For the last 11 years the B.C. 5th grade has done a Civil War Reenactment. To be a key part of the ceremony the student must complete the required memorization and reports to become a "Great American". Then you receive an award as well as other privileges. It is not a required assignment, the students complete the G.A. outside of their regular curriculum. Anyway, Zach was given the privilege of portraying General Robert E. Lee of the Confederacy during the ceremony. We had a great time preparing his costume and filling water balloons for the battles.
Zach started off as a Union Soldier fighting for the end of slavery.
A soldier fights and goes down for his country.
The surrender of the south to the north.
Zach with the two retired teachers who started the whole thing. Mr. Coe and Mr. Tobler (the father of our friend Bill Tobler). What a great experience this was for the kids, they really learned alot about our great country and what a wonderful way to take stock in what we have in this great land of ours, and so many blessings in our lives.
Zach started off as a Union Soldier fighting for the end of slavery.
A soldier fights and goes down for his country.The surrender of the south to the north.Zach with the two retired teachers who started the whole thing. Mr. Coe and Mr. Tobler (the father of our friend Bill Tobler). What a great experience this was for the kids, they really learned alot about our great country and what a wonderful way to take stock in what we have in this great land of ours, and so many blessings in our lives. 
4 comments:
I love it! Nice work there General Lee.
What a great idea. Fun and educational. And bonus for you to get to make a costume. Months before Halloween even.
jeanette, you know me too well!
Ah, thanks for inviting us to view your private blog. It's like having a backstage pass!! I went to the Civil War and was looking for Zach, but we sat so far away. Jared thought the cannons were awesome.
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