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Wednesday, April 25th
Thirty-one students and four chaperones embarked on three days of nonstop fun and adventure in Savannah, Ga.
Only stopping for a quick lunch at Chick-fil-a, the travelers enjoyed the 5 hour bus ride catching up on some sleep, talking/laughing with friends, watching High School Musical 2, listening to music or playing games on their phones.
First stop was Wormsloe Historic Site. The entrance is famous from the movie, Forest Gump. Run, Forest, Run!!!
“The Wormsloe Historic Site, informally known as Wormsloe Plantation, is a state historic site near Savannah, Georgia. The site consists of 822 acres protecting part of what was once the Wormsloe Plantation, a large estate established by one of Georgia’s colonial founders, Noble Jones. The site includes a picturesque 1.5-mile oak avenue, the ruins of Jones’ fortified house built of tabby, a museum, and a demonstration area interpreting colonial daily life.”
Next the students had some free time down on the Savannah Riverfront, exploring River Street. “River Street runs along the broad Savannah River. The century old buildings, once cotton warehouses, have been converted to antique shops, distinctive boutiques, art galleries, restaurants, inns and hotels.” The students just enjoyed a chance to walk along the cobblestone making memories and taking pictures. 
Soon it was dinner time, and to properly get a taste of Savannah, one must go to Paula Dean’s restaurant called Lady and Sons.
After our bellies were full, we all headed back to the hotel to get some rest before a very early wake up call the next morning.
Thursday – April 26th
Rise and shine for a quick breakfast before boarding the bus at 7:15 to go to Tybee Island for a 8am dolphin watching cruise!
Between dancing to fun beach music and taking lots of pictures, we saw LOTS and LOTS of dolphins!!!
We also saw the smallest (no longer operational) lighthouse on Tybee Island. 
Then the students took a tour of nearby Fort Pulaski. 
“Fort Pulaski National Monument is located on Cockspur Island between Savannah and Tybee Island. It preserves Fort Pulaski, where in 1862 during the American Civil War, the Union Army successfully tested rifled cannon in combat, the success of which rendered brick fortifications obsolete. The fort was also used as a prisoner-of-war camp.”
Continuing on, we stopped at Tybee Island lighthouse to allow the students a chance to climb to the top and get a fantastic view of the area.
Tybee Island lighthouse stands next to the Savannah River Entrance, on the northeast end of Tybee Island, Georgia. It is one of seven surviving colonial era lighthouse towers, though highly modified in the mid 1800s.
Grabbing a quick lunch, we all headed for some free time at the beach. The weather was beautiful and the water a bit cool, but that didn’t stop several of the kids jumping right in. Later we divided into groups to tour the Tybee Island Marine Science Center.
The 10th graders began in the small science gallery that was filled with exhibits on the habitats indigenous to the Georgia coast. Live creatures include; baby turtles, spider crabs, puffers, clown fish, diamondback terrapins, corn snake, horseshoe crabs, and sea jellies.
The 11th and 12th graders started with a guided walk along the beach with a marine science educator. The students identified the wildlife that live in and around the ocean and discussed the impact of marine debris and shoreline development.
They even tasted seaweed.
After a super time on the beach, we stopped for a quick dinner at Five Guys on the way to the hotel in order to freshen up before heading to the theatre.
The show ended up being a huge hit with all of us! We laughed, sang, and cheered. Some students participated in the Stomp number and one even danced in the aisle with one of the performers. It was a perfect end to a full day of fun!
Friday, April 27th –
The morning started with a trolley tour of downtown Savannah. Then the students toured the Savannah Candy Kitchen and received samples of praline, chocolate, and various taffy flavors. Lunch was on our own as the students had some free time to explore the City Market area.
Last place to see on our itinerary – the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist.
And across from the Cathedral we were surprised to see the childhood home of Flannery O’Connor. The seniors explained the significance, and we quickly snapped a picture of all of us in front of it to send to Mr. Leland.
Much was learned. Memories were made.
Many thanks to ALL who made this trip happen!