A holocaust survivor brought history to life for more than two dozen Delta High School students during a recent field trip to the Museum of Tolerance in Los Angeles.
The students, who are studying the WWII-era through film, fiction, and coursework, found holocaust survivor Amram Deutch’s life story intense. Deutch described to the students how he was separated from his family members and taken to the death camps.
Teachers Gabrielle Shannon and Lisa Adams said in a statement, “you could hear a pin drop” as Deutch gave his firsthand account of his harrowing experience in a Nazi prison camp.
“They found a new hero that day,” Shannon stated. “Every student wanted a picture with him at the end of our time. We hope this experience teaches students to think about their words and actions and remember that they can take a stand for peace in their own community.”
The three-hour visit also featured interactive exhibits about social justice issues such as child labor, civil rights, terrorism, genocides, and much more.
“What really got me was when we learned about the child abuse and slavery occurring all over the world,” student Linda Lopez said in the press release. “So many products, even our cell phones, are made with child labor. The holocaust section of the museum was really interesting. Being able to see the actual clothing and labels they would put on the Jews gave me a better perspective of the things that I have and take for granted. I feel motivated to continue my education because that will help me get out into the world and make a difference for others.”
This article appears in Mar 10-17, 2016.
