Washington D.C. was probably the best trip that I have ever been on! It was full of excitement and stuff to learn! It was even better because I had a choice of what I could look at or go to and it benefited me. I loved it! I enjoyed it so much that I can't wait to go back again when i'm older or have children! It was absolutely amazing! My favorite part was the last day at the Holocaust Memorial Museum! It was what I had been looking forward to the whole time and was well worth it! So much information about it and so interesting to learn. Although it was devastating it was great! Also, while walking to get Starbucks, Mallory and I were about to see a motorcade which we thought may have been Obama! Totally awesome because how many times do you get to go to D.C. and see that on your first time there?! As they explained, I was one of those crazy white girls that screams "OMG! It's Obama!" haha! I had an amazing time and so thankful that I go to go! Thank you so much for the opportunity! I hope I get to go on a trip next year just as fun and exciting! Allie Ball
Friday, March 9, 2012
Student Blog
Favorite Experience...
My favorite visit was probably the Lincoln Memorial, along with a nice breeze and a great view! ~ Mack Watson
Wednesday, March 7, 2012
Staff Blog

Some of the highlights for me were seeing the students and some staff experience D.C. for the first time. From the Metro to the Capitol, each seemed to hold equal grandeur.
The trip started with a bus ride that flew by, it seemed. Watching Independence Day and The American President kept us entertained, but didn't damper the interaction that a good bus ride incubates. Upon arriving and going over some trip details, all enjoyed the facilities of the National 4-H Youth Conference Center. My favorite moment came with three RCCs graciously scrounged together $1.50 in change to get me a Diet Coke (who carries change anymore!?); thanks, Yosi, Sam, and Von!


From the NGA, students had their choice between the Natural History Museum or the American History Museum (or, as I put it, dirt or cool stuff... I was a History major). Students came away discussing all the things they saw and were impressed by the collections. I enjoyed seeing the Star Spangled Banner again and enjoying some coffee in the cafeteria with faculty.
From there, it was off to the Old Post Office. This was one of the places I was most excited for the students and faculty to experience. It is the third highest point in D.C. and you can go up the bell tower for an amazing view. Most of the group took the trip up and were able to see all of the capital.

It was then off to the Korean War Memorial, with its haunting statues. This memorial evokes an uneasy feeling, similar to the feeling you may have about the war.

