Westwood Middle School May 9th, 2002. Impressions of Yesterday conducted 4 - 70 minute programs to over 320 social studies students.
Dirk Drake MED, Royal Order of Education Specialists Social Sciences Instructor/American History Chair Westwood Middle School, Gainesville, Florida
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Melrose Elementary School April 9th, 2002
Impressions of Yesterday intended to present one 30 minute scaled down indoor program for one class of fifth graders. Due to the attentiveness of the children and the great questions asked combined with the joy that our presenters received from a great group of kids we shared our love of history for over an hour and forty-five minutes!
Laurie Alsobrook - 5th Grade Instructor of Gifted Program
"My students were spellbound as you told stories of battles and people of the era." "Thanks for allowing members of the class to model the haversack and flag." "Thank you for the opportunity to fire the musket. I was amazed at the balance and lightweight feel of the rifle. ... the kids were very impressed!" "The students certainly will benefit from witnessing you "living history" lesson."
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Fort Clarke Middle School May 1993
Jeff Charbonnay and Jim Jones - 8th Grade Social Studies Instructors
"It was as if a real Federal soldier was somehow transported to our school campus!" ".... students were captivated by your stories and fascinated by your numerous uniforms, equipment, and accouterments you brought..." "...black power demonstration was impressive and very carefully staged."
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Jacksonville University June 1997 Kathleen Johnson Ph.D. Professor, Education Director, Student Teaching Director, Wilma's Little People's School
"Your encampment and presentation yesterday for my graduate class in Elementary School Social Studies was outstanding." "You truly made the Civil War come alive for those of us fortunate enough to hear you."
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North Marion Middle School May 1996 Anthony and Clara Clegorne 8th Grade Social Studies Intsructors
"... demonstration was truly enlightening for both students and teachers." "Your explanation and anecdotes made the experience a very worthwhile endeavor." "... added experience of being able to shoot an authentic Civil War musket only heightened the effects of reliving the clash of arms."
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Pierce County Middle School - Blackshear Georgia February 7, 2002 Angela Manders 8th grade elementary instructor
"... even though, due to the weather, the presentation was informative and held the students attention." "... Impressions of Yesterday made it seem like a Civil War soldier was visiting us from the past!"
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Florida Sheriffs Youth Ranches, Inc. January 1998
"... really appreciate you coming out and sharing your presentation with the boys and staff. It was very interesting and I really enjoyed it."
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STUDENTS' QUOTES
Evelyn - Middle School - May 1996
"Thank you for sharing your stuff with me." "It was the first time in my whole life to see things like that and someone dressed up like one of those people."
Melissa - Middle School - May 1995
"...learned a lot about the food they ate and the clothes they wore back then." "After the presentation all my friends were telling me how neat it was to meet you and see all those Civil War things."
Jason - Middle School - May 1995
"...tell you how great your presentation was." "My favorite part of the presentation was just your speaking. Thank you very much"
Rachel - Elementary School - April 2002
"My classmates truly enjoyed you coming and teaching us about the Civil War. My family wished they could have come."