PERRYVILLE, Md. — Good Shepherd Catholic School might have had to postpone Superhero Day that was scheduled for Catholic Schools Week, but sixth-grade student Kediell Llopiz and others will prove this week that they are superheroes in the classroom.
Kediell, wearing a Marvel t-shirt, showed off his entry into the school’s science fair, which will take place the night of Feb. 1 at the Perryville school. He made balloon-powered vehicles using old compact discs for wheels, plastic water bottles, balloons of different sizes and straws.
“In my hypothesis, I said the small balloon car would go a little faster, but at a shorter distance, but this one would go slower but at a farther distance,” he said. “And I was right.”
Kediell lives in nearby Port Deposit and is in his first year at Good Shepherd. He said it is the right school for him.
“It’s a great community with a lot of good people here. And the teachers are nice. So is the principal,” he said, also naming other staff members who have made his arrival a successful one.
“There’s technology, Lego Club, Robotics Club and the Book Club. I want to join those.”
While Kediell was explaining his science fair entry, Danielle Ford led the pre-kindergarten through physical education class. The youngsters took turns playing soccer and posed in their superhero stances, showing off their work in Ford’s class.
The martial arts demonstration scheduled for Superhero Day will be rescheduled.
