The Christmas season was ushered in at Henryetta high school Tuesday when 36 candles and wreaths were placed on the auditorium stage.
The annual Hanging of the Green ceremony saw representatives from the high school classes and organizations participate in the special assembly.
It opened with Dalton Key and Emma Sontag presenting the welcome and history of the event as well as the tradition of evergreens mingling with Christmas.
Members of the high school choir performed several holiday selections with the Knight brigade band adding their music to the festivities.
Meg Vance recited the poem written by former HHS grad Matthew Vail.
Classes and organizations participating in the ceremony included:
12th Grade: Danielle LaSarge and Jared Montgomery
11th Grade: Majolica Sweat and Taylor Hodge
10th Grade: Trevor King and Tamra Smith
9th Grade: Grant Holder and Chelsea Harjo
Math: Emma Kranz and Weston Thomas
English: Aleyah Johnson and Nick George
History: Keaton Lollis and Zadrien Jiminez
Science: Isaac Matlock and Josh VanBrunt
Student Council: Jeffrey Melendez and Bailey Davis
FCCLA: Rebecca Pearson and Austin Hamilton
Yearbook: Nicole Hodges and Joe Gracia
Choir: Emma Sontag and Jordan Knox
Band: Kendall Tanton and Chase Whitfield
Vo-Tech: Josh Hicks and Alyssa Guynes
PASA: Saydee Stout and Tyler Sisson
Youth Alive: Austen Macaluso and Regan Runyan
Academic Team: Kenna Najera and Natalie Smith
NHS: Lanie Huddleston and Micah Lowe
Cheerleading: Brittany VanStraten and Ashlyn Green
Softball: Brittani Hembree and Jenifer Denton
Baseball: Drew Brown and Daniel Bear
Cross Country: Bayliegh Nye and Garrett Witt
Football: Jeremiah Boyles and Meg Vance
Weightlifting: Jordan Hart and Kacee Martin
Basketball: Emily Potter and Jared Fife
Track: Cheyanne Thomas and Dalton Key
Tennis: Haley Glass and Colten Wion
Golf: Emily Stockholm and Hunter Foster
Fishing Team: Quinton Story and Joey Watson
Art: Bailey Worlow and Neecie Gillin
FFA: Whittney Treagesser and Ryan Clark
Native American Club: Chitto Frye and Damyen Pangle
Wrestling: Ethan Wincle and Madison Byroads
Alternative/Virtual Education: Garrett Harjo and Anjaila Poole
High School TSA: Emily Payne and Lottie Johnson
High School STEM: Brittany Hicks and Chloie Morton
