Students
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TITUSVILLE,
Oct. 15 --
Students from the University of
Pittsburgh at Titusville recently traveled
to the Panthers' Caves near President and Eagle Rock and
spent the day learning to rappel and rock
climb. Joseph Croskey, Coordinator of Retention at UPT, served as
the group leader.
Two
Oil City veteran climbers taught the
students the necessary skills.
Mike Canaan, Oil City police
officer, and Larry Deal, United States
postal employee, helped the students
practice on a 40-foot wall before
attempting the 150-foot rappel.
Some students opted for climbing
up, rather than down, and climbed a
60-foot vertical face instead.
The
students tested their abilities, overcame
fears, and are planning to return to the
Panthers' Caves.
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