Somerville Kids Visit White House: Some Media Coverage

On Thursday five Somerville fifth-graders from the Healey School visited the White House to help first lady Michelle Obama plant the White House Kitchen Garden.

One of those students, Sarah Sweeting, told WBZ the experience was "unforgettable," adding, "I've never met anyone that famous."

Brian Chan told the TV station, "I'm going to remember this moment for all my life."

"It feels like I'm dreaming; I don't feel like I'm really here," he told another TV station, WHDH.

Mrs. Obama, speaking to WBZ, talked about Somerville's work to encourage healthy food and lifestyles among its young people, an effort the first lady promotes with her "Let's Move!" campaign.

"The mayor has really embraced these efforts," she said of Somerville Mayor Joseph Curtatone.

Here's some coverage of the White House trip from local media outlets:

• WBZ (video)
• WHDH (video)
• Boston.com
• Whitehouse.gov (video)
• Whitehouse.gov (Mrs. Obama's remarks to the kids)