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Students take life lesson to heart
Apr 10, 2002 8:00 AM
By Stefan Eady - Faculty
In a heart-warming tribute to Fine Arts Department Chairman George Awsumb, the Cox Cubs and Superstars presented their annual original kindergarten and pre-first play about the most valuable things in life. On April 3, the young performers took the stage in the Chapel to share their story with Upper School students.
When asked in class by their teachers to list things that are more important than money, the five, six, and seven year-olds gave interesting answers, one of which was a good heart. “After discussing what that meant, I thought it appropriate to ask Mr. Awsumb if he would act the part of the warden in the play who releases the jail mates because they have learned their lesson and had a change of heart,” said Janice Cox, kindergarten and pre-first teacher. The jail mates learned that money is not the most important thing in life, a belief that originated their troubles as they were in jail for petty thievery.
The students were visited by Awsumb and heard firsthand his story about receiving a heart transplant. “The play is dedicated to him following his remarkable progress after his heart transplant,” explained Cox. “We hope that it helped raise awareness for organ donation and reminded our audiences that there are many things in life that are truly priceless.”
When asked in class by their teachers to list things that are more important than money, the five, six, and seven year-olds gave interesting answers, one of which was a good heart. “After discussing what that meant, I thought it appropriate to ask Mr. Awsumb if he would act the part of the warden in the play who releases the jail mates because they have learned their lesson and had a change of heart,” said Janice Cox, kindergarten and pre-first teacher. The jail mates learned that money is not the most important thing in life, a belief that originated their troubles as they were in jail for petty thievery.
The students were visited by Awsumb and heard firsthand his story about receiving a heart transplant. “The play is dedicated to him following his remarkable progress after his heart transplant,” explained Cox. “We hope that it helped raise awareness for organ donation and reminded our audiences that there are many things in life that are truly priceless.”
