The 1998 Field School Team at Play

The 1998 Field School season proved not to be all work and no play. Here are some selected scenes that are part of the special memories and friendships made in southern Colorado in June 1998.

  • J.B. McKaskle and Jason Hutt pretend that they are wearing the pants they found drying on a line behind one of the houses in Cokedale. Leslie Isham, photographer

  • J.B. KcKaskle takes a moment of rest in a drain pipe out at the Primero site. Staci Williams, photographer

  • Several members of the 1998 Field School team found a little creek running through Primero. During their break they rested and played in the water. Staci Williams, photographer

  • While Alisa Cooper helps measure the location of artifacts in the ravine, she humoriously points at the camera. Staci Williams, photographer

  • Kelly McNeil rests during lunch. Staci Williams, photographer

  • Julie Maldonado and Erin Baker take a moment to "hang loose." Staci Williams, photographer

  • Michelle Matthew and Kelly McNeil hold their noses as they make their way to the privy, which was nestled on the edge of the mountain. unknown photographer

  • Beth Williams sits in front of her tent showing off the little fence she and her tent mate made. Erin Baker, photographer

  • Dinner at the Bullock's was always wonderful and a peaceful time to sit around and socialize. Amy Zortman, photographer

  • Boy scout Troop 201 from Abilene, Texas came to Primero to learn more about archaeology and earn new badges in public service. Not only did they help the Field School Team, but they also livened things up in their own unique way. Sam puts the marking flags to a different purpose as he waits for the van. Staci Williams, photographer

  • Many different things were done to entertain the team including Erin Baker placing a cow bone over her head while Alisa Cooper and Julie Maldonado laugh at her side. Staci Williams, photographer

  • Jason Hutt and J.B. McKaskle get ready to adventure out into the ravines of Old Primero. Julie Maldonado, photographer

  • Everything becomes a joke and Jason Hutt and J.B. McKaskle's tent becomes one of those. They were proud of their newly established "Hotel Hutt." Julie Maldonado, photographer

  • At the festival, there was a gentleman giving rides in his carriage. Kelly McNeil, Tonya Bailey, and Angie Fuller take a ride with him around town. Jason Hutt, photographer

  • Beth Williams and Erin Baker get ready to go eat the delicious Navajo Tacos from a family who made them at the festival. Jason Hutt, photographer

  • Michelle Matthews was invited by the band to sing a song with him. Jason Hutt, photographer

  • Angie Fuller and J.B. McKaskle sit at the booth while socializing with fellow team members. Erin Baker, photographer

  • Michelle Matthews and Julie Maldonado ride the radiator. Erin Baker, photographer

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