Students, parents, faculty, and alumni gathered for the first-ever outdoor community tree lighting. A concert by hand bells, the chorus and instrumental soloists preceded the introduction of alumni, who came forward to receive their candy canes. The tree lights came on after the singing of "The First Noel."
Traditionally, a similar event is held in the theater with a visit by Santa as the big finale. Due to the pandemic, that event was held outdoors on the track last year, and this year Santa is coming later.
This evening event allowed for more alumni of many ages to return to school. Traditonally, the most senior employee of the school gives out the candy canes. This year, that is business manager Sabrina McAllister, who has been working at Bright since 1985.
The event, held outdoors in the courtyard, had several elements similar to many years past.
