The long ride home to DC....
Friday, April 2, 2010
The Last day
We went to Getty Images, T-Mobile, Back stage with Ms.Kim, Space Needle, And the play fences. Then last day was very long. The best part of this was when we got to see the play fences. When we went to Getty images we talked about the 10,000 photographers around the world. When we went to T-Mobile we went to the command senters. GETTING ON THE PLANE NOW!!--Tenaj
Long Day
Yesterday was a long day but still a wonderful day. We explored Getty Images and had a lot of fun. It was so interesting that they needed engineers for photography. After we toured Getty Images we were on our way to T-mobile. When we we toured T-mobile we discovered that they had extremely high level security. We met a star in Fences named Ms. Kim Stauton who played Rose. We had dinner with her and had wonderful conversation. I loved going to the Space Needle. I thought I would be scared but I had a great time. After the Space Needle we went to go see the playwright Fences by August Wilson. I really enjoyed that. This trip overall was a learning experience and I really enjoyed it and I thank everyone who gave me this wonderful opportunity. Back to DC we go!!!! To bad I don't want to leave! --Tierra
The Long Day We Had Ahead Of Us
Thursday was a long and tiring day. We had an opportunity to do a multiple of activities such as do tours of T-Mobile, Getty Images, have a talk with Kim Staunton and go see the play this actor participated in call Fences, and Space Needle. Out of the 4, I enjoyed watching Fences and having a nice talk with Kim Staunton, and going up in the space needle. Fences was a funny but life-learning lesson. I learned that life doesn't owe you anything ,that i owe myself. The talk with Kim Staunton was just amazing and it was a wonderful time having her my presents. Lastly the Space Needle was something else. It was very high up in the sky, but I wasn't really scared. Also while we were up there i got to see jets land and take off in the water which was quite fascinating. Overall I enjoyed this trip very much and Thankful that Ms. Andrea and Ms. Jessica let us travel and experience new things and also just taking their time out for us.--Diamond
Thursday, April 1, 2010
OMG! Columbia=AWESOME!!!
What can I say about Columbia other than it is the best! I had so much fun. It was so interesting to see all of what Columbia is about and how great it is. The story of how Columbia started is just amazing and inspiring. We also met Ms. Gertrude Boyle the wonderful lady who runs Columbia now. She is so sweet and funny as can be. Some designers at Columbia were nice enough to show us some of their latest designs and they were gorgeous! After we left the tour with Mr. Welch we headed to the employee store. I loved it and I really got my money's worth!! Lol!! I wonder what is in store for today! --Tierra
COLUMBIA HEAVEN
Columbia. Columbia. Columbia, Oh My Gosh, i thought i was in columbia heaven. It was A great experience to the girls because we were able to see what was going on and how they got things together. We were able to meet Ms.Gert Boyle.... SO FUNNY!!! She was really interested in our group, i could tell. But most of all it was really fun. Especially when we into the EMPLOYEES STORE. I LOVE MY SISTERS THEY BRING THE JOY OUT OF ME and I HAD FUN WITH THEM--Me'Shel
Fabulous Columbia
When we went to columbia we took a shot tour. Then we went to the meeting room to meet two disingners. We talked about when you disingner something they are solving a problem. We got to meet Mama Gert and Mama signed our book. We had a wonderful day. --Tenaj
My Day At The Columbia Company
Today was pretty awesome. We were given a tour of the columbia place and it was very nice. Also we had an opportunity to talk/meet with some of the designers for our youth. They talked about how they have to run their designs through machines and how they had to see whether there design would be the one for the season and so the people ahead of them would say YES or NO. Lastly we were able to get autographed bools by the "chairman" of Columbia Sports Wear. We even got to purchase items from the Columbia Store and i bought a Pink and White Lightweight Columbia Jacket.--Diamond
columbia sports wear
when we went to Columbia sports were it was so much fun. they talked about what you do to make clothes and how long it takes. we learned about Gert Boyle and how her family founded the company we didn't just learn about her we meet her and she signed the book that she gave us. after that we went to the Columbia sports gear employee store it was so fun i don't want to leave today we have a big day ahead of us it will be so fun[mommy i did call you bit you didn't answer your phone].--Shawna
Tour of Columbia Sportswear
Thank you Mr. Scott for a great tour of Columbia Sportswear and thanks to Gert Boyle -- "one tough mother"!
