Press Photo by Rebecca FoehrkolbStudents highlighted their research and performance skills in the annual third grade wax museum showcase June 5. Students researched a favorite historical figure and portrayed that person to bring history to life for fellow students, parents, guardians and others. ABOVE: Gabriela Tavares portrays prima ballerina Maria Tallchief. Additional photos appear on Page A5.

Hayes Hallman is astronaut Neil Armstrong.

Sebastian Toribio portrays Barack Obama, 44th president of the United States.

PRESS PHOTOS BY REBECCA FOEHRKOLBEvelyn Johnson is aviator Amelia Earhart.

Adalyn Tierno portrays Mary Kay Ash, founder of Mary Kay Cosmetics.