Flashback: 1976 (Again)
If you recall, I was gifted an amazing subscription to Newspapers.com. After doing a search of myself (who wouldn't?), I had a wonderful memory renewed.
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| Me in front of the Minuteman Statue. |
The Currie-ites, who earned their own money for the trip through a series of fundraisers, attended classes at Diamond with their student hosts, visited Plymouth Rock, and other historical sites in Boston. They also observed the reenactment of Bunker Hill and two Bicentennial parades as well as a bus visit to the Concord Area.
Tired but happy after their 4 a.m. return to Tustin were: Doug Achlock, Alice Barden, Ann Brockschmidt, Lisa Brown, Shelly Carter, Brenda Clark, Shannon Collins, Mary Cranford, Margaret De Marco, Pam Fahland, Beth Ghegan, David Goldstein, Kory Koontz, Jon Lindfors, Melisa Lu, Susan Mullen, Sue Nehls, Peggy Ohm, Denise Saffell, John Sanders, Miriam Torres, Jim Van Gorder, Joan Vail and Christa Zafuto. Mr. Boies, Mrs. Clifton. Ms. Williamson and Mr. Hovland served as faculty chaperones for the flights and the trip. The second half of the exchange program will take place in early May when Diamond students will visit Tustin and enjoy several days of California history."
The entire trip, while a bit fuzzy in my memory, did leave lasting impressions. It was my first time away from home and even though I remember being a tad homesick, I realized, even then, what a fantastic opportunity it was for me.
It's been 50 years and I have never returned to these historical sites. Hopefully, this year! A half century is long enough to wait.
"Stand your ground; don't fire unless fired upon,
but if they mean to have a war, let it begin here."
-Captain John Parker
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And your first of many student exchange experiences!
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