Page 15 - Sojourner Newsletter-Fall 2025v2

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Ned Hector (in continental uniform), interfaces with students during his interactive presentation.
(Photo credit: Jarrod Coffey)

Following reception of the students and dinner on Thursday evening, Americanism Chairman, Brother Max
Schell and National President, Brother Dave Mahoney presented a moving welcome message to the students at
the Orientation Ceremony.

Americanism Chair, Bro Max Schell (left) and National President, Bro Dave Mahoney (right)
(Photo credit: Jarrod Coffey)

This year’s Living History presentation on Friday morning was made by Thomas Jefferson. He is a regular
part of the SOA Program and normally kicks things off the first morning. During his presentation he provided
keen insights into the thoughts and actions of the Founders and Framers. He specifically expressed and
explained the difference between “making” or presenting and argument, and that of “having” an argument.
Following the presentation, Thomas Jefferson posed for pictures with all the students and chaperones on the
porch of the Martha Washington Building.