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Our next meeting will be on January 21, 2010 in Mrs. Gautier's room (209) until 3:15. If you have any questions, please see Mrs. Gautier or Justin Kiefer.

        On December 21, 2009, the Belvidere High School Student Government went caroling at the Care Center of Lopatcong.  Most elected seniors and a few juniors attended the field trip in the hopes of cheering up the lives of the elderly.  I was one of the lucky ones to attend this joyous event.   
        We left during second period and hopped on the bus to the center.  Mrs. O’Neil, the student government advisor who went with us, passed out a packet of all the holiday songs, most of them geared towards Christmas.  Everyone was excited and practiced on the way there, and this notched up the Christmas spirit immensely. When we arrived, we met up with four more seniors who had spread Christmas joy on the radio that morning.  They joined us and added to the singing group.  There was a sure feeling of togetherness when we walked into the center.   
        As soon as we arrived we began singing.  One of the receptionists led us on a tour as we sang songs such as Holy Night, We Wish You a Merry Christmas, and many more.  Although we are not all in the music program at our school, our voices sounded fantastic.  The elderly even sang along!
        Another part of the trip that made it special was our Santa Claus.  Greg Ritter wore an elaborate outfit, complete with black boots and a red hat.  He shook everyone’s hand and wished them a Happy Holiday.  The people residing in the Lopatcong Care Center appreciated this so much.  Some of them cried, weeping in tears of joy, while others laughed in happiness.  Greg did a fantastic job of supplying even more spirit to the carolers and the people we sang to.
        I absolutely loved this trip.  Seeing the appreciative and loving faces of those we sang to was more of a gift then I ever could have asked for.  This time of year is about giving all of yourself in hopes of presenting joy and harmony to those around you.  Giving even the simple thing of song to unexpected and disheartened patients is worth everything.  I look forward to caroling every year and it really brings gratitude and understanding to the holiday spirit for all.    

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