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Elizabeth Forward Holds 36th Annual Senior Citizen and Retired Persons Holiday Program and Breakfast
- Last Updated on Saturday, 30 January 2016 02:28
By Alice Harris
Elizabeth Forward School District held its 36th Annual Senior Citizen and Retired Persons Holiday Program and Breakfast on December 17, 2015 at the Elizabeth Forward High School.
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Bernice Allegre, at 101 ½ years old, was honored as oldest in attendance. |
Seniors were treated to breakfast, sponsored by Central Lions Club and the Elizabeth Rotary Club, and a performance by the high school orchestra in the school cafeteria.
Dr. Bart Rocco, Superintendent of Schools, welcomed guests to enjoy a morning of programs by the high school choir, winds, foreign language students, and the 8th grade honors choir.
Mt. Vernon grade 3 also performed a rendition of ‘The Nutcracker.’
A drawing was held with prizes awarded and a special gift to the oldest in attendance. Bernice Allegre of Bunola, who will be 102 years old in May, was designated as oldest and received a hand- crocheted afghan.