Close Up Trip - 2009 Inauguration

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FromChris Billingsley, Social Studies Department

Apr 28, 2008

The Decatur High School Close Up Club plans to attend the 2009 Inauguration program in Washington, D.C. during the week of January 17-23, 2009.  This will be a historic election and the inauguration will be a once in a lifetime event for all who attend.  This awesome program is sure to sell out early so plan on making a commitment as soon as possible but no later than the end of May.  Tuition is $1989 for students plus transportation and for adults, $2429 plus transportation.  A $500 non-refundable is required (100% refund Close Up sells out before your payment arrives) but we must reserve our group quickly.  The final payment is due September 30th.

This program is open to all Decatur High School students next year.

We will discuss this trip and how to pay for it at our next meeting on April 30th at 6:00 p.m. in room 116.  A Close Up representative will be present to answer any question you may have. If you cannot attend, please contact Mr. Chris Billingsley (cbillingsley@csdecatur.net) for more information. 

Please find attached a few pictures from our trip mid April.  Students were able to meet our Georgia senators Saxby Chambliss and Johnny Isakson, take a special tour the Capital building with a guide from Congressman Hank Johnson's office, and sit in on a historic Supreme Court hearing.  You can read more about the trip by going to our blog site: bulldogcloseup.blogspot.com

Mr. Chris Billingsley
Decatur High School