Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Official Newspaper of Eddy County since 1883
Heroes on display included industrialist and innovator Henry Ford (Tatyn Heskin), race car driver Dale Earnhardt (Lane Larson), Judge Sandra Day O'Connor (Megyn Bjerke) and basketball star Michael Jordan (Aiden Gable).
Stella Dubois dressed as Sacagawea, the Shoshone interpreter who accompanied Meriwether Lewis and William Clark on their westward expedition.
Alex Knatterud, as baseball phenom Babe Ruth, recites his biographical speech for his audience. Kaylin Chamberlin (right) maintained a cool and cheerful presence as former First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt.
Sophie Skogen transformed into the pioneer of French cooking in America, Julia Child.
Joie Helseth not only dressed as the deaf-blind author and activist Helen Keller, but she also introduced herself using American Sign Language.
Oakley Brazil called on some of his favorite characters to help him become Muppets creator Jim Henson.
Great American icons came to life on May 15 as the NR-S third grade classes held the "Living Wax Museum."
Crowds came from far and wide to see heroes, front-runners and innovators ranging from Abigail Adams to Walt Disney.
Each one of the 28 students selected a person from the past and learned about them through biographical research over the course of several weeks.
In addition to a research paper, students also prepared a visual aid, short speech and costume for the event.
After their presentations, the students invited their parents to the classroom, where all enjoyed a selection of refreshments.