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
SEI IS FANTASTICO!!!!
It was just so emotional, all the kids they looked so happy and excited i didn't want to leave.--Me'Shel
Heading to SEI with Ms. Honeycut
I had a marvelous time at SEI. We had a great tour of the building with Ms. Honeycut and a little girl name bradley. --camra
A Day At SEI (Self Enhancement Inc.)
Yesterday we took a tour at SEI. It was so inspirational to see all those hard working children at SEI. I appreciate all of the people at SEI. --Tierra
SEI( Self Enhancement Inc)
Well at SEI I had a marvelous time taking a tour and just getting to know the what SEI is about.I would like to thank Ms. Hunnicutt for everything for the cd's, tour, and books.--Diamond
Dr. Height in our prayers
Our thoughts and prayers are with Dr. Height and her friends and family. We are thinking of you even while on our journey. -- The girls(Photo by Michael Collopy.)
A Touching Experience
Yesterday at the American Red Cross was amazing!!! The tour was awesome and I really enjoyed learning new things. I also learned new things such as what blood consists of and how it is used when it is taken away from people. After the tour we continued to learn as we went to the luncheon. I learned that you may go through some things but you can still be inspirational and do something wonderful things in life. I cannot wait till today! I am still upset this journey is almost over!!!!--Tierra
A Learning Experience
WOW.... Yesterday was so interesting. It was amazing, during the experience at the RED CROSS the girls and i were able to learn the different blood cells in our body, which is the red blood cells, white blood cells and the plasma and platlites. Being able to learn about how people use their blood to save other people is very helpful... But not getting into that it was just great. OMG!!!! Lunch was like extra fun Mrs.Antoinette was really keeping it real. The Lunch was really fun some of the women there shared their stories and then we had tell what youth trek was about but it was really fun and food too..... Now back to seattle to see the Space Needle.--Me'Shel
I Cried Today
A year ago, with the help of really patient and very supportive family and friends, I started Youth Trek based on a few beliefs:
1) That people are generally really, really good.
2) That the country (and maybe the world) is smaller than it seems.
3) That we are all alike in the ways that matter most.
4) That knowing all types of people from many different places can enrich and enhance your life.
5) That some people are born into more opportunity than others and whenever possible, we should try to narrow that gap or at least try to provide equal opportunity.
6) That travel and adventure can lead to experiences that help us renew, refresh, and redefine our thinking to help us grow in ways we never knew we could.
This week, I have the opportunity to put these beliefs to the test. I am traveling with 6 uber cool middle school girls from DC, and 1 uber cool best friend to Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Washington for the first-ever Youth Trek trip.
We’ve had a great time to date, but today was a truly special day. I am almost at a loss for words to describe the level of hospitality that we received Tuesday in Portland. We spent time with people who went from strangers, to mentors and friends in half a day. You will see more throughout our blog from the girls about our day.
But I want to be sure to thank Antoinette Edwards for organizing the most beautiful and welcoming reception we could have received (not to mention the very best peach cobbler I have ever tasted). She turned a simple tour request for the American Red Cross into a memory that the Youth Trek group will remember for a lifetime. To all of the women who joined our luncheon: your energy, talent, history, and sheer support were inspirational and powerful for everyone involved. You all had a huge impact on our group!
We could post pages and pages on all of the women who shared their stories with the girls -- health care professionals, environmental engineers, bankers, writers, doctors, social workers, education professionals, businesswomen, political professionals, and innovators. Below is just a quick note about two of the women who joined us today:
Renee shared a beautiful poem and song to start the afternoon that captivated us all.
