Close-up to DC

PPHS is thrilled to offer this experience of a lifetime to Juniors and Seniors.  Mr. Duberowski and Mr. O'Brien together lead this exciting program.  Close-up is perhaps the most renowned and well respected educational tour company in the country.  They boast an outstanding reputation for student safety as well as learning.  For one week our students get to experience the Nation's capitol, its rich history, and our government in action.  This living classroom experience is for the students who participate one of the most memorable experiences of their high school careers. At the same time it is also one of the most educational weeks of the school year.  To learn more about Close-up visit their website....http://www.closeup.org/

For more information on program specifics including dates, costs, fundraising, and how to sign up contact Mr. Duberowski or Mr. O'Brien

2013 Close-up Participants

Jared Sowers, Spencer Pomeranz, Jenna Leeseberg, Shalen Greiner, Clayton Rud, Stephi Dickinson, Brenda Bartness, Derek Hanson, Dan Aldrich

Overlooking the city from the front lawn of Custis House, former home of Robert E. Lee, near the Kennedy grave sites, Arlington National Cemetery.

2012 Close-Up Participants

Dominic Brandsted, Ellen Dauphinais, Amelia Hager, Jessica McDaniel, Nick Nori, Tyler Schlosser, Tamara Schmidt, Becky Suchy, LaDeanna Swanson, Shelby Westad, Dana Williams, Katherine Wippler

Capitol Hill Day, steps of the Supreme Court
Front Row: Dana, Tamara, Nick, Amelia, Shelby,Becky, Jessica, Back Row: Ladeanna, Tyler, Katherine, Ellen, Dominic

2011 Close-Up Participants

Edward Blashack, Paige Borst, Kristy Fyhrie, Trent Hanson, Michael Kalpin, Joshua Martinson, Wyatt Samuelson, Trenda Schwantz, Jeremy Schwartz, Janessa Sjobeck

Standing in front of Custis House atop Arlington National Cemetery   The memorial bridge connects Lincoln to Lee, North and South.  Left to right: Josh Martinson, Micahel Kalpin, Janessa Sjobeck, Eddie Blashack, Kristy Fyhrie, Paige Borst, Trenda Schwantz, Jeremy Schwartz, Wyatt Samuelson, Trent Hanson

2013 Pictures

2012 Pictures

Washington Monument

Bright Futures

Each star represents 100 dead in WWII