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Frosty the Snowman showing at The Appalachian Theater, photo credits to Ella Jennings.
The Jones House, photo credits to Ella Jennings.
Christmas in the High Country is a time many look forward to all year. From the lighting of the Christmas Tree at the Jones house, to new holiday treats featured at local businesses, and seasonal ballets, the High Country is home to many highly anticipated festivities.
Many struggle during the colder months, but they are not forgotten. Mr. WHS supports families in need, Angel Trees are set up to help children all over the country, and people support local shops and Christmas tree farms more than ever to help our local economy.
Anna Byrne (10), Ella Lindenmuth (10), Ellee Bishop (12). Photo credits to Ella Jennings.
Young Women's Christian Outreach raising money for Hurricane Helene relief.
National Art Honors Society at the craft fair, photo credits to Ella Jennings.
Watauga High School sponsors an annual holiday market where local vendors sell hand-made goods in preparation for the season. In addition to these artists, many organizations at the High School create goods to sell for funds for their clubs and for charity causes. National Art Honors Society, Young Women Christian Athletes, and other student organizations set up at the craft fair this year.
Montgomery Taylor (12) dancing in the Nutcracker as The Snow Queen.
Photo credits to Dream Catcher Photography.
Maddie Hood (12), Maddie Greene (12), Montgomery Taylor (12), and Margaret Green (12).
The Nutcracker is sponsored every year by Studio K. Many Watauga High School seniors have been dancing together for years, and worked together one final time for a beautiful performance of The Nutcracker.
Hatchet Coffee's hot chocolate and Peppermint Bark Late. Photo credits to Ella Jennings.
A Gingerbread Friend at Stick Boy Bakery, photo credits to Ella Jennings.
To get into the holiday spirit, Stick Boy has added new Christmas items to their menu. Choco-minty cookies, peppermint ganache cake, winter stolen bread, and a peppermint bark latte are all available for the coming months.
Carolina Snowbells performing at the Appalachian Theater. Photo Credit to Carly Watson (12).
Dominic Trez (12), Ryker Otto (12), and Sydney Townsend (11) singing at the Christmas Tree lighting ceremony.
Elliot Taft (11), Stacy Eggers (10), Seth Hunter (11), Levi Anderson (12), Zeke Walker (11), Owen Tincher (12). Photo Credits to Watauga Yearbook.
Watauga High School hosts an annual fundraiser for local families, where students compete to be crowned Mr. WHS. The holiday season is a difficult time of year for many families in our area, but all proceeds help local families in need. This year, they focused on families displaced or struggling due to the impacts of Hurricane Helene.
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