The John Carroll School presented its Christmas assembly this past Wednesday to the school community. This assembly was a special way to celebrate students’ last full week of school before the two-week holiday break.

The assembly began with a scripture reading, and class officers continued to read passages about the birth of Jesus. Patriots were reminded that they should be celebrating Christmas with open minds and hearts.

Following the introduction, the jazz band showcased their talent with classic Christmas songs that got the audience clapping and singing along.

More energy was brought to the stage by the rock band with their powerful guitar riffs and drumming. They played their own covers of classic holiday songs that were a hit.

The assembly continued with a beautiful performance by the vocal music students who sang acapella. Their voices blended to create harmonies, demonstrating their great vocal skills that moved the audience.

The grand finale was a stunning ballet performance by the students in the College Preparatory Dance Program. Their graceful movements brought a touch of magic to the assembly, leaving the audience in awe of their talent.

Junior Maureen McMennamin, a member of the dance program, enjoyed the process of preparing for the assembly. “It was fun this year because we all got to work together to come up with different parts of it.”

Overall, the school Christmas assembly was a wonderful showcase of the many talents of the students at John Carroll, creating a memorable and lasting experience for all.