Boys Nation - Day 1 - July 20, 2012
Morning dawned with much needed rain in the D.C. area, but as the staff began their trek to the airport to begin picking up delegates, the excitement mounted, brightening an otherwise gloomy morning. The year had sped by fast since the last group of delegates had passed through the halls of Marymount University and soon a new group of 98 young men would enter the doors to begin this week that indeed is a week that shapes a lifetime ! The delegates are divided into four sections: Adams, Jefferson, Madison, and Washington and are quickly introduced to their senior and junior counselors, had their photos taken, rooms assigned and attended their first section meetings. Their first evening wraps up with party receptions and the popular ice cream social. Even with the excitement of starting the week, all know that the following days will be jammed packed and sleep will be at a premium with dawn coming quickly. The 66th session of Boys Nation had officially begun !
Delegates begin arriving at Boys Nation
Delegates begin arriving at Boys Nation
Delegates begin arriving at Boys Nation
Delegates begin arriving at Boys Nation
Delegates begin arriving at Boys Nation
Heading for the bus to Marymount
Boarding the bus to Marymount
Delegates getting ready to board bus to Marymount
Heading for the bus to Marymount
Arriving at Marymount University
Arriving at Marymount University
Arriving at Marymount University
Arriving at Marymount University
Arriving at Marymount University
Arriving at Marymount University
Arriving at Marymount University
Arriving at Marymount University
Delegates' packets
Arriving at Marymount University
Arriving at Marymount University
Arriving at Marymount University
Arriving at Marymount University
Arriving at Marymount University
Dinner - first night a Boys Nation
Heading toward first Section meeting
Heading toward first Section meeting
Section Meeting
PNC and Boys Nation Activities Director, Bob Turner, speaks with delegates during Section meeting
Delegates attend Section meeting
Section meeting
After ice cream social, Federalist Party Counselor, Dale Barnett speaks with delegates
After ice cream social, Nationalist Party Counselor, Joe McCraith speaks with delegates