Meet Timoteo Globus from Latvia. With his two children, he immigrated to America on Monday, April 10, 2017. He successfully passed through immigration on Ellis Island and respectfully waved at the Statue of Liberty. He is currently attending school in Fort Collins, Colorado in hopes of making a better life for himself here.
Rivendell has an Immigration Day with the "intent to give student a feel for what it might have ben like during one of the 'waves' of immigration. Students were put into family groups." Timothy was in an adult group with a role "assigned regarding his health, wealth and ability to make a positive contribution to the American society. They will move from their ships to the admission, ovation, character and health stations." If they clear, they wait in the Great Hall for the opportunity to say the Loyalty Oath.
When he told us about his day, he said that he didn't like that his was the last ship to dock and he had to wait for EVER to start. His favourite part was dressing the part. He wants to wear his shirt, tie, coat and hat again because he thinks he looks like an airline pilot.
Some students were found unsuitable and had to appeal. Some were even deported! These went through re-entry so that they could be part of the rest of the day.
Timothy brought a piece of luggage that was as close to period appropriate as we had. He put a spare pair of shoes, some books and a first aid kit in it.
No comments:
Post a Comment