Boys Nation - Friday, July 22
The delegates arrive from across the nation to begin their week of adventure at Boys Nation.
The Washington D.C. weather was hot as was the rest of the country, but that didn't damper any of the excitement evident in the boys' eyes.
The delegates initially signed in, received their room keys and Boys Nation polo shirts before heading to their assigned dorm rooms to drop off luggage. Soon they had the opportunity for their first meal at Marymount University and then it was off for their first section meetings followed by an ice cream social mixer.
Arriving at Marymount University
Arriving at Marymount University
Arriving at Marymount University
Beginning the check-in process
Checking in
Mr. Bob Craig checks in a delegate.
Arriving at Marymount
Mr. Tim Aboudara checks in delegates
Arriving at Marymount
Checking in at Marymount University
Checking in at Marymount University
Checking in at Marymount University
Mr. Bob Turner greeting the delegates
Soon it is time for the delegates first meal at Boys Nation
Jefferson Section
Adams Section
Adams Section
Madison Section
Madison Section
Washington Section
Washington Section
Arriving at Marymount University
Arriving at Marymount University
Arriving at Marymount University
"A Week That Shapes A Lifetime"
Heading in for the ice cream social and party orientation
Ice cream social - at the end of a long day !
Making a stop at the Boys Nation store
Federalist Party Orientation with counselor Dale Barnett
Federalist Party Orientation with counselor Dale Barnett
Nationalist Party Orientation with counselor Joe McCraith
Nationalist Party Orientation with counselor Joe McCraith