so. Well have a good time on the rest of the cruise! ~Nicole~


Johnathon Taylor Fossil Hill Middle School           Fort Worth

Hey Mr.Ford. How is your trip seen anything special yet. If you find a unique rock or something that looks cool that is priceless please bring something back so i can have it or look at it. well im going to check out some pics of what yall have seen. cya.... Write back if you get a chance


Jerrica Alvarado  Fossil Hill Middle School           Fort Worth

Hey Mr. Ford hope you are having a nice time. We miss you and can't wait to get you back. So you later.


brandon frazier  KISD                                          Ft.Worth,Tx

hey mr ford !! how is it going? i hope you are having fun on that cruise!!hahahaha!!!well hows is life on that ship? are things different in gwam? well have you decided to bring some goodies for the kids when you come back? haha well i think everyone is ready for you to come back !! bring back some hula skirts and some candy!!!hahaj/k but for real bring the candy!!1 well hey my fingers hurt soo i will let you read the others brandon frazier


JayR                  KISD                                          Ft.Worth,Tx

Yo! Mr. Ford. How is your trip going? Everyone here is hoping you will come back soon. Have a nice time.


PaulVega       Fossil Hill Middle School           Fort Worth

Hey Mr. Ford. How is your trip?Seen any thing cool yet? See you later.


Clayton B.            KISD                                          Ft.Worth,Tx

I've heard a LOT of really nice things about you. Your students really want you back, as they grow tired of the sub. bye, and see ya soon, I hope. *<:)


Jerrell Norman     Fossil Hill Middle School           Fort Worth

hey mr ford having fun. well mr dowler is a great teacher but your better. have u caught any fish. did u win the pot. well what have u got of any importance on this expedition. hope u find what u r looking for. well when u went to the place were u can shoot guns did u shoot any guns. well have u gotten sea sick yet. well i hope u r having fun and bring us back somtething. bye ~anthony~


 Jordan Andrews      Keller                                      Ft.Worth,Tx

hey mr. ford we miss you and hope your having a good time!Can't wait till you get back. bye!


 Danica Wardell      Keller                                        Ft.Worth,Tx

Are you having fun? Can't wait till you come back. We all miss you!


 Jacob Borland         KISD                                          Ft.Worth,Tx

Hi Mr. Ford how is the trip going class has been a little boring we have just been doing paper work. Kids in the back (not to mencion any names) are still getting in trouble every day. Everyone here wants you back. Hope you didn't get sea sick and that the trip is going well and is interesting. See you when you get back.


  Nina                    Keller Indepent School Distirct       Ft.Worth,Tx

Hey Mr.Ford,wats up?When r u coming back?Can't wait till u r at school again...There is a new student in your class.His name is Clayton and Jerrica,Neha,and I met him on the first day he came. Well,I guess u hav a lot more messages,so "see ya!!!1"


Brian Scheffler        KISD                                          Ft.Worth,Tx

Hello Mr.Ford (You're eyes only), Hope you like your holiday and have fun during TAAS.


 Neha                    Keller Indepent School Distirct       Ft.Worth,Tx

Hey Hey Mr. Ford!! Hows it going on the ship? When are you comin' back????? The whole group of people( you know the crazy crew in 2nd period) are not having the greatest time... but it is pretty cool withthis sub. I got a U2 ELEVATION TOUR shirt at their concert!! Bono was TWO FEET away from Bono!! N*E*Wayz... I have learned alot! Well-- I am gonna go now considering you have a few HUNDRED more messages. BYE!!! Peace out & Rock on man! Neha


Sam Hanvichid        KISD                                          Ft.Worth,Tx

HEy Mr.ford!!!!!!!!!!Hows it hangin?Hows those Bahamma Mommas?Hahahahahaha, Well anyways I hope everythings fine,and I hope your having lots of fun!!!!Anyways were doing fine in class Mr dowlery is sooo keen hahaaha, well I know you miss me and everything but unfortunately i have to go! Ps i hope ya bring a little something backÜ


Matt Andrews        KISD                                          Ft.Worth,Tx

Hey Mr. Ford hows it goin? Are you havin fun. Hope you brought me back sumthin like i said. Find lots of rocks!! I bet your bringin back alot of kool stuff for us to see!! Well hurry up and get back. I have been actin good for the sub!! Haha arent you proud of me? I am!! Well im gonna let you go learn sum more stuff about rocks and the ocean and that kind of stuff that you do!! Buh bye!!


taray simpson        KISD                                          Ft.Worth,Tx

hey mr.ford how is everything going?Are u having fun? Have you learned anything new lately?Well i am still learning a lot but i can't wait till u get back so you can tell me all about your exciting and wonderful journey.I'm bout to be out so i will see you later. !peace!


