CBU in DC

In January of 2013, Tavares M. Floyd (History & Political Science, C'13) and Mary Catherine Hogan (Special Education, C'13) traveled to Washington, DC to attend President Obama's 2nd Inauguration. They agreed to live-tweet their trip for CBU and here are the highlights!

  1. Follow @MTfloyd1 & @maryszhi as they go to DC for President @BarackObama's inauguration. #CBUinDC Anyone else going?
  2. Excited that we will be flying to DC &picking up inauguration ceremony & ball tickets SOON. @maryszhi @FromCBU #CBUinDC
  3. We may be just a little bit jealous! RT @maryszhi: @FromCBU @MTfloyd1 yes the tennesse state society ball :) #CBUinDC
  4. Safe and sound in DC. I don't think DC can handle us @maryszhi . Cheers to te fun!! @FromCBU #CBUinDC
  5. Where is the Presidential limo when you need it to pick you up from the airport?! #cabfareprices haha @FromCBU #CBUinDC
  6. Cold, early morning in DC. Don't know if I'm more excited to see the President or Beyonce lol. @FromCBU #CBUinDC
  7. En route to the inauguration in style. @maryszhi @FromCBU Driver says only ONE route downtown DC. Craziness! #CBUinDC
  8. I'm still in awe of my awesome experience at the inauguration. I'm speechless. History is beautiful. @FromCBU #CBUinDC
  9. @GemOf_keME it was cold/crowded but it was one of the best experiences of my life! The hours of waiting & walking was all worth it #CBUinDC
  10. @GemOf_keMEt: @FromCBU the crowd was so diverse yet everyone was on one accord! Truly felt like we were one people. #CBUinDC
  11. @GemOf_keMEt before he left the ceremony, he turned to look at the crowd one last time. He appreciates us & that means so much #CBUinDC
  12. @FromCBU if i had to sum up this weekend in 1 word, it would be: unforgettable. Im grateful God allowed me to be a part of history #CBUinDC
  13. Getting ready to head downtown DC to one of the balls. I feel presidential myself. Watch out!! Haha. @FromCBU #CBUinDC

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