Washington, D.C
Indiana students embark on trip to D.C. for inaugural festivities
NW Indiana students travel to Washington D.C. ahead of inauguration
Some local students are heading to Washington D.C. this morning for a one-of-a-kind field trip to see the inauguration.
A dozen students from northwest Indiana flew to Washington D.C. Thursday to experience festivities around the presidential inauguration and learn more about the democratic process.
From Indiana to D.C.
What we know:
The students were selected by the ECIER Foundation, which supports youth development and awards scholarships.
They won the trip to [the Capitol after competing in mock political campaigns and innovation competitions.
The foundation provided their winter gear, travel accessories and custom luggage covers.
D.C. agenda
What’s next:
The students will visit memorials and monuments and meet other students from around the country while getting an up-close Washington experience.
The group will also meet privately with Rep. Frank Mrvan, who serves their district.
While the students will not get to attend the inauguration ceremony itself, they will get to go to an inaugural ball in their honor.
What they’re saying:
Students expressed their excitement ahead of the trip to the nation’s capitol.
“I am very eager to learn about all the branches of our government,” said 9th grader Alejandro Muniz.
Marianna Owens said she looks forward to seeing historical landmarks
“I am definitely excited to be able to witness the experience and not only that, I’m excited to visit the MLK Memorial and the Pentagon,” Owens said.
The Source: The information in this story came from interviews with students and details from the ECIER Foundation.