Congratulations to Gru & the Minions from HA, to Cruella and her Dalmatians, and to the SkillsUSA Care Bears!

There are no pictures that communicate the defeat of a long delay resulting in a missed train. No photographic evidence is needed to capture the moments of pure exhaustion found in slumped shoulders, half-opened eyes, and deep sighs of defeat. No picture could fully capture the sound of shuffling feet or demonstrate the additional weight that a carry-on bag — even one with rollers — accumulates when a kiddo or an advisor is just ready . . . to . . . get . . . home — even if the previous week spent away from home was filled with wonder and magic.

Yet — there they were — stuck in Washington DC at the very same station where, just a week earlier, held so much hope and anticipation for the week ahead.

Good Luck to our nine Lawrence County CTC competitors as they travel to Atlanta, GA for SkillsUSA National Championships!