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From the moment I walked into
the gym, to the moment I walked out, it was safe to say I, and the rest
of the school were spellbound by the talent and enthusiasm of one
amazing man: Mark Shepard.
This wonderful singer, drummer, and
storyteller wowed students and teachers alike with a fun, amazing show
that made me forget I was learning about ancient cultures and sea
animals! First he told us the bittersweet tale of the Silky, followed by
songs telling about sharks and a story song about a day at the pool. The
whole school was tapping toes and singing.
Finally, with the interactive fable
"Raven Stops The Rain" and the final song, "Sail
Away," Mr. Shepard did something no one else could achieve. He
equally entertained every grade in the school (Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
School, Middletown, NY, K-8), and received loud
applause.
Mark loves to read, and is talented as a
drummer because he has practiced since he was a child.
He said, "Kids are fun,
because even in the TV Age, they still enjoy the songs and stories I
tell and sing about." I can only hope that Mr. Shepard
returns with more songs, drums and stories. Until then we can all
take his advice, "Read a lot, learn a lot, and have a lot of
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