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We left the museum and made it back to our bus. The trip home was quiet as we watched Forrest Gump. I believe we were all ready for our own beds.
This was an amazing experience and this only touches the surfaces of all we saw and did.
~Brian Gano
Staff Photos
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Dr. Kelvin Spragley tells the students about the Natural History Museum and the American History Museum before students choose which to explore. |
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Director of the Library Candace Jones shares information on what the Holocaust was before students enter the National Holocaust Memorial Museum. |
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
Student Blog
Staff Blog
From Hall of Remembrance at the National Holocaust Memorial Museum |
Monday, March 5, 2012
Faculty Blog
Faculty Blog and Photos
We often speak frivolously of symbolism. The true power of a symbol comes from our engagement with it. A symbol asks us to enter into a dialogue with it to understand its qualities.
The students at the base of the memorial add a sense of scale, but they also demonstrate a willingness to enter into that dialogue with this momentous symbol.
Faculty Blog
Lincoln Memorial Photo by Brian Gano |
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Heading Home
On our way back. It's been an amazing trip. After we get dinner I suspect many will be drifting off to sleep.
Student Blog
Well today we visit the Holocaust Museum! This was very emotional time for myself! Why? Because all the things they went through back then just because they were Jewish. Sometimes we don't recognized how blessed we are to just be living because back then it was hard. The scriptures that were around the museum was a wake up call for me! I want to thank all the people that made this happen for us! ~ Breon Williams
Holocaust Memorial Museum
~ Brian Gano
Student Blog
Wow! What a long day of adventures and history! LC has taken over DC. Today we visited several museums and monuments. I will have to say all of the sites we visited I enjoyed but I really love the American History Museum! I was able see past and current First Lady dresses that each of them wore. The MLK monument was very nice as well. There's so much I can say about today but these stood out the most. Im really enjoying my LC family! ~ Breon Williams
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Student Blog
Washington D.C was a great experience! I really appreciate y'all taking us! ~ Mallory Hammonds
Faculty Blog
jux·ta·po·si·tion noun 1. an act or instance of placing close together or side by side, especially for comparison or contrast.
In mathematics, we use juxtaposition to indicate multiplication. When we write 7y, we place the 7 next to the y to indicate multiplication - 7 times y.
In Washington, DC, juxtaposition is used as motivation - to learn, to grow, to see if you are paying attention.
It all began at the Capitol Visitors Center. There, in the shadow of the statue of Freedom, in a building that grew out of a belief that we are all endowed by our creator with certain inalienable rights, the security guard stopped me and told me I could not take my LC travel mug into the building. I took off the cover, and held the mug upside down, and showed the man that the mug was empty. "No, you'll have to throw it away," was his reply.
At the entrance to the U.S. Navy Submarine School, student submariners have to walk past a plaque that says "No written procedure gives you permission to do something dumb." I am sure that the security guard was following some written procedure, and I think it's pretty dumb.
I recognize that I am naive about many things, I don't know how to think like a terrorist, but, seriously, where is the threat in a demonstrably empty travel mug? In the shadow of Freedom, I was free to be treated like a security threat; I was free to remove the belt from my trousers; and I was free to be electronically searched. I tolerate that treatment every time I travel by plane, and I know why and I am (mostly) glad to comply, but something about my coffee cup today really bugs me. The coffee cup was empty, I showed the empty cup to the guard, and he was free not to apply any common sense or to trust the evidence of his senses.
A few hours later, I was shushed by a security guard in the National Gallery of Art. The art that we were talking about (too loudly) was meant to be provocative - it was meant to make you talk about it. I have to be believe that Mel Bochner, the painter whose work we were reacting to, would be happy that we had climbed up all those stairs deliberately to encounter his work. These were paintings - in your face, what are you gonna do about it - paintings. We reacted, too loudly. I was free to be quiet, because this was that guard's museum, and he was responsible for good order and discipline.
When I get carried away, and risk harm to myself or others, I depend on the community around me to set me right, and I am grateful for the help. But when petty little security guards apply petty little rules to nibble away at Freedom, we are moving in the wrong direction. We visit the Holocaust Museum tomorrow, and Hitler started small, too. And the Nazi's admired good order and discipline.
~Jeff Olbrys
Student Blog
Visiting Washington D.C. has been an exciting trip so far. I liked how everything was planned and the students had their personal itenarary. We covered a lot of places. starting our trip out with getting on the metro (which was the first for [me]). I could tell that my fellow peers were very excited and when we got off we walked to the Capitol Visitor Center, which really blew my mind. The art that I saw had me very speechless. most of the buildings that we saw were very educating and it has been a great experience over all. ~ Deborah Toomer
Student Blog & Pictures
I had such a good time today! DC is such a beautiful city. I had two favorite parts: one was going to the Lincoln Memorial and the second was the MLK Memorial. The worst part was having to walk everywhere, but it was worth it! I am looking forward to tomorrow and seeing the Holocaust Museum.
~ Keryn Shionis
Student Blog & Pictures
LC to DC was very fun. I had a blast taking pictures and hanging out with my friends. I also got more understanding of some of our nation that I did not know before. Today was both educational and exciting....WE ARE LC!!!
~ Cortes McCormick
Student Blog
Blog for day 1: Well first of all I have to say that was a pretty amazing day! Very fun filled and adventurous! So glad that I was able to see all that I did! I never thought that I would be so interested in seeing all of the history stuff as much as I was when I got there! It was absolutely amazing to see so much! My favorite part would have probably been either the American History Smithsonian or the MLK Jr. Memorial! The American History [Museum] had many interesting facts about the different wars and what went on in them and how we reacted. Also, the most devastating part was seeing a piece from one of the Twin Towers. The MLK Jr. Memorial was fascinating! It was awesome how they took a piece of the "mountain" out symbolizing him through his despair . Although those were only two of my favorites the memorials of all the veterans made you feel so thankful to be alive and so grateful for them dying for you. The best part was seeing a letter written from a little boy in middle school to the veterans that were never welcomed home. It was so thoughtful and heart warming! It makes me so proud to be an American! The only down fall was all the walking but it was more than worth it! So glad that I was able to go on this trip! -Allie Ball
Faculty Post
Today was a great day for the students, staff and faculty who attended the LC2DC trip. Kudos to the students for their professionalism and great representation of Louisburg College. The monuments and museums were informative as always. While there was a great deal of walking, I think we all can agree that it was a great day to be outside. ~ Dr. Kelvin Spragley
Old Post Office
We arrive at the Old Post Office with its bell tower, the third highest point in DC!
Greensboro Lunch Counter
This is a section of the lunch counter from the Woolworth's store in Greensboro, NC, the site of the first sit ins to end segregation. Photo credit: Von Purnell.
The museums....
We have moved on to the museums. We can choose between the Natural History or American History museums.
I am at the American History Museum and have already seen the Star Spangled Banner... HUGE! (Brian Gano)
Much more to see!
National Gallery of Art
We have arrived at the National Gallery of Art... Heading to see the Caulder mobile.
Students Bria & Ambur on the wall.
The group listens to Professor Hinton explain which art students should see.
First stop...
The group arrives at the Capitol. We are in the Capitol Visitor Center now exploring Emancipation Hall and the museum.
Friday, March 2, 2012
Enjoying the 4-H Center
We arrived EARLY and quickly unpacked so we could enjoy the 4-H Centers great facilities. It will be an early morning and all are excited to get going.
Student Blog
Just Arrived At The National 4-H Youth Conference Center.... Let me tell you I am really enjoying myself with my college family!!.. ~ Greg Cooper
Student Blog
We are here FINALLY in DC! We are here at the 4-H National Youth Convention centerTomorrow starts our big day of visiting the different historic sites. Looking forward to learn different historic things with my Louisburg College family. I'm to EXCITED right now and I'm having FUN already! ~ Breon Williams
We're on our way...
The LC2DC group is on their way! After a blessing from Chaplain Benjamin, everyone settled into their seats and began watching Independence Day (Jason Modlin's pick).
This it's going to be a great trip!
Thursday, February 23, 2012
What they're excited about!
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We are LC! Go 'Canes! |

