It would be too boring. While in country, the former Army infantryman drew some 40 sketches, which he shared with his students. One student wrote an actual epitaph for a soldier killed in Vietnam. Some boys in the class pretended they were stationed in Vietnam and wrote letters to their mothers or girl friends about the war. On the other hand, some of the girls wrote to an imaginary boyfriend who was in country.
Students also compose essays.
One was written about the effect of drugs on people who served there. He researched the subject and came to the conclusion that it wasn't as widespread as most would think. Sure it happened, but it was blown out of proportion. The program has the backing of the Missouri Department of Education. Teachers throughout the state are strongly advised to participate in Cameron's program.