The start of December marked the beginning of the true holiday season. For a few years, the different departments decorated their hallways based on their subject matter. Students then voted on the winner on the last day before break. This year, the voting process was the same, but the look was relegated to classroom doors only.
Dr. Euker answered questions about her first experience with the holiday celebrations and why some changes were necessary.
What made you make the switch from holiday hallway decorating to door decorating?
Euker: When entire walls were decorated, things fell off the walls during the break. The falling of objects set the alarms off several times over the break. School officers needed to get on the cameras to make sure there were no intruders. For this reason, we switched to just doors. Also, many people shared they believed the decorating of an entire wall was a waste of art materials, as things were thrown away after the break.
How has this event affected a growing sense of community around the holidays in school?
Euker: Community is an important aspect of any decorating contest. It is a way to unite people in a fun, non-threatening way. The communications department was the one who came to the high school to judge. When they were here, they took pictures to show other Methacton employees what was happening at the high school.
What has your favorite door been so far? And what was the inspiration behind your door?
Euker: I loved the “Elf on the Shelf” idea done by Mrs. Deegan. She put the faces of MHS administrators on the elves!!
How has your first holiday season been at Methacton High School and what do you hope for in the coming years?
Euker: My first holiday season at Methacton has been amazing. Both students and teachers seemed to be happy and cheerful all of December. Our winter break was long and refreshing and I am looking forward to a spectacular 2025 at MHS.
Some additional standouts this year were Dr. Cocozza’s Grinch-inspired door decorated with students’ wishes for the new year, hand-painted pieces showing “Whoville,” and the Grinch’s trusty sidekick, Max. Another spectacular door was the East Wing athletics office, showing off a cool gingerbread house with dangling snowflakes and the administration dressed as elves.
