Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School seventh grade students visited the Chattanooga Choo-Choo on a class trip. Pictured (l-r): Grant Liverman of Young Harris, GA, Toby Henderson of Highlands, NC, Chase Ramey of Lakemont, GA, Cameron Abranyi of Highlands, NC , Callum Spivey of Clarkesville, GA, Connor Lombard of Toccoa, GA, Sarah Queen of Clayton, GA, Layla Burnett of Franklin, NC, and Quin Weingartz of Clayton, GA.
Rabun Gap-Nacoochee School’s class of 2025 traveled to Chattanooga, TN for their class trip over October 22-25. The intent of the trip was to provide students with a culminating field experience, one that would combine their sixth and seventh-grade educations through several hands-on, real-world activities.
Johnathan BySura, lead teacher and Experiential Education Coordinator at the Middle School, led the trip and took the students on adventures in history, science, geography, and team building.
The group camped in rustic cabins at Booker T. Washington State Park, a wonderful setting to enjoy nature and each other, and made day trips out and around Chattanooga. They caved the dark caverns of Lookout Mountain, visited marine and terrestrial exhibits at the Tennessee Aquarium, explored the history of the Civil War at Chickamauga Battlefield and the National Cemetery, and participated in a unique seventh-grade activity called “The Amazing Race.”
“By the time the week is over, students are transformed by critically reflecting on their past two years, it’s importance, and develop lasting relationships with their peers,” said BySura.
