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Haldane Fourth-Graders Honor Rosa Parks by Enacting Her Story
The opportunity to portray this important moment in 20thcentury history really made an impact for these children. In their words: "I learned that a single NO changed a lot!" - Charlotte Cleary; "Rosa Parks proved with her quiet strength that everyone should live on this world equally and peacefully" - Peter Mc Govern; "Rosa Parks made me realize that if you think something is wrong, many will stand behind you for what is right, but you have to be brave if you want people to stand behind you, like Rosa was" - Wylie Mc Donald; "Rosa Parks showed me to stand up for things that you think are unfair" - CJ Geller. Mrs. Windels feels that "doing the play helps the students to realize the impact one person can make in this world. They came away with the play with an understanding not only of equal rights, and the injustice of segregation, but with the hope that someday they can make a difference, too. Every seat was filled as parents and other family members attended the event last Friday. Usually you have to stand up for what you believe is important, but in this case Rosa Parks took a stand while sitting down. |
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