Students of Tahoka ISD were out of the classrooms and on the community streets instead. A new holiday tradition, the students split up into groups and performed acts of community service at different places around town. The superintendent, George McFarland he got with the principal and other school board members to come up with the idea.
“We just felt like it would be neat to do a district wide event and a day to get everybody involved instead of just individual organizations,” McFarland said. “A key concept for us is being servant and nature and that was a decision we made to try to incorporate a day of service for the community.”
One group of students started the morning by painting ‘holiday cheer’ designs on the windows of businesses across town. Other groups picked up trash and tended to the yard work in the cemetery. Senior, Brit Lackaby said he woke up early this morning to prepare breakfast burritos and serve them to the farmers at the cotton gin.
“Farmers are the main thing in this town and this community, it’s farmer central,” Lackaby said. “I’m a farmer’s son and most of these kids are too so we understand that they need all of the help that they can get.”
Students went to the Lynn County Assisted Living Center to play music, games, and visit with the residents. Resident, Alma Hutto said it was a very pleasant suprise to see the students.
“I’m delighted to have each and every one of you here, and I’m flattered.” Hutto said.
