Among all the seasonal graduations remain a few continuing classes. Independent study. Non-traditional school year. Refresher class. One-off lecture. Reasons remain for students of various ages to find themselves in a classroom.
What do you want to study in this space?
I believe a history lecture would be appropriate. This is a classroom on the campus of the College of William and Mary in Virginia. The design is attributed to Sir Christopher Wren.
Close your eyes for a moment and imagine you are one of the young men (no women allowed in 1698 [or many years following]). The light is from the high windows behind the student benches. A low fire burns in the fireplace to keep the chill of a cold winter wind moderated. The professor takes his place and begins to speak about The Battle of Hastings.
A century and a half later, young students (boys and girls), sit at similar benches in an Illinois schoolhouse and listen to the schoolmaster speak about the founding of Jamestown in Virginia. Not all the students are attentive. Joseph Black, for one, would rather tackle sums than history — unless knights are involved.
Seamstress Polly Black, mother of Joseph, welcomes you to read the story of events in 1851-52 in fictional Elm Ridge, Illinois. The story is titled, Stitching a Dream. Clean and wholesome — readers are encouraged to share between generations. (Male readers allowed.) Here’s a link to the kindle edition. https://amzn.to/3VwoeFh
