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Spirit of Christmas awards presented to five Warren kids

WARREN — Five Warren City Schools children were recognized for their positive attitudes and overcoming of obstacles and challenges in their lives with the city’s Spirit of Christmas awards.

Recipients of the award were Giselle Angel, third grade, Lincoln PK-8; Tralynn Crowder, sixth grade, Jefferson PK-8; Luca Dennis, first grade, Lincoln PK-8; Serilda Poeling, eighth grade, Willard PK-8; and Ensley Thomas, eighth grade, McGuffey PK-8.

Kisha Jackson, chair of the committee that made the selection, said this is the second year for the award.

“When we read the stories about the children, we were crying,” Jackson said. “Usually, we only select one person for the award, but this year we had so many deserving children. The stories showed that they were all very special.

“The holidays are a time for all of us to be reminded of the value of living this way each and every day,” Jackson said.

Jackson said a teacher or staff member from the schools submitted names of students nominated for the award.

“These students have positive attitudes, have overcome life obstacles and are outgoing, are nice to their classmates, and care about other people. You show the true spirit of Christmas year long,” she said.

The five children assisted Mayor Doug Franklin with the Christmas on the Square celebration Friday, which included riding a float made to look like a large sleigh in the parade. Santa Claus, elves and mice were on the float also.

Franklin read stories to children and the five children helped Head Elf Leroy McKenzie pass out cookies.

Jackson said each award recipient received a photo with Santa Claus and also went to 19 cookie stops by trolley in downtown Warren.

The children also helped with the tree lighting led by Pastor Todd Johnson of Second Baptist Church.

bcoupland@tribtoday.com

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