SCDS high-school students have been going to the Shakespeare Festival in the fall for more than 30 years.

Tuesday

9:30 a.m.
Brace for a long bus ride. It takes at least five hours of driving to get to Ashland.

1 p.m.
We’ll stop in Redding for lunch. There are all the places a fast-food junkie could want—McDonald’s, Wendy’s, Taco Bell, etc.—but anyone who knows anything will be going to Subarama, Redding’s golden sandwich shop (2658 Hilltop Dr.). If Subarama were a steakhouse, it would be a Ruth’s Chris—it’s that good.

The sandwich meat is sliced on site, which means it has the most flavor possible, then is placed atop extremely delicious bread.

Teachers Sue Nellis and Jane Batarseh eat at Subarama every year.

“But I don’t want to tell too many people,” Nellis said. “Then the lines will be really long.”

3:30 p.m.
When we finally arrive at the Flagship Inn, get acquainted with your hotel room, check for broken showers and call “dibs” on your beds.

8 p.m.
Those seeing “Henry IV, Part 2” should prepare for a cold night on the Elizabethan Stage. The Elizabethan is outdoors, and temperatures in Ashland drop quickly, so if you have a snuggie, bring it.

If you’re seeing “Measure For Measure,” you’ll be pleasantly warm in the indoor Angus Bowmer Theater.

Wednesday
7:30 a.m.
If you’re a diehard athlete, wake up at 7:30 a.m. There are always a select few who will drag themselves out of bed for a run.

In fact, senior Wei Dai is organizing a group of students to run or jog through Lithia Park. He said that he might also try to organize a group to hike together.

“From the pictures I found, and my experience at Lithia Park last year, this area should be great for exploring the wild and nature,” Dai said.

However, make sure to get back by 9:30 a.m. so you can meet your friends for breakfast.

10 a.m.
Get to Morning Glory early (it opens at 8 a.m.). The restaurant fills up fast, and of all the restaurants in Ashland, it’s the one you won’t want to miss.

The breakfast diner is right next to the hotel, and meals cost $10-15.

The restaurant serves everything from traditional oatmeal to rock shrimp omelets.

Teacher Daniel Neukom especially recommends the “unusual omelet options,” and the polenta (which usually comes as a side).

1:30 p.m.
You’ll be seeing either “The Imaginary Invalid” in the Bowmer Theater, or “Julius Caesar” in the New Theater, both of which are indoors. Make sure to get yourself there on time—no one is going to babysit you.

4 p.m.
Ashland’s most famous feature is undoubtedly the Lithia water fountains—also known as the “Sprite Fountain” by SCDS students. Found next to Lithia Park, the fountain bubbles with naturally sparkling water that tastes sort of like Sprite. It’s a definite must-have.

4:30 p.m.
If you’re like Nellis, you’ll use the time after the matinee to shop for holiday presents.

Nellis really likes the store Kixx (264 E. Main St.), where she and Batarseh shop for “wonderful winter sweaters.”

Nellis also recommends Paddington Station, which has clothes, knickknacks, cards and even a holiday section in the basement.

Batarseh likes Paddington Station (125 E. Main St.) because they sell “great Ashland T-shirts and earrings” and “incredible kitchenware.”

She also likes to shop at Renaissance Rose (37 N. Main St.). Last year, many students purchased masks there for the masquerade-themed Winter Ball.

5:30 p.m.
After you’ve satisfied your inner consumer, head back to the hotel. “August: Osage County” isn’t going to end until 11:30, and there’s nothing more offensive than sleeping through a play.

Also, if you’re seeing “Pirates of Penzance” on the Elizabethan Stage, make sure you take this opportunity to grab as many sweatshirts and blankets as you can carry.

7 p.m.
For a cheap dinner try Sesame Asian Kitchen (21 Winburn Way). Meals are $10-15, and teacher Jane Bauman said that servings are quite large. She also raved about the quality of the meal, despite its relatively low price.

Thursday
8:30 a.m.
If you’re going rafting, wake up early and hop on the bus for an hour-long ride.

The excitement-filled trip is a 10- mile trek on the Klamath River.

Last year, the weather was quite nice, so students didn’t have to wear wetsuits.

However, many students also fell out of their rafts, so dig your feet into whatever you can.

10 a.m.
At this point, you may be getting tired of sit-down meals. If you’re not rafting, head on over to Key of C (116 Lithia Way). Neukom describes it as “a little hideaway.”

“It’s a quiet, little coffeehouse,” he said.

They even have homemade bagels.

4 p.m.
Take a walk in the beautiful Lithia Park. There are giant ponds, benches and a playground.

And if you are like most high- school students, you’ll enjoy the chance to snap a multitude of pictures with your friends.

5 p.m.
The rafters will start exhaustedly rolling off the bus and into their beds for an evening nap.

8 p.m.
If you’re not 17, don’t plan on sneaking into an R-rated movie. It’s a
small theater, and an employee will check your ticket before you’re
allowed in.

11 p.m.
Right across the street from the movie theatre is Zoey’s Café & All Natural Ice Cream. It’s a tradition to head there for dessert after the late-night play or movie on
the last night. Neukom raves about the Oregon Pear flavor. “It doesn’t sound that
exciting, but it may be the best ice cream I’ve ever had in my entire life,” Neukom said.

11:30 p.m.
When you get back to the hotel, try to do most of your packing. You don’t want to have to wake up early in the morning and rush to be ready for your room check.

Friday
9:30 a.m.
Be packed and in the bus by 9:30 a.m. Don’t worry about breakfast because we will stop at Albertson’s to get all sorts of good stuff for the ride home: snacks, magazines and breakfast (there’s a Starbucks in the store).

4 p.m.
We will arrive back at Country Day in the late afternoon. You’ll be ready to eat a home- cooked meal and sleep in your own bed by now, but you’ll also be sad to leave. If you’re a junior, though, you’ll be back next year.