Girls
Today was the best day of the trip, so far! Mount Vernon was huge, beautiful, and interesting. We spent two hours there and could have spent two more! The historical furniture, buildings, and gardens made us feel like we were living in 1796. They even let the baby sheep run free across the grounds! The caretakers said that the babies always came home at mealtime. :>) The museum was neat because the items really belonged to George and Martha Washington. George’s teeth were not made of wood; they were made of an lead base with human and animal teeth inserted. We realized today that we have been visiting three states plus DC in this trip—Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Maryland. Each day we move from one to the other quickly and easily. On our way back to DC, we passed the Pentagon and saw the repaired section and memorial to the victims of 9/11. The memorial consists of one silver wing embedded tip up in the ground for each of the people who died on the plane or in the building itself. It was very moving.
We went to the National Cathedral next, and we learned about its history, famous visitors, and creative artwork. The gargoyles and grotesques were created by a team of artists over five years, and they are modeled after things they saw during that time—someone’s dog, Dumbo, Darth Vader, and many fantasy creatures. We also learned about flying buttresses, limestone construction (from Indiana), and the three private schools on the cathedral grounds. From there we went to Ford’s Theatre to see where President Lincoln was shot, and we learned all about what happened that night and why. We then visited the Natural History museum and spent an hour on the mall, enjoying the sunshine, having balloon-sword fights, and people watching. It was very sunny and warm today—a perfect day in DC!
We finished our great day with a trip to the Kennedy Center theater lab for a production of Shear Madness. It was a hilarious murder mystery, where the audience gets to help question the suspects and make the final decision on who done it. It was AWESOME, and we think everyone should see it. We can’t wait to go to the White House tomorrow! We have looked at it on every side from the bus, but we haven’t gotten really close yet.
Mrs. Medesi’s group finally decided on a name—Medesi’s DC Dazzlers! Everyone has done a great job of finding their chaperones, keeping track of each other, and staying together. That must be because we are Simply the Best!
--Samantha L., Rikki S., Hayley P., Katie C.
Today was the best day of the trip, so far! Mount Vernon was huge, beautiful, and interesting. We spent two hours there and could have spent two more! The historical furniture, buildings, and gardens made us feel like we were living in 1796. They even let the baby sheep run free across the grounds! The caretakers said that the babies always came home at mealtime. :>) The museum was neat because the items really belonged to George and Martha Washington. George’s teeth were not made of wood; they were made of an lead base with human and animal teeth inserted. We realized today that we have been visiting three states plus DC in this trip—Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Maryland. Each day we move from one to the other quickly and easily. On our way back to DC, we passed the Pentagon and saw the repaired section and memorial to the victims of 9/11. The memorial consists of one silver wing embedded tip up in the ground for each of the people who died on the plane or in the building itself. It was very moving.
We went to the National Cathedral next, and we learned about its history, famous visitors, and creative artwork. The gargoyles and grotesques were created by a team of artists over five years, and they are modeled after things they saw during that time—someone’s dog, Dumbo, Darth Vader, and many fantasy creatures. We also learned about flying buttresses, limestone construction (from Indiana), and the three private schools on the cathedral grounds. From there we went to Ford’s Theatre to see where President Lincoln was shot, and we learned all about what happened that night and why. We then visited the Natural History museum and spent an hour on the mall, enjoying the sunshine, having balloon-sword fights, and people watching. It was very sunny and warm today—a perfect day in DC!
We finished our great day with a trip to the Kennedy Center theater lab for a production of Shear Madness. It was a hilarious murder mystery, where the audience gets to help question the suspects and make the final decision on who done it. It was AWESOME, and we think everyone should see it. We can’t wait to go to the White House tomorrow! We have looked at it on every side from the bus, but we haven’t gotten really close yet.
Mrs. Medesi’s group finally decided on a name—Medesi’s DC Dazzlers! Everyone has done a great job of finding their chaperones, keeping track of each other, and staying together. That must be because we are Simply the Best!
--Samantha L., Rikki S., Hayley P., Katie C.
