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Preschoolers gives thanks at First Presbyterian

Students perform for parents and share a meal with classmates in anticipation of Thanksgiving.


  • By Amanda Morales
  • | 1:10 p.m. November 23, 2015
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Just days before sitting down to a Thanksgiving feast students at the First Presbyterian Preschool gave thanks with song and dance Monday morning. 

For a crowd of parents and family members children paraded in with food donations and listened to Rev. Glen Bell describe the importance of giving thanks. The performance took on a Hawaiian theme with children wearing colorful leis. 

Following the performance parents and children met for a potluck luncheon in the Fellowship Hall. 

Trey MacDougall follows along with the performance at First Presbyterian Church Monday morning.
Trey MacDougall follows along with the performance at First Presbyterian Church Monday morning.
Garrett Barcell claps along with the music.
Garrett Barcell claps along with the music.
James Harrington, Tate Powell and Harper Hollingsworth listen closely to Rev. Glen Bell explain the meaning of Thanksgiving.
James Harrington, Tate Powell and Harper Hollingsworth listen closely to Rev. Glen Bell explain the meaning of Thanksgiving.
Twins Olivia and Sean Daley sing along together.
Twins Olivia and Sean Daley sing along together.
Rev. Glen Bell explains to children Thanksgiving traditions and reasons to be thankful.
Rev. Glen Bell explains to children Thanksgiving traditions and reasons to be thankful.
Savannah Pullman has some fun during the performance.
Savannah Pullman has some fun during the performance.
Susan Yancey tries to capture footage of her daughter Juliet Yancey during a performance by First Presbyterian Preschool students Monday morning.
Susan Yancey tries to capture footage of her daughter Juliet Yancey during a performance by First Presbyterian Preschool students Monday morning.
Sandee Zappa made sure her daughter Victoria Darcy was dressed for the occasion as a turkey.
Sandee Zappa made sure her daughter Victoria Darcy was dressed for the occasion as a turkey.
Tommy Burkhart sings about the sounds a turkey makes.
Tommy Burkhart sings about the sounds a turkey makes.

 

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