Tamaques Variety Show is 'Solid Gold'

Tamaques Elementary School is celebrating its 50th anniversary during the annual Tamaques Variety Show on April 5th and 6th.

The theme for the show is in honor of the anniversary. All of the music for the show will be gold hits from the last 50 years, ranging from 'Imagine' by John Lennon to 'Call Me Maybe' by Carly Rae Jepson.

With the help of parent volunteers, students learned dance moves for the songs they will perform in the show. Said parent volunteer and co-producer Paula McCauley, "All of the kids have a say in what song they want to do, but the fifth graders get to choreograph their own dance routines.”

A highlight for this year's show is the incorporation of Tamaques alumni as part of the 50th anniversary celebration.

Alumni participants include: Hayley Kasko, Grace Venezia, and Emma Stern- class of 2010, Sarah Kasko- class of 2008, Julia Korn- class of 2000, Keith Loughlin- class of 1989, Melissa Russitano- class of 1985, Maria Marquet and Robert Klingelhofer- class of 1983, Mike Hanlon and Kristine Riley- class of 1979, Laura Litchholt- class of 1976, and Carol Nixon- class of 1973.

The show's opening will feature the alumni, as well as the school's graduating fifth grade class. This is the school's 50th fifth grade class as well as the last class to attend kindergarten at Tamaques since Lincoln School opened.

The Variety Show is Tamaques Schools’ biggest fundraiser and the money made from this event goes toward many of the activities provided to the students throughout the year.

The show will be held at Westfield High School on at 7 p.m. Friday, April 5 and at 4 p.m. Saturday, April 6.