Thursday, February 16, 2012
LC2DC Students Meet
The group of students selected for the LC2DC trip met for the first time today to discuss some details of the trip, sign up for their bunk-mates, and sign the Expectations and Responsibilities pledge.
The group was visibly excited to be among the few LC students selected for this amazing opportunity.
We will be departing in just over two weeks!
Friday, February 10, 2012
Staff Spotlight
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Faculty Spotlight
Ms. Thomas is an Instructor of Biology and teaches Principles of Biology, Botany, and World Regional Geography. She considers herself a physical geographer and biogeographer. She earned both her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Science at West Texas A&M University.
Sneak Peak - US Holocaust Memorial Museum
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Photo Credit: www.ushmm.org |
By Brian Gano
My first experience at the USHMM was during my sophomore year in college on a trip with our Celebrating Diversity Club. A main focus of the trip was this museum.
Entering the museum you feel the grandeur of the lobby area and the peacefulness of the Hall of Remembrance. It all feels out of place... this is a museum, right?
Then you take the elevator ride to the top floor. You are on a journey. The journey begins with the events leading up to the Holocaust and the "Final Solution." As you work your way down the levels you experience the anxiety and despair of families being torn apart and destroyed and the overwhelming evil that took the lives of six million people. By the time you move through the last level and experience "Liberation," you are in need of some time to reflect and remember. As you return to the lobby and the Hall of Remembrance, you have a drastically different view of the space.
As stated, "Never Forget" means that humanity cannot forget that this happened, that this is possible. However, I know that simply reading the history books and seeing the statistics cannot keep the Holocaust in the forefront of our minds. The USHMM is designed to do this; so that all who visit it may know that it is possible for this to happen, but it is also possible for this to be prevented.
Visit the museums webpage: US Holocaust Memorial Museum
Faculty Spotlight
Instructor of Music Ms. Angela Adkins |
Faculty Spotlight
Instructor of English and Faculty Chair Mr. Tommy Jenkins |
Faculty Spotlight
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Dr. Kelvin Spragley (left) with family |