Tour de WWC (WWU) Multi-Cache
RCH-WWW: Missing pieces. Unable to replace.
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Welcome to WALLA WALLA COLLEGE--now Walla Walla University. As you seek this small cache, you will be touring the eastern portion of the main campus of the college. Although there are 12 stages for this multi-cache, don’t be intimidated. It goes quite fast. The clues are easy to find.
By collecting numbers from various plaques or signs, using a little addition or subtraction, you will eventually arrive at the main cache. Plan on about 30 to 60 minutes to complete the entire circuit. You will end very near your starting point. It might be a good idea to bring along a small calculator, for those of you (like me) who are “mathematically challenged”. Enjoy your visit to my Alma Mater!
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The Stages and Clues:
#1 N 46 02.747 W 118 23.318: Here you will find a plaque stating that this parking area was built by contributions from the “Committee of _ _ _ ”. (three digit number)
#2 N 46 02.803 W 118 23.318: Find the engraved stone in this curved brick wall. Write down the year that WWC was founded. (1892--The stone is missing)
#3 N 46 02.841 W 118 23.318: At this main walkway, there are two red brick pillars. Each has a small dedication plaque stating “Class of ‘_ _” (two digit number)
#4 N 46 02.948 W 118 23.314: On the east side of Smith Hall, is a Bible verse with text numbers. You need the “verse” number—which is the last number. (one digit)
#5 N 46 02.909 W 118 23.417: At the SE corner of Rigby Hall is a large memorial plaque to Nelson Blalock. He was the man who donated the land on which the college now sits. In the second paragraph, find the number of acres that he donated. (two digit number)
#6 N 46 02.866 W 118 23.395: At this location you will be looking for a plaque on the Centennial Green Platform. Find the year of the class that presented the “first phase” of the project. (four digit number)
#7 N 46 02.865 W 118 23.364: At this location is an informational kiosk which was donated by the efforts of three classes. Find the small plaque and write down the year of the LAST class that contributed to this kiosk. (four digit number)
#8 N 46 02.839 W 118 23.335: Located in the center of this beautiful campus is an old drinking fountain that was dedicated by the “Class of ‘_ _” (two digit number)
10/8/06 The old drinking fountain is gone now. The number is: 15.
#9 N 46 02.814 W 118 23.353: This new “old fashion” lamp post clock was dedicated to WWC by the “Class of _ _ _ _ ”. (four digit number).
#10 N 46 02.806 W 118 23.409: At this location is an new bronze sculture that has been dedicated for Bicycle Safety in the memory of Ann Weatherill. Find the plaque and write down the year the Ms Weatherill was born. (four digit number).
#11 N 46 02.792 W 118 23.372: Another piece of outdoor artwork can be found at this location. It is an iron work that is called "Reaching" by James Perry. It was donated to the college by the “Class of _ _ _ _ ”. (four digit number)
#12 Final Cache Coordinates: The cache can be found by performing a little addition & subtraction ( the N 46 and W 118 are a given ) :
N46 _ _ . _ _ _ = The North coordinates can be found by adding the six numbers that you obtained from stages 1 through 6 and then 'subtracting' 1677 from that number (yes, there is a zero in front).
W118 _ _ . _ _ _ = The West coordinates can be found by adding the five numbers that you obtained from stages 7 through 11 and 'adding' that to 15,423.
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WALLA WALLA COLLEGE
Walla Walla College is located in College Place, Washington. It is a private Christian University which is affiliated with the Seventh-Day-Adventist Church. The college was founded in 1892, opening its doors with 80 students and nine faculty. Walla Walla College currently enrolls around 1800 students in a range of professional, liberal arts, and technical programs; offering six bachelor’s degrees with majors in 42 areas of study. Graduate programs are offered in biology, education, psychology and social work. Satellite campuses included a School of Nursing in Portland, Ore., and a marine biology station near Anacortes, Wash. The master of social work program is also taught in Missoula and Billings, Montana.
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Please let me know of any problems with this cache or the circuit. If you have trouble completing the cache, feel free to e-mail me and I’ll give you some hints. Thanks, RCH
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