As part of Black History Month, students at T.E. Culbertson and A.O. Marshall Elementary
Schools hosted live wax museums, focusing on famous African Americans, at their schools.
Fourth grade students from Culbertson and fifth grade students from A.O. Marshall each
selected a well-known African American man or woman to portray at the event. In preparation
of the event, the students researched, created a display, and wrote a narrative about their
notable person. The students even dressed up like the person at the event.
The famous African Americans, past and present, came to life when students and visitors
pressed a button at the displays. Selections included Maya Angelou, Charles Drew, Willie
Mays, Michelle Obama, Rosa Parks, Colin Powell, and Wendell Scott. In addition, a
Culbertson classroom created an underground railroad for guests to walk through. The events
were organized by Culbertson teachers Allison Bowbin, Elizabeth Karstensen, and Traci
Phillips and Marshall teacher Maida Sauseda.
Culbertson fourth grade student Ana Perez portrayed former all-star basketball player
and Olympic gold medalist Lisa Leslie and Nicholas Gillespie portrayed American stock car racer
Wendell Scott at the event.