Sophomore Peyton Toups examines a Civil War-era sword during a presentation by Marcel Gelpi, a docent at the World War II Museum. Mr. Gelpi brought artifacts from his own personal collection — such as rifles, bullets, and cannonballs — to show to students in Mr. Ron Rossi’s AP American History class, which is currently learning about the Civil War. The AP History exam at the end of the year is entirely centered on the students’ use of primary sources. Mr. Gelpi’s collection of artifacts and newspapers are primary documents, therefore, the students see and feel the real thing, not just a photo or a copy. Mr. Gelpi is a new source for the students, and he presents on the same topics that Mr. Rossi teaches in class. This is Mr. Gelpi’s fourth year visiting Jesuit, and he hopes to return later this semester with artifacts from World War II for the next topic of study.