Embassy Events
Air *and* Space
September 24, 2009
The US Embassy hosted a “back-to-school” gathering for local high schools, exchange alumni and other youth groups this week at the at the Ambassadorial Residence. Fun, food and Frisbees flying were the order of the day as over 70 young people mingled with Embassy officers and staff. Extra-special guest Astronaut Sunni Williams, in town this week for the Slovene Science Festival, also attended the event. She shared her story and spoke a few words to the high schoolers about not getting discouraged by what seems like failure, but instead seeing setbacks as opportunities. The Ultimate Frisbee team ended the night with a demonstration and team scrimmage. Tired and happy young people departed at the end of the event, full of food and thought, and ready to take on the coming school year.