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Bill of Rights Institutes' Essay Writing Awards Ceremony and Banquet, March 22, 2011 |
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For the second year in a row Troop 2215 received a wonderful invitation to present the colors at the Bill of Rights Institute's Essay Writing Awards Ceremony at the J. W. Marriott in Washington, DC. This year the gala dinner enjoyed Juan Williams as the Master of Ceremonies and John Stossel as the key note speaker. Members of the color guard were Mitch, Daniel M, Josh M, Nate and Josh R. Mr. Kidwell and Mr. Rose drove. |
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| Colors are presented to the audience of the top three essay writers from each of the nine national regions, their teachers and families. Several of the finalists were homeschoolers and two of the male regional winners were Eagle Scouts. | |
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| Daniel prepares the color guard for the first of several dry run rehearsals before the guests arrived. | The color guard checks the overhead clearance on the stage during practice. |
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| With the regional finalists assembled on stage, Troop 2215 marches on the colors. | Presentation of colors. |
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| The colors are retired upon conclusion of the opening ceremony. | |
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| Juan Williams giving his opening remarks... | ...as the color guard and other guests enjoy filet mignon and all the trimmings. |
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| The meal was finished off with an interesting desert... | |
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| a white chocolate Whitehouse... | ...filled with chocolate mousse. |
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| Mr. Stossel delivers stirring remarks and... | ...takes questions from the floor. |
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| Thank you Elizabeth Kailey for the memorable evening. | The detail poses with the key note speaker John Stossel. |
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