Theo Yakah & John Dinan lead a lively morning brainstorming session on Monday morning, presenting the Diplomats with a history of successful programs from past years and facilitating a lively discussion of project ideas lead by the fellows. There is not shortage of good ideas in the group. Here’s to a productive ‘09
John is clearly Mr. Wake Forest in this picture! Click for a larger version.
The fellows distributed across the city of Winston-Salem Monday morning engaging in service work at six Community Centers. A variety of
tasks were undertaken, from working with special needs children to cleaning resuscitation practice dummies. The goal of “Community Service) is to make more real the potential of citizen’s involvement in improving local communities.
Fellows volunteered at The Children’s Center * American Red Cross * Habitat For Humanity ReStore * The Salvation Army Thrift Store * The Salvation Army Thrift Store * The International Boys & Girls Club, Salvation Army * The “New” Boys & Girls Club. Read More
Kenneth and Matt win the lottery - pictured driving away after a 9 pm Saturday evening arrival at Polo Dorm, Wake Forest Univ. campus. Fellows will spend a week staying with their home stay hosts, returning to campus for activities and classes during the week. Send louden@wfu.edu photos from home stay good times
After a tough day at the Water Park. More Photos under Diplomat photo tab. (Photo Credit - “France”)
” Wars always last longer than we think they will“
-Sharon Smith, Tour Guide, Capitol Building, Colonial Williamsburg
“Fifteen Times…Fifteen Times…Fifteen Times,” a group of Diplomats chanted as they left The Escape From Pompeii water ride at Busch Gardens. At the end of the day, the crowds started to disperse, and the lines for the popular water ride shriveled down to zero, offering the Diplomats the opportunity to escape Pompeii repeatedly over the course of their final hour at Busch Gardens.
This eagerness to explore and bond with their fellow Diplomats was present the entire day. Over the course of the afternoon, the fellows have been racing across the park, from ride to ride, show to show, theme country to theme country. They traveled by foot, miniature train and skylift. Some, like Susan Eckman, were ambitious and brave, attempting to ride each and roller coaster. Others, preferred to stick to Read More
History and Culture were the topics of the day for BFTF Diplomats visiting Williamsburg VA on Friday. The professional crew of Historic Williamsburg took the students back in time to the mid 1700s with visits to craftsman (gunsmith, wig maker, silver smiths) and the seat of America’s first Colony, the Virginia House of Burgesses. The crew then visited the continent’s first settlement Jamestown, exploring an Indian village, fort, ships and museum. Excited Diplomats then entered Busch Gardens, a “European” theme park with monstrous roller-coasters and entertainment. Reports from the outing are outstanding as they try to fit in one more ride before the park closes at 10 pm tonight. Stay tuned. (Photos galore under Diplomat/Photo tab)
Dr. Joe Campbell and Kate Kennedy informed and entertained the Diplomats at the Newseum in Washington DC on Thursday. The day’s theme viewed practical Free Speech as practiced around the world and with individual expression. Many photos available in Photo section. Click picture on right for artful moment.
The Diplomats traveled to Williamsburg, VA safely arriving at 8:30 p.m. Tomorrow is a big day.
