The man who helped make Emporia’s annual Seasonal Celebration into what it is today has sadly passed away.
Former Emporia High choral director Don Grant passed away Saturday evening. Grant spent over 40 years in education during which time he led the transition of the annual Emporia Christmas Program into the Seasonal Celebration in the mid 90’s.
Grant directed the EHS choir from 1967 until his retirement in 2004. Grant was suffering from COVID-19 at the time of his passing, however, it is unclear if that was the lead cause of his death.
A GoFundMe to establish the Don Grant Memorial Scholarship fund for Emporia High Students has been set up. You can access the GoFundMe page by clicking here.
A virtual choir concert is also currently in development and will feature former students of Grant. Further details have yet to be announced.
Funeral arrangements are pending.
