In our hometown of Maynard, MA there are a number of holiday traditions, and the WAVM Beacon Santa Telethon pretty much tops them all. The student-run WAVM radio and television station, based at Maynard High School, produces a 40-hour telethon each December. This year’s telethon kicked off last night at 8pm and I’ll be documenting the event. Here are are few highlights. The full galleries are updated during the telethon at the WAVM web site. After I’ve had a few hours sleep next week I’ll publish a “best of” set on my community page.
Telethon host Katrina Kohlman reviews the donor board before the telethon starts.
The kickoff band was Maynard’s own Beatles cover band “Help!”, celebrating their 20 years of great music.
Studio B is a busy place.
Kaleigh Mangerelli did a great acoustic set in Studio B.
Adult volunteer Anita Hill helps a WAVM staff member who will be taking bids over the phones.
One of the highlights of Saturday mornings for many past telethons has been Mr. Vic and his music class.
State Representative Kate Hogan stopped in and presented the WAVM staff with a proclamation honoring their hard work to help those less fortunate in our communities.
The telethon appreciates donations and you can bid on hundreds of auction items. The program is also streaming live on the web so even if you don’t have local cable (TV-8 on Comcast and 28 on Verizon Fios) you can tune in to the program.
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