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By Anya Shanmugabalan

The 5th Grade class displayed their hard work during the Living Museum in Harbor Hall on May 13th. Parents, teachers, and other students jumped from icon to icon, decade to decade, as they moved between students. From Saint Mother Teresa to Henry Ford, the 5th graders had them covered. The museum truly became alive with props, chatter, and storytelling conveyed by the students.

The Living Museum represented the culmination of one of the biggest projects as a fifth grader. Each student picked a historical figure, read a book about their corresponding icon, and “embodied” them for their final exhibit. This “embodiment” included creating a poster, designing a costume, and delivering a speech summarizing their lives. Each student remained in character, offering visitors a glimpse into their contributions to society, as well as achievements and challenges throughout their lives. 

Kieran Shanmugabalan (8) said, “I enjoyed walking around visiting all the living icons. They were interesting to listen to, their costumes were fabulous, and I definitely learned a thing or two. It also brought back memories from my own Living Museum. I felt disappointed no one chose George Washington Carver like I did three years ago.”

High school students also enjoyed the display. Wonhoo Shin (10) said, “It was so fun seeing the children expressing their creativity and their inspiration from amazing role models of our history. So iconic to immortalize such icons.”

Parents filled the event, supporting their children and recognizing the hard work invested in this project over the previous months. Videos and photographs captured the spirit and excitement of the event, while students enthusiastically delivered their speeches for the camera. Whether shared with family members or just for the memories, their videos captured valuable moments forever. 

By blending education with experience, the Living Museum ensured a lasting impact on every student.

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