Check out what CNN is saying about the new White House web site and why changes were made:
http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/01/20/white.house.website/index.html?iref=mpstoryview
President Obama's text of his inaugural address
http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/01/20/obama.politics/index.html
Video
http://www.cnn.com/video/#/video/politics/2009/01/20/obama.inauguration.speech.cnn
Here's a good recap of the day
http://www.cnn.com/2009/POLITICS/01/20/obama.inauguration/index.html?iref=mpstoryview
Mrs. P
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Pictures, Pictures and More Pictures
Way tooooo many pictures to put on the blog, but oh, soooo many great photos. I'll add photos to the AHS web page later tomorrow. Details to follow. Until then, check out the slideshow, pictures have been added.
Mrs. P
Back to the Hotel
4:15 p.m. Eric Text
We are on our way back to the hotel. Everyone is exhausted after 8 hours spent standing and waiting and walking today. It's sad we only have one day left here.
We are on our way back to the hotel. Everyone is exhausted after 8 hours spent standing and waiting and walking today. It's sad we only have one day left here.
Words from Mrs. Williams
3:28 p.m.
Greetings to everyone at this historic event! It is exciting for a former Cougar to watch the website, read the blogs, and appreciate the fantastic experience that you will remember and appreciate always. I am now retired and living in Arizona, but thinking of you on this amazing journey brings me back to Affton. I am thrilled that I can watch the inauguration at home, but still have my heart in Washington. -- Mrs. Williams
Greetings to everyone at this historic event! It is exciting for a former Cougar to watch the website, read the blogs, and appreciate the fantastic experience that you will remember and appreciate always. I am now retired and living in Arizona, but thinking of you on this amazing journey brings me back to Affton. I am thrilled that I can watch the inauguration at home, but still have my heart in Washington. -- Mrs. Williams
Mr M checks In
3:07 p.m. Mr M text
Good speech
3:12 p.m.
People are singing nana nana nana good bye as W's helicopter flew by
Good speech
3:12 p.m.
People are singing nana nana nana good bye as W's helicopter flew by
It's Warm Inside
1:23 p.m. texted by Eric
We just got inside the bus, it is warm. We were at McDonalds to use the restrooms. It was so crowded the line went around the store and out the door.
We just got inside the bus, it is warm. We were at McDonalds to use the restrooms. It was so crowded the line went around the store and out the door.
Remarkable Technology
CNN is using a GEO picture showing the masses of people which were along the National Mall. If you go to CNN.com you can see the satelite pictures. The dots resembling ants are people. You'll notice they are gathered together in specific areas.That's where the jumbo trans were located.
Mrs. P
Mrs. P
7th Hour
What's up? Shout out to Katee Leonberger... "What up girl?" Tell us some cool stories.
Hoggatt's 7th Hour class (juniors)
Hoggatt's 7th Hour class (juniors)
6th Hour
George Whitehead and Melton Williams say "What's good cuz-cuz?" Eric Davis says "What's good?" Jackie Difranco says "Hi... wave at the camera for me." Kat Dunscombe says "Hello love." Brandy says "Hi."
Hoggatt's 6th Hour class (seniors)
Hoggatt's 6th Hour class (seniors)
Random thoughts
I'm sitting in the Writing Lab making sure that the material that the teachers who are presenting tonight at the Board of Ed meeting is ready to go. I can't get my mind off of the thought that an estimated 1.4 million people stood in awe while not only watching history but being part of history. 1.4 million strangers until someone said "hello". What a wonderful thought. Standing peacefully side by side no longer strangers. Rather sharing a moment of each others lives. It would be amazing if the world could live in this type of peace. If neighbor to neighbor could live in peace.
You have witnesses the making of history. Now, do you feel that much is expected of you?
Mrs. P
You have witnesses the making of history. Now, do you feel that much is expected of you?
Mrs. P
5th Hour
What's good? It's very cool that Affton is represented in the crowd.
Hoggatt's 5th hour class (juniors)
Hoggatt's 5th hour class (juniors)
Words from the Inaguration
11:04 - texted Eric
We are in this - so exciting this is one of the greatest most unreal moments of my life!!!!
10:29 - texted Christian
It is mad chaos!
We are in this - so exciting this is one of the greatest most unreal moments of my life!!!!
10:29 - texted Christian
It is mad chaos!
Well wishes
Good luck and God's speed. Stay gold and warm!!!
From Hoggatt's 2nd Hour English 1 class and Jess Cole (cadet teacher)
From Hoggatt's 2nd Hour English 1 class and Jess Cole (cadet teacher)
Standing - Just Standing
8:05 a.m. Texted by Christian
It's freezing cold and we are standing here, just standing in the cold. Toes and fingers turning to ice. We could rivial the BlueMan Group. But excitment is only on the backburner ready to move front and center the moment things begin to move.
AND miraculously, Esselman has nothing of value to say at the moment.
It's freezing cold and we are standing here, just standing in the cold. Toes and fingers turning to ice. We could rivial the BlueMan Group. But excitment is only on the backburner ready to move front and center the moment things begin to move.
AND miraculously, Esselman has nothing of value to say at the moment.
Arrived Downtown DC
4:54 a.m. texted by Melissa R.
We just got downtown where we will park and walk to the National Mall for inaguration ceremonies. It only took 45 minutes.
We just got downtown where we will park and walk to the National Mall for inaguration ceremonies. It only took 45 minutes.
Words of insight
4:45 texted by Christian
It's so early. I think none of us are thinking so none of us are thinking so much of the historical significance or the fact that those beds were nice and soft .... sigh .... but I try and grasp the ceremony of ceremonies. We are about to witness we are the people you see on TV, who years later can say "I was there". Out of the entire US of A's population only a few in comparison are witnesses to this event. the epitome of what we as a country stand for. We are here today to witness the peoples elect entering into the office of highest title. By the people and, hopefully, for the people.
It's so early. I think none of us are thinking so none of us are thinking so much of the historical significance or the fact that those beds were nice and soft .... sigh .... but I try and grasp the ceremony of ceremonies. We are about to witness we are the people you see on TV, who years later can say "I was there". Out of the entire US of A's population only a few in comparison are witnesses to this event. the epitome of what we as a country stand for. We are here today to witness the peoples elect entering into the office of highest title. By the people and, hopefully, for the people.
Inaguration Day
3:54 a.m. Text by Eric
We are up now, just ate and we are getting ready to leave the hotel and head to the inaguration to beat the crowds.
We are up now, just ate and we are getting ready to leave the hotel and head to the inaguration to beat the crowds.
3:30 A.M. Wake-up call - Good Morning !!! We're getting ready for a long historical day. No one knows what to expect. It's going to be in a low/mid 30s, cloudy day. We're expecting to see 2-3 million people. We have our tickets (front, mall area). Dress warm, in layers and bring snacks and be flexible. Breakfast-4:30, Off to history-5:00.
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