CONWAY — It was the coldest Thanksgiving in New York City since 1901, yet an Eagle was warm enough to soar and be part of the annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Chris Caputo, a senior at Kennett High School, was the lone Granite Stater to perform with the prestigious Macy’s Great American Marching Band on Nov. 22.
Back at home after a week in New York preparing and performing as a band of 185 musicians, 40 flag corps members and dancers, he said the experience was fantastic.
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