Palos 118 Welcomes Seniors at Annual Holiday Breakfast

Palos School District 118 kicked off the yuletide season by hosting its fifth annual holiday breakfast for over 100 local senior citizens at Palos South Middle School on Wednesday, December 6.

Welcoming remarks were given by Student Council President Mary Englehart, with entertainment provided by Palos South’s Red Jazz Band and Performing Arts Ensemble. Staff and administrators served guests a buffet-style breakfast, while eighth grade “Pacesetters” escorted seniors to and from the cafeteria, served beverages, cleared tables, and answered questions about Palos South.

“We thoroughly enjoyed all the information about the school, the students who were so helpful, both the band and singing groups and, of course, the delicious breakfast,” said Palos Park resident Marie Arrigoni, “It’s nice to know District 118 is thinking of our senior population.”

Attention to detail makes this event so popular each year. Each table setting was adorned with hand painted cardinal artwork by art teachers Mrs. Ausperger and Mrs. Gallovitch’s Palos East and West students. All guests left with gifts from the Educational Foundation and coffee cups filled with treats by the Board of Education.

“We look forward to hosting this event each year and welcoming our local senior citizens to Palos South,” said Superintendent Dr. Anthony Scarsella. “It allows us to share our students’ talents and show our appreciation to our senior community.”