Justin participated in The Young Americans workshop for three days at Norfolk Catholic. This workshop was open to 3rd-12th Grade students at our school and surrounding schools. There were 241 participants in the workshop. The Young Americans group puts on a workshop at Norfolk Catholic every three years. Finally, Justin was old enough to give it a try!
The Young Americans is a group of young people ranging in age from 18-23+ that travel the world spreading the joy of music and encouraging kids to participate in the arts.
The workshop was on Sunday afternoon from 2-6, Monday from 8-5:30 and Tuesday from 3:30-5:30. Then on Tuesday night they put on a performance from 7-9. The first hour of the show is performed by The Young Americans group and during the second hour of the show the students perform the show. It is a high energy and fast paced show. The theme of the show was Broadway. Grandpa and Grandma Leader, Grandma Korth, Keith, Erica, Ashlin and I enjoyed the show! Cara missed the show due to a volleyball game out of town and she really wanted to see the show. But, the bus pulled in shortly after the performance and Justin, Ashlin and I high-fived the girls as they got off the bus after bringing home two "W's"! It was smiles all around!!!
Justin was a little shy and unsure going into the workshop. But, he had so much fun singing and dancing. The workshop is fast paced and quite a bit is thrown at them in a short amount of time. Justin learned songs in five languages.
In The Young American group that came to Norfolk Catholic were four performers from Norfolk. Two alumni from Norfolk Catholic and two alumni from Norfolk Public. Keaton Eisenmenger has been with The Young Americans for the past year.
It just so happens that Keaton grew up on the block over from our house. He grew up babysitting for out kids and yes, changing Justin's diapers. Keaton couldn't believe how old Justin is and was so happy to see Justin be a part of the workshop!
As is tradition, a neighborhood photo is taken after events. It cracks me up because these kids know to find each other for the photo. True friends forever!!!
Take care,
Michelle
What a great experience!
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