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SCHOOL TOURS • 35 Bond Construction merchandise such as a calendar, key chain, and pens. Hubacz-Kiley also arranged for hot chocolate and snacks for the students, noting that while March is a little early for traditional tours, all involved were lucky to encounter very little snow and equipment, such as a portable plant, that was up and running. Anderson and the student groups went through site-specific training, and the tour began. As an older age group and one that is studying environmental technology, these students were able to ask targeted questions about the process. For example, Hubacz-Kiley explains that, when one student asked about how the company classified different sands, she showed the group a washed stockpile and explained about various gradations, as well as specification requirements for state agencies. She also described performance characteristics and discussed how they are applied for various uses. She was also able to educate students about the permitting process and the numerous public safe- guards and extensive review process as students asked about opening a new site. Another topic among these budding geologists, engineers, and environmental regulators was sustainability. "We talked about leaving the land in better shape than we got it," Hubacz-Kiley says. For his part, the instructor jumped in to the question and answer session and reiterated and emphasized points Hubacz-Kiley was discussing with the students. Hubacz-Kiley's daughter, Sadie, joined her for the tours. The younger Kiley, a soon-to-be high school graduate, told the students that the opportunities in mining are wide open for young women. She also described plans to attend the University of Missouri-Rolla and become a mining engineer. Many of the students in this high school program are likely to pursue secondary education, Hubacz-Kiley notes. "I really hope I got them excited about the field itself," she says. Whether it's pursuing an engineering degree or operating equipment, Text INFO to 205-289-3782 or visit www.aggman.com/info Untitled-13 1 SchoolTours_AGRM0613.indd 35 5/13/13 3:29 PM 5/16/13 9:12 AM