The Cat in the Hat got a lesson in healthy eating habits during a recent “Color Me” nutrition assembly at Clinton Primary School. The Cat in the Hat had to chose between Thing 1’s fried foods and sweets, or Thing 2’s healthy fruits and vegetables. Perplexed by the choice, the students at CPS saved the day by choosing healthy fruits and vegetables. CPS Assistant Principal Ed Butterworth emceed the assembly, with HPSD Food Services Director Deanna Gilbert portraying The Cat in the Hat. Hope Schools LPN Geri Maxfield played Thing 1 and HPS RN Renee Sells was Thing 2. – Ken McLemore/Hope Public Schools