ChRiStInE pHaM Keller Indepent School Distirct       Ft.Worth,Tx

Mr.FoRd So, WuT hAvE u BeEn Up 2 lAtElY?R u HaViNg FuN? I cAn'T WaIt TilL u CoMe BaCk 4rM ThE TrIp. HoPe U cAn TeLl Us AbOuT yOuR TrIp WhEn U gEt BaCk. ~BuH~BaI 4 NoW~ 2Nd PeRioD


Nicole Kopp        KISD                                          Ft.Worth,Tx

Hey Mr. Ford. How is the research going? Are you having any fun? i Hope that you are. I was reading some of your journal and i noticed somewhere in the beginning of march you said that the ? you havent answered yet was can a volcano 4000m under water erupt! so have you figured it out yet? can it happen? ok well have a good rest of the time there. bye. see you soon! sincerly, nicole kopp


cedric, lindsey, suzana


Tommy Weiner      KISD                                          Ft.Worth,Tx

wazzup?


Piper Smith         KISD                                          Ft.Worth,Tx

mr. ford, hurry up and come back! our class misses you!!!


Tara                   KISD                                          Ft.Worth,Tx

Hey Mr. Ford! I sure do miss those boring lectures of yours! No I really do! All we do is read out of the book now! Miss you!


monica lozano   keller (fhms)                            fort worth, texas

Hi mr. ford!!!!come back soon! we all miss you over here in texas!!! class is so boring without you! hurry back


Amelia Isbell     KISD                                          Ft.Worth,Tx

Mr. Ford, Our class misses you! Come back soon!


Brady Olsen      kelller isd                                 Haltom city,Tx

Waz up Mr. Ford. Hope your having fun, remember to bring me some Aa. Please come back and teach us soon!!!


Nadia Orozco     Keller Independent School District      Fort Worth, TX

Yo Mr.Ford!! Whats up?! We're doin ok here the sub is cool. How's the trip? Enjoying it? You better tell us all about it when you get back! See You Later!!! Your student, Nadia!


Elena Saldana     Keller Independent School District      Fort Worth, TX

Mr. Ford, Wuuuuzzzzz Uppppp! HOw's it going over there? Hope your having fun. Your student, Elena Saldana


cedric                 FHMS                                        fT. WORTH, TX.

wuz up? nmh @ all. Suzana misses you the most, but we all miss you! Hurry and come back!


Tran &April        FHMS                                        fT. WORTH, TX.

Hey Mr.Ford! We really miss you!!! Remember to bring me some rocks from Guam!!! You have to come back and teach me something!!!! Bai Bai!!! ~ Tran Hey Mr.Ford! We miss u bunches! We really miss your lectures too! Ne ways have fun! Byeness !! Nina says hi!!!! ~April


Josh Wymer      KISD                                          Ft.Worth,Tx

hey mr.ford! hows it hangin'? I know your enjoying your time away from school! This book work is starting to get a little bit old! Keep enjoying your you trip and we will see you soon!


Nicole, Sarah, and Ava         Keller ISD               Keller,Texas

HI Mr.Ford, How are you doing? Your class is going pretty well. Have you found many interesting rocks? Wish you could come back sooner and tell all about your fantastic trip.How's the wether there,Spring has come here,its wonderful, for some not all.Have fun with out your classes. Take care. Peace,love,and happiness, 3rd period honors kids (Nicole, Sarah,and Ava)


Chi Mai          Keller ISD               Keller,Texas

Hi, Mr. Ford! The state math meet is this weekend and you're not here! We're planning to go to Fiesta Texas. I can't wait till you come back and tell us all the exciting things you did on your trip.


Piper Smith

hey the sub is kinda boring so please hurry up and come back!!!!!!!!!!


Chris Mejia    KISD                                          Ft.Worth,Tx

Hey Mr.Ford,whats up?! Are you having fun?


Amelia Isbell       KISD, FHMS, 8th Grade 3rd Pd. Science    Ft. Worth, Texas

Hey Mr. Ford! Hurry up and come back cuz were all tired of the book! -amelia ps-Bring me back a hula skirt!


Nicole, Sarah, and Ava

HI,Its us again! We were wondering, are gonna bring us back any interesting rocks?


Wesley Veitch       Keller                             Forthworth,Tx

Rick Ford- get some better pictures


Hobo Dan   


rom shane         KISD                        freakcity

hi!


Jennifer Tra        Keller ISD              Fort Worth Texas


my mcclarty   KISD                                      Ft.Worth,Tx

pretty awesome, looks like its alot of fun out there... good job on the website its cool 


Charlotte Delp  FHMS                                 Ft.Worth,Tx

hi Mr.Ford. I hope u are having a good time.


