TBT: Stanbridge goes to D.C.

January 2013: Stanbridge high school juniors and seniors (and advisor John Montgomery, at right) weather the cold to witness history, attending President Barack Obama's second-term inauguration during a week-long experiential trip to Washington, D.C.

This week's Throwback Thursday post takes us back to January 2013 and the first Stanbridge experiential trip to Washington, D.C.

Partnering with the Close Up Foundation, Stanbridge high school juniors and seniors not only got to visit Washington, D.C. to witness President Barack Obama's second-term inauguration, they also spent time touring landmarks, seeing the sites, and connecting with other students from all over the country.

From the Spring 2013 Stanbridge Quarterly Newsletter:

• According to high school history teacher John Montgomery, it was the sheer variety of activities that made the trip so memorable. “On the trip, students not only witnessed history,” said Montgomery, “they also got to meet students from around the country, make new friends, participate in a mock congress, and much more. In interactive activities, debates, and workshops, all the students not only learned more about how our political system works, they also learn a lot about themselves and their own political leanings.”

This biennial experiential trip has become a tradition here at Stanbridge; this year's excursion will mark the fourth time we'll be partnering with Close Up to take our students to the nation's capital. More highlights from previous trips to come as we kickoff this year's fall experientials next week. And don't forget that the first informational meeting for this spring's D.C. trip is tomorrow at 8:30 a.m. in Hayden Hall (see post below).