The holiday season comes with a special kind of warmth, a joyful spirit that fills the air with kindness and a sense of togetherness. Streets are lit with twinkling lights, and homes are filled with laughter and love. Greater Latrobe Senior High School is no exception; students are taking every opportunity to spread holiday cheer.
National Art Honors Society
National Art Honors Society members took a trip to downtown Latrobe after school to volunteer their time by painting holiday art on local businesses’ windows. Over two frigid days and hours, the artists’ hard work paid off. Many compliments were received from community members about the beautiful art. “We met the business owners, and they were so appreciative and kind to all of us who were painting in the cold,” said NAHS member Emma Lippert. Next time you’re walking down Ligonier Street take a look at some of the local business windows. “It’s great to know that our artwork can put a smile on the faces of those who pass by and help bring them the holiday spirit,” said Lippert. It’s only getting colder outside, but these acts bring warmth to everyone’s hearts.
Pep Club
Senior High students and teachers found another way to be festive while staying warm. Pep Club sponsored a holiday movie door decorating contest. Each hallway was assigned a specific holiday movie as the theme for their door. During flex time, teachers and students came together to decorate their classroom doors creatively. From paper designs to sparkly pom poms, the doors spread holiday cheer throughout the community hallways.
Key Club
Spreading Christmas cheer to others helped Key Club meet its main goal of community service. Greater Latrobe’s Key Club hosts “Santa Sitters” each year in the CSC. This event allows teachers to get their Christmas shopping done while their kids enjoy Christmas activities with high school students.
On Monday, December 9, from 5:00 to 7:30, 16 Key Club members gathered in the CSC to create a memorable night for the kids. “The kids got to enjoy Christmas activities while making new friends; I think they had a great time,” said member Lexi Miele.
This year, 11 kids aged three to nine signed up for the event. It was open to all children of teachers in the district, not just the high school teachers. The children of Mr. McIntyre, Mrs. Jordan, Mr. Mayger, Mrs. LaPresti, and Mrs. Rosa came to the event. Key Club worked hard to create as many activities as possible for the kids. Some stations included cookie decorating, movie-watching, making Christmas lists, playing board games, painting, and making snowman crafts.
Not only did the kids enjoy the games and activities, but they got to meet and talk to new people their age. “I think new friendships were made by the end of the night; we all played duck-duck goose and everyone joined in and had so much fun,” said Key Club member Abby Webb. The kids and Key Club members enjoyed the event and are excited to host it again next year.
