By Saga Shermis and Rebecca Larson
After waking up tired and confused, we slumped down to the buses and were greeted by the brisk air encompassing us. We headed off to the Supreme Court, and went our separate ways: bus one to the library of congress and bus two to the Supreme Court. At both places, we received tours on the history and architecture of the two buildings. The Library of Congress was majestic with its attention to detail. Every wall, pillar, and railing was covered with symbolic sculptures. Philosophical quotes of famous men, circled the building, but to our dislike all the names and quotes were centered around men. The women were represented as touch and feeling, smell and taste, and sight. However, the Library of Congress was dedicated to Minerva, goddess of wisdom and defensive war. The Supreme Court towered over us with its tall columns and white marble. The courtroom inside glowed with power, and you could tell just how important law is taken. After these sights, we ate lunch in Union Square. We drove to the Air Force Monument, saw the statue of Albert Einstein, and visited Thomas Jefferson’s monument. We were all surprised to hear that the next two hours would be spent shopping in Georgetown Mall, which was where we ate dinner. Our day ended with a feeling of realization that our D.C. trip was coming to a end. But the memories will last through our lives. We can’t believe tomorrow is the last day, salty tears poor down our cheeks.
Days Two and Three in DC
By Daniel Breyer and Cameron Walker
Waking up bright and early Tuesday morning, the students headed down the halls towards the buses. Tired and confused, we drove to Arlington cemetery, where we were fortunate enough to experience a wreath ceremony honoring the unknown soldiers. Around noon, we made our way to the Newseum, a portal to journalism and, you guessed it, news. On the way there, a white army of fluffies attacked us, snow. The museum tour continued with the Natural History Museum. There, the students were free to explore the countless amount of exhibits such as the hall of dinosaurs. The Air and Space Museum was next on our list. Jam-packed rooms included rockets, planes, and even flight simulators. But, the best part of the day was still to come. The NBA game, Washington Wizards VS the Miami Heat. The excitement was out of this world, and every student had a great time. Of course, Cameron Walker’s dancing was quite distracting, as he unveiled his new and innovative moves. Another great day in DC!
With alarms set to 5:30, students practically found themselves crawling with exhaustion to the buses. It was Wednesday the 19th, and the two and a half hour drive to Thomas Jefferson’s plantation, Monticello, was about to begin. At arrival, we were greeted by tour guides who happily showed us his vast estate. Unfortunately, these very same guides scolded us for laying a finger on his fluorescent pink bedspread. Once again, we were freed from the bus to begin our memorial tour. Students enjoyed seeing four different famous monuments, the Lincoln memorial, the Korean memorial, The Vietnam memorial, and the WW2 memorial. For Californians the climate wasn’t ideal, and much like brave penguins, many students found themselves huddled into little balls attempting to brave the winter. The night ended with a comical ghost tour delivered by an insane man in white tights and a tri-cornered hat. Students went to bed excited for tomorrow’s events.
Waking up bright and early Tuesday morning, the students headed down the halls towards the buses. Tired and confused, we drove to Arlington cemetery, where we were fortunate enough to experience a wreath ceremony honoring the unknown soldiers. Around noon, we made our way to the Newseum, a portal to journalism and, you guessed it, news. On the way there, a white army of fluffies attacked us, snow. The museum tour continued with the Natural History Museum. There, the students were free to explore the countless amount of exhibits such as the hall of dinosaurs. The Air and Space Museum was next on our list. Jam-packed rooms included rockets, planes, and even flight simulators. But, the best part of the day was still to come. The NBA game, Washington Wizards VS the Miami Heat. The excitement was out of this world, and every student had a great time. Of course, Cameron Walker’s dancing was quite distracting, as he unveiled his new and innovative moves. Another great day in DC!
With alarms set to 5:30, students practically found themselves crawling with exhaustion to the buses. It was Wednesday the 19th, and the two and a half hour drive to Thomas Jefferson’s plantation, Monticello, was about to begin. At arrival, we were greeted by tour guides who happily showed us his vast estate. Unfortunately, these very same guides scolded us for laying a finger on his fluorescent pink bedspread. Once again, we were freed from the bus to begin our memorial tour. Students enjoyed seeing four different famous monuments, the Lincoln memorial, the Korean memorial, The Vietnam memorial, and the WW2 memorial. For Californians the climate wasn’t ideal, and much like brave penguins, many students found themselves huddled into little balls attempting to brave the winter. The night ended with a comical ghost tour delivered by an insane man in white tights and a tri-cornered hat. Students went to bed excited for tomorrow’s events.
The Menlo 8th graders Have Taken Over DC!
By Puji Anur, Kendyl Denenberg, and Emily Sprague
After waking up bright and early the Menlo students departed to Washington DC. On the plane we were fortunate to meet Senator Dianne Feinstein. Hopping on the buses, we then adjourned to the Washington Monument, where we froze to death as we observed the granite beauty. Then we took a stroll along Pennsylvania Avenue. During this experience we glimpsed the glorious White House, as well as many other historical landmarks. Today, we hiked along the Bill Goat Trail. Nature’s finest encircled the Potomac River. We braved the steep rocky cliffs, enjoying the amazing view. We then drove to the National Portrait Gallery and embraced the gorgeous artwork framing the history (and ancestors) of our country. We finished off the day with a dip in the pool, as well as playing some exhilarating games. This is Emily, Puji, and Kendyl reporting on the first two days of our spectacular DC trip. Goodnight and goodbye! Please enjoy some pictures. More from the 8th grade tomorrow.
