Page 36 - Carrollton 2001

A Week

Full of New

Experiences

After participating in Close-Up this year, the
Junior Class developed a deeper sense of unity
and patriotism. Close-Up is a national program
designed to introduce students to the Federal
Government through hands-on activities in
Washington, D.C. The students spent the week of
January 14 through 20, 2001, attending seminars
and workshops where they learned, discussed, and
exchanged views on a variety of topics and issues.

This time was particularly significant because
it coincided with the inaugural events and

activities for the new president, George W. Bush.
Students appreciated the convenient timing and

were able to witness many of the ceremonies by
which the transfer of power is celebrated in a

democracy. Also, students visited many impor­
tant sights such as the Lincoln Memorial, the
White House, the Smithsonian, Capitol Hill, and

Arlington Cemetery.

Top: Miami girls Carla De
Fortuna and Amanda
Codina are amazed by the
snow.
Middle top: And the soldier
goes marching on...
Middle bottom: Juniors
attempt to mix in with the
crowd.

Bottom: What a scary
thought, waiting at a train
station!!! Will they ever
make it home??