King Philip Seniors and Student Council Give Holiday Cheer to Roxbury Children
Once again, King Philip High School gave holiday gifts and hosted students from Ellis Elementary School in Roxbury as part of their annual holiday party for the first and second graders.
For the visitors at King Philip Regional High School yesterday, it was a break from reality and a chance for the school to give back. Once again, the senior class and the KP Student Council held a special holiday party for first and second graders from the Ellis Elementary School in Roxbury. Arriving at 10:00 a.m., the young elementary students spent the day with students from KP, singing carols, enjoying lunch, playing games, and receiving gifts bought by members of the senior class and student council. The idea for the day came 30 years ago when a school in Holliston invited a group of students from a school in Worcester for a day of games and presents. While the event was shut down with the arrival of a new principal, KP guidance …
