Introduction: What is Facing History and Ourselves?
Facing History and Ourselves is a semester long class offered at the high school. It’s a class that uses world history to make you determine who you are, as a person. The year starts off with a study of the Civil Rights movement and then transitions to focus in depth on the Holocaust and the struggles, atrocities, and tragedies Jewish people had to endure. We watch movies, documentaries, and slide shows that detail day to day life in the concentration camps and the heartbreaking stories individuals have. We also look at pictures and read various articles that detail treatment of the Jews and the Nazi parties’ goals. In order to better understand the historical timeline we study the events that led up to the Holocaust and the political systems as well. After finishing our class for the day, we are asked to reflect by commenting on a blog. There we can communicate our thoughts and feelings with our classmates and gain new perspectives. The class is made so that all students develop civic agency. It is also developed to make students learn about their role in the world.
I decided to take Facing History because I heard it was a life-changing, inspiring, unique class. I was ready to take on the challenges that this class poses, and do an in depth analysis of myself as a person. I saw taking this class as a learning experience and a chance to grow. I figured that as a senior at the high school now was the best time.
Just so you better understand my essay, I will explain a little bit about myself. I consider my most important role in life to be that of big sister. My brother means the world to me. He inspires me to be a better person, and try my best in all that I do. I am also a dedicated member of the student council and the school committee. I take community and school involvement very seriously. They are my passions. These are the people and things that drove me to take the class, and continue to shape my character every day.
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