30 years ago – December 19, 1986
The Christmas program performed by students at the Gilpin County School on Tuesday evening was well attended by parents, relatives, county residents and friends. The concert was held in the school auditorium. It was packed to capacity, including the seats arranged on the main floor and the bleachers. The parking lot outside of the school was equally as crowded. Several people ended up parking their cars along Highway 119 to attend the performance. Several classes sang both traditional Christmas carols such as Jingle Bells and Silent Night, as well as other Christmas songs. After the intermission, the beginning, advanced, and concert bands performed. A violin duet played three songs including The First Noel, What Child is This, and We Three Kings. Eleanor Lundgren was the accompanist for the event. The music director was Lon Huckaby. The theatre arts class presented a three act play that was entertaining to the audience during the concert program. Ruth Ann Anderle was the director for the theatre arts group of students.
Before the Christmas concert Tuesday evening, during the intermission, and after the performance, the PTO sponsored a Christmas bazaar at the Gilpin County School. The children were able to buy their Christmas presents at very reasonable prices. Many parents purchased a gift for their child because of the special occasion. As of Thursday, the amount of money the PTO collects was unknown. However, several people involved with the bazaar said that it was successful.
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