The following year, the language students once again made their triangular journey, finishing their trip again in New Braunfels.  When the time came for the third trip, PCA students who were not members of the German or Spanish clubs made a fervent bid to join the travels.  The Administration decided to make the trip a jr. high trip, and all those students in 7th and 8th grade, who had a good behavior record, would have the opportunity to go directly to New Braunfels, with a side jaunt to San Antonio.      
     The activities still included the historical stops at the museum and German Sunday houses.  After a couple of years, the only students required to take part in the "educational" activities were the 7th graders or students who were new to PCA.
     When we added 9th grade, that class was added to the group.  As the size of the group increased, it became more difficult to accommodate the large number of students at the small museum, and that requirement was dropped.  10th and 11th graders made the trip only one year.  After that it was decided to keep the New Braunfels trip for the 7th-9th grade only.

     The trip has remained a reward for PCA students demonstrating good behavior throughout the year, a time for students to get to get closer to each other and to their teachers and the staff.   It's a time for staff bonding, truly a reward for the staff as well.   Several   "legends" have grown over the years, and some activities have changed for various reasons, but many things have remained a tradition  - including evening praise time, the whipped cream battle, a day at Schlitterbahn, "cabin time", the jumping rock, Frau K, and the incredible hospitality of John and Rita, owners of the Heidelberg Lodge. 

Frau K retired after the 2001 trip, but PCA and New Braunfels continues with dedicated teachers and staff.  For many students, the times in New Braunfels are part of their best memories of PCA.