Richard and Chelsea visit Murphysboro Middle School

On April 8th, 2015 Chelsea asked Richard to accompany her to her clinical placement site, Murphysboro Middle School. Chelsea thought Richard might enjoy the rich history of the area, and might like to see the site of one of the most devastating tornadoes in history. Murphysboro was flattened in this tragic storm, but the middle school that stands today was built on the remaining foundation left behind of the building after the storm (which at the time had been the high school). 

Richard and Chelsea spent quiet time reflecting and thinking about the tragic loss from this event, but then admired the growth and rebuilding that occurred after the storm.

Richard and Chelsea traveled by car, from SIU, to Chelsea's apartment, to Murphysboro Middle School, back to Chelsea's Apartment, and back to SIU for a total of 19 miles added to Richard's travels. His total traveled miles to date are: 6,082.8 miles. Latitude/Longitude of Murphysboro Middle School: 37-45-46.7 N, 089-20-56.8 W