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Teacher Cherie Rouse and Tony Zieziula greet Santa

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Santa gets a warm welcome from students Chace McClendon, Alex Collins, Vincent Roumfort, Kayla Walker, hayley Conner and Aniya Gembill

Santa & Mrs. Claus Visit Students

Christmas came early at the Barber National Institute when Santa and Mrs. Claus visited every classroom and surprised all students with gifts selected especially for them.

Santa and Mrs. Claus, otherwise known as Joe and Rhonda Schember, have been filling the holiday roles for more than 20 years. They began when their daughter Jodi started in preschool at the Barber National Institute, and now say that it is their favorite day of the year.

The Schembers most recently also served as Chair Couple for the 2008 Annual Christmas Ball to benefit the Barber National Institute.

The Learning Center Parent Group holds fundraisers during the year to provide for holiday parties, as well as the purchase of Christmas presents for all students. The gifts are then selected by teachers in all of the classrooms.

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08/13/10 10:34