The Preeceville School elementary students performed for family members and friends in the annual Christmas concert that was steeped in tradition on December 17.
Jakob Turchinetz and Dylan Fenske were the masters of ceremonies. Bonnie Lisitza accompanied the singing of O Canada at the beginning of the evening program. It was followed by Linda Shewchuk’s presentation of funds generated from the Christmas kids’ store.
Scene one featured students Jillian Newton, Kate Covlin, Emma Covlin, Mardy Mclaughlin, Tanesha Dobson, Isaiah Maier, Kiera Balyski, Zach Sorgen, Braxton Danielson, Chloe Chornomitz, Sydney Koloski, Maggie Ivanochko, Mia Mitchell and Hannah Kidder asking the question “What is Christmas?” followed by the Kindergarten class singing Santa Claus is Coming to Town.
Scene two had Mardy McLaughlin, Taensha Dobson and Devon Purdy explaining what they wanted for Chrsitmas, followed by the Grade 1 class singing All I want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth.
Scene three had Kiera Balyski, Zach Sorgen and Yohan Quibod introduce the Grade 2 class which performed I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus.
Scene four saw Emma Covlin, Chloe Chornomitz, Emma Erickson and Hunter Nelson introduce the Grade 3 class which performed Walking in a Winter Wonderland.
Scene five had Kate Covlin, Keane Balyski and Cassidy Paterson explaining that they wanted to go to Hawaii for the warmer climate. It was followed by the Grade 4 class performance of Mali Kalikimaka.
Scene six was about “going home for Christmas” followed by the Grade 5 class singing I'll be Home for Christmas.
Scene seven was about Isaiah Maier, Hannah Kidder and Trever Geistlinger “rocking under the Christmas tree” followed by the Grade 6 class performing Jingle Bell Rock.
The last scene was about the answer to the original question: “What is Christmas?” It was followed by the choir from Kindergarten to Grade 6 performing Christmas Is and We Wish You a Merry Christmas.
Laura Chartrand and Sheila Klebeck were responsible for co-ordinating the concert. Jeff Davis was responsible for the sound and Josiah Sorgen worked the spotlight.
