History Boys: PV West Students Learn About Jefferson, Hamilton

students wandered through history Thursday as they browsed the library's exhibits on Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson.

The students collected facts about these founding fathers, looked at items and codes that would have come out of their time, and whispered in awe when they saw a copy of the Declaration of Independence, handwritten by eighth grader Nate Yoder. Computer activities for the students included a quiz on whether he/she was more like Hamilton or Jefferson, and a chance to virtually build a Monticello.

Teacher Sean Murphy credited colleague Amy Costigan with putting together the exhibit on Jefferson, noting how difficult it was to gather items because Jefferson "died penniless" and had sold most of his belongings.

This is the first year for the exhibit, but Friday, Jan. 27, Hamilton and Jefferson re-enactors will return to the school to perform a debate for the students.