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St. Patrick’s School Spaghetti Dinner and Talent Show
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April 27, 2023The kindergarten through sixth grade classes of St. Patrick’s School provided live, action-packed entertainment on Friday night, April 20, 2023, for a parish hall crowded with family and friends. Attendees sat at long tables, decorated in the school colors as the evening began with Ms. Cindy Inezma’s famous spaghetti, which has been a favorite cafeteria dish for over 25 years. The kids love it--and so do the alumni. Along with purchasing dinner, attendees could enter a raffle for a cash prize, or purchase passes that would allow them to break uniform codes or skip out on homework.
Despite this being the school’s first attempt in its 73-year history at putting on “dinner and a show,” the young performers successfully pulled it off with the guidance of Principal Evalyn Burton. She and her Assistant Principal, Amy Migera, agreed that the event was a wonderful way to bring the community together. “Tonight, we get to celebrate the kids’ talents,” Migera said. “We have a bigger turnout than expected. We sold every chair.” Burton added, “Tonight is about faith, family, friendship, and the gifts and talents of the students.”
The entertainment comprised everything from singing, to dancing to gymnastics. A little boy expertly introduced each act, sharing which ones were his favorite. There were tiny breakdancers, colorful Mexican skirts twirling, magic tricks, corny jokes, and backflips. Impressed and amused parents watched every move and laughed at every shenanigan.
Raymond Carranza, president of the Parent-Teacher Organization, was helping behind the scenes. He shared, “This is an excellent chance for our kids to demonstrate their talents and have fun, community time. It is a way to bring the St. Patrick’s family together.”
Linda Barbato, Educational Advisory Council Chair, who was also helping, felt that not only did the event offer an opportunity for fellowship and to enjoy the talents of the kids, but it was also a testament to the support of the school staff. “We are blessed to have amazing faculty and staff at St. Patrick School, who celebrate our children’s talents and love for fine arts.”
Principal Burton worked diligently throughout the show to assist in each act. Each child exuded confidence and cheerfulness as they stood on stage whether alone or in a troupe. At the conclusion of the proceedings, Burton called every student to the stage to finish off with a rousing chorus to Our Lady of Knock.
