The trip to Washington was a total success. New friendships were made and old friendships were renewed. Everyone shared in this success by cooperation and flexibility. One thing has become very clear to me after this trip. I always knew the students of Colrain Central School were upstanding citizens, but comparing them to other citizens of same age, they are truly special. The amount of respect and self-control each child posesses is amazing. I personally was proud to be in Washington D.C. with such an outstanding group of people.
I believe Mr. C said it best when we were chatting over dinner when he said, " As long as there are kids like this left in the world, there is hope for the future." I do believe that sums up how I feel about the class of 2008. Seeing our kids enjoy such a monumental trip made all the chaperones on the trip proud.
Special thanks needs to be expressed to Amy Looman who was our fearless leader. She was organized, flexible, and open to any and all suggestions from everyone. Both kids and adults felt safe, even in the most challenging situations (such as the metro) knowing that Amy had our backs and knew we could all work together as a group to get from point A to point B. Thank you
Amy, you succeeded in your leadership role.
Special thanks to Mrs. Cusimano for all she did as well to make the trip a success. From disciplinarian to financial manager... we are especially glad you shared Mr. C with us.
Grandma Shank.... I do believe you are one of the reasons that the kids experienced very low amounts of homesickness. You were gracious, caring and lovey. Thank you for sharing your space with us and making us feel loved.
Chaperones, it was a pleasure working with the kids with all of you. We all took care of each other and kept an eye out for each other at all times. There was an even flow of respect and admiration for each other throughout the trip. I think our class can acheive anything with support like the chaperones showed on this trip. Sharing photographs of the trip along the way has made this blog possible, and proved that as a team Colrain parents can make anything happen.
Ken Bigelow, thank you for nursing us all to health as the week went on. Both children and adults had moments of needing you, and you never waivered in helping us all out. We are grateful to have had you on this trip.
Parents, thank you for preparing your kids so well for success on the trip.
Children, thank you for being so special, respectful, well-behaved, and spirited. All the chaperones have discussed how wonderful it was to chat and get to know each one of you.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Group Photographs
Philadelphia On the Way Home ~ Willow
This is where the Declaration of Independence was signed. Then brought out to the courtyard and read to the public.
Heather and the Libery Bell.
The lovely Libery Bell.
We all worked together to get this group picture infront of the Liberty Bell. The room was so incredibly full of folks wanting to take pictures of their own... we worked together and managed to get a great shot! Good job guys!
Is there room for 32 in that carriage?Capture the Flag at Grandma Shanks!
The game started off with the Kids verses the Chaperones. These pictures are various action shots of the game, tagging each other, trying to get team members out of jail, trying to send opponents to jail... a fantastic time was had by all. The result was a huge WIN by the CHAPERONES!! Woot Woot! Good job everyone... kids, better luck NEXT TIME! :-)~
Chaperones in JAIL!!
One of my favorite action shots of the game.
Hurry Jake!
CHAPERONES WIN!!! YAY!!!
Amy got you Luke... that's all there is to it!
Chaperones in JAIL!!
One of my favorite action shots of the game.
Hurry Jake!
CHAPERONES WIN!!! YAY!!!
Amy got you Luke... that's all there is to it!
Last Day in D.C. ~ Willow Ross 2 of 2
Mr. Panda Bear... wouldn't fit on the bus or we would have taken him with us.
Adrienne with Mr. Pandie in the background.
Elephant eating greens...
Strike a pose!
Hungry hungry hippo!
The white monkey in this picture was recovering from having surgery, and is in great health now. The black monkey in this picture howled and squeeled the whole time we were there.
Mrs. C and Bing, happy to be soaking her feet in the Sculpture Garden.
Adrienne and the hare sculpture.
Willow and Heather infront of the cubed pyramid sculpture.
Luke's photography with everyone around the sculpture of the moving cubes.
Martina and Elizabeth chatting about their day.
Adrienne and Cheyenne chatting about their day.
Ice cream anyone? What did we learn? You definately NEED a liscense to sell ice-cream on the side of the road!
Adrienne and Willow outside the White House. Is that the President peeking out the window?
The beautiful White House without the fence in the way.
Mr. and Mrs. Cusimano. Fantastic role models for our kids.
Robbie and Michael B. infront of the White House.
Caitlin and Paula infront of the White House.
The official count off 1...2...3....4....5....6...... infront of the White House. How cool is that!
The kids climbing on the Einstein statue.
Chaperones climbing on the Einstein statue.
Einstein all by himself waiting for someone else to climb on him.
All the fixing for the ice-cream party at Grandma Shank's house.
The Graduation cake!
The food line for our hungry kids and chaperones!
Paula and Jamie plotting their strategy for capture the flag.
Group photo infront of the Willow tree.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)