SENIOR CITIZEN LUNCHEON
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here is no doubt that COVID-19 has created many challenges in the world in which we live and forged a new era for handling everyday activities. Many activities and events around the world have been cancelled in an attempt to help stop the spread. A beloved tradition at Prosper ISD was on the verge of cancellation, but district officials and program directors put their heads together to create a solution in which it could live on… COVID safe in this new era! Prosper’s annual Senior Citizen Holiday Luncheon is a treasured tradition for many in our Prosper community. Traditionally attended by more than 100 guests in recent years, the concerted effort of many Prosper High School programs includes the PHS culinary department who cooks and serves, PHS Fine Arts department who entertains, PHS Floral Design department who decorates and the National Honor Society who helps to greet and seat the guests. The luncheon allows the Senior Citizen population of Prosper ISD to see what students are learning while providing an opportunity for district students to serve their community.
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The new era that COVID-19 has ushered in brought heightened concerns regarding the luncheon with the Senior Citizen population being a part of the highest at-risk category for COVID-19 complications. PHS Culinary Department Chefs, Cris Goodman and Brett Claypoole, put their heads together
and created a way for the beloved tradition to continue. This year’s event was held on Wednesday, December nd 2 , at Children’s Health Stadium at Prosper ISD. While COVID and the weather posed several obstacles to continuing the tradition, the students and staff of Prosper High School were undaunted in their commitment and made sure that the event could still take place HIGHLIGHTS MAGAZINE | 33
