Tonight!
Everyone is invited to join us for the annual Christmas in the Greenie Dome basketball game at 6:30 p.m., and keep Friday night open for a special holiday production by Christ School Theater, “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever.”
The tradition of a Silent Night game originated at Indiana's Taylor University in 1997 – the home crowd stays quiet until their team scores its 10th point, hence the name – and has been adapted at Christ School into “Christmas in the Greenie Dome.” Everyone is invited Wednesday to come dressed in an ugly sweater or other holiday clothing. Expect to see plenty of flair from the student section, inflatables surrounding the court, and even a guest appearance from Santa.
The Greenies (8-0) are ranked 17th in the country and No. 1 among all N.C. teams by MaxPreps ahead of Wednesday's matchup with Gaston Day, the first home game for the varsity since November 15. Come early and support the JV at 5 p.m.
A reminder that all Christ School home games are live-streamed at this link.
Friday’s play is the directorial debut for English instructor Katharine Hoffman and stars students, faculty, and faculty children.
Mrs. Hoffman joined the faculty last year and did so with a natural affinity for Christ School. She is the daughter of Edward "Bru" Izard '69, who was the fourth boy in his family to join the Long Green Line. Mrs. Hoffman said she chose "The Best Christmas Pageant Ever" for its appeal to all ages and community feel.
The story, first told in a 1972 novel by Barbara Hoffman, revolves around the Herdman siblings. Their reputation for bad behavior precedes them when the Herdmans volunteer to be in their town's Sunday school Christmas pageant. In the end, they teach the town the true meaning of Christmas.