Loara High School - Seaxe Yearbook (Anaheim, CA)

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For each workshop group, there was a program instructor to lead discussions on political topics. Two days were spent at sub- committee hearings and Senate House of Representatives sessions, where voting con- cerning the 51% Congressional pay was discussed. Among the many fascinating monuments and places visited by the group were Capitol Hill, the old Supreme Court Senate building, Statuary Hall, and the Li- brary of Congress. Other places such as the Smithsonian, the Air and Space Museum, and the Museum of Natural Modern Histo- ry were toured by students during their free time. Students had an opportunity to visit the J. Edgar Hoover FBI Building, Washing- ton Monument, and the Lincoln, Jefferson, and Veterans ' Memorials. Close-Up ended with a farewell dance and banquet. Students gained an inter- esting experience rooming with each oth- er and an unforgettable memory of their Capitol. Insik Rhee stated that Washing- ton gave me a first-hand view of our politi- cal structure and allowed me to take part and observe many aspects of the gov ' t. The experience was well worth the money and most unprecedented. Being a Close- Up kid was fantastic! Brian Cowan is excited about meeting our 31st Congressional District Representative. William Dannemeyer. 2. Scott. Debbie. Robin. John, and Kelly are joined by other Close Up friends at the farewell banquet 10 11 The ' 89 Loara Close Up group discovers that they can ' t take Kelly anywhere in public. Heather. Robin. Debbie, and Katie react to a hu- morous anecdote told by President Bush. Andi. Michelle, and Chris find time to tour the Smithsonian Museums. The Washington Monument is one of the impres sive places visited by the Close Up group. In Washington, Close Up participants pose with William Dannemeyer. United States Capitol Building in Washington. DC. After touring the national Gallery of Art, Insik, Scott, Kelly and John decide to pose for a memo- rable picture. Lisa and Katie meet a Close-Up friend on their way to Washington. Brian and Angle provided all the photographs of the Close Up trip. eleven 191

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190 CLOSEUP PARTICIPANTS DISCOVER WASH. D.C. This year ' s Close-Up had more partici- pants than ever before. On February 4th, Mr. Dorosky and 19 students went to Washing- ton, D.C, for seven exciting days. Close-Up is an organization established to give high school students an opportunity to exper- ience the political process as an insider. Students started the week with an intense visit of Washington. During the day, the Close-Up group attended seminars which ranged from various topics of Presidency, defense and constitutional rights; and at night, the group attended work shops, which involved in-depth sessions with small groups. three five

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