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To
White House Easter Egg Roll 2006
Welcome to the
White House
Easter Egg Roll
Welcome to the 2006 Easter Egg Roll!
This delightful springtime celebration has
been a tradition at the White House for
more than 100 years, and we are happy that
you have come to be part of it.
As you explore the lovely White House grounds, you'll find plenty to see
and do. You might even meet characters from some of your favorite books!
In addition to the traditional egg roll, this year's festivities include lots of
surprises and fun activities. Jack Hanna will be on hand to introduce you
to some live animals, and magicians will entertain on one of the stages.
You can listen to music, decorate an egg, have your face painted, create
some art, or enjoy my favorite part of
the day-the story readings.
President Bush and I hope you have a
great time today and collect wonderful
memories at the White House!
Lawa Bush
History of the
White House Easter Egg Roll
Young Tad Lincoln, son of President
On Easter Monday, the first children to
stainless steel serving
Abraham Lincoln, hosted the first
venture onto the South Lawn found no
spoons from the White House
documented informal egg-rolling parties.
one to turn them away and settled into
kitchen, youngsters lined up eight across
But the honor of establishing the
their egg-rolling games. Word spread, and
and, at the whistle, raced down the
tradition we know today as the White
soon the grounds were bustling with
marked lanes rolling, pushing, and
House Easter Egg Roll falls to President
children. So successful was the day that
occasionally launching colored hard-
Rutherford B. Hayes and his wife, Lucy.
the following year the children did not
boiled eggs (prepared by the White House
ask but merely showed up and began to
chefs) into the air on their way to the
In the post-Civil War era, the Capitol was
play. The White House Easter Egg Roll
finish line.
the center of Washington. Press accounts
continued to grow. By 1889 there were
in 1872 noted that egg-rolling activities
Now each year, thousands of children
more than 8,000 children on the lawn for
were occurring on the grounds
eagerly await the chance to participate in
the event, which included the playing of
surrounding the renovated Capitol
the White House Easter Egg Roll, the
games such as "Egg Picking," "Egg Ball,"
building. Neighborhood children found
largest public event held at the White
"Toss and Catch," and "Egg Croquet."
the Capitol's steep, grassy terraces a
House. They enjoy music played by
perfect place to play. Sitting on these
The famous and the future famous have
nationally known children's entertainers,
terraces and eating their lunches, the
joined in the fun, including the wife and
hear stories read by the authors of
children discovered that hard-boiled eggs
children of Alexander Graham Bell and
favorite children's books and other
would roll down the hillside. When Easter
the children of President Theodore
celebrities, have photos taken with
Mondays came, children flocked to the
Roosevelt. Charles Lindbergh attended
popular costumed characters, and use
Capitol grounds to enjoy a day of play,
in 1913 as the son of a Congressman,
their imagination to decorate their own
bringing their dyed Easter eggs with them.
and, in 1927, was welcomed back to the
Easter eggs. While the turn-of-the-
White House by President Coolidge after
century games have been replaced by
As crowds increased through the years,
becoming the first person to fly across
newer activities, rolling a hard-boiled egg
egg-rolling activities reportedly became
the Atlantic Ocean. Also attending in
across the White House grass is still an
more than a little rowdy and messy. In
1927 was a young egg roller destined to
annual highlight.
1876 some Congressmen, tired of the
become First Lady Nancy Reagan, who
torn-up grounds and slipping and sliding
would later host her own Easter Egg Rolls
on the remains of boiled eggs, proposed
from 1981-1988.
and successfully passed an Act of Congress
that said no part of the Capitol grounds
Occasionally cancelled because of rain,
could be used as a playground.
the annual White House Easter Egg
The announcement of the new rule was
Roll was temporarily stopped during
World War I, World War II, and the
postponed in 1877, when a rainy Easter
refurbishing of the White House
Monday kept egg rollers indoors. But in
during the Truman Administration.
