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DeLauro welcomes sophomores to Washington, DC

Posted on Nov 13, 2005

On the November 10 to 13 Veterans’ Day long weekend, 40 Lauralton sophomores and chaperones participated in a trip to Washington, DC that included a very full calendar.

Thursday morning, before dawn, the trip participants arrived at Lauralton with their pillows and blankets and settled in for the long bus ride.

The first stop was the Capitol Building where Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, ’60 greeted the students and encouraged their participation in government. Mrs. DeLauro recounted her days at Lauralton and noted that her high school education gave her an excellent basis for her further education and for the values that she continues to hold dear today. Congresswoman DeLauro feels that education is one of the most important instruments in achieving one’s goals. She said that there is a bill before Congress that intends to cut millions of dollars for grants, scholarships and loans for students attending college; she plans to vote against the cut.

Another issue she addressed was the environment, indicating that we need to find additional sources for energy. She believes that drilling for oil in the Artic certainly would not solve today’s problems and that everyone must be aware that conservation and research for new sources is the best answer.

Congresswoman DeLauro is very fond of Lauralton and keeps the school close to her heart. She fielded many questions from the students and spoke with them on the Capitol steps for a half hour.

Next stop was the Supreme Court Building and the Library of Congress and the National Archives. The students enjoyed a pizza party at the hotel and spent Thursday evening frolicking in the swimming pool and fun dome.

Friday morning began with a photo at the White House, followed by a group tour of National Cathedral, Old Alexandria and Mt. Vernon, as well as the Korean, Vietnam and WWII memorials.

Saturday’s schedule included a trip to Arlington Cemetery, then the International Spy Museum and Mass at a neighborhood parish. The Spirit of America boat ride up the Potomac including a dinner/disco party was enjoyed by the students that evening.

Sunday morning rounded out the sightseeing with a visit to FDR memorial and the Smithsonian’s American History and Natural History Museums.  

Thank you to Marilyn Cummings for organizing the trip and to Courtney Dwyer, Cate Horton and Lisa Peterson for joining her in chaperoning.

 

 



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