UCHS Students Ready for Inauguration Trip

As previously reported by University City Patch, 26 juniors and seniors from University City High School will witness history in the making in January when they attend the second inauguration of President Barack Obama.

Yesterday, KSDK interviewed two students who will be making the trip next week. Student Ethan Farber said he is excited to be able to tell his children about this 30 years from now.

The tickets to the inauguration for the 26 students and eight staff members are courtesy of Sen. Claire McCaskill's office. The entire cost of the trip, estimated at near $30,000, is being covered through donations.

Students making the trip include: 

Seniors

Camaron Ballard, Grace Deitzler, Ethan Farber, Lafayette Gatewood, Taylor Gibson, Eliana Hudson, Alexis Jones, Courtney Lee, Madelin Mattli, Janae Miller, Ursula Monaghan, Abigail Mutrux, Daniel Politte, Samuel Polzin, Carl Sechrist, Jeffrey Standifer, Aun'Yiea Watson, Aubrey Williams and Da Sha Windham.

Juniors

Marlynna Blumer, Deja Bowie, Alexis Kozhevsky, Molly Paterson, Rashad Scales, Reneise White and Darion Young.