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Annual Close Up trip participants attending second inauguration of President Donald J. Trump

Eight-day D.C. trip gives students opportunity to meet state Senators and Congresspersons

Jozlynn Smith, Staff

Jan 15, 2025

McIntosh students in January 2024 on the Close Up trip to Washington D.C. Photo by former Editor-in-Chief Rebekah Bushmire.

On Jan. 15, a group of 32 McIntosh High School students will be traveling to Washington D.C. to witness the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump.

In addition to the inauguration ceremony, the students will have the chance to explore important landmarks, museums and monuments. The trip will offer students an opportunity to engage with the history and culture of the U.S. government, as they visit iconic locations such as the Capitol Building, the Lincoln Memorial and the Smithsonian Institution.

Three Trail staff will be part of the trip, Maddie Hines, CJ Boxhill and Jozlynn Smith, who will continue trip coverage throughout and after the trip.

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Jozlynn Smith, Staff

Jozlynn Smith is a new student at McIntosh. She is a freshman and is also serving her first year on the Trail Staff. She wants to focus on getting the truth out for others to read and relate to. Smith wants her stories to give people the enlightenment of their peers, and give people the spotlight they deserve. Smith believes that everyone is a story, and has thought-provoking things about them. In 2023, Smith joined an international writing competition and came in the top 10 of all the people in her state. She wrote an outstanding essay, giving an insight of the book she was assigned. Placing in the top 10 in her state, Smith received an award that is hung up where everyone can see at her grandparents house. Smith also received a first place for an art piece she had put in her local art show. Smith is a creative writer and artist but most of all she is an expert on food. She loves Dr.Pepper and mozzarella sticks. She is a picky eater but is up to trying new restaurants and new food items.