Paul Revere, Dr. Seuss entertain at Great American Breakfast

Georgia Sparling
Jun 14, 2013
Alexis Morgan, Matthew Quinlan, William Piehler, and Isabella Hunt all dressed as Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as the children's author Dr. Seuss. BY GEORGIA SPARLING

Mattapoisett's senior citizens got a treat on Friday morning when third graders from Center School showed up to the annual Great American Breakfast dressed as famous citizens from Massachusetts.

The annual breakfast, with a smorgasbord provided by third grade parents, honors the town's seniors, said Principal Rose Bowman.

"They made a lot of sacrifices so we could have this school," she said.

To the group gathered she said, "We salute you. We honor you as heroes in Mattapoisett."

Third graders filed into the cafeteria dressed as Paul Revere, Dr. Seuss, Nancy Kerrigan, and other notable people from the state.

The kids studied each person for weeks, learning their histories. After introductions and a few songs, the students mingled with their audience and answered questions about their chosen historical figure.

Alexis Morgan, Matthew Quinlan, William Piehler, and Isabella Hunt all dressed as Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as the children's author Dr. Seuss. BY GEORGIA SPARLING
Riley Farrell as Samuel Adams and George Barry as John Hancock got chummy at the Great American Breakfast. BY GEORGIA SPARLING
James Pierson didn't have much choice in choosing Normal Rockwell. "I'm the best artist in the class and everyone wanted me to be him!" BY GEORGIA SPARLING
Politician in training? Desi Sinnott flashed a politicians smile as John F. Kennedy."He founded the Peace Corps and was a big fan of physical education," said Desi. BY GEORGIA SPARLING
Holyn Turner was a mini-Nancy Kerrigan. Holyn wasn't sure why she chose Kerrigan, but she remembered one particular fact about the ice skater. "Tonya Harding hit her with a lead pipe." BY GEORGIA SPARLING
Maddie Wright didn't let any British get past her! The third grader chose to study Paul Revere for her project. BY GEORGIA SPARLING
What do Henry Knox and Jonah Duke have in common? They both love to eat, said Jonah. BY GEORGIA SPARLING
Senior citizens from the community were invited to the Great American Breakfast, with muffins, donuts, and other baked goods provided by the third grade parents. BY GEORGIA SPARLING
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