NDES Discovers the National Treasures of Washington D.C.
On Tuesday April 25, NDES students embarked on their annual 8th grade trip to DC. Upon their arrival, the students visited the Iwo Jima Memorial and the Arlington Cemetery. At the Arlington Cemetery, NDES students witnessed the laying a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. The next day NDES toured many sites in Washington D.C. including the Lincoln, Pentagon, Korean and Vietnam Memorials. At the Capitol Building, students met with Congressman David Joyce followed by a special prayer service led by Deacon Vince Belsito at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. On Thursday, students toured the battlefields at Gettysburg and visited the Flight 93 Memorial before returning home.