LANCE POLDBERG

My Interim began with an Independent Study course in the fall, under the direction of Dr. Richard Jorgensen ’64. I did my research and study of the Revolutionary War. With this as preparation, my Interim month began in Omaha at the Greyhound Bus Station, where I purchased a 30-day pass good for anywhere in the United States Greyhound traveled.

I headed east, beginning in Massachusetts, in the Boston area, staying with friends I had known in California. Here I visited the Freedom Trail, and Lexington and Concord, the birthplace of the revolution and our independence as a nation.

From there I continued South, and visited many Revolutionary War sites all the way down to South Carolina. I had a great time visiting friends I had met along the way in various avenues of my life, including Dana friends in Philadelphia.

Upon returning to Dana, I wrote a history paper for Dr. Jorgensen to summarize my travels and studies. I also developed a slide show, which I have shown to fifth grade students in various situations.

—Lance Poldberg
Lake Elsinore, Calif.