New England
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July 31, 2022
As promised, today’s blog post offers the highlights from yesterday’s New England High School Summer Program trip to Boston!
Over the course of the two-hour bus ride eastward, programmers were treated to “Prefects on Tap,” during which prefects took turns coming to the front of the bus and answering whatever questions the programmers put to them. Questions ranged from “What’s your favorite type of music?” to “What was your most embarrassing moment?” — causing much laughter from the students.
When the buses reached Boston’s Museum of Fine Arts, everyone split into their groups and headed inside. Most groups ended up primarily staying in the European Arts section, looking at pieces by Renoir, Cezanne, Gossaert, and many more! The Renaissance-era religious art section was very popular, displaying beautiful icons and statues, as well as dynamic paintings that almost seemed to be photographs from a distance. Some groups also viewed the ancient Greek and Roman statues as well as the Asian and African art sections.
Bus and the Museum of Fine Arts
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For lunch, the groups reunited in Calderwood Courtyard, located in the center of the museum. The Admissions crew brought in nine six-foot-long sandwiches with different fillings! Students chose from turkey, roast beef, caprese, and Italian sandwiches, paired with chips and plenty of water. They ate quickly and helped clean up afterward, ready to see what the trip had in store for them next.
After they ate, students got back on the bus and drove to Boston Commons to start walking the Freedom Trail, a path through the streets of Boston that passes many of the most important sites in American history. Groups were formed once again, and they were off to travel through the historic city of Boston! On their way, they passed Paul Revere’s house, the site of the Boston Massacre, Old North Church, and the grave of Samuel Adams, just to name a few. Occasionally, they stopped to get some tasty treats, with some groups waiting in line for the cannoli at Mike’s Pastry while others opted for ice cream or refreshing drinks.
Finally, everyone reached the site of the USS Constitution, which holds the title of oldest operational vessel in the U.S. Navy. Programmers boarded the boat and explored the three decks open to the public, marveling at the size of the vessel and ducking their heads in the lower levels, as the ceiling was only five feet from the floor! Then, it was time for a group photo and dinner on the Charles River. Exhausted and hungry from their long trek on the Freedom Trail, programmers their pizza, sitting on the pier and chatting about their day.
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At last, it was time to head back to Northfield. Programmers filed onto the buses for the last time and prayed a Rosary as they drove out of the city. The ride back was quiet, since most were tired after the long day of sightseeing. When they returned to their residence halls, they were met with warm campfires and s’mores before going to bed.
There will only be one Summer Blog post today, but make sure to return Monday morning for pictures and reports from Sunday’s campus games and Open-Mic night!
