Willis Elementary hosts holiday hoedown

The school's Western-themed winter play was held Thursday, Nov. 10.

  • By Jessica Salmond
  • | 12:19 a.m. December 11, 2015
  • East County
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Santa and his side-kid the Candy Cane Kid came to the rescue in Robert E. Willis's "Christmas at the OK Corral" play.

The elementary school performance, held Thursday, Nov. 10, put a Western twist on a holiday story. Students dressed up, sang and acted for a cafeteria full of friends and family.

Willis also held photos with Santa and kept open the Gingerbread Shoppe, where students could buy presents for friends and family, open after the play.

Amelia Villa Mosqueda and Chiara Diaz play Ralph the Reindeer and the Candy Cane Kid.
Amelia Villa Mosqueda and Chiara Diaz play Ralph the Reindeer and the Candy Cane Kid.
Annalisa Miller as Santa reads the plea for help from the OK Corral.
Annalisa Miller as Santa reads the plea for help from the OK Corral.
Avary and Janelle Shirley
Avary and Janelle Shirley
Cameron Kelly, Quickwhiskers, sends a telegram to Santa.
Cameron Kelly, Quickwhiskers, sends a telegram to Santa.
Chayce and Bené Hunter and Debra Sharpe
Chayce and Bené Hunter and Debra Sharpe
Christy Isaacs directs the choir.
Christy Isaacs directs the choir.
Jackson Stolz plays Bubble Gum Bart
Jackson Stolz plays Bubble Gum Bart
Reese Swanson and Khushi Talluru play Mr. and Mrs. Mayor.
Reese Swanson and Khushi Talluru play Mr. and Mrs. Mayor.
Art teacher Roy London played a warm up game where contestants tried to match classmates with family members on stage.
Art teacher Roy London played a warm up game where contestants tried to match classmates with family members on stage.
Robert E. Willis Elementary School's halls were decked for the holidays.
Robert E. Willis Elementary School's halls were decked for the holidays.

 

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