For the past 15 years each graduating 5th grade class of Hampton Cove Elementary (Huntsville, Alabama) has completed a legacy project that resides on the school property. Phil Speth and his wife, Tami were part of the Hampton Cove Elementary Legacy Committee, and have been working with Dr. Shrink, Inc. for installation advice and materials to build this year’s 5th grade project. Phil states, “On behalf of the Hampton Cove Elementary School (HCES) students and faculty, I would like to officially offer my heartfelt thanks to Dr. Shrink, Inc. for the shrink wrap donation and your personal assistance provided to our 5th Grade Legacy Project.”
The project design was inspired by Hamptom Cove Elementary school’s theme of “Global Learners, Global Leaders,” and is entitled “A World of Wisdom In Our Hands.” It consists of a four foot diameter PVC geodesic dome, or sphere, wrapped with Dr. Shrink shrink wrap and affixed with two vinyl handprints from each of the 104 fifth grade students at the school. The students signed their names on one of their handprints and wrote their words of wisdom on the other. As displayed in the photo(s), the project now hangs in a prominent hallway location. The PVC dome kit provided the structure for the project while the shrink wrap added stability and also provided the perfect way to affix the adhesive backed vinyl.
Phil states, “The display has created quite a stir! The students, parents, and teachers alike all love it! We unveiled the Legacy Project during the 5th Grade Sock Hop (which should explain the kids’ 50’s attire!). As you can see, the children happily crowded underneath it and proudly pointed out their handprints to their friends and parents. The tall gentleman with white hair in the pictures is the principal, Mr. Ray Landers.”
Thank you for sharing your story with us, and on behalf of Dr. Shrink, Inc.– we think this year’s Hampton Cove Elementary 5th Grade Legacy Project is the best!
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