Boys
Today was a blast! Mount Vernon was a great place to get outside and learn about history. We were able to see the farm where George and Martha lived. We visited the wharf where he kept his boats for the Potomac. The museum was good because they had his teeth and hair. The Ford Theatre was next, and it was very interesting to learn why Lincoln was shot and how it happened. John Wilkes Booth had an open pass to the theatre because he was a famous actor of the time. He even got his mail at Ford’s Theatre.
We ate lunch at the Old Post Office building, which has been turned into a visitor’s center. The food court there was different because they gave free desert with the meals. The prehistoric animals at the Natural History museum were really interesting, and relaxing on the mall was fun. We have been doing as Mrs. Matzat suggested and doing nice things for people, like holding doors, picking up messes, and being friendly in the lines. It pays to be nice because Ryan F., Dustin M., Jesse T., and Jason G. received a big kindness in return. During the time on the mall, we walked to the Washington monument one last time. The tour did not include tickets to go up because they can only take small groups, but while we were taking pictures a man handed us four free tickets that he wasn’t going to use. It was AWESOME because we saw the best view of the city, for FREE! People are nice.
The day ended with the greatest play at the Kennedy Center. Ben C., Alli T., and Hayley F. were able to speak to one of the actors during intermission, and he drew a signed-picture of North Judson as he understood it from their explanation (we will post it later). They mentioned our school in the play as the school where the police detective learned all he knows. It was great to be in the play. Tomorrow is a long day with a long ride home at the end. We can’t wait to see the Holocaust museum and the White House. Don’t worry Mr. Lee, we haven’t lost Mr. Ransom yet, and Mrs. Matzat, the boys did not drop anything from the Washington Monument. LOL :>)
--Ben C., Dustin M., Jesse T., Jason G.
Today was a blast! Mount Vernon was a great place to get outside and learn about history. We were able to see the farm where George and Martha lived. We visited the wharf where he kept his boats for the Potomac. The museum was good because they had his teeth and hair. The Ford Theatre was next, and it was very interesting to learn why Lincoln was shot and how it happened. John Wilkes Booth had an open pass to the theatre because he was a famous actor of the time. He even got his mail at Ford’s Theatre.
We ate lunch at the Old Post Office building, which has been turned into a visitor’s center. The food court there was different because they gave free desert with the meals. The prehistoric animals at the Natural History museum were really interesting, and relaxing on the mall was fun. We have been doing as Mrs. Matzat suggested and doing nice things for people, like holding doors, picking up messes, and being friendly in the lines. It pays to be nice because Ryan F., Dustin M., Jesse T., and Jason G. received a big kindness in return. During the time on the mall, we walked to the Washington monument one last time. The tour did not include tickets to go up because they can only take small groups, but while we were taking pictures a man handed us four free tickets that he wasn’t going to use. It was AWESOME because we saw the best view of the city, for FREE! People are nice.
The day ended with the greatest play at the Kennedy Center. Ben C., Alli T., and Hayley F. were able to speak to one of the actors during intermission, and he drew a signed-picture of North Judson as he understood it from their explanation (we will post it later). They mentioned our school in the play as the school where the police detective learned all he knows. It was great to be in the play. Tomorrow is a long day with a long ride home at the end. We can’t wait to see the Holocaust museum and the White House. Don’t worry Mr. Lee, we haven’t lost Mr. Ransom yet, and Mrs. Matzat, the boys did not drop anything from the Washington Monument. LOL :>)
--Ben C., Dustin M., Jesse T., Jason G.
Hershman’s Daily Trivia—yesterday’s answer: 21 (as in 21 gun salute, 21 steps, 21 seconds, etc.) Day 3
Where did they take President Lincoln after he was shot, and why did they take him there?
Where did they take President Lincoln after he was shot, and why did they take him there?
when we were at mount vernon in 07 they were shootin national treasure 2 at washingtons house, so we got to see the set and everything.
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hope you guys are havin a blast!
Looks like you guys are having a great time, the pictures you took are awesome. miss you can't wait til you come home.
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