1878, a public notice of the Congressional
In those times the egg-rolling
decision appeared in the press a few days
tradition shifted to the National
before Easter Monday and informed the
Mall and back to the Capitol.
egg rollers the new law would be enforced.
In response, according to a New York
First Lady Pat Nixon's staff initiated
newspaper, a number of young boys
the first-and last-formal Easter
approached a strolling President Hayes
egg hunt using real hard-boiled eggs.
and asked for permission to use his back
Only days later were all the eggs
yard to roll eggs. Without promising,
found, having emitted a pungent
Hayes, experiencing his first presidential
odor that could be detected by
Easter, returned to the White House and
anyone near or far. By 1974
made inquiries. Upon hearing the story,
the most famous of Easter
he directed that any children approaching
Monday activities-the
the grounds on Easter Monday be
organized egg-rolling race-
allowed to enter.
was introduced. Wielding
Activities
The Easter
are supplied for you to create your own
Bunny Trail
Egg Roll
"Eggspression."
For children ten and under. Enjoy
For children ages eight
participating in this fun obstacle course.
Breakfast on the Ellipse
and under. Use a big
spoon to roll a colored real egg
Complimentary egg wraps, juice, fruit, fruit
Egg Hunt
across the White House lawn. A Washington
cups, and many other treats along with
For children five and under. A Springtime
tradition for more than 125 years.
entertainment, including: All for KIDZ,
tradition! Join in a traditional Easter egg
Buck Howdy, Ernie & Neal, magic acts, and
hunt.
Be An Easter Artist
TWO: High Energy Juggling.
For children of all ages. Color your own
Face Painting
wearable bunny ears and your favorite
Photo with a Character
For children of all ages. Have your face
Easter animals.
Use your camera to capture White House
decorated by local artists.
Easter Egg Roll memories by posing with
Great Eggspressions
family members or a favorite character at
For children of all ages. Color and decorate
several Photo Opportunity sites on the South
your own egg. Decorating kits and eggs
Lawn. (Cameras and film are not provided).
Entertainment
Stage Performers
Aly & AJ
Flumpa and Friends LIVE!
Aly & AJ have been performing together for
Science rocks with Flumpa the tree frog and
All for KIDZ
almost a decade. The sisters are singers and are
Wendy Whitten-'The Singing Scientist.'
Arne Dixon and his team of world-class yo-yo
also proficient on keyboards and guitar. They
Charged with energy and fun, this fast-paced
professionals perform an interactive show
have distilled the musical influences of Sting,
interactive musical science show will blast off at
featuring more than thirty outstanding yo-yo
Seal, Heart, John Mayer and others into their
the speed of sound delivering a unique blend of
tricks. Their NED Show teaches three essential
original songs that dwell on life lessons and
music with a twist of science for a captivating
characteristics for becoming a champion in
emotions. Alyson co-stars in the hit Disney
exploration of our world. This engaging group
school and in life: Never Give Up, Encourage
Channel series, Phil of the Future, portraying
has performed at more than 3,000 events and
Others and Do Your Best.
schools nationwide to more than 2,000,000
Keely Teslow. Aly has recorded the song
Barbara Bailey Hutchison
"Protecting Me," written by AJ, who has been
people since 1995 and has won 17 national
awards including several Dr. Toy and iParenting
This Grammy Award winner for "Best Musical
seen regularly over the past two seasons on the
awards.
Recording For Children" is high energy FUN
CBS drama The Guardian, playing Dabney
with every song inviting willing participation.
Coleman's foster daughter.
Footnotes Jump Rope Team
Barbara captivates all ages with her powerful
voice, skillful guitar work, and animated stage
Buck Howdy
The Footnotes Jump Rope Team, from San
Antonio, TX, is a precision rope skipping team
presence. She was voted "Best Acoustic Act" and
The king of kids' cowboy music with rootin'
of boys and girls in grades one through twelve.
