2014 Fall Festival: A Celebration of Sports and Physical Activity

As has been the case almost every year for the past five decades, students, parents, teachers, alumni, and numerous guests celebrated their fall festival in traditionally pleasant late-summer weather with an entertaining program that, together with music from the StoneMill House Band, the brass ensemble, the Wever Singers, and the Couch-Potatoes, as well as the usual culinary delights, ensured plenty of conviviality.

This year, Steinmühle enjoyed an exceptionally high level of popularity. The two principals welcomed four of their predecessors, who were impressed by the progress made at “their Steinmühle.”

The big hits in this year’s Fall Festival program, in addition to the “Beat Lucas” Ergometer Competition, the Climbing Wall in the gym, the Waveboarding, the Obstacle Course, and that Vaulting and Pony Rides.

There was plenty of activity at the Rudern und Sport (RuS) club’s booth. To give visitors a glimpse into the winter training routine of the active members, the participation in the “Ergo Cup” , and the female and male participants with the best times ultimately competed against RuS top rower Lucas Schäfer, a member of the World Championship squad, on the ergometer. Participants who achieved good results took home T-shirts and other prizes as souvenirs.

The highlight of this year’s festival, however, was the opening of the new adventure playground, which was built during the summer break (the OP reported on this on September 25, 2014). The students were now officially allowed to take possession of the many new pieces of equipment and play areas surrounding their “old climbing spider.” With the creation of this adventure park, Steinmühle, with its cultural and mathematics and natural sciences track as well as the importance of sports for the school.

The christening of a new boat named “Black Pearl” was performed by City Councilwoman Dr. Kerstin Weinbach. The 11,000-euro racing boat, financed by donations, public funding, and funds from the fledgling club, is another step toward completing the club’s fleet. In light of the significant growth in membership and the increasing success of our rowers, this investment ensures we have the right boats to meet our needs.

Many former students made their way to the Steinmühle again this year. They gathered in the evening to celebrate late into the night.