Braddock Debate

Shortly after our return from Chicago, we were planning another trip to Princeton, NJ.  A side trip to NYC was also in the works.  Cecil was able to sucker Odio and Guzman aka "Holla" into chaperoning.  This was very courageous because not only did they have to judge and wrangle kids, but they had to do a ton of walking and for Holla get on a plane.  We also took a picture of Mr. Garica with us.  He told us that he had never been to New York, so we made sure that he had a great time.  It was special for so many reasons: First time plane rides for some, we saw snow (another first), red velvet cake, massive pillow fights, a broken finger, ice skates, Brother John crashing the tab compter, and a memorable flight home.  It was one of the best trips of the year!

 Mr. Garcia's First Trip To NJ / NYC

Waiting At The Gate

 1st Day Of Competition

 Odio's First Competition

 Where Is Garcia?

 Princeton Campus

 Princeton Campus

 Princeton Campus

Princeton Train Station - NYC Bound  

 First Subway Ride

 Odio and One Of Her Favorite Snacks

 Rebecca and Holla

 Ground Zero

 Empire State Building

View From The Empire State Building 

 Josh, What Are You Doing?

 View From The Empire State Building

 Across From Rockefeller Center

 Carebear and Cecil

 The Usual Suspects

 Christmas Tree At Rockefeller Center

Dinner At The Delicatessen

 Garcia, Where Is Your Boarding Pass?

 Garcia On The Subway!

 Charlie's Angels?

 What's Your Value Criterion?

 Princeton Campus

 Princeton Campus

 Princeton Campus

 Early Morning Breakfast

 A Rose Between Two Thorns

 I'm On A Train

 Garica Sightseeing

 And The Walking Begins

 Still Walking

 Ground Zero

 Empire State Of Mind

View From The Empire State Building 

 Garica At The Top

View From The Empire State Building 

 Rockefeller Center

 Holla, Cecil & Odio

Oscar and Cecil

Times Square