Alumna Shares Egyptian History

Fifth-grade students in Tammy Craddock’s and Michael Parker’s humanities class enjoyed a special visit from Gail Widmer Landreth ’69, a proud FWCD alumna, parent and grandparent. Landreth shared highlights from a recent journey to Egypt, bringing history to life with photographs from Cairo, Giza and the Nile River. She described her encounters with ancient wonders, including the pyramids and the intricate tombs of pharaohs. She also shared insights into Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife, the symbolism of the sphinx, the making of papyrus, and the vibrant energy of local open-air markets. This visit coincided with the fifth graders’ Humanities studies of Egypt.