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Colt Andrews students give historical lessons at the push of a button

Posted 6/8/23

Colt Andrews 5th graders put on a show last Friday as they decorated the front lawn of Colt decked out in their 17th- and 18th-century best.

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Colt Andrews students give historical lessons at the push of a button

Ben Campbell portrays Benjamin Franklin, complete with a desk and a quill pen to enable him to perform his important duties as a Founding Father.

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Stella Viswanath points to where her historical figure, Alexander Hamilton, signed his name on the Declaration of Independence. She said she had seen the ‘Hamilton’ musical at least four times, and had memorized some of the songs.

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Bella Castigliego portrayed Molly Pitcher, who not only helped assist soldiers during the Revolutionary War by providing them water, but also fought in the war herself.

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Erika Massey portrayed Pocahontas, a member of the Powhatan people who became famous following her kidnapping to English colonists in 1613.

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Jaxson Jorge portrays Samuel Adams, who helped organize the Sons of Liberty rebellion group that was instrumental in the beginning of the American Revolution.

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Emma Gray portrays Abigail Adams, former First Lady of the United States and credited as one of the most important female figures in the founding of the country.

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Posted Thursday, June 8, 2023 12:00 pm

Colt Andrews 5th graders put on a show last Friday as they decorated the front lawn of Colt decked out in their 17th- and 18th-century best.

Each student prepared a rigorous report on a historical figure of their choice, and stood still at the ready (posing as wax figures) for passersby to “push” a button on their costume, which would prompt them to deliver the report and share the story of their life.

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