"Best Music Act" by colleges nationwide and
tootin' tunes for children of all ages. He also
These athletes perform a variety of complicated
recently returned from performing in Thailand.
hosts his own nationally syndicated radio show,
jump rope skills choreographed to music,
She's educational, fun, funny, and highly
Cow Pie Radio, and stars in a new kids' TV
utilizing individual ropes, double dutch and
entertaining.
series, the Buck Howdy Show, from Sony
long ropes. The team travels near and far to
Pictures Television.
promote the sport of jump rope as a superb tool
American Girl Theater:
Ernie & Neal
for physical fitness. The Footnotes have
Bitty Bear's Matinee
performed in thirty-six states and fourteen
Ernie & Neal are a dynamic musical duo from
The Family Tree is a new audience participation
countries.
the Philadelphia area, specializing in
family theater production. Performed at
what they call "Music for the Young
American Girl Place in Chicago and
Jim Cosgrove & The Hiccups
Mind." With four CD releases of
New York, Bitty Bear's Matinee
completely original material,
featuring Bop Bop Dinosaur
celebrates the virtues of family
regular radio and satellite radio
As a two-time Parents' Choice Award Winner,
and friendship while teaching age-
appearances, and more than a
Jim Cosgrove has been described as "The most
appropriate skills such as sharing
decade of experience and passion for
intriguing kids entertainer out there right now."
and working together. Based on
theatrical performance, Ernie & Neal
With his soothing voice, an acoustic guitar and
the Bitty Bear books in American
deliver a non-stop, energizing celebration.
a box full of instruments, he has entertained
Girl's popular Bitty Baby doll line,
Their lively act encourages children to
tens of thousands of kids throughout the
the live musical performance is
participate by dancing, singing and acting out
United States and Europe. The high-energy
done in story-theater style,
various songs as they explore many different
performances are interactive with an
featuring three of the lovable Bitty
genres of music such as folk, bluegrass, reggae,
opportunity for kids to play along in an
Bunch characters: Bitty Bear, Bitty
jazz, and rock.
impromptu "jam" session.
Puppy, and Bitty Kitty.
PBS Children's Programs
Trap Center. Brian Foster, lead puppeteer
from 1978 until 1992. While there,
Arthur is an animated series that airs daily
for Silly Socks, has been writing and
his top priority was to increase
on PBS Kids. Aimed at viewers between the
performing original puppet theater
attendance by offering educational
ages of four and eight, Arthur's goal is to help
for over a decade.
and entertaining events. As a result
foster an interest in reading and writing, and to
of these programs, more and
encourage a positive outlook through engaging
Magicians
more people started visiting the
stories that explore issues faced by kids. Speed
200. Over the years, Jack was
along and zoom into action as Mr. McFeely
and the Magic
able to convince community
the Speedy Delivery Man meets children.
Stage
leaders to help him raise
The Magic Stage features some of
money to transform the
RAGGS Kids Club Band
the best kids' magicians from around
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
The RAGGS Kids Club Band, a troupe of five
the country. Using magic and audience
into the state-of-the-art park
high-energy canine characters, is taking their
participation, these magicians teach children
that it is today.
award-winning brand of original rockin' music
important life lessons. They will be appearing
In 1983, Jack was invited to
around the world! Over the past three years,
on stage as well as strolling the grounds
appear on Good Morning
the band has played 1,500 concerts in the US
performing their mystifying feats of magic
America in New York. He eagerly
and recently traveled to Asia and Europe to
for small groups of children.
agreed to appear knowing that
perform for US military families. In January,
"Dr. Eldoonie," (Eldon D. Wigton),
this was a great opportunity to
the band's new TV series, "Raggs," debuted on
Seven Network in Australia, and is expected
Sunbury, OH
educate people across the nation
Ralph the Great (Ralph Metzler), Sterling, VA
about animals. This appearance was the first of
to air in a minimum of 10 other countries,
including the US, in 2006 and 2007.
