Journey to Washington Carries At-Risk Teenagers Much Further

ELIZABETH—Thirteen youths from Community Access Unlimited (CAU) journeyed beyond their dreams when they attended the presidential inauguration Jan. 20.  The at-risk teenagers traveled to Washington, D.C. to witness the inauguration of Barack Obama but left envisioning a brighter future for themselves, as well.

 

Huddling in the early morning hours in Washington, D.C. on Jan. 20, members of Community Access Unlimited are warmed by the excitement of the inauguration. (Photo courtesy of Community Access Unlimited)

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Students Watch History Being Made

 

Students Watch History Being Made — Third, fourth and fifth grade students of St. John the Apostle School watched the swearing in of President Barack Obama Tuesday.  The rest of the 366 students viewed this historical event in other designated parts of the building.  Students in Miss Tooker’s fourth and fifth grade social studies classes spent the morning on scavenger hunts obtaining answers to questions regarding the Presidency. (Photo courtesy of St. John the Apostle School.)

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Students Watch History Unfold

 

On Tuesday, fifth graders at Roosevelt School in Rahway crowded into the school library to watch live coverage of the Presidential Swearing-in Ceremony and Inaugural Address. Students sat quietly as the watched President Barack Obama place his hand on the Bible, once used by Lincoln, as he took the Oath of Office at 12:05 p.m. (Photo courtesy of Roosevelt School)

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