Hello! As you may already know, I am going into my Junior year of high school at Redlands Adventist Academy. There is a special trip that is a big part of the Junior class experience at RAA. The U.S. History class goes to Washington DC. This is a very big opportunity for me. I’ll be able to see the United Sates Of America’s headquarters! It is a trip where I’ll see Historic monuments and museums, visit Civil War battlefields (where my ancestors fought), and learn about president George Washington’s estate in Mount Vernon. As a huge history enthusiast, this trip will be such an amazing experience. I’m already brushing up on my family history as I prepare for this trip. It will be such a fun endeavor with my fellow classmates and teachers. I’m really looking forward to it. Unfortunately, I can’t do this trip without your help. I’ve been working this summer to help pay for some of the expenses, but I still need to raise $1800. The trip is taking place this fall in October, 2025. So, I’ve started fundraising this month on Go Fund Me (or if you prefer to send money with Zelle, contact me or my mom). Please help me reach my goal. If there’s any extra money, my mom can be a chaperone and come too. Any amount is appreciated. Thank you for this opportunity.

From Olivia Rose Coleman