Jackson Elementary has a visitor

By GAZETTE STAFF  Thursday, March 27, 2008
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Kindergartner Isabelle Ferris stands in as Rachael Jackson, the wife of Andrew Jackson, portrayed by actor Terry Lynch of Orland Park, Ill., during a program at Janesville's Jackson Elementary School.

Kindergartner Isabelle Ferris stands in as Rachael Jackson, the wife of Andrew Jackson, portrayed by actor Terry Lynch of Orland Park, Ill., during a program at Janesville's Jackson Elementary School.

— Pictured, bottom left: Kindergartner Isabelle Ferris stands in as Rachel Jackson, the wife of President Andrew Jackson, during a program Wednesday at Jackson Elementary School in Janesville.

Terry Lynch, left, of Orland Park, Ill., played the president.

The school is celebrating the birthday of its namesake.

Lynch, as Jackson, talked about assassination attempts, duels and defending his wife’s honor in performances during the afternoon.







reader COMMENTS (5)
happycamper
Mar 28, 2008 at 8:12 a.m.
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What a great picture!

garyprimer
Mar 27, 2008 at 4:46 p.m.
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It's Mandrake the Magician! Hey Mandrake! Where's your top hat?

sydhunt
Mar 27, 2008 at 1:17 p.m.
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What a great photo! I hope Isabelle's parents order a reprint

whybesad
Mar 27, 2008 at 10:14 a.m.
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Nice to see that they care about the name and history that Jackson means to this great country.

Irish_Mafia78
Mar 27, 2008 at 9:11 a.m.
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How cool is that! I miss the assemblies at Jackson.

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