Hambrick Middle School LOTC Students Entertain Senior Citizens

January 5 marks the return to school after a couple of weeks off for midwinter break. But many good news happenings occurred before the break. One of those stories involves the LOTC students from Hambrick Middle School. The students spread holiday cheer to senior citizens at a local nursing home.

On December 17, Master Sergeant Godwin Patterson led his LOTC (Leadership Officer Training Corps) students to Pilgrim Place. The campus is near the assisted living facility for seniors. The students spent time talking with the residents. They also brought pizza and soda to share with the seniors.

Ms. Iris Parton talks with two Hambrick LOTC students.

Visiting the residents at Pilgrim Place is a tradition with the Hambrick Middle School students. Over the years, [icons icon_name=”icon-external-link” icon_size=”14px”]LOTC and [icons icon_name=”icon-external-link” icon_size=”14px”]other student groups from the campus have made the trek across the street. Students and staff members help spread holiday cheer or spend time getting to know the residents. The students have even helped celebrate residents’ birthdays.

According to Dr. Rebecca Hoyt, the students look forward to visiting the residents at Pilgrim Place every year. Hoyt serves as the principal at the campus.

Student Angelina Treviño enjoys visiting Ms. Iris Parton.

“It was nice to be able to spend time with her,” said Angelina. “Her beautiful smile lights up the whole world.”

The campus helped celebrate [icons icon_name=”icon-external-link” icon_size=”14px”]Ms. Parton’s 100th birthday on Feb. 7, 2014.