Ms. Wall realizes the fellow is addressing a cellular phone.

But even so, Ms. Wall points out, "19th-century people didn't write down what they had for dinner.

By the second day, however, Ms. Wall was in control.

Ms. Wall said her travels have altered her perspective of how school systems really work.

"She asked me to the store with her," Ms. Wall said.

Ms. Walls played field hockey herself for Eastern in the late 1970's.

Ms. Wall said the cistern could be excavated in two weeks.

Ms. Walls also has hope that she will find a job.

"We've already lost too many people for something no one can tell you why we're in there," Ms. Walls said.

Ms. Wall, 26 years old, will retain her name.