The biographies project is a memorable experience, not only for the fifth and sixth graders who participate each year, but for the entire school. The 5/6 students choose a person to research and embody. The only requirement is that there be a book about the person that the student can read and understand. Each student writes a five to fifteen page “autobiography” in the voice of their character and on the appointed day, participates in a Living Wax Museum and answers a wide range of questions from the Fayerweather community. As they race around collecting autographs from the famous guests, it’s not unusual to hear the youngest children discussing with friends who they will be when they are big kids in the 5/6 class. Seventh and eighth graders ask challenging questions and reminisce about their years doing the project.