On February 19-20, 2010, Percy Priest Elementary School’s Room 5 Production Company  debuted the diversity play, A Look at the Life of Robert Churchwell, Sr.:  The Jackie Robinson of Journalism.  The play written by Gloria Respress-Churchwell and Chequita Winters (who also directs) tells the compelling story of Robert Churchwell, a prominent figure in the Nashville community.  It focuses on the early life and contributions of Robert Churchwell, Sr.  The participants were third and fourth graders.

The play exposed the students to an American trailblazer who made a positive difference in the Nashville community.  Donations were accepted on behalf of The Robert Churchwell, Sr. Scholarship Fund and the Percy Priest Elementary Library Expansion Fund (please click donations tab for details).