On September 12, 2023, US Dual Credit History hosted its yearly 1920s party and project presentation.

“They can do all types of projects and choose topics such as societal and legislative changes; they can talk about the civil rights violated in the 1920s and the successes that occurred. There’s a variety of aspects, and that’s another way that the students can show me their interests,” said U.S. History teacher Blanton.

The students can choose between a newspaper, board game, art piece, and museum exhibit. Students Beckley Topp and Jordan Kilgore displayed the 1920s through a newspaper.

“We focused on subjects such as flappers and how they revolutionized the culture during the 1920s. Our next one had to be the influence of the KKK during the 1920s and the effects that lynching had on the black population in America,” said student Beckley Topp.

All projects showcase different cultural influences that occurred during the 1920s.

“They’re all so different and bring different aspects, but I love all the projects because I get to see the students’ personalities in their projects,” said U.S. History teacher Blanton.

A group of students, Bailey Bruce and Hope Austin, present their project with a Museum exhibit.

“Our project focuses on the different aspects of the 1920s; one topic we covered was the prohibition change. This was when the 18th Amendment was added, banning all alcohol from being sold and distributed throughout the United States,” said student Bailey Bruce.

One of the best parts about the project is that students can earn extra points by dressing up like they were in the 1920s.

“I love the students dressing up because it brings an interesting twist to the day. I also love it because I can participate, and I think the students are more invested in the period, and it’s a fun way to celebrate the end of the 20s unit,” said Mrs. Blanton.

Beckley Topp also considers the project a great opportunity for students to express their personality.

“My favorite part of the presentation had to be watching the creativity of all these individuals in the classroom and how they were able to showcase it into a cool form to people,” said  Topp.