Update from the GHA Directors:

In the past 24 hours we've had a couple of changes with participants and we've had one counselor unable to participate. We decided to change up the participants and their PD groups from eight groups to seven. We've posted new pictures reflecting the changes in PD Groups.

Expectations for the day:

I am so excited for Thursday! Everyone is starting to get comfortable with each other and it will only get better! The Klez Bros are tons of fun!
~ Brooke Dudley, Counselor

Highlights of the day:

Day 2 of GHA was awesome! Getting to know each other has been a challenge but totally worth it. There are a lot of names to learn but I'm getting better. Funnest part of the day was the Klezbro presentation -- interactive and I learned a lot! ~ Camie Wright, Counselor

Videos from the Day:

GHAers wake up with a GHA original - Ultimate Capture the Flag!

Dr. Harrison talks about language

Dr. Harrison discusses music and rhythm.

Participants play "I Have Never" while waiting for a speaker

David Asman and Steve Keen perform for participants prior to their presentation. ENJOY!

Learning a Jewish circle dance.

Knowledge is Power

Here are a few quotes from todays speakers:

Dr. James Harrisonwas a great start for the day. He talked about language and the incredible thing it is that we are able to take idea's that can't be described by any of the senses and communicate them to others. He discussed education and the humanities. In particular he talked about the difference between signs and sympols. He said, "Words tell us what to think, music tells us what to feel".

David Asman talked about the Jewish faith and played some beautiful Jewish music. GHAers had a lot of great questions and in answering one of them David said that when we are comfortable with ourselves, we aren't worried about those around us who are different.

GHA Comments of the Day:

On a scale from 1 to 10 [10 being incredible] how awesome are your PD Groups and why?

• 10! My PD group is absolutely awesome! We are all really good friends right off the bat. We are really comfortable and have an awesome counselor. He is really funny and motivational! ~Lauren S.
• 10! We're way tight, we have fun. Our counselor is awesome too! ~Henrie W.
• 10! The Pinkertons have become really united. We already have nicknames for each other! I like being with my PD group because we have really cool discussions and get to know each other on a more personal level (we also get our own SWEET Sherriff badges. ~Bailey B.

What did you learn today that you didn't know?

• Today we got to learn about Jewish culture. It was a really fun experience and I really enjoyed the cool dances we learned. I really liked everything new that they shared with us from their culture. ~ Victoria E.
• I can put a disaster of a banana back together and it will look amazing! ~Alexis B.
• I learned a lot about communication. I learned about the steps of effective communication. In my PD group, we talked about what happens when communication is ineffective, and how we can improve the way we communicate. ~ Jessica R.

Daily Schedule:

7:00 AM EXERCISE: Ultimate Steal the Flag

8:30 Breakfast

9:30 Energizer & Announcements

10:00 Discovery Session

10:30 SPEAKER: Jim Harrison
“Education: Leaving Plato's Cave”

12:00 PM Lunch

12:45 Presentation Instructions

1:30 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT GROUPS

2:30 SPEAKER: David Asman & Steve Keen
“Utah, Where Jews are Gentiles”

4:00 PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT GROUPS

5:30 Dinner

7:00 Discovery Session

7:30 SPEAKER: Dr. Robert Eves
“Southern Utah's Spectacular Geology - 400 Million Years in the Making”

9:00 Prep Time

10:00 Free Time

11:00 Retire