SPOKANE, Wash – A one-of-a-kind Spokane tradition kicks off Sunday, as hundreds of “marginally talented” Ferris High School parents take the stage for Ham on Regal.
The annual parent-produced variety show has been running for 62 years and has raised more than $3 million for student programs.
This year’s theme is “Ham High Reunion” and features skits and music related to reliving those high school glory days.
Parents write the skits, perform, build sets, handle music and lighting and choreograph the original music/comedy variety show.
Ham on Regal proceeds have funded everything from orchestra instruments to football uninforms to liability insurance and club supplies.
The tradition began in 1963 with the opening of Ferris High School, officially named Ham on Regal in 1969.
This year’s show week begins Sunday, March 9th with the annual Gram on Regal performance. Many of the patrons for Sunday’s show are residents of local assisted living centers.
The show continues with the beloved “student con” on Tuesday morning where Ferris students can cheer on or heckle their parents.
Public shows resume Wednesday with family night, when tickets are half price.
There are shows Thursday and Friday evenings with two shows on Saturday, March 15th.
You can learn more about this year’s show and buy tickets at this link.
Show participants are also selling raffle tickets for such prizes as a getaway for two at Northern Quest, a year of regular house cleaning from The Cleaning Authority and a $3,000 travel voucher from Archer Travel.
You can find raffle ticket information here.
Author’s note: This article was written by 4 News Now News Director Melissa Luck, who is one of the marginally-talented participants in this year’s Ham on Regal performance
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