TIONESTA, Pa. — West Forest School senior high and elementary students collaborated to create a Christmas story: “The Best Chrstmas Present Ever.”

[PHOTO: Back Row (left to right): T J Kunselman, Travis Swartz, Ethan McWilliams, Kara McWilliams, Dominic Grubbs, Destiny Ginnery, Nic Gigliotti, Evan Eisenman, Belle Ralston, Morgan Miller, Cody Say, Jennifer Lander, Dylan Saxton, and Chris Pederson. Front Row (left to right): Jesse Peterson, Alanah Wagner, Bobby Payne, Tara Brown, Chris Hoovler, Clover Morrison, Ezra Miles, Abbi Bell, Madi Thompson, Nevaeh Peace, Alison McLaughlin, Ryelee O’Connor, Colton Whitton, and Connor Greenlee.]

Miss Blair’s Senior High Writing Class at West Forest High School and Mr. Hale’s Fourth Grade at West Forest Elementary School met during the two short weeks surrounding Thanksgiving vacation to create a Christmas story.

Each student in Mr. Hale’s class was paired with a senior high buddy.

Tara Brown and Brandon Anderson.

The fourth graders mapped out a graphic organizer about their best Christmas present from the past. Taking the graphic organizer, the elementary and senior high students wrote four paragraphs together about that perfect present. The rough draft was rewritten on green paper to make their final draft. When the story was completed, each team of two wrapped an empty box with Christmas paper. The story was glued to the front of the present.

The wrapped boxes are on display beside the school office for everyone to enjoy.

All of these students and teachers wish everyone a Merry Christmas!

Back Row (left to right): TJ Kunselman, Travis Swartz, and Ethan McWilliams. Front Row (left to right): Jesse Peterson, Alanah Wagner, and Robert Payne.