Division Avenue High School seniors visited Summit Lane Elementary School to read their original stories to students.Division Avenue High School seniors spent quality time with their younger peers at Summit Lane Elementary School on May 23 to share original stories.

In Mrs. Murphy's creative writing class, a senior-level course, Division Avenue students wrote and illustrated their own short stories that can be shared with younger readers. The class made their way to the neighboring Summit Lane to share their stories with second graders. Summit Lane greeted them with excitement as students were eager to learn from their older peers. In classrooms, each senior led a group of students in following along with their story and adding their own illustrations. In turn, seniors had a rewarding experience learning about the best ways to convey a story to a younger audience.

Lauren McCarthy kept her group highly engaged with her story.Senior Gianna Trotta-Centonze's story featured a cast of colorful animals.Second graders added their own illustrations to Alyssa Izaguirre's story.Chris Clune told students to channel their imagination to create their own stories.