February’s approach always signals the start of an important national tradition, Black History Month. For the first time this year, the History Club was asked to make posters of eight influential black Americans. The club, made up of juniors and seniors, met in Mrs. Natale’s classroom for a lunchtime meeting to discuss their options.
“This is very exciting because we have never been asked to do this before! I want to make sure that we choose historically influential black Americans,” Mrs. Natale, History teacher and club moderator.
The club chose a total of eight influential black Americans including notable figures like George Washington Carver, an important scientist who made several agricultural advancements, and Elizabeth “Mumbet” Freeman, whose anti-slavery actions brought about the illegalization of slavery in Massachusetts.
The club chose a total of eight influential black Americans including notable figures like George Washington Carver, an important scientist who made several agricultural advancements, and Elizabeth “Mumbet” Freeman, whose anti-slavery actions brought about the illegalization of slavery in Massachusetts.
“I love being in the history club because we do a lot of fun things that still have historical context, like movie nights. We are even planning a trip to Gettysburg at the end of the year,” said senior Emily Ordakowski
Each member received a person to focus on, some to write a brief biography and others to find pictures. Mrs. Natale’s everyday AP US History class then put the posters together during their study hall on February 3rd.
In the club Facebook group where they plan meetings and activities, Mrs. Natale excitedly posted, “The posters look fab!” She hopes the History Club will be asked to help with this project for years to come.
J. Kearney ‘12