“The Best Christmas Pageant Ever”

When the Herdmans—Imogene, Ralph, Leroy, Claude, Ollie, and Gladys—landed leading roles in the town’s Christmas pageant, everyone expected “the worst kids in the world” to ruin a cherished tradition. But the Herdmans’ unique approach presented the nativity story in a new light, and the community was reminded of the true meaning of Christmas: empathy, compassion, and love. The play was performed by Middle School theatre students and directed by Katie Gonring, Middle School drama teacher. Middle School students also assisted with set design and construction, lighting, props, sound, and directing.