Santa, SIC share gift of breakfast

The Christmas Spirit continues to bubble throughout Saline County, and Southeastern Illinois College is getting in on the action.

Southeastern Illinois College held Breakfast with Santa on Dec. 5 in conjunction with SIC theatre's musical production of A Christmas Story.

Nearly 160 people came out to enjoy a pancake breakfast, story time, selfies with a cute little Christmas dog (nicknamed 'Santa Paws' for the day), coloring time with "Santa's helpers" and of course, pictures with jolly Ol' Saint Nick himself.

"This event was fun for everyone involved," said Melody Bryant, communications and relations specialist, and organizer of the event. "I truly enjoyed watching SIC students, faculty and staff come together for the children of this area."

Numerous clubs, sponsors and volunteers were involved with the success of Breakfast with Santa including, Art, Math and Science, Nursing, Phi Beta Lambda (business club), Phi Theta Kappa (honor society), Student Ambassadors, Student Activities, Student Government, Theta Sigma Phi (theatre club) and Auxiliary Services. The nearly $800 raised will help provide scholarships to area students.

Bryant said, "It was an absolute pleasure to see the joy on the children's faces when it was their turn to see Santa. This event was a complete success. What a wonderful way to get into the Christmas spirit."