Tina Johnston       Keller                             Forthworth,Tx

Rick, Your students went to computer lab today to peruse the website and to say hi. Hope they behaved themselves. Don't worry, they know you can't answer their messages. Wish you could bring back a piece of the sky. It must be incredible to see an unobstructed view of God's creation. Hope you are doing well! We are all looking forward to your return! Tina J.


hung   FHMS                                 Ft.Worth,Tx

hey mr.ford how is ur trip.the teacher is kind of strict.but we r ok.have a nice trip.


Nicki Pinault   FHMS                                 Ft.Worth,Tx

I hope you are haveing alot of fun.I can't wait to see you again. Things here are very crazy!


lisa bird    KISD                                      Ft.Worth,Tx

HOWDY MR. FORD! THIS IS LISA BIRD AND RESHUAD JACKSON. HOW IS GUAM? THE WEBSITE IS AWESOME! WELL SCHOOL IS GOING PRETTY GOOD! WELL I GOTTA GO! CAN'T WAIT TILL YOU GET BACK! bYe-- ~*LISA BIRD 3RD PERIOD*~


ema moga    KISD                                      Ft.Worth,Tx

HEllo Mr. Ford. How are you doing? I am doing just fine and so is every one else. Well, I have to go. Have fun and enjoy the rest of your trip. By the way Amy says hi!!! Ema Moga


TuYen & BoNg    KISD                                      Ft.Worth,Tx

Hi Mr.Ford How are you doing? Thanks for letting me checking your website. I have to check some more. So, buh baiz


Brittni Simon         Keller                                   FT. WORTH, TX.

hey Mr. Ford


Bertha Hernandez         Keller                                   FT. WORTH, TX.

hey Mr. Ford


TuYen & BoNg    KISD                                      Ft.Worth,Tx

Hi Mr. FoRd HoW aRe yOu d0ing? oHh! We reAlLy mIsS yOu sOo pLeAsE cOmE baCk aS sOoN aS yOu cAn. ThE cLasS reAlLy nEeD YoU. gtg. buh baiz How are you doing? How was over there? I think that you have alot of fun over there rite? We really miss you. The subs really nice to us. well gtg bai


Vhanesana V    KISD                                      Ft.Worth,Tx

Hey Mr.Ford! How are you doing? Me awesome as always. Are you having fun in Hawaii? Hope you had a very happy time there. We really really want you to come back. We miss you! Buh Bye!!!


Rachel A Schmidt    KISD                                      Ft.Worth,Tx

Hey,Mr.Ford! We all miss you. How are things where you are? Things are okay here, or as good as they usually are. have fun, and come home soon. 


Joe Foster,Kristin Gutierrez     keller isd     fort worth,texas 

hey mr. ford this is your 5th period class and we want to say hi well good luck in whatever your doin come back soon 


SEAN KNIGHT KELLER INDEPENDANT SCHOOL DISTRICT FORT WORTH, TX 

MR FORD DONT FORGET MY SUVERNEAR YOUR NEWEST STUDENT SEAN KNIGHT


Bryan Daniel    KISD                                      Ft.Worth,Tx

Hey Mr.Ford how are you doing? What are some of the things you are doing?


kari Farley      Keller(fhms)                 Forth Worth Tx.

Hi, Mr. Ford. How is your trip going? When are you comeing back?


Kassy Weathers   KISD                                      Ft.Worth,Tx

PLEASE COME BACK!!!!!!! we're being tortured..... not really but you need to come back sooner. Ashley


Jenna LaRay Isaacks   KISD                                      Ft.Worth,Tx


Ashley Carnes    KISD                                      Ft.Worth,Tx

hey u need to come back! hope ur trip was fun!


morgan roper &brandon bower   KISD                              Ft.Worth,Tx

hey mr ford how is the trip going? when are you coming back.


Randy Shy & Jose gutierrez     keller independant school district FunkyTown Fort Worth,TX

Wuzupp mr.ford!Hows it goin on tha boat?Did you discover any weird and unusual speicies?So when are ya coming back? N-e-wayz heres JOSE.


