Seniors Share Reflections from WWII Legacy Trip

Sponsored by the Byrnes Family Foundation, the Charles Kenney World War II Legacy Trip honors the legacy of Charles Kenney and provides the opportunity for three to four rising seniors at Potomac to travel to Paris and Normandy to gain first-hand experience of the realities of World War II. During a recent dinner hosted by Flint Hill School, Maddie Magielnicki, Rachel Robbins, Zach Lighthammer, and Laith Weimer presented their profound reflections on their summer journey to France's important memorials and historical sites. Speaking with heartfelt sincerity, they spoke about the importance of remembering and honoring American soldiers of World War II and exploring the lasting impact of their sacrifices on French soil. Alongside four other students from Flint Hill and chaperones from both schools, our students also recognized the powerful educational and emotional impact of walking through history – of treading the sands of Omaha and Juno Beach, of visiting the somber Normandy Cemetery, and of experiencing first hand, the many important sites in France that have borne witness to our collective past.