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Cape High giving trees brighten school rotunda

Students personalize trees to donate to local families; some still available
Cape High Principal Nikki Miller examines a giving tree decorated by students for families in need. Some trees are still available for donation, Miller said, asking anyone in need of a tree to contact the office at 302-645-7711 to request one. ELLEN DRISCOLL PHOTOS
Ellen Driscoll
December 15, 2021

Inside the Cape High rotunda, visitors are greeted by a line of trees trimmed for the holiday in a variety of themes.

In what has become a December tradition, Cape High athletic teams, clubs and classrooms have decorated and personalized trees with purchased, hand-painted and paper ornaments. Each tree and all of its decorations will be available for pickup or delivery to families in need just before Christmas. 

Many trees are still available for donation, said Principal Nikki Miller, who asked anyone in need of a tree to contact her at the office by calling 302-645-7711 to request one.

In the spirit of competition, classrooms and hallways are also brightened with decorations spreading holiday cheer. Each student’s advisory class spent time transforming their areas into holiday themes.

Knowing that the holiday season isn’t always happy for all, Miller said the softball team also raised money to purchase meals for students and families in need.

Cape High athletic teams, clubs and classrooms decorated and personalized trees with purchased, hand-painted and paper ornaments.
Students in the Latin American Student Organization decorated their tree with handmade paper ornaments.
The Cape High soccer tree features photos of athletes and an homage to coach Patrick Kilby, shown in a photo at the base of the tree.
The Cape High field hockey tree sports photos of players in frames of elves, unicorns and reindeer, with coach Kate Austin’s son Jackson serving as the topper in a Santa frame.
Physical education, health education and drivers education students collaborated on this cheerful tree.
This small tree is bathed in blue and silver.
The Peanuts Gang highlights this hallway.
Cape High senior Luke Shockley strolls through a hallway decorated in likeness of the classic movie “A Christmas Story.”
The Grinch is stealing lights in the Whoville corridor.
Students in these classrooms paired up to create Snoopy and Charlie Brown themed doors.
A clever door depicts Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer at night.
Animals and characters from the song “12 Days of Christmas” adorn this hallway.
Principal Nikki Miller encourages visitors to take “an elfie” through her decorated door.

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