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December 18, 2020

 Merry Christmas from the HCA Eighth Grade!  This morning, they made Christmas votive candle holders, went caroling over Zoom with Lower School, played candyball, and attended our virtual prayer service. 

Below, they offer their Christmas wishes for the world:

https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1mx-pbKfSLVcgmMMeFN-ei-vsEAklUkVX

"I hope everyone stays safe this Christmas!" - Stevie


https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1N1nJjNcb2KaZzCTkWqVb2LM-eMwvVzYJ

"I hope that everyone gets their needs met this Christmas." - Will


https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1od_0MVuNYCGo3jm_iIlMvHmYgLoK05M6

"I hope everyone has a good Christmas." - Aidan


https://drive.google.com/uc?export=view&id=1WOp0Kpn9Zp22Uedh57AOMOECLf3Arn8F


"I wish everyone a nice home and shelter for the holidays." - Kadin

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