Harper Lile, 8th Grade, Editor in-Chief, Nina Sinclair, 7th Grade, News Editor
The eighth graders at Noe have something exciting awaiting them. On February 13th, 8th graders will take a bus ride to Washington D.C. for a once in a lifetime educational trip to our nation’s capital.
The trip will take place Friday, February 13th to Monday, February 16th.
Students will enjoy fun social activities, while learning important history about our country and all about the ins and outs of our United States Government.
Some of the tours and landmarks students will visit include the Jefferson, Lincoln, Vietnam, Korean, World War ll Memorials, Arlington National Cemetery, Smithsonian National Zoo, Holocaust Memorial Museum, White House Photo op, United States Capitol, Smithsonian Museums and fun at Dave and Busters.
These selected tours create a well rounded itinerary, mixing fun with historical information.
All tours, hotel accommodations, transportation and meals are included with the original price of the trip.
The trip days are packed with experiences from dawn to dusk. Students come to breakfast at 7:00 am, to leave enough time to fit in all the planned activities.
So far, students have filled out their rooming forms, as they are allowed to room with three of their friends. Not only will students get to learn all about D.C. but also have a lot of fun with their friends, before they leave for high school.
Caden Green, an eighth grader attending the D.C. trip explains, she is most looking forward to getting an educational break away from school, exploring D.C (as she has never been before) and getting to spend time with her friends.
Clara McGarvey, who visits Washington D.C. frequently since her dad is a congressman who travels back and forth from Louisville to D.C., explains, “She enjoys seeing all the sights.”
“All the landmarks you are visiting are very entertaining and I recommend bringing water and snacks because you are walking a lot,” explains McGarvey.
“My favorite attraction is the Capitol, it’s very historical. The interior of the Capitol is also very beautifully designed,” states McGarvey.
When McGarvey was asked about what she believed fellow graders would love, being an eighth grader herself, she said, “I loved learning about World War II, so it was very fascinating to go to the World War II Memorial.”
Even if World War Two isn’t your thing, you will find something you love at D.C. due to the wide variety of entertainment the trip includes.
“Don’t get burnt out on the first day, because D.C. is very busy and fast paced,” explained McGarvey.
Journalism teacher Jason Nelson, who has chaperoned the trip in previous years, explained you will be exhausted since it is from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Make sure to wear comfortable clothes and be prepared to walk with snacks and water.
Additionally, plan your mornings accordingly because there are four of you in a room, only one bathroom, and you must be downstairs at 7:00 a.m sharp.
Mr. Nelson really enjoyed the National History Museum and the World War II Memorial.
Mr. Nelson thinks the most valuable thing is the overall experience. You learn a lot about the capital, especially if you listen to the guides.
Lastly, Mr. Nelson feels it’s a very fun and educational trip.
Washington is going to be an impactful experience for all the eighth graders, marking the end of their middle school career and welcoming the next stage of their life, high school.
