First Presbyterian Preschool gives thanks

The preschool celebrated Thanksgiving with a pageant followed by a family feast.

  • By Anna Brugmann
  • | 2:08 p.m. November 20, 2017
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Gratitude took a melodic tone during First Presbyterian Preschool's Thanksgiving pageant on Nov. 20 at First Presbyterian Church. 

Families gathered in the church's recently renovated sanctuary to hear students sing tunes of thanks. Afterwards, students joined their parents in Fellowship Hall to celebrate the holiday with a feast. 

Elliot Frantz performs during First Presbyterian Preschool's Thanksgiving pageant.
Elliot Frantz performs during First Presbyterian Preschool's Thanksgiving pageant.
Hudson Brown performs during First Presbyterian Preschool's Thanksgiving pageant.
Hudson Brown performs during First Presbyterian Preschool's Thanksgiving pageant.
Casper Gruters watches her sister, Piper Gruters, during First Presbyterian Preschool's Thanksgiving pageant.
Casper Gruters watches her sister, Piper Gruters, during First Presbyterian Preschool's Thanksgiving pageant.
Students performed Thanksgiving-themed songs for First Presbyterian Preschool parents during the school's Thanksgiving pageant.
Students performed Thanksgiving-themed songs for First Presbyterian Preschool parents during the school's Thanksgiving pageant.
Harper Helmuth
Harper Helmuth
Piper, Ashley and Casper Gruters with Melissa and Reid DeMore
Piper, Ashley and Casper Gruters with Melissa and Reid DeMore
Garrett Barsell and Hudson Turkek
Garrett Barsell and Hudson Turkek
Ariana Flain performs during First Presbyterian Preschool's Thanksgiving pageant.
Ariana Flain performs during First Presbyterian Preschool's Thanksgiving pageant.

 

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