Madison elementary students bring history to life

Owen Long, at left, portrayed Albert Einstein and Colby Bong depicted Thomas Edison for the Living History Museum at Madison Elementary School. (CONTRIBUTED)

MADISON – Students portrayed inventors, legends in athletics, politicians and other famous figures for the Living History Museum at Madison Elementary School.

The youngsters saw history in a realistic way and now better understand the impact of these famous personalities, assistant principal Britt Lovelace said about the event on April 2.

Complete with wiry, white hair and a pipe, Owen Long portrayed Albert Einstein. Colby Bong decided to depict Thomas Edison with his historical representation. Both boys are fifth-grade students at Madison elementary.