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Photos from the Capitol
By Mark D. Roberts | Saturday, November 21, 2009
Yesterday, my family and I visited the Texas Capitol, the center of the state government in Austin, the capital. We were there for my daughter to be reconized for getting second place in the National History Day competition last summer. (She was second in the Junior Division, Individual Performance.) So, yesterday, the State Board of Education honored Kara and others from Texas who did well in the competition. I thought I’d share a couple of photos.
First, Kara and her fellow winners. Next to Kara in the blue jacket is her 8th grade history teacher, Mr. Bryan Degner. “Coach” Degner is an amazing teacher, whose commitment and willingness to invest hundreds of extra hours helped Kara to make it all the way to the national competition.
The Texas Capitol on a cloudy morning.
Inside of the dome, looking up.
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November 21st, 2009 at 8:17 am
Congratulations, Kara-way to GO!!! You were just a young lovely brave sweet toddler years ago at Irvine & what a remarkable lovely young lady you’ve become!! Keep up your interests, activities, friends & hobbies. Thanks for sharing your honor & lovely photo. Jan & family from California Have a wonderful blessed week!!
November 21st, 2009 at 6:34 pm
A big congratulations to Kara!
Good job visiting the Capitol, too. If one can afford the trip, I think everyone should at least see their state’s capitol.
November 24th, 2009 at 11:01 pm
These are wonderful photos.A picture from inside the Texas Capitol, looking up at the underneath of the dome from the central lobby.Thanks for sharing with us.