Jozo Bozo (Josip Alajbeg), Zagreb, Croatia
many. He has been a regular guest and wildlife
Silly Billy (David Kaye), New York City
correspondent on GMA ever since, and appears
TWO: High Energy Juggling
Mike Bent, Boston, MA
several times a year on The Late Show with
Born to be rock stars but destined for juggling,
Ken Scott, Atlanta, GA
David Letterman. Jack has also appeared with
Jason and Matthew Tardy have created a
Trixie Bond, Houston, TX
his animal friends on Larry King Live, Hollywood
Terry Hedges, Nashville, TN
Squares, the Maury Povich Show, Entertainment
captivating, high energy performance. This
fresh, funny and innovative show features
John Cassidy, Philadelphia, PA
Tonight, Hannity & Colmes as well as on various
everything from high-tech juggling and
Dan Delafield, Warrenton, VA
news programs as a wildlife correspondent.
physical comedy to full body contortion, all
Mark Daniel, Mocksville, NC
Jack's media appearances were taking up so
choreographed to up-beat original music. They
Bill Anderson, Denver, CO
much time that he could no longer manage the
have delighted audiences at theatres, festivals
Bruce Bray, Toms Ricer, NJ
day-to-day matters at the Columbus Zoo and
and colleges and have been featured on CBS
Chad Juros, Egg Harbor Township, NJ
Aquarium. In 1992, he became the Director
Sunday Morning.
Wayne Alan, Riva, MD
Emeritus at the Zoo.
Silly Socks Puppet Theatre
Animal Stage
In 1993 Jack became the host of Jack Hanna's
Silly Socks Puppet Theatre delivers humor,
Animal Adventures, a nationally syndicated
Jack Hanna
suspense, good messages and lots of silliness
television series, where each week he invites
through the use of expressive, custom-made
Jack Hanna is an educator and animal
viewers to share in adventures all over the
puppets. They have appeared across America
enthusiast who makes his home in Ohio, where
world in the quest to learn about wildlife.
and nearby at the National Theater and Wolf
he was Executive Director of the Columbus Zoo
Reading Nooks
Gather around and hear stories
Pam Muñoz Ryan
The Honorable
read by some of America's most
Nacho and Lolita
Stephen Johnson
well-known children's authors
Mice and Beans
Administrator, Environmental
and special guest readers at two
Protection Agency
Reading Nooks on the South Lawn.
Special Guest
The Honorable Norman Mineta
Authors
Readers
Secretary of Transportation
The Honorable Robert Portman
Buzz Aldrin
Mrs. Laura Bush
United States Trade Representative
Sasha Cohen
Reaching for the Moon
The Honorable Elaine Chao
The Honorable Lynn Scarlet
2006 Olympic
Susan Stevens Crummel
Secretary of Labor
Acting Secretary of the Interior
Silver Medalist,
The Great Fuzz Frenzy
And the Dish Ran Away With
The Honorable Alberto Gonzales
The Honorable Joshua Bolten
Figure Skating
Attorney General of the
Assistant to the President
Kimmie Meissner
the Spoon
United States
and Chief of Staff
2006 World Figure Skating
Gloria Jean Pinkney
The Little Red Hen
The Honorable Carlos Gutierrez
The Honorable Anita McBride
Champion
Color of Hope
Secretary of Commerce
Deputy Assistant to the President
Santana Moss
The Honorable Alphonso Jackson
and Chief of Staff to the First Lady
Wide Receiver, Washington Redskins
Eric Rohmann
Secretary of Housing &
Amanda Beard
Clinton Portis
My Friend Rabbit
Clara and Asha
Urban Development
Seven-time Olympic Medalist,
Running Back, Washington Redskins
Swimming
People
2006 Easter Egg Collection Artists
The 2006 Easter Egg Collection continues a tradition
that began in 1994, where each state sends a decorated
egg to the White House for display during the annual
White House Easter Egg Roll. The collection, coordinated
by the American Egg Board, is comprised of impressive miniature works of art
created through the use of paint, carving, decorative additions, and other art
media. Thank you to each artist for a masterful presentation.