2) Miki Hunnicutt with SEI
Following our luncheon, Miki invited us over to Self Enhancement, Inc. to meet some middle school students from Portland and tour their facilities. It was a wonderful opportunity for both groups to interact and to learn a little more about each other. The SEI team offers impressive services and results. We thoroughly enjoyed our visit, the generosity (new reading books!) and hospitality of Miki and the entire SEI team. You’ll hear more about our visit there soon from the girls.
Thank you to everyone at the Oregon Red Cross, to Antoinette, and to Miki and SEI for making today so special for everyone from Youth Trek. --Jessica
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
The WONDERFUL lunch at RED CROSS!
When we walked in we had a hand clap. We did sister to sister, which is when one sister says something and the other sisters repeat it back. Then we got lunch. the first person to speak was A poet and her name was Ms.Renee. Then we heard other women speak which was very inspiring. Today we had a WONDERFUL DAY!!--Tenaj
Red Cross
Today at Red Cross we learned about the The four blood types. They are o, a, b, and ab blood. We went to the lab down stairs of the building and saw blood in bags and the freezer. Our tour giude was a man and his name was Francisco. When we walked in there was a welcome banner for use with our names on it. We met the CEO of the componey. We met a lot of people. Today was WONDERFUL! --Tenaj
the lunch in at the american red cross
the lunch in was so emotional. We learned about different people who went through different situations. some people lost some people in their family and grew up poor on the streets. Does that sound sad or what??? now let me tell you about the dinner, the dinner felt like you were on cloud 9. i am so serious. it had the best taste. today was amazinnnnng! --camra
american red cross
well today was great.we had a great tour in the American red cross. we had learned about the 4 types of blood which is:
- the o blood
- the a blood
- the b blood
- and last but no least the ab blood
Also we had a great tour guide and his name was Mr.Francisco. he explained everything nice and clear. we saw basically everything about red cross. Such as the place were they take blood from your body and where they storage the blood. it was pretty nasty but, I enjoyed it!!!!!!!!!! today was another wonderful day!!!! --camra
WOW!!!!!
today was the best day ever. we went to red cross it was so fun when we arrived they had a banner that had WELCOME YOUTH TREK and it had all of our named on it. we got a tour from a man named Mr.Franscio he was very fun. we learned when red cross does. it is wonderful how a company can make an impact in someones lives. after that we went to the lunch that they prepared for us it was wonderful. they had picture frames with our named in them and they went around the table and the speakers talked about what they do it was really fun we talked about how African American sisters can really make a difference. and the girls from youth trek had a chance to speck and when it was my turn i spoke on how i made new friends and how i was growing a relationship with everyone there. today was very very fun the best of all i wish that we could stay here for life.--Shawna
The Touching Stories Of our Sisters
Today we got a chance to meet our sisters and have lunch with them. The food is was very delicious and filling especially the barbeque chicken and yes Ms. Barry we ate vegetables. Most importantly we had a to hear the stories of a couple of young ladies and tell what they do and like their background. But one in particular was very touching she talked about being homeless and how now she turned out to be doing things and giving back. Also we got a chance to share our backgrounds with them and tell how and what youth trek is doing for us and how we feel about one another. But overall it was a good opportunity to talk to and relate to one another.--Diamond
The Sensational Day At Red Cross
Well today was pretty awesome. We got an opportunity to visit Red Cross and how things work down at the center. What I learned was the 3 main areas that Red Cross focuses on and that is:
1. Blood Donor
2. Training
3. Disasters
Also the most common disaster they deal with are house fires and they are usually caused by leaving things such as candles, stoves,furnaces and fireplaces unattended. We had an opportunity to meet the staff and to hear what they think so far about them just being at Red Cross. --Diamond
Monday, March 29, 2010
oregon here i come
today was a big day.It all started when we all woke up at 5:30am getting ready to hit the road to oregon. it took us 2 hours to get to portland, Oregon. We had went to the nike center. it was awesome.We looked at pictures of the founders who founded nike. there were alot of plaques of different people who wore nike shoes.today was amazing!!! --camra
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