Massapequa students hear from 9/11 speaker
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As they read a historical fiction book about the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and prepare for a trip to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, students at Massapequa High School’s Ames Campus heard firsthand accounts from people whose lives were shaped by the events of that day and the subsequent War on Terror. Seven guest speakers shared their experiences with ninth graders on Oct. 22. The presenters included people who witnessed the attacks on the World Trade Center or served overseas during the War on Terror. [caption id="attachment_378397" align="alignnone" width="700"] Retired FDNY lieutenant, Steve Mormino, spoke to ninth graders at the Massapequa High School Ames Campus about surviving the collapse of the Twin Towers on Sept. 11, 2001. (Massapequa School District)[/caption] “These were powerful stories,” said Tina Farrell, curriculum associate for English language arts and library media. “This is the premise of everything we do academically. It’s about a story. It’s about t