KEVIN BACON RETURNS TO ‘FOOTLOOSE’ HIGH SCHOOL FOR 40TH ANNIVERSARY

Over the weekend, actor Kevin Bacon returned to Payson High School in Utah to celebrate the 40th anniversary of his cult classic movie, “Footloose”.

“What started as lighthearted appeals on social media turned into a community wide campaign to partner with Bacon’s charity, Sorenson said. Students agreed to help put together 5,000 care packages for the charity, SixDegrees, to convince Bacon to visit.” APNews has the full story.

Kevin Bacon jumped in to help fill the bags alongside about 700 students and 300 community members.

Principal Jesse Sorenson, who graduated from Payson High School in 1995, said “DJs always play the song “Footloose” at proms, and students recreate the film’s iconic dance. Older residents tell stories of being an extra in the film and delight in pointing out spots in Payson shown in the movie.”

As part of the plea to get Kevin Bacon to visit, the students also created new trailers for “Footloose” and episodes. Super creative. Check out Payson High School on YouTube to see more.

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