Budding of a new tradition

Centennial High School students, front, from left, Marty Manda, Jonathon Ables, Dan Pollak, and Shirley Barba, back, from left, Zach Young, Andrew Fenwick, Matt Morris and Jordan Windus stand with trophy earned for Best All-Around tree displayed on Christmas Tree Lane.

The students decorated the tree in honor of the event's founder Bud Gott, dressing it in red, white and blue to recognize his military service during WWII.