Ms. McCurry’s AP U.S. History students at Smackover High School combined creativity and scholarship this week during their Early American History Pumpkin Project! Each student selected a historical figure from 1491 to 1754 and decorated a pumpkin to represent their chosen individual. Alongside their artistic creations, students presented detailed reports about their subjects, showcasing both their historical knowledge and imagination.
Featured in the project were:

• Alexia Eason with Christopher Columbus
• Leah Manning with Anne Hutchinson
• Harley Cummings with John Locke
• Fischer Greer with Hernán Cortés

Also pictured is Ms. McCurry’s own creation, Olaudah Equiano.
This engaging project was a fun and educational way for students to dive deeper into early American history — proving that learning can be both hands-on and memorable!