The William Floyd High School library recently hosted its second annual Comic Con event, transforming the space into a world of superheroes for visiting elementary school students. The event welcomed second graders from William Floyd Elementary School and Nathaniel Woodhull Elementary School to participate in superhero-themed activities.
High school librarians Kate Devenney and Stacy Redmond, along with English teachers Brian Sckipp and Paul Helbig, organized the event. They were assisted by high school seniors enrolled in the "Heroes, Myths and Legends" classes.
The day began with an opening ceremony featuring high school students dressed as superheroes making their entrance accompanied by a drumline performance. Following this, the young visitors engaged in various activities throughout the library.
Activities included creating their own superhero at the Action Art Academy and exploring STEM robot cars at "Tony Stark’s Tech Station," presented by STEM teachers Janine Baumiller and Stacy Callan. Other highlights included a forensics mystery adventure, a superhero dance-off with Mr. Helbig, navigating obstacles at the Spidey Sense Agility Course, and witnessing experiments at Bruce Banner’s Science Lab led by chemistry teacher Martin Palermo. Additional attractions featured guessing games, a superhero Mad-Libs activity, and a photo booth with superhero standees.
The event aimed to provide an educational yet entertaining experience for elementary students while showcasing elements of heroism through various engaging activities.
The "Heroes, Myths, and Legends" elective is designed for seniors to explore heroic myths' origins and significance across cultures. It involves cross-cultural analysis of diverse texts to understand commonalities in heroic cycles and human experiences.