Magical Monday 2017

After an afternoon full of getting to know each other, we started our morning in Oklahoma City heading to the Riversport Adventure Park! It was a beautiful view, overlooking the Oklahoma City skyline as well as the river going by the Park. When we first arrived, we spent some time flying down some awesome slides, and then it was time to hit the rapids! Our group broke into nine groups, were prepared for battle, and then they were off. There were dripping clothes, racing rafts, and many smiling faces. It was an amazing start to our week!

 

We left happy and hungry, making our way to the Oklahoma City National Memorial Museum. While receiving a warm welcome from Kari Watkins, we filled our tummies with Backdoor BBQ—yum! After a great lunch and introduction to the Memorial and Museum, we did an activity called “You Be the Judge” with Justice Jim Winchester. He gave our students three different scenarios and talked through what the thought process would be if they were the judges of each specific case.

 

We made our way through the Memorial tour then, getting to see the recently renovated Museum and reliving the fateful day that changed so many lives. 

 

Thankful and full, our time in Oklahoma City had come to a close and it was time to travel to our next destination—Norman! We had the opportunity to listen to Dean Pulin of the Business College speak and then have a tour of the campus. 

 

Time for another meal, this time pizza provided by the Sarkeys Foundation. This was our final stop in Norman, and then it was time to make our way to Lawton for the evening! Pulling into town, we immediately went to Cameron University to be greeted by our Chair, Albert Johnson, and yummy ice cream. We loved sitting on the balcony overlooking the campus and enjoying our ice cream after a long day! This concluded our Monday activities—we are looking forward to the fun that’s to come tomorrow, starting bright and early! :)