Student Projects for Lexington, Illinois’ Sesquicentennial
(January 2006)
The following students from Lexington Elementary School worked with Mrs. Heuer, the Elementary computer teacher, during the summer of 2005 to create some video projects* for the Lexington Sesquicentennial, using historical information gathered from The Fort. In July the projects were shown during our Open House at The Fort. The projects were a learning situation for students and teacher alike, so we are aware that some parts (like pixilated pictures) could use some improvement. Be sure to have your volume turned up so you can hear the dialogue the students recorded and the background music they chose for their project.
Mary Francis Leake – History of Meadow Ridge Subdivision,
Mary’s family was the first family to build a house in the new subdivision.
Michael Meyer – History of Franklin Mansion,
Michael visits and babysits the young Franklin twins who live there now.
Ben Leake – The story of General Joseph Bartholomew, war hero who later helped settle Clarksville.
Ben has a lot of interest in things of a military nature.
Syd aspires to be an actress someday, too.
Michelle Carmack – History of George Davis Wagon Shop and Home,
This is where Michelle’s family currently lives.
*These projects may be viewed with Microsoft Media Player, which is installed on most newer computers. If you need to install the player software in order to view the projects, it can be downloaded FREE from the Microsoft web site.