The Pirate Post

UNWRAPPING THE CHRISTMAS CHARACTERS OF SOUTHEAST

By: Garret Davis & Caden Dillon

Snowflakes are not the only things falling into place this holiday season; the holiday spirit at Southeast High School is too. From Christmas decorations, baking cookies, Secret Santa gifts, and movie marathons, the festive air is infectious with joy and cheer that is shared among students and staff. One of the many Christmas traditions that society partakes in is delving into Christmas movies. As a matter of fact, some of our teachers have been sharing classics in the classroom before the holiday break. However, what if some of the characters from these beloved movies walked the hallways with us? From the Grinch to Buddy the Elf, some holiday personalities feel surprisingly similar to members of our very own Southeast staff. With that in mind, we matched teachers to iconic Christmas characters based on their personalities and seasonal sparkle. Let the festive fun begin!

Teachers	Christmas Characters
Ashley Tilley / Stephanie Beitzel	Cindy Lou Who – The Grinch
Tommy Stockard	The Grinch
Alivia Collins	Rudolph
Douglas Craver	Max – The Grinch
Mason Harsh	Kevin – Home Alone
Adam Jenkins and Kirk Marsh	Wet Bandits (Marv and Harry) – Home Alone
Steve Sigworth	Santa Claus
Amber Schuch	Buddy the Elf – Elf
Ben Campbell / Pat Youel	Scrooge – A Christmas Carol
Joe Sutton	Jack Frost – Santa Claus 3

The holiday spirit in Southeast High School is the most festive time of the year. The teachers at our school help make it exciting and competitive for the classes by competing for the spirit stick. From door decorating contests to dressing up for spirit week, our holiday spirit is unparalleled. We hope everyone has a fantastic holiday break and gets to enjoy priceless time with their family.

ABOUT US

The Pirate Post started out as a club in the spring of 2025. This year, it officially became a Journalism and Communications Class, run by students, that is open to anyone! The process to make this an elective, however, was no easy feat. Student Izzy Goodnite (who proposed that we create a school newspaper) wrote a proposal for the school board, and they agreed to make it a class. We aim to inform the student body about things that are new at Southeast: sports, school plays, field trips, and seasonal news. We cover it all! “I feel this newspaper isn’t just about information though, it is also about learning and recognizing people who deserve it,” states Goodnite. If you enjoy writing, Newspaper is the class for you! If you have any article ideas or any questions, you can email our advisor, Julia Dillon: jdillon@sepirates.org or fill out the form at the bottom of our website.