2006 White House Egg Artists
Alabama
Louisiana
Ohio
Mr. Michael Chemsak
Mrs. Penny Smith
Ms. Dawn Smith
2006 Cover Artist:
Alaska
Maine
Oklahoma
Frank Ordaz
Ms. Janaan Kitchen
Ms. Julie Dubay
Ms. Sheri Helt
Born in East Los Angeles, California, in 1956,
Arizona
Maryland
Francisco "Frank" Ordaz can't remember a time when
Oregon
Ms. Fran Hunold
Ms. Alice F. Shearer
Ms. Diane M. Angle
he wasn't drawing something or someone. When
Frank was ten, his father started entering the boy's
Arkansas
Massachusetts
Pennsylvania
drawings in juried art shows. He came to the
Ms. Lynda Young
Ms. Maria Ng
Ms. Stacey Robenseifner
attention of Alhambra mayor Norma Yocum, who
introduced him to Sam Hyde Harris, a noted
California
Michigan
Rhode Island
California plein aire artist. On Mr. Harris's wall hung
Ms. Katina Koulakis
Ms. Deborah Malewski
Curtis Perry, MD
an original oil painting by Norman Rockwell, one of
his covers for The Saturday Evening Post, and it
Colorado
Minnesota
South Carolina
immediately captured young Frank's imagination. He
Ms. Heidi Aurich
Ms. Jeanne Jensen
Ms. Nancy Whiteside
was enthralled by Mr. Harris's stories of Rockwell and
of Frank Tenney Johnson, a western painter. Frank
Connecticut
Mississippi
South Dakota
Ordaz knew he would one day become an illustrator.
Ms. Janet Wolicki-Turaj
Ms. Barbara Lee Watkins
Ms. Allyson Nagel
After graduating from Art Center College of Design
Delaware
Missouri
Tennessee
in 1980 with a major in illustration, Mr. Ordaz began
Ms. Susan Monahan
Mr. Paul Jackson
Ms. Kay Collings
his career by designing movie posters. Shortly
thereafter he relocated to northern California and
Florida
Montana
Texas
began painting for George Lucas's Industrial Light
Mr. William Johnson
Ms. Joanna Newell
Mr. Dennis M. Abbott, D.D.S.
and Magic where he worked on such Academy
Award-winning films as E.T., Return of the Jedi, and
Georgia
Nebraska
Utah
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom.
Ms. Roberta Clare
Ms. Grace Adam
Ms. Carolyn Kemp
Mr. Ordaz's style of illustration is a synthesis of many
Hawaii
Nevada
Vermont
influences. He has absorbed the color sensibilities
Ms. Shirley Yamamura
Ms. Bobbie Ann Howell
Ms. Theresa Somerset
of the California plein aire artists who were moved
by the vivid Pacific light, most notably Edgar Payne
Idaho
New Hampshire
Virginia
and Granville Redmond. He integrates the classical
Mr. Russ Hagen
Ms. Dale Clement
Ms. Elizabeth Carlson
narrative qualities and figurative disciplines of such
artists as J. W. Waterhouse, A. W. Bouguereau, N. C.
Illinois
New Jersey
District of Columbia
Wyeth, and Winslow Homer.
Ms. Jennifer Bickham
Mr. Michael Budden
Mr. Gerald King
The illustrator of over 100 book covers, Mr. Ordaz
Indiana
New Mexico
Washington
recently won the Evangelical Christian Publishers
Ms. Ann Welborne
Mr. Ruben Gallegos
Ms. Terry Ritchie
Association's Gold Medallion Award for his
illustrations for The Very First Christmas. He also
Iowa
New York
West Virginia
has illustrated The Very First Easter, The Very First
Ms. Shannon Rodgers
Ms. Christine Gordon
Ms. Janet Harlow
Christians, Kangaroo Island, Passion Hymns for a Kid's
Heart and most recently Josie's Gift
Kansas
North Carolina
Wisconsin
Ms. Heidi Hendrickson
Ms. Wendy Payseur
Ms. Judy Mueller
He lives in Auburn, California, with his wife Jana
and two sons and is grateful to countless people who
Kentucky
North Dakota
Wyoming
encouraged a young boy from humble beginnings.
