The seventh grade recently shared the stories of Unsung Heroes, individuals who made a positive impact on the course of history, but were largely unrecognized during their lifetimes, at a special reception for family and friends. Students were tasked with selecting and interpreting one of these Unsung Hero’s stories through art. They were allowed to work in any media, and they conducted extensive research on their chosen hero. Students also wrote artist statements to accompany their artwork that discuss the Unsung Hero’s unique contribution, the student’s creative process and interpretation, the hero’s enduring legacy, and what each student learned from the process. 

The students’ art and writing can be viewed in the online gallery. We hope that you are inspired by the students’ work as well as the legacies of these incredible individuals.