Famous Americans parade through Barnum Woods

While Luke Pamdolfi and Daniel Caliguirre, far left, chose to dress like George Washington and Teddy Roosevelt in advance of Presidents Day, Barnum Woods Elementary students donned an assortment of costumes at the Famous Americans Parade on Feb. 10.

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The Hip Pickles, an award-winning drumming group, entertained the students with their interactive assembly program.

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The children dressed like different historical figures, showing off their costumes while walking through the halls.

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Teachers at the May Lane school played drums during the festive celebration.

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A slew of the country’s most distinguished politicians, thinkers and inventors recently roamed the halls of Barnum Woods Elementary School — students dressed as these acclaimed individuals, that is.

Children participated in the Famous Americans Parade on Feb. 10. The festivities included a special performance by the Hip Pickles, an award-winning drum group.

Principal Greg Bottari explained that, in advance of the celebration, students researched innovators in American history. Their choices included Benjamin Franklin, Helen Keller, Jane Goodall, Pocahontas and a slew of past presidents.

While working on their research projects, students created costumes so they could resemble the person they learned about at the Famous Americans Parade. Bottari said youngsters presented what they learned to their classmates, who were also asked to guess who their peer was dressed like for the event.

Students and teachers alike were also treated to an educational and entertaining program held in conjunction with the parade. The Hip Pickles, six-time Drum Corps Associate world champions, hosted an interactive assembly featuring plenty of music.