More than 300 people attended the annual Christmas Program at Potomac School Dec. 18. Students Maci Flomer, Penelope Russell and Sage Fife are seen here singing "Last Christmas" to the packed house.
The Potomac School eighth grade class presented their class trip fundraising video during the intermission at the annual Christmas Program. The students also invited local business owner Joe Johnson up to the stage to draw the winners from their raffle contest.
Eighth grader Sage Fife sang "God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen" during the annual Potomac School Christmas Program.
Potomac School seventh grade students Morgan O'Hara and Lily VanGrinsven singing the classical song "Hallelujah."
Seventh and eighth graders joined together to fill the stage and sing the "Twelve Days of Christmas" with the verses tailored to Potomac Valley and the country way of life.
The annual art auction was held Dec. 18 in the PGCC during the annual Christmas Program for Potomac School. Students in each class worked together to make different projects with a patriotic theme. Funds raised go to support various projects for the students of Potomac School.
Kindergartens Amanda Kirkham, Wiley Kelley and Theron VanGrinsven were looking dapper and festive as they sang "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer" and "All I Want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth" with the first graders during the annual Potomac School Christmas Program Dec. 18.
POTOMAC - There was standing room only during the annual Potomac School Christmas Program Dec. 18 in the Potomac/Greenough Community Center (PGCC) as more than 300 people attended to watch the students and sit with family and friends.
Highlights of the evening included the annual art silent auction, presentation of raffle prizes by the eighth grade, singing and dancing, special guests and Christmas cookies and drinks.
Eighth grader Lauren Nordberg emceed the event again this year. She introduced the classes that sang Christmas favorites including "Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer," "Santa Claus is Coming to Town" and "Deck the Halls" as well as the vocal trios and duets that rapped and sang "Last Christmas," "Peace by Peace" and "Hallelujah."
To add to the singing, the skits "Frosty the Snowman" and "Rusty Chevrolet" were performed and Sarah Schmill's chime class played assorted selections.
Towards the end of the event and after a heartfelt introduction by Nordberg, the entire student body and staff dedicated the song "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" to Potomac first grade teacher Terri Klein and sang it to her. Despite her ongoing fight with cancer, Klein attended the program.
During and after the song, all were overcome with emotion, and the audience was on their feet clapping and cheering with tears in their eyes. Klein said she is beyond blessed to be part of the Potomac community and said she is honored by all the support she has received. She wants to bring hope to others battling cancer.
The evening drew to a close as Santa Claus stopped in to pass out goodies to all the children as families and friends snacked on Christmas treats. The program was presented by teacher Christie Taillefer and the students. Many audience members favorably remarked on the powerful vocals, classical songs and overall amazing evening.
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