PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A former American Idol contestant returned to his roots on Monday.
Michael Woodard paid a surprise visit to a group of elementary school students in Queen Village.
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Woodard took the national stage on American idol, a fan favorite, finishing in the top five. But it was on this stage at Meredith School in Queen Village where the 21 year old began.
"Some of the song selections I made on American idol is because of that stage," he said.
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Teachers welcomed the 2012 graduate back to the school Monday where he performed and spoke to students.
6abc's Katherine Scott was there for his surprise visit.