Monroe County Students attend trip to Washington
By Antonella Blanco To empower student leadership and encourage the pursuit of knowledge on a worldly level, the Greenbrier Valley Airport and a variety of sponsors funded the travel costs of twelve Monroe County students for a trip to Washington, D.C. The students departed from Greenbrier Valley Airport, and landed in Washington-Dulles Airport. The students embarked on an itinerary that made for a very full trip. The trip kicked off with a visit to the Ford's Theatre, where President Abraham Lincoln was famously assassinated. The Ford's Theatre offered a very thorough tour that allowed our students to be exposed to many of the facets of American History that they have not experienced before on a first-hand account. The Ford's Theatre was closely followed by the WWII monument and the White House after a lovely French dinner. Students were able to experience a complete tour of the National Capitol Building, courtesy of Senator Joe Manchin; senatorial interns guided students through the history of our nation’s Capital, once more exposing students to an in-depth account of history. Although the many different memorials and monuments were wonderful in their own respect, the visit to the National Holocaust Memorial Museum and Arlington National Cemetery left the biggest imprint on the students. It was truly moving to experience such a wonderful tribute to those who suffered through the labors of WWII and the Holocaust, and to witness first-hand the price of freedom and the Changing of the Guard. The remaining monuments consisted of the Library of Congress, the Lincoln Memorial, the Washington Monument, and the Petersen House. Students were incredibly grateful for the experience, and grateful for the knowledge that they acquired over the time they spent in Washington. The Greenbrier Valley Airport intends on sponsoring another trip similar to the trip to Washington, to continue to expose rural students to outside experiences. Comments are closed.
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