For the fourth straight year, Ms. Vanessa Fulmore's fourth graders at Southgate presented Our History, Our Heroes: Black History Living Wax Museum. As part of their studies during Black History Month in February, each student in Ms. Fulmore’s class selected an influential Black figure in history for a research project. Each student created an informational report, as well as a visual presentation, and the project culminated with the living wax museum.
On Thursday, February 26, students dressed up and transformed into their influential individual, bringing that person's story to life with a biographical reading when prompted with the touch of a button. Some students read off an index card, while others chose to memorize their subject's story. Students had posterboards with photos and information to go along with their live presentation and written report.
Southgate parents, teachers and students went around the cafeteria, hearing the stories of Lebron James, Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, Misty Copeland, Serena Williams, Walter Payton, Jackie Robinson, Jesse Owens, Katherine Johnson, Cynthia Erivo and many others. Congratulations to Ms. Fulmore and her students for putting on another incredible and informative event that highlights so many influential Black figures throughout our history.
