Bulldogs To Britain A Success!
Author: Jill Flynn
Well, it finally happened! After almost four years and two cancellations, the Broadwater High School Bulldogs to Britain crew finally made their trip to London for a week of education and exploration. Of the original 11 students who had signed up to travel in 2018, only 5 were finally able to travel after all the delays, but along with their three BHS chaperones, the group had a marvelous experience.
Working through Education First, an educational travel organization with over 50 years of experience organizing student trips, Bulldogs to Britain adventured to England from June 4 to June 11, to learn about the culture, theater and literature of London and the Stratford-on-Avon area. Traveling with the group were students Taylor Noyes, Savanna Delger, Jana Paulsen, Caitlyn Hahn and Sierra Slyker, and chaperones Sheri Heavrin, Kallie Audet and Jill Flynn.
Highlights of the trip included visiting the Tower of London, Windsor Castle, Warwick Castle, and the homes of William Shakespeare and his wife, Ann Hathaway. The group also rode the famous London Eye, attended 4 amazing theater performances, walked all over London saw well-known tourist sights, and sampled British and other international cuisines. They learned lessons in traveling internationally, navigating subway systems, coping with a bustling major world city, trying new foods and stepping outside their comfort zones with new experiences. One major goal of the trip was accomplished, when one traveler noted, “I think I would be able to travel overseas on my own now!”
The group would like to extend their gratitude to all who made this trip possible and supported them over the years until they could finally travel. Special thanks go to major financial contributors: Townsend Booster Club, Broadwater Community Foundation, Saltzman’s Fleet and Street, Headwaters Flying, Infinite Hope Counseling, Townsend Marine, Canyon Ferry PT, Rotary, Hidden Hollow Hideaway, Joni Carlton, John and Michele Klara and everyone in the Townsend Community who donated to fundraisers and left tips at Concession sales.
Thanks, too, to the parents of the students who helped with fundraisers and supported their children in making this experience possible. It was a trip of a lifetime, and the memories and life skills learned will last forever.
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Image 1 Caption: Kallie Audet, Savanna Delger, Jill Flynn, Sheri Heavrin, Taylor Noyes, Sierra Slyker, Caitlyn Hahn and Jana Paulsen outside the Tower of London.
Image 2 Caption: at the home of Anne Hathaway, Shakespeare's wife
Image 3 Caption: standing before the Thames and Tower Bridge
