St. Theresa fourth graders Lailany Martinez (from top left), Angely Taveras, Daniela Ramos, Christy Tran (from middle front) and Rebecca Biggin prepare to sing “Mele Kalikimaka” in the Little Rock school’s St. Nicholas program Dec. 9 in the parish center. These students were celebrating Christmas the Hawaiian way.
Jean and John Swillum, St. Theresa music teachers, directed the class groups. Paco Cunalata and Ray Schieber accompanied students. In addition, two eighth-grade students, Kevin Nordengren and Mike Railey, played guitar accompanying the groups.
The eighth-grade class performed selected songs from musical, “Born by Starlight,” under the direction of Mary Foret. Caroline Sherwood sang Mary’s solo. The Parent Teacher Organization provided punch and cookies.
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