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Awhile back I talked about David earning and saving money for his 8th grade Washington D.C. trip. He painted our doors as one of his jobs.
He went during the 3rd week in April, I believe, and they really packed in the activities. They went to the Arlington Cemetery, Iwo Jima Memorial, WWII Memorial, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, the Holocaust Museum, the Capitol building, Supreme Court, Smithsonian...the list goes on!
They had weeks and months during the school year to study the meaning of JUSTICE in the United States. (Note: you can click on any of these photos to enlarge.)
One cool and unique thing he got to do was participate in laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Just 4 students participated in this ceremony. David put on his Scout Uniform for it, and 2 uniformed guards walked through it with them.
Here is a page I made for David's book: blue paper by Trish Yochum http://store.scrapgirls.com/product/10449/Campfire-Collection folded frame2 by Gunhild Storeide http://www.storeide.se/gunhild/index.htm
Awhile back I talked about David earning and saving money for his 8th grade Washington D.C. trip. He painted our doors as one of his jobs.
He went during the 3rd week in April, I believe, and they really packed in the activities. They went to the Arlington Cemetery, Iwo Jima Memorial, WWII Memorial, Washington Monument, Lincoln Memorial, the Holocaust Museum, the Capitol building, Supreme Court, Smithsonian...the list goes on!
They had weeks and months during the school year to study the meaning of JUSTICE in the United States. (Note: you can click on any of these photos to enlarge.)
One cool and unique thing he got to do was participate in laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Just 4 students participated in this ceremony. David put on his Scout Uniform for it, and 2 uniformed guards walked through it with them.
Here is a page I made for David's book: blue paper by Trish Yochum http://store.scrapgirls.com/product/10449/Campfire-Collection folded frame2 by Gunhild Storeide http://www.storeide.se/gunhild/index.htm
David was one of many "Trip Photographers." He took lots of photos, for himself and for the school slide show, but of course he was not IN any of those pictures.
One major assignment after the trip was to write about it, gather photos, and make a portfolio of the D.C. Trip. Last week was "D.C. Night," with student speakers, portfolio viewing and a slide show put to m
usic. The slide show photos were available online, so I went to the site and downloaded the ones with David in them. Now we have proof that he went
!
usic. The slide show photos were available online, so I went to the site and downloaded the ones with David in them. Now we have proof that he went
!Overall, I think it was a really good experience--there were powerful moments for everyone who went.
I hope it made them just a little thankful for the people who have sacrificed to preserve our country and allow us the privileges we enjoy here.
Have a great week!
7 comments:
Wonderful trip - what a great experience for him! I just love visiting D.C.
Wanted to see if my picture changed...
Now I'm playing with the email thing....
What a wonderful experience for David! and he took some very great photos. The downside to being the photographer is that sometimes you are not in the moments you capture through the lens, but he will remember it always. I really like the one of the columns all in a row. Very good angle David! Looks like a great trip. Loved catching up on your blog, and glad that you had a good mother's day. Banana cream pie is one of our family faves as well.
What a great trip! I remember that same trip when I was around 15. Such a historic and learning adventure. Glad he had a great time and what super photos!
Awesome pictures David! D.C. is one of our familiy's favorite spots...never seem to get enough of it, or the chance to visit all of it! Makes me want to go again!
What a great experience! One he will never forget!!
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