After waking a slightly later wake up, we had davening and breakfast just like any day. Afterwards however, we began to prepare for a mock presidential debate. During this time, we went over different presidential candidates views on a variety of subjects, including terrorism, homeland security and of course one of the most pressing issues, the environment and what the candidates felt could best help to stop global warming. This was followed by our economic justice class during which we had a mock debate about whether gentrification in the area of Sursum Corda was a good idea. After this we went on our field trip to the Pentagon and Arlington Cemetery. After receiving a tour of the Pentagon from members of the U.S. Air Force and Navy, we then proceeded to Arlington Cemetery. There we saw the Kennedy Memorial and witnessed the changing of the guard, which was truly a sight to behold. After leaving the cemetery we had free time until six. When we returned at six, we heard about what JAM alumni can do after JAM, and how to go about organizing a reunion for all of the participants. This was followed by our presidential debate. While all the candidates did marvelous work during this debate, the camp as a whole felt that Rudolph Giuliani (played by Jonathan Weinberg) and Barak Obama (played by Susanna Glick) should represent the Republicans and Democrats, respectively. This was followed by dinner and free time, during which time many of us discussed the merits of the each of the candidate’s campaign. After this discussion we headed to our rooms to prepare for tomorrows exciting day at our service projects.
-Nick S, JAM '07
Los Angeles, CA
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