The Boys and Girls Clubs of Carroll County held its annual BGC Christmas celebration Monday in Westminster. Club members created wish lists in November, each asking for something they want, something they need, something to eat, and something to read. The event started four years ago with gifts fulfilled by Knorr Brake Company, and it has grown to become a community effort this year, with 10 companies and organizations sponsoring gifts for 204 club members from nine elementary, middle and high schools. The following companies and organizations sponsored the 2023 celebration: Knorr Brake Company, Performance Food Group Services, First Financial Federal Credit Union, Carroll Hospital – LifeBridge Health, Manchester Valley High School Class of 2025, Majestx Field Hockey, Reggio School, The Young School, and Ross Albers & Associates. There were also 39 individual sponsors.
Destiny Espinoza, 9, and Caleb Reppe, 9, both students at Friendship Valley Elementary School, read letters they received from Santa Claus at the annual Boys and Girls Clubs of Carroll County’s BGC Christmas. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Sophia Williamson, 7, a student at Friendship Valley Elementary School, reads a letter she received from Santa Claus. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)
Mollie Yingling, social and emotional wellness director at BGC, gives the children from Friendship Valley Elementary School final gift-receiving instructions Monday. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)The Naganna Sports Complex gymnasium at the BGC in Westminster is filled with wrapped Christmas gifts for its members. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Club members from Friendship Valley Elementary School wait for the countdown to open their gifts. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)
Sophia Williamson, 7, a student Friendship Valley Elementary School, is excited to receive new sneakers. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Emily Albers, a volunteer gift wrapper and contributor, takes a photo of Vivienne Halfey, 7, a student at Friendship Valley Elementary School, as she hugs her giant stuffed animals. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Vivienne Halfey, 7, a student at Friendship Valley Elementary School, is all smiles as she hugs her giant stuffed animals. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)
Daniela Garcia, 7, a Friendship Valley Elementary School student, gets some help opening one of her presents. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Sophia Williamson, 7, a Friendship Valley Elementary School student, is excited to receive a giant Kit Kat bar. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Daniela Garcia, 7, a student at Friendship Valley Elementary School, opens a Squishmallow. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)
Kelsie Gorgon, 10, a student at Friendship Valley Elementary School, takes some time during the gift opening frenzy, to read a book, “The Fascinating Animal Book for Kids.” (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Club members from Westminster and Winters Mill high schools open gifts. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)J.J. Jefferson, 16, shows off his Cheddar Chex Mix gift as Kyran Raver, 17, opens gifts. Both are students at Westminster High School. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)
Sisters Salice Raver, 15, and Kyran Raver, 17, share a smile as they open their gifts. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Lilly Vales, 17, reacts as Kyran Raver, 17, shows her the “Demon Slayer – Nezuko Kamado in Web” she received. Both are students at Westminster High School. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Ryleigh Gordon, a student at Friendship Valley Elementary School, writes a thank you note. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)
Annabelle Rivera, a Friendship Valley Elementary School student, writes a thank you noted. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Annabelle Rivera and Patty Viers, Friendship Valley Elementary School students, write thank you notes. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)From left, Mollie Yingling, social and emotional wellness director at BGC, volunteer Georgiana Chiavacci, BGC mentor Megan Thomas, and Jim Rodriguez, BGC operations director, wait for the next round of club members to arrive. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)
Chayse Peterson, 9, a Robert Moton Elementary School student, shows his friend the Pokemon Lucario V Star Premium Collection Trading Card Game that he received. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Tymir Ellerby, 6, a Robert Moton Elementary School student, received an Arctic Camo X-Box controller. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Kali Gist, 11, a Robert Moton Elementary School student, shows off new gloves she received. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)
Jayden Jones, 9, a Robert Moton Elementary School student, takes a moment during the frenzy to read “Pokemon – Where’s Pikachu?” one of the books he received. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Presents are given out to club members from West and East middle schools. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Rowan Discus, 11, Marley Chase, 12, and Raven Discus, 13, open their presents. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)
Charles Caradine, 13, a student at East Middle School, reacts to his gifts. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Parker Tomlin, 11, a West Middle School student, received giraffe-themed presents. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Parker Tomlin, 11, West Middle School received giraffe-themed presents. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)
Jessica Knapp, 13, a student at West Middle School, and Ariana Minter, 13, an East Middle School student, talk about their gifts. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Stepsisters Scarlett Guvara, 8, and Nzareth Pineta, 9, students at William Winchester Elementary School, show each other their presents. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Mikayla DeJesus, 10, and Payton Fisher, 9, of William Winchester Elementary School, hold the Squishmallows they received. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)
Harlee Beall, 11, of William Winchester Elementary School, shows off a makeup kit and Elmer’s Glow in the Dark Slime Kit. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Cadence Sturgill, 8, of Cranberry Station Elementary School, squeezes the Squishmallow she received. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)Zoey Aguiar, 9, and Emma Thompson, 8, of Westminster Elementary School, open their gifts. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)
Brantley Ellson, 10, of Westminster Elementary School, is excited to receive his favorite Pokemon, Pikachu. (Jeffrey F. Bill/Staff photo)
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