Kristin Gutierrez and Joe Foster keller isd                        Ft.Worth, Texas

Hey Mr Ford this is Joe and Kristin again well we have a long time to do this so we might type alot well it's been ok since you left but it's not as fun as when your here Mr dowler is pretty cool but he won't let us sing in class like you do so we haven't gotten to jam like usual oh well since you left I've gotten 2 horses one black and white paint and a horse that it like a cherry red kinda color oh sean(new guy) said hi! and come back soon oh we'v ehad our first track meet and i got first in the 200m run and second in the 100m run well or relay did do as good as we thought we were goin to we got second over all but we still did ok so ar e you liking it out there on the ocean well Love Joe and Kristin


Jose Gutierrez   KISD                                      Ft.Worth,Tx


 Jessica   KISD                                      Ft.Worth,Tx

Whats up Mr.Ford! What have you been up to!? Have you been enjoying the volcanos!? So what do you like the most so far!? Well bye!!! Jessica, li


RASL   KISD                                      Ft.Worth,Tx

COMO ESTAS? NOSOTRAS,BIEN. COMO HA SIDO TU VIAJE?  PASAMOS EL ULTIMO EXAMEN! BUENO, TE VEMOS CUANDO REGRESES. ESPERO QUE VUELVAS PRONTO!


nathan   KISD                                      Ft.Worth,Tx

hi Mr. Ford I hope your having fun


Amanda Montgomery   KISD                                      Ft.Worth,Tx

Hey Mr.Ford, How are you? But we miss u. Are you having fun. Guess what my grade is in your class? Our class is being really good compaired to before. Well I am about to go. Bye, Amanda Montgomery


Jenna LaRay Isaacks   KISD                                      Ft.Worth,Tx

Hey Mr.Ford whatcha doin'??? But I really hope your havin' fun, but not too much fun!!! 'Cause you need to come back!!!  Lat!


Bianca & kallena   KISD                                      Ft.Worth,Tx

any ways...how is it? what are you doin'? I hope you come back soon!!! =) - ( See You Soon I Hope!! with love =) - Bianca & Kallena!!!!


Jose Gutierrez   KISD                                      Ft.Worth,Tx

Hey Mr. ford how is it going on the boat. Well were all doing ok . We all hope your enjoing your trip. Peace out Jose Gutierrez


RoShawn Foste   KISD                                      Ft.Worth,Tx

Hey,Mr.Ford How you doing and how you been? Well we are going crazy because we miss you !So how are things going there?I hope good,have you seen any interesting things yet?Please remember to bring us something from your trip I dont care what it is it could be a rock,fish,some sea water,a chip of a rock,it could be a piece of bread I DONT CARE!Well my time grows short gotta go! Hugs and Kisses SHAE


Meagan   KISD                                      Ft.Worth,Tx

Hey, what do'n? Not much here. Newaze.... Are you having fun? I'm not. Even during spring break I had to watch my baby brother almost every day! (Oh Joy) Newaze... Got to go! Bye, Mae


Amber Austin KISD                                  watauga,TX

Mr.ford, Hey wusssup?not much here just bored!!!! N * E * W A Y S How are you?I'm fine:)I just can't wait till you get back:)!!!Well I g2g(got to go).Bye. miss you as always, Amber


Leanna Wyllie   KISD                                      Ft.Worth,Tx

Hey Mr. ford wussup nuthin much here just waitin till you come to tell you the truth we dont really miss you just kiddin!!!! Hope your trip has been fun! gotta go c'ya


Crystal Gerrard,Meagan Elerick,Mayra Manjarrez


Laura and Ashley in Ford's 7th period   KISD                                      Ft.Worth,Tx

Come back! please..class is boring now...miss ya bunches bye us


Alicia Rodriguez   KISD                                      Ft.Worth,Tx

Hi Mr. Ford. How have you been? I hope you're having fun. What kind of things have you found out about the sea floor? Everyone misses you, believe me they do. I wish I could be out to sea for a long time. I bet when you'll have a tan when you get back. I'll talk to you later. Bye. Come back soon and don't decide to quit teaching cause you're great at it.


Anna Hull   KISD                                      Ft.Worth,Tx

HEY MR. FORD WUTS UP!!! HOW HAS YOUR TRIP BEEN? WELL I GUESS I WILL TALK TO YOU LATER, OK!!


Katie Howe   KISD                                      Ft.Worth,Tx

Hey Mr. Ford!! Have you gotten sea sick yet?? We miss you lots. How have you been doing? School is just the same as ever. Trust me your not missing much here. HAve you found any Neat yet?? Did you hula at hawaii?? Well I have to check out your cool pictures. See ya in 2 weeks. Your Student, KAtie Howe P.S. Have fun :) PPs Please bring back some neeat stuff


mallory ledbetter   KISD                                      Ft.Worth,Tx

this is to my teacher mr.ford!! hey man we all mis you come back!!! we miss you very very much and me and christina and misty and ambra have been paying attention! hurry back! anyways so how has you BREAK been ours was AWESOME away from all this crap you know how learning can make your head hurt AND all!but anyways i hope you have lots of stories to tell when you get back about your mission and stuff bye now! mallory ledbetter


christina mocniak   KISD                                      Ft.Worth,Tx

i have been a very good girl and i have been doing all my work!! i really miss teasing you and i know you miss me!! haha! just kidding! me, mallory and misty have been learning a lot!! haha! we want you to come back!! talk to you soon! :)


