Day 1 by Rose Beberwyck Today was a very busy day for the students. All three of the flights were very smooth and gave everyone a chance to socialize. Once we arrived in Atlanta, we were all better rested than when we arrived at the airport so early. Our plans were a bit altered due to our flights, but we visited both the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Historic Center and Stone Mountain. The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Historic Center was our first visit, which all of the students were fascinated by. There were many moving passages and exhibits, which helped us to understand more about MLK's past and his impact on both the Civil Rights Movement and our everyday life. We watched a short film on King's life, and spent some time reflecting and learning about his every day life while we visited his childhood home and the church where, he, his father, and his grandfather all preached. Next, we traveled to Stone Mountain where we viewed the large Stone Mountain carving. The carving fe...
Thank you for this glimpse into the powerful experience our kids are having! What a first day!
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