SPOKANE, Wash. — The library at Rogers High School has traveled back in time to give students a first-hand look at one of history’s most significant periods.
Through January 17, the library is hosting The World War II: Voices of Service exhibition.
Rogers was one of 100 schools across the country selected to show the display.
The exhibition’s panels were created by The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, a nonprofit that promotes American history education.
The collection is made up of photos, letters and quotes that allow students to get out of their history books and walk through major events of the Second World War with first-hand sources.
“My favorite part of the exhibit was probably the quotes. I liked being able to see specific people and their thoughts about what was happening during that time,” said junior, Korabelle.
Teachers are also able to use the space for activities and lesson plans.
“Most of our students don’t get the opportunity to go to museums or go to field trips or go to places that actually give them the opportunity to see some of these primary sources, or to learn about the greatest generation that ever lived, which is the World War II generation,” said Rogers Social Studies Department Lead, Karrie Docterman.
As students walked through the exhibit they said it was all very interesting. Little did they know, an American war hero who fought in WWII used to walk the same halls as they do.
Fred Shiosaki was a student at Rogers when Japan attacked Pearl Harbor. he went on to fight for freedom both overseas, and at home, and eventually earned a Bronze Star and Purple Heart.
The exhibit is on display through January 17 and open to the public on January 14.
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