Santa goes to School?It is true.There are special schools for Santas and Santa Trever Waltos a resident of Puyallup, Washington recently (Aug.14 &15) attended the International University of Santa Claus in Portland,OR. and received his Masters Degree in “Santaclausology.” Over a Dozen “Real” Santa’s and a few Mrs. Claus from Washington, Oregon, and California began their preparations for the 2010 Holiday Season when they attended the two-day “School 4 Santas,” presented by the International University of Santa Clausä, IUSC.
Attending School4Santas for the last 3 years, Santa Trever has learned there is more to being Santa, than just wearing a Red Suit and sitting in a chair.During the special two-day school he learned a great deal about “The Business of Santa Claus.” Subjects covered included the details, safety and today’s protocols of working with and handling children.Santa Trever Waltos reports that this training was a very “in-depth” school covering not only the basics, but many other subjects.“We learned a great deal including how to work with special needs children & families, the history of Santa Claus, proper grooming and appearance, and how to maintain a proper Santa wardrobe.”Other subjects covered at the school included making appearances at special events, entertainment & presentation styles, and the basic business aspects of being a Santa. At the completion of the School all graduates receive a BSC, “Bachelor of Santa Claus” Diploma, conferring a degree in Santaclausology.And they instantly became members of the school’s alumni association, “The Red Suit Society.”
For the last two years Santa Trever has worked forThe Picture People Companyas well as booking his own events and appearances. “This year I look forward to returning to Pike Place Market & Sorrento Hotel along with new events appearing with Navy Band Northwest for their Toys for Tots Concert and one of my favorites - the annual Christmas party for the clients of Valley Supported Living here in Puyallup”. Santa Trever is also taking the leap and becoming a “Real Bearded ” Santa for this coming holiday season.
The school is presented by Santa Tim Connaghan, Chancellor of IUSC, who is celebrating his 40th year as a Santa. Santa Tim has appeared at thousands of events including Coca-Cola’s 75th Anniversary kick-off, on television shows including the Today Show, Deal or No Deal, the Hollywood Christmas Parade, Dr. Phil, the Tonight Show, and in advertising and commercials for such clients as J.C. Penney, HoneyBaked Ham, Planter’s, Ritz Crackers, Kraft, Old Navy, and the Hallmark Channel.School4Santas is presented by The International University of Santa Clausä and is the only school that travels to different cities across the U.S. and Canada.Each summer hundreds of Santas attend these schools, which will visit 10 cities across the US in 2009.Over 1500 Santas and Mrs. Claus have attended the School and it is the largest annual Santa Training School in the World.
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