After waking up bright and early the Menlo students departed to Washington DC. On the plane we were fortunate to meet Senator Dianne Feinstein. Hopping on the buses, we then adjourned to the Washington Monument, where we froze to death as we observed the granite beauty. Then we took a stroll along Pennsylvania Avenue. During this experience we glimpsed the glorious White House, as well as many other historical landmarks. Today, we hiked along the Bill Goat Trail. Nature’s finest encircled the Potomac River. We braved the steep rocky cliffs, enjoying the amazing view. We then drove to the National Portrait Gallery and embraced the gorgeous artwork framing the history (and ancestors) of our country. We finished off the day with a dip in the pool, as well as playing some exhilarating games. This is Emily, Puji, and Kendyl reporting on the first two days of our spectacular DC trip. Goodnight and goodbye! Please enjoy some pictures. More from the 8th grade tomorrow.
'Bama is Back!
By Jack Katzman, Staff Writer
The Alabama Crimson Tide has finally reached the top of the BCS and AP Rankings. This is something that they haven’t achieved since the days of Bear Bryant. They have been the most surprising team all year, starting as #23 in the Pre-Season Poll, and after they rolled over Georgia, they sat at #3 for 5 weeks, and they are finally at #1. The only problem is that on Saturday, they play against #16 LSU in Baton Rouge, so they must play their best game of the season this week. LSU has beaten team after team, but lost to Florida and Georgia, so their hopes of repeating a National Championship is over. This year, the SEC is a very surprising conference; because they are a very strong league, the teams that have lost have only lost to teams in the same conference, which shows the toughness. However, Alabama has beaten Georgia and Clemson, when Clemson was #9 and Georgia was #3. The Tide need to keep rolling to keep their National Title hopes alive, because a loss to LSU might kick them out of the top 10. As for Alabama, they are going to be booed out of their minds when they enter the field and I’m sure that we’ll see plenty of signs that are against Nick Saban, LSU’s former head coach who took the same position at ‘Bama a few years after. The Alabama run is the best in the country, hands down. However, LSU has made a great run blocker out of senior DE, Tyson Jackson. Unless the Tigers have their best game, I don’t see them beating ‘Bama in this year’s battle. The Tide have a solid player at every skill position, starting with senior quarterback John Parker Wilson, and three solid running backs, Glen Coffee, Roy Upchurch, and Mark Ingram. They also have Julio Jones, a freshman wideout who has simply dominated every single secondary that he has faced all year. For LSU, they have a two-quarterback system and not too many experienced skill players. For this game, I choose Alabama winning and cruising for the rest of the season. They only have one more tough target, the Florida Gators, who they will probably play in the SEC Championship Game.
The Alabama Crimson Tide has finally reached the top of the BCS and AP Rankings. This is something that they haven’t achieved since the days of Bear Bryant. They have been the most surprising team all year, starting as #23 in the Pre-Season Poll, and after they rolled over Georgia, they sat at #3 for 5 weeks, and they are finally at #1. The only problem is that on Saturday, they play against #16 LSU in Baton Rouge, so they must play their best game of the season this week. LSU has beaten team after team, but lost to Florida and Georgia, so their hopes of repeating a National Championship is over. This year, the SEC is a very surprising conference; because they are a very strong league, the teams that have lost have only lost to teams in the same conference, which shows the toughness. However, Alabama has beaten Georgia and Clemson, when Clemson was #9 and Georgia was #3. The Tide need to keep rolling to keep their National Title hopes alive, because a loss to LSU might kick them out of the top 10. As for Alabama, they are going to be booed out of their minds when they enter the field and I’m sure that we’ll see plenty of signs that are against Nick Saban, LSU’s former head coach who took the same position at ‘Bama a few years after. The Alabama run is the best in the country, hands down. However, LSU has made a great run blocker out of senior DE, Tyson Jackson. Unless the Tigers have their best game, I don’t see them beating ‘Bama in this year’s battle. The Tide have a solid player at every skill position, starting with senior quarterback John Parker Wilson, and three solid running backs, Glen Coffee, Roy Upchurch, and Mark Ingram. They also have Julio Jones, a freshman wideout who has simply dominated every single secondary that he has faced all year. For LSU, they have a two-quarterback system and not too many experienced skill players. For this game, I choose Alabama winning and cruising for the rest of the season. They only have one more tough target, the Florida Gators, who they will probably play in the SEC Championship Game.
6th Girls Soccer Starts Season
By Idalys Nava-Monje, Contributing Writer
On Monday, the 6th grade soccer team had their first game. Our game was against Pinewood. The game was pretty interesting and cold. It was raining during the game. It looked like we were taking showers. The first half of the game wasn't interesting. We scored one goal in the first half. The second half got pretty intense. That's when all of the pushing and shoving started. We scored 3 goals in a row. Then Pinewood made a comeback and just scored one goal. We ended up winning the game 4-1. We were happy because we knew it was the start to a good season.
On Monday, the 6th grade soccer team had their first game. Our game was against Pinewood. The game was pretty interesting and cold. It was raining during the game. It looked like we were taking showers. The first half of the game wasn't interesting. We scored one goal in the first half. The second half got pretty intense. That's when all of the pushing and shoving started. We scored 3 goals in a row. Then Pinewood made a comeback and just scored one goal. We ended up winning the game 4-1. We were happy because we knew it was the start to a good season.
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