As The Appalachian reported, the App State Scuba Club is currently operating during its second year on campus, giving students and enthusiasts a way to connect with fellow divers. The trip from Boone to the Atlantic Ocean spans under 250 miles, allowing members to travel easily for coastal experiences. Local training opportunities are also nearby, as Gray Quarry features nearly three acres of water reaching 70 feet in Johnson City.
Morgan Ray serves as an officer for the App State Scuba Club. "This is our second year as a club, and we strive to both expose newcomers to the world of scuba diving and build a community for those who are already certified," Ray told The Appalachian.
Parker Farless has practiced diving for eight years. "I joined the Scuba Club here at App State to be around like-minded people who share the same love for the ocean that I do. As a diver of eight years, until college, I hadn’t had the opportunity to meet many people my age who dive, and the club has allowed me to meet these amazing people," Farless told The Appalachian.
Additional instruction and leadership come from Aaron Shugars, who owns Shugars’ Scuba Shack and teaches physical education diving. The club's recent and upcoming travel schedule includes several international destinations. The cayman Barc Beach international trip concluded Oct. 17, while a Grenada dive is scheduled for Jan. 2-9, and an Aqua Cat liveaboard trip is planned for March 6-13.