IN PICTURES: SWITLIK 5TH GRADERS’ WAX MUSEUM IS A WALK THROUGH HISTORY

Mia Williams as Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Stanley Switlik fifth graders brought history to life as they geared up to present a “Living Wax Museum” at the school’s Parent To Kid night on Nov. 30. After research conducted in the school and public libraries on a famous historical figure, each student created a unique backdrop with information and pictures from his or her findings before dressing as the chosen figure with the help of Riet Steinmetz and the Marathon Community Theatre costume loft. Presentations to parents and fellow students were the centerpiece of the monthly event that brings families to the school for food and drinks, free books and take home activities.

Photos by Stanley Switlik Elementary/Contributed.

Alex Rickert
Alex Rickert made the perfectly natural career progression from dolphin trainer to newspaper editor in 2021 after freelancing for Keys Weekly while working full time at Dolphin Research Center. A resident of Marathon since 2015, he fell in love with the Florida Keys community by helping multiple organizations and friends rebuild in the wake of Hurricane Irma. An avid runner, actor, and spearfisherman, he spends as much of his time outside of work on or under the sea having civil disagreements with sharks.