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directing, and Dr. Casarow poured her

drew to an end, Christmas break became heart into getting us ready for the per-

the focus of everyone’s mind. The col­ fo rmance.

lege shared in the spirit of Christmas by Christmas Candyland was the

putting on the annual Christmas pro­ theme of the banquet. Many staff and

gram and banquet. The purpose was to faculty helped transform the gym into a

glorify Christ and to bring the students land of gingerbread houses and lollipop

together before they left for the break. bushes. Also, as part of the tradition,

1 he Christmas program was a pro­ staff and faculty served the banquet.

duction of the Messiah. Dr. Pattye Josh Simpson said, “The banquet was

Casarow prepared the choir, and Dr. interesting, and the food was excellent.

Rick Nichols directed the choir and or- There was a great atmosphere created

chestra. Choir member, Sarah Van der in the gym. This helped me get in the

Noot said, “Everyone involved dici a Christmas spirit, which I wasn’t in be-

great job. Dr. Nichols did a good job fore the banquet.”

Mr. Allan Thomas and

freshm an Kenny Sherf

plays the double bass during the

performance of Messiah. Kenny

has played the double bass for

two years and the violin for ten
Many hours of preparation Christmas Candyland. Mrs.
years. He said, “This was my
w ent into the banquet. Lynn Smith helped her prepare

first time playing all the way
Miss Beth Darby was in charge the “Welcome to Candyland”
through the Messiah. It was a

of transforming the stage into a sign for the stage.
good experience.”