Students in Dr. Chuck Greanoff freshmen AP U.S. History classes celebrated the impact and meaning to our country of the Civil War in the 5th annual Lakewood High School Celebration of History, held March 26 at the Lakewood Park Woman’s Pavilion.
Tri-fold presentations created by the students were on display depicting important battles, people and other aspects from the Civil War era. One interesting interactive display offered foods to sample from the era including Johnnycake, a cornmeal pancake and Hard Tack, a biscuit that is as you expect, hard.
The audience full of parents of the more than 60 students enjoyed a formal program that included musical selections of the era (“Dixie Land,” “Battle Hymn of the Republic,” “The Bonnie Blue Flag”) composed and performed by some of the students. Students also read actual letters to the homefront from soldiers on the battlefields. Amanda Cabot wrapped up the readings with a recitation of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, the most important speech in American history, says Dr. Greanoff.
Afterward, everyone enjoyed some cake and browsed among the fascinating tri-fold reports some more. A good evening that reminded all in attendance the sacrifices made by those who came before us to keep our union strong and our freedoms secure.