I have been taking students to Washington DC for 24 years. This year was like most years: filled with fun, too much food, mostly good weather, a photo meeting with Rep. Sue Myrick, a musical at Ford's Theatre, a trip to the Naval Academy and a visit to Mt. Vernon (in photo). This year's group was able to experience a few new things. We visited the new 911 Memorial at the Pentagon. The memorial had so much meaning. Every element meant something for the victims. Those lost on the plane or in the Pentagon will forever be remembered in that special place. Next our group was able to visit the Jewish Chapel at the Naval Academy. The protestant chapel was closed for renovations so our students were able to tour the Jewish Chapel. The students and I learned a great deal about how our Jewish friends worship. We were also able to see the new $626,000,000 visitor center at the US Capitol. The space was very well done but I am not sure it was worth the price. I was so proud of our students again this year. The CCS 8th grade class of 2009 is a great group. They were so much fun to lead. They behaved well, look great and were a great testimony to those we met.
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