by Benita Barragan, Staff Writer How would you like to go to Hawaii? With this summer's scorching heat, anyone would have enjoyed an entire week in Maui, Hawaii. That's exactly where Avid teacher, Mr. Koester, enjoyed his vacation. In fact, he began his trip with a sight-seeing bike ride down an old volcano and through sugar cane fields.

"I really enjoyed the beautiful view and warm water," sighs Mr. Koester, remembering. "The worst part was coming back home."

Snorkling, bike riding, shopping, and cruising around the beautiful island, who would want to come back? "On a scale from 1-10, I give Hawaii a 12," he laughs. "I look forward to going back this Thanksgiving. Hawaii is the best! Fresh air, warm sunshine and no paper work..."