Jack- I really liked the museums we went to and all the monuments the ones I liked the best were the spy or the air and space museum and I like the Washington Monument because of how big it really was but the best part was at the end when we got to chill and swim.
Montana-I really liked going to the spy museum and the tea party because they showed you specific things and importunate events through a hands on perspective which helps to learn about them and their importance.
Skye- in my opinion the best part of the trip had to be the tomb of the unknown soldier or the red socks stadium. The tomb was an amazing display of loyalty and patriotism, just to see them march in the snow with such precise movement was just so baffling. The red socks stadium was a big thing I was excited for since I love baseball. All the cool photos and the history was amazing I plan on going back and watching a game hopefully with AJ there soon.
David-I had a very good time on this trip especially with all the history that you can find in D.C and Boston. When it come to what my favorite part of the trip was it is kinda of hard to pick because I liked everything we saw there. I will say the most memorable would be the USS Constitution, the National mall and all the memorials and Mount Vernon. There was one place that I would of liked to see on trip would be fort independence in Boston but we still got to see many places that other people don’t get to see and it was very enjoyable. 10/10 would go again.
Cooper- The best part of the trip for me the Natural History Smithsonian. I had a great time seeing the dinosaur and space exhibits. I had a fun time with my friends as well, and was able to buy Micah funny socks. I also enjoyed seeing the Marines museum. I respect everyone that is willing to protect our country, and I thought it was neat to see all of the things they have done. There where many quotes I enjoyed, one of which was “I have the audacity to believe that people everywhere can have three meals a day for their bodies, education, and culture for their minds, and dignity, equality, and freedom for their spirits.” It was very nice to meet Hector and Brad, and I hope to see them again.
Micah- This trip has definitely impacted my entire live and probably will be a great memory thatI have for the rest of my life. I loved being able to visualize the historic events that took place here. I absolutely love history and this trips was really able to give me the opportunity to learn more and actually see the things and places that I read about. The things I have seen are some things that some people in our country never are able to experience. I have made some amazing friends and collected amazing memories. Some of these memories include beating some people in a rap battle and walking a lot. I really hope to be able to come back and see more because I love traveling and history is a big part of my life. I also love being teddy’s cousin and making an impact on other people’s lives. Brad and Hector were amazing and as Hector once said, “ WASHINGTON MONUMENT,” while in Boston. Devante stole that by the way. I had so much fun and I can’t wait to see more of the world and our country.
DeVante- I think my favorite part of this trip was visiting the Martin Luther King Jr. This was my favorite part of the trip because I liked all of the quotes that were there. My favorite quote was “I have the audacity to believe that people everywhere can have three meals a day for their bodies, education, and culture for their minds, and dignity, equality, and freedom for their spirits.” I believe this quote is meaningful because he is saying that instead of focusing on things like war, violence, or hate, we should focus on things like peace, making sure everyone can get fed, and we should focus on education. All in all I believe this trip was a very good experience to learn and grow and as Hector once said “WASHINGTON MONUMENT”.
Mylee- I really liked seeing all of the monuments in DC. My grandpa was a marine and I enjoyed going to the marine corps museum to kind o learn about what he did. I also thought the 9/11 memorial was cool to see but it made me sad when I saw the flowers and photos stuck into the names.
Abbie- This trip was amazing all together and really fun to experience with everyone that was also on it. Meeting Brad and Hector was one of the best parts really. My favorite part was the Natural History museums, I liked learning all those things and seeing it all. Everyone was very kind that we met and it was very lovely getting to meet them all. I would recommend this trip to others and would hope they get to meet Brad and Hector. Teddy is an icon.
Veronica- My favorite part about this trip was definitely the Library of Congress because of the beautiful wall prints and carved details on the roof and corners. It was very inspiring to see the many statues and paintings of women around the museum. Although I appreciated the monuments of the women my favorite part of the Library of Congress was the quotes on the wall. For example, “no musician but be sure he heard and strove to render feeble echos of celestial strains”, I felt this quote was meaningful because as a music lover it hit close to home. One last thing before I go, I would like to shout my best friend throughout this whole trip , Teddy! I adopted him at the Space and Air museum and instantly he was loved by many. He has 2 uncles, 1 cousin, and a step step step dad. You guys should meet him, I present to you, Teddy:
Lauren-My favorite part of this trip was seeing all the monuments in Washington DC. I enjoyed standing in all the places that our founding fathers once stood. Going to New York City and seeing the 9/11 memorial was very impactful. Just being in a place that was once beautiful and full of life now holds a sense of mourning and loss. It was a very fun experience.
Sammie S- So the trip comes to an end. It was amazing and it’s is something that I will never forget. But some of the stuff I loved was the Library of Congress, it have so many different things to look at and take in but it hard to get all of it beauty in just one visit and they also had really nice bathrooms. Then the singing with the few chamber choir kids that we had at the Thomas Jefferson memorial was a very powerful moment for all of us and gave me goosebumps. But I also got really emotional at some of the memorials like the 9/11 and the Vietnam Memorials. Even though we had problems at the end it was still a great experience that I think other high school kids should go on because it is really impactful and you finally get to feel the impact these places have on history and people in general!!!
Sam C- this trip was one of the biggest highlights of my senior year, I’ve made so many new friends, had so many new experiences, so many memories were made. One of my favorite parts was all of us dancing on the cruise, it felt like we all came together and had an amazing night screaming our hearts out. My favorite memorial was the Korean War memorial, it was so strong and you could feel the emotion in the sculptures. Even though we all lost our minds with the 10 hour bus ride it was still so fun. I highly suggest if anyone is thinking about going on this to go, you will make so many memories and new friends. The monuments are breathtaking and the memorials are something you’ll never forget. Even with all the delays and things that didn’t go quite as planned it was still extremely fun. I’ve very thankful for the Kedley’s and all the chaperones for making this happen and giving us a fun trip. I’m going to miss Brad and Hector the most!
Kenzie- This trip was super fun for me. After waiting almost 3 years to go on it, it was most defiantly worth the wait. My favorite parts were seeing the Vietnam memorial, the 9/11 memorial, and the Natural History Museum. I really enjoyed our tour guide Brad. He was such an amazing guide, and it made me sad to see him go but I did get a final hug before he left.
Keira- My favorite part of this trip was getting to know and getting to bond with people i did not know very well. Everyone on this trip will forever be remembered within my heart. All of the pretty sites would mean nothing without the beautiful people i got to spend it and make memories with.
Rili- This trip was one of those things that’ll turn into an amazing story to tell my family. All of it was so meaningful and really spoke to me. I usually don’t care too much about history but this trip really changed that. Hearing about all the things that have happened in our country and knowing that I was standing exactly where it all happened was crazy. But the trip was 10x better with everyone else. All the laughs and stupid conversations on the bus were amazing. I loved getting to meet new people, and create bonds with people who used to be complete strangers. I’m so glad I got to spend my time on this trip, even with the troubles of getting home.
AJ- I know this trip will be something I tell my kids about. There was so many eventful things that happened on this trip, not even to mention all the amazing things I got to see in the span of 8 days. My favorite sight that we saw has to be the Washington National Cathedral. I am a person who loves color, specifically vibrant colors. There had to be like 40 different stain glass windows. Needless to say I took many pictures. Also I miss Brad & Hector. :-(
Nathan - well it was an experience. I will say that for sure. I enjoyed every second of it except for the few seconds that we spent looking for something else to do. My favorite thing to se has to be the Sr-71 Blackbird and the discovery, but that’s because i am a nerd for that stuff. Anyways 10/10 would recommend. Also crying over the fact about how much i miss brad.
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