 Thursday, May 6, 2010
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Posted by Webmaster, 5/6/10 at 7:02:24 AM.
Several RFA STASS members have recently returned from a trip to Baltimore that was chock full of fun activities. The group departed Rome early on; 5 am on Thursday, April 28 to be precise. Upon their arrival, students and teachers toured the National Aquarium, which is the home of a plethora of exciting sea creatures including jellyfish, dolphins, and sharks. The aquarium also offers a unique rainforest exhibit.
After their aquarium visit, the group set off to explore the Inner Harbor, a hot spot in Baltimore. Students were able to visit an abundance of shops and witness the culture of the area. Some students even met A-rod in a restaurant!
After staying in Inner Harbor, STASS finally traveled to their hotel to rest. However, the rest period did not last long; the group was to depart for a dinner dance cruise on the Patapsco River. At dusk, everyone boarded the Spirit of Baltimore and took off for an enjoyable evening of fine dining and dancing.
The following morning, the group traveled to Fort McHenry. Fort McHenry is not only a historical landmark, but it is also the birthplace of our country's national anthem. "The Star Spangled Banner" was written by Francis Scott Key in 1814 after a victory at Fort McHenry. The students and teachers learned about the history of the fort in a brief presentation and then were able to venture into the fort on their own.
After the fort visit, STASS took a trip to the Maryland Zoo, located in Baltimore. The zoo had a vast variety of animals. The animals came from all over the world; ranging from African camels to Antarctic polar bears. Students were also able to experience giraffe feeding, an activity most usually don't normally encounter.
The group returned to the Inner Harbor for some food and good ol' rock 'n' roll at the Hard Rock Cafe. After the meal, however, all were eager to depart because their next stop was the Baltimore Orioles vs. Boston Redsox game at Camden Yards.
The game had STASS sitting (unless they were already standing out of excitement) on the edge of their seats; it was tied up until the bottom of the tenth inning. Ultimately Baltimore took the win however, defeating the Red Sox 5-4.
On their final day of the trip, STASS set out for Six Flags America. Much of the group faced fear head on by riding Superman: Ride of Steel. Those brave enough to ride traveled high into the air, only to be welcomed to a 300 ft. drop. Those who opted out of roller coasters still enjoyed the other attractions the park had to offer.
The group returned home after their eventful journey late Saturday evening.
Suess opens for Syracuse Symphony
Let the music take you tonight as the Syracuse Symphony performs in the RFA auditorium. The show will begin at 7:00, with Seussical members doing selected numbers from the show. Then, at 8:00, the symphony will take the stage to continue on with the night of music. For more information you can contact the Rome Chamber of Commerce at (315)- 337-1700.