Mrs. Toni McGuire
Ms. Betty Sprynczynatyk
Ms. Shirley Barhaug
Strolling Characters
Corduroy
B.B. Rabbit
Spot
Louie - Bowie Baysox Mascot
Charlie Brown
Peter Cottontail
Snoopy
Disney's Little Einsteins
Raggedy Ann
Keyote - Frederick Keys Mascot
Raggedy Andy
Babar
Ice Age: The Meltdown - Scrat,
Diego and Manny
Miss Spider
Woodrow the White House
Max & Ruby
Mouse
Terrence the Turtle
Maestro Mouse
Cotton the Bunny
Official White House Bunnies
Feathers the Duck
The Berenstain Bears
Ord from Dragon Tales
Cookie Monster from
Sesame Street
Patchy Panda
Caillou
Fetch
Power Panther
Curious George
Clifford the Big Red Dog
Maya & Miguel
Peter Rabbit
Digit from Cyberchase
Piggley Winks from Jakers! The
Adventures of Piggley Winks
Thank You
Underwriters
Contributors
Harper Collins Children's
Scholastic Inc.
A La Belle Cuisine
Books
Continental Airlines
Akin Gump Strauss Hauer
Simon & Schuster
Cecilia Glembocki
& Feld LLP
The Hershey Company
Hargrove, Inc.
Society of American
SOC Enterprises
IEP/MPG
John Deere
Florists
International Traders, Inc.
Heather Cooper
Panasonic Corporation of
JR's Goodtimes, Inc.
Kraft Foods
TTI Performance Systems
Victorian Society of
North America
Just Born, Inc. -
Treasure Trove, Inc.
Falls Church
MBM Corporation
Perdue Farms, Inc.
Marshmallow Peeps
Northwest Airlines
Vera Bradley Designs, Inc.
Kids Can Press
Production and
Procter & Gamble
Virginia Egg Council
PAAS Easter Egg
Coordination of
Sealy Corporation
Little Brown & Co.
Decorating Kits
The Longaberger
Special Thanks To
the White House
Benefactors
Sponsors and
Company
More Than 500 Volunteers
Easter Egg Roll
White House
American Egg Board
Special Friends
Maryland Egg Council
United States Marine
Visitors Office
Dole Food Company
Binney & Smith
Midori, Inc.
Band
Browning-Ferris
MM's Design
White House Military
Gordon C. James
J.W. Marriott Hotel
Industries (BFI)
Office
Public Relations
Renaissance Mayflower
PBS Kids
Hotel
Candlewick Press
National Park Service
Peake DeLancey Printers
Washington Marriott
Disney Publishing
White House Historical
Penguin Putnam Books
Hotel
Worldwide
Association
PennAg Poultry Council
Marriott at Metro Center
A.G. Edwards
Mr. Jonn Schenz, Schenz
Penn Egg QAP
Hotel
Theatrical Supply
Ford Motor Company
Phebe Phillips
EOP Office of
Half Price Books
Random House
Administration, Graphics
Harcourt Trade
Russell Stover Candies, Inc.
& Printing Branch
Publishers
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Be an
Egg Roll
Easter
Artist
USA
Freedom
Corps
Face
Painting
Reading
Nook
Reading
Magic
Nook
Gift Bags
Stage
Character
Photo-Op
11
Exit
Rest Rooms
Entrance
11
Gift Bags
First Aid
+
Rest Rooms
Diaper Station
Character
Lost & Found
Photo-Op
Animal
Planet
Entertainment
Stage
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Stage
Entertainment
Stage
Bunny
Easter
Trail
Egg
Hunt
Easter Egg
Coloring