Winterfest and Holiday Hoopla

 

Join Us For A Fun Community Event & Holiday Tradition

Winterfest and Holiday Hoopla

Thursday, December 19, 2024 | CDS Campus

We’re thrilled to invite you to a fun-filled afternoon of winter festivities and Wildcat spirit! As we wrap up the year and head into winter break, Winterfest and Holiday Hoopla offers a festive tradition full of cheer, creativity, and community. All families, staff, alumni, and friends are welcome to join the celebration!

Event Highlights

Winterfest

3:15-5:30pm | love hall courtyard, alumni gym, and oreck library

  • Cookie Decorating: Unleash your creativity with frosting, sprinkles, and gingerbread cookies.

  • Cocoa Corner: Craft the perfect hot cocoa with all your favorite toppings.

  • Snowflake Studio: Make your own snowflakes to take home.

  • Student Performances: Enjoy live performances by our talented students.

  • Gingerbread “House” Competition: Cheer on the Upper School houses as they battle for the best gingerbread creation.

  • Winter Wonderland Photo Booth: Capture the magic with festive props.

  • Celebrations Around the World Story Hour with Willy: Join Willy the Wildcat for a cozy, global holiday story adventure.


Wildcat Burger Bar

5:30pm | Rose Room

Fuel up before the big game with a delicious burger or chicken sandwich at the Wildcat Burger Bar in the Rose Room. Grab your meal and head to Nash for the game!


Get your Hoopla Spirit On!

5:30pm | Nash ATHLETIC CENTER

Show your Wildcat pride at the spirit tables! Stop by before the game to pick up your gear and get ready to cheer on your team.


Holiday Hoopla

6:00pm | Nash ATHLETIC CENTER

The action heats up with the annual Alumni vs. Varsity Athletes game! Alumni have won the past two years—can they make it a third victory? With Coach Groce leading the way, it’s sure to be a thrilling match. Alumni, join the game by emailing alumni@carolinaday.org by December 5 and get a free Holiday Hoopla tee!

Don’t miss this festive celebration—bring your family, friends, and Wildcat pride for an afternoon and evening of fun and holiday cheer!


Alumni Awards Presentation & Reception

Begins at 7:15pm | ORECK LIBRARY IN LOVE HALL

After the game, alumni, staff, and special guests are invited to an awards presentation honoring our standout stars of 2024. Light holiday refreshments will be served for all!

Our 2024 Alumni Association Award recipients are:

  • Chase Pickering '06 - C. Robert Bell Distinguished Alumni Award
  • Stephen Nadeau '10 - Artists Hall of Fame 
  • Jonathan Glover '93 (1974-2023) - Athletic Hall of Fame
  • Nicky Booth '20 - Young Alumni Award