This is a general sampling of letters written by Lockeland Design Center's 3rd and 4th graders. The names of the students have been removed for their privacy but the words are fully their own. There was typically one student from each class (of 20) who was not in favor of restoring the carousel. I included one of the best written "not in favor" ones here. These letters opened up a great debate and gave all students a chance to analyze their thinking and support their decision with specific arguments.
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I think the carousel should be brought back because it brings joy and joy is better than money.
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We have a "Ghost Ballet", and "Musica" but we need that center piece
(the "Fox Trot" as he explained in class) to put it all together.
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People might rush to libraries to learn more about the things
on the "Fox Trot Carousel."
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We've been fine without it for the last few years.
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Since people don't know their history the Fox Trot Carousel could teach them a lot about their history.
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This is the picture on the back of the letter below - and what a great idea! The characters could be "sold" to donors and the donors names could be listed on a chart posted at the new site for the carousel.
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New York has a sculpture by Red Grooms and they've taken care of theirs. Chicago has a unique sculpture by Red Grooms and they've taken care of theirs, but we have not.
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I never got to enjoy it because it was taken down two years before I was born.
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We built a stadium, a convention center and have our own t.v. show
(and she explained in class since we can do these things - we should also have the "Fox Trot Carousel" restored.)
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