FOR BREAKING NEWS VISIT www.qns.com november 26, 2015 • buzz • The Queens Courier 59 CM_Thanksgiving_2010_Courier:Layout 1 11/12/10 10:06 PM Page 1 Photo courtesy of Nancy Tamosaitis cling, animal conservation, science and the role of creativity.” CM_Thanksgiving_2010_Courier:Layout 1 11/12/10 10:06 PM Page 1 Special education students construct replica of Cecil the Lion BY KIRSTEN E. PAULSON editorial@queenscourier.com/@QueensCourier Cecil the Lion may be gone, but he lives on in the hearts of the special education students at the John F. Kennedy Jr. School in Elmhurst. The students, who have a wide range of disabilities including autism and severe to profound cognitive challenges, constructed a replica of Cecil out of recycled milk cartons under the guidance of science teacher Jennifer Shawrma. Cecil was an African lion living in the Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe; his killing in July 2015 sparked international outrage among everyone from animal conservationists to politicians and celebrities. “Jennifer Shawrma had the students recycle 800 lunch milk cartons and build this animal,” said Pam Fallon, a teacher who specializes in working with blind and cognitively challenged teens and young adults. “By designing their tribute to Cecil, the students were taught about the environment, recy- We Give Thanks… To all our loyal customers from your friends at The Bay Terrace Shopping Center We Give Thanks… To all our loyal customers from your friends at The Bay Terrace Shopping Center Enjoy the best from more than 50 premier shops, fine restaurants, entertainment venues, professional services and plenty of free parking. Enjoy the best from more than 50 premier shops, fine restaurants, entertainment venues, professional services and plenty of free parking. Cord Meyer Development LLC Cord Meyer Development LLC 26th Ave. & Bell Blvd., Bayside v Visit us at: http://www.bayterrace.com 26th Ave. & Bell Blvd., Bayside v Visit us at: http://www.bayterrace.com
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