Meagan Elerick        KISD                                      Ft.Worth,Tx

Meagan: Hey Mr. Ford!We all miss you!So how's Guam treating you?I hope you come back soon!Make sure to get every detail of the trip and tell us when you come back.We're so busy with all this work while your on your wonderful trip!Just Kidding!Well see ya soon! Your best student lol, Meagan E.


AMBRA COSTNER       FHMS                                      Ft.Worth,Tx

mr.ford how are you doing. good i hope. we are all looking forward to you coming back christina, misty, mallory and i all miss teasing you. got to go.


Crystal Gerrard       KISD                                      Ft.Worth,Tx

Hey Mr.Ford!How is your trip going? Just wondering.I'm doing good in Science in case you wanted to know which I'm sure you do.Mr.Dowler is cool but you need to come back and bring me,Meagan,and Mayra some presents okay!lol Well,see ya when you come back.Bye


MISTY NICHOL       FHMS                                      Ft.Worth,Tx

hey whats up??well not alot my ju chillin in class with nutin at allto do but be bored I REALLY MISS YOU !!!!!!!!! ummmmm so how hot are the guys down there ???? you should hook me up wit sum numbers !!!! j/k well me and Chrissy have been ANGELS !!!!! you need to hurry up and come back aight later!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Misty


Ava Damri        KISD                                      Ft.Worth,Tx

Dear Mr. Ford How are u? Hope everything is going well. Class is going well. However we still miss you, and want u to come back soon. Take care and have fun. Ava :)


Barbara Koonce Mayfield , KY 42066

Hi, I'm the mother of restech, Tammy Baiz. I always enjoy seeing what she is up to. It's a great way to keep in touch and be a part of her world. Would appreciate it if you would give her my love. I try to "drop in" and see what's new every few days. Thanks for all the interesting info on your site.


Danica Wardell        KISD                                      Ft.Worth,Tx

Hey Mr. Ford Hows everything going? Did you find anything interesting? We miss you very much. Can't wait till ou come back. Bye Danica


David Schwarz      Garland ISD                      Garland, Texas


Sarah      Garland,GISD                      Garland, Texas

hey! well i think that this website is neat!


Ashley      Garland,GISD                      Garland, Texas

This is Ashley from G-town. Your website is awesome blossum. Did take it take you a long time to make this webpage?


Kathleen      Garland,GISD                      Garland, Texas

This is Kathleen from G-TOWN! This is a coolest webpage! How do you make a webpage. I wish I had a web page. Did it take you a long time to make it?


David Schwarz      Garland,GISD                      Garland, Texas

yeah It would be better if we could write ya but we can't. It's cool anyway see ya. -David-


Amy Miller      Garland,GISD                      Garland, Texas

Hey, was up? This is Amy form G-Town!!! I think this is the most coolest website! I wish that i had one just like it! I love water and the things in it. Bye!!!


Janis L. Mergele   Fort worthISD                                      Ft.Worth,Tx

Glad to be here! However, actually, I wish that I were there.


Suhani Sookoo                   University of Texas - Dallas                   Richardson TX


Yas Ohara                  WHOI                  Woods Hole, MA

Hi Bob, I finally completed the Mariana Trough manuscript, and sent it out to you today. However, I did not know you are aboard Melville. I'm looking forward to hearing from you after finishing the cruise. Have a great cruise!!


dee                   gisd                   garland,texas


taylor                  garland                   garland, texas


Belinda Drew                Highland Park ISD                Dallas,TX


Jim McConnell                Richardson ISD                Richardson,TX


Fr. Mark Ripperger                Cistercian Preparatory School                Irving,TX

Too bad I'm not teaching Earth Science or Biology, this would be an interesting resource to add to the class


Tim Parr               Hudson MS - Garland ISD

Katy... Patricia and I thought about you last week as we were using the hovercrafts. We'll see you when you get back.


April Alaniz                  garland                   garland, texas

Hope you guys are having fun! My whole 6th grade class is on your website as I am writing.


David McLaughlin                 garland                   garland, texas


Lindsey Barefield               G.I.S.D               Garland,Texas

I think you should add more pictures!!! Other than that you`re web site is very Cool......


Gary Sumners               Colorado City ISD               Colorado City,TX