NewsDecember 25, 2017
Student Santas hosted its third annual Christmas Day dinner on Dec. 25, 2017, at Jefferson Elementary School in Cape Girardeau, with a meal provided free by Isle Casino Cape Girardeau.
Tamia Blissett, 14, plays with 7-month-old Mi'kela Anderson during a free lunch hosted by Student Santas on Dec. 25, 2017, at Jefferson Elementary School in Cape Girardeau.
Tamia Blissett, 14, plays with 7-month-old Mi'kela Anderson during a free lunch hosted by Student Santas on Dec. 25, 2017, at Jefferson Elementary School in Cape Girardeau.
Todd Blissett, 6, reads a new book during a free lunch hosted by Student Santas on Dec. 25, 2017, at Jefferson Elementary School in Cape Girardeau.
Todd Blissett, 6, reads a new book during a free lunch hosted by Student Santas on Dec. 25, 2017, at Jefferson Elementary School in Cape Girardeau.
From back left, Alandria Applewhite, 7-month-old Mi'kela Anderson, Tamia Blissett, 14, pose for a photo with Todd Blissett, 6, front left, and Malachi Buxton, 5, front right during a lunch hosted by Student Santas on Dec. 25, 2017, at Jefferson Elementary School in Cape Girardeau.
From back left, Alandria Applewhite, 7-month-old Mi'kela Anderson, Tamia Blissett, 14, pose for a photo with Todd Blissett, 6, front left, and Malachi Buxton, 5, front right during a lunch hosted by Student Santas on Dec. 25, 2017, at Jefferson Elementary School in Cape Girardeau.
Caroline Bowen, 16, left, and Caroline Lochmann, 14, pose for a photo during a free lunch hosted by Student Santas on Dec. 25, 2017, at Jefferson Elementary School in Cape Girardeau.
Caroline Bowen, 16, left, and Caroline Lochmann, 14, pose for a photo during a free lunch hosted by Student Santas on Dec. 25, 2017, at Jefferson Elementary School in Cape Girardeau.
From left, Aubri Barnhill, 5, Areiya Barnhill, 7, Kache Barnhill, 1, and Delrease Barnhill, 3, sits on Santa's lap during a free lunch hosted by Student Santas on Dec. 25, 2017, at Jefferson Elementary School in Cape Girardeau.
From left, Aubri Barnhill, 5, Areiya Barnhill, 7, Kache Barnhill, 1, and Delrease Barnhill, 3, sits on Santa's lap during a free lunch hosted by Student Santas on Dec. 25, 2017, at Jefferson Elementary School in Cape Girardeau.
Volunteer Becky White, right, serves vegetables during a free lunch hosted by Student Santas on Dec. 25, 2017, at Jefferson Elementary School in Cape Girardeau.
Volunteer Becky White, right, serves vegetables during a free lunch hosted by Student Santas on Dec. 25, 2017, at Jefferson Elementary School in Cape Girardeau.
Kylee Jones, 9, left, peers over the shoulder of Kyron Redd, 6, center, as he selects Candyland from a pile of board games during a free lunch hosted by Student Santas on Dec. 25, 2017, at Jefferson Elementary School in Cape Girardeau.
Kylee Jones, 9, left, peers over the shoulder of Kyron Redd, 6, center, as he selects Candyland from a pile of board games during a free lunch hosted by Student Santas on Dec. 25, 2017, at Jefferson Elementary School in Cape Girardeau.
Bryson Lee, 6, lays out presents while volunteering at a free lunch hosted by Student Santas on Dec. 25, 2017, at Jefferson Elementary School in Cape Girardeau.
Bryson Lee, 6, lays out presents while volunteering at a free lunch hosted by Student Santas on Dec. 25, 2017, at Jefferson Elementary School in Cape Girardeau.
Jessica Gilbert, 9, takes a bite while wearing her brother's present on her head during a free lunch hosted by Student Santas on Dec. 25, 2017, at Jefferson Elementary School in Cape Girardeau.
Jessica Gilbert, 9, takes a bite while wearing her brother's present on her head during a free lunch hosted by Student Santas on Dec. 25, 2017, at Jefferson Elementary School in Cape Girardeau.
Charlie Seo, 3, shows of his "Thriller" dance after donning a Michael Jackson jacket during a free lunch hosted by Student Santas on Dec. 25, 2017, at Jefferson Elementary School in Cape Girardeau.
Charlie Seo, 3, shows of his "Thriller" dance after donning a Michael Jackson jacket during a free lunch hosted by Student Santas on Dec. 25, 2017, at Jefferson Elementary School in Cape Girardeau.
Candace Grant helps her son, Robert, 8, choose a toy during a free lunch hosted by Student Santas on Dec. 25, 2017, at Jefferson Elementary School in Cape Girardeau.
Candace Grant helps her son, Robert, 8, choose a toy during a free lunch hosted by Student Santas on Dec. 25, 2017, at Jefferson Elementary School in Cape Girardeau.
Aljeal Thigpen, 4, covers her eyes during a free lunch hosted by Student Santas on Dec. 25, 2017, at Jefferson Elementary School in Cape Girardeau.
Aljeal Thigpen, 4, covers her eyes during a free lunch hosted by Student Santas on Dec. 25, 2017, at Jefferson Elementary School in Cape Girardeau.
Trevor Blattner holds his daughter, Kate, 4, during a free lunch hosted by Student Santas on Dec. 25, 2017, at Jefferson Elementary School in Cape Girardeau.
Trevor Blattner holds his daughter, Kate, 4, during a free lunch hosted by Student Santas on Dec. 25, 2017, at Jefferson Elementary School in Cape Girardeau.
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Student Santas hosted its third annual Christmas Day dinner on Dec. 25, 2017, at Jefferson Elementary School in Cape Girardeau, with a meal provided free by Isle Casino Cape Girardeau.

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