COLUMBUS — St. Anthony’s Catholic School fourth graders in Sharon Hajovsky’s class commemorated their first year of Texas history with a hands-on lesson in pioneer life on March 25.
Kathleen Townzen and Donna Pustejovsky, representing the Dilue Rose Harris chapter of the Daughters of the Republic of Texas, visited the class dressed in period clothing to present the Texas Pioneer Life Trunk Show. The trunk contained replicas of items commonly found in early 1800s Texas homes, including maps, Republicana currency, household tools, toys, and clothing. Students were able to handle and examine the artifacts as they compared modern-day objects with those used by early settlers.
In addition to the presentation, the class also participated in the chapter’s annual DRT art contest earlier this year. All students received certificates featuring their artwork, and the top entries were forwarded to the state level. Townzen and Pustejovsky distributed the certificates and top award prizes, with Addie Werland placing first, Laney Glueck second, and Caroline Schobel third.
