Aviator Bessie Coleman visits St. Theresa School

(above) Mrs. DeMaio and Mrs. Keating’s 2nd grade classes pose with Bessie Coleman

Bessie Coleman visits STS 

St. Theresa School in Kenilworth kicked off Black History Month with a visit from aviator Bessie Coleman.

Students from 2nd to 8th grade  got to hear the life story of Bessie Coleman through the reenactment and interpretation from  Dr. Daisy Century.  Dr. Century is  from the American Historical Theatre who portrays other historical figures such as Sojourner Truth and Harriet Tubman.

The auditorium was mesmerized by the story of how Bessie Coleman was able to overcome obstacles in the early 20’s, she  took the kids on the journey from the cotton fields to the aviation school in France. Students then did a question and answer session at the end of the one hour performance.

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