Students' ‘Our Town’ Exhibit Opens at Fenimore this Friday
COOPERSTOWN—Since 2011, the Cooperstown Central School 11th grade English Honors class has been studying Thornton Wilder’s play, “Our Town,” and telling the stories of the people who make up “their town.” This work will be unveiled on Friday, May 2 at the Fenimore Art Museum.
Teacher Rebecca Burk-Sciallo began this project with the intention of showcasing the individuals who help form the fabric of the Cooperstown Central School community. Students in the class are tasked with organizing an hour-long interview with a beloved community member. After completing their interviews, each student then writes a two-page synopsis and creates a visual art piece which tells the story of their interview subject. Through this project, students learn that every person has a story which needs and deserves to be told.
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