The hallways of Senatobia Elementary School were jam-packed with curious parents and family members hoping to catch a glimpse of students dressed as celebrities, historical figures and sports icons.
That’s when second grade classes at SES were the center of attention during the sixth annual living wax museum.
“This begins when we start reading biographies,” said SES second-grade instructor Carrie Foresman. “The kids learn what biographies are and how to read them. Then, they pick a person they want to research, read about them and write their own.”
Visitors stopped at various displays and received a summary of an important person’s life and achievements, written and recited by the second-grade student dressed up as that individual. The yearly project gives students an opportunity to learn while having fun.
Each booth featured a tri-fold poster board with pertinent information, facts and historical dates in that iconic person’s life.
George Washington, Elvis Presley, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Dolly Parton, Oprah Winfrey, Abraham Lincoln, Simone Biles and Serena Williams were some of the famous people featured this year.
