Orion Griffin | For The Newberry Observer
Orion Griffin | For The Newberry Observer
Orion Griffin | For The Newberry Observer
Orion Griffin | For The Newberry Observer
Orion Griffin | For The Newberry Observer
NEWBERRY — For the 62nd consecutive year, the Rotary Club of Newberry hosted a Christmas party for children from the YMCA, Boy’s Farm and Thornwell Children’s Home on Friday, December 9, at the Central United Methodist Church.
“This is the 62nd year for the Rotary Children’s Christmas Party. It started in 1960,” said Willie Morris.
The party opened with the Boundary Elementary School Chorus preforming Christmas carols directed by Jacque Graham. Afterwards, Santa Claus stopped by and handed gifts out to the eleven children in attendance.
“To set the scene of the Christmas spirit, the Boundary Elementary Chorus presented a selection of Christmas songs. Everyone was in a jolly mood when Santa came to visit. After presenting a gift to each child, he talked with each child that wanted to talk with him,” said Morris.
Rotarians were assigned a buddy, to help make their Christmas party special, as toys were played with following the party.
“Much activity was seen at the Central United Methodist Church as the children played with their new toys. The Rotarians were assigned a child to help make their time at the party very special,” said Morris.
Orion Griffin is an intern with The Newberry Observer, he is a student at Presbyterian College.