On Nov. 18, Boynton's Student Council gave big. In October, students chose the Operation Christmas Child charity as their service project and then began raising money via contests and selling teachers dress down passes.

Then, in November, they chose the age and gender of the child to whom they wanted to give and brought in 32 shoe boxes filled with toys, school supplies, hygiene items, candy and more for underprivileged children around the world. Through Operation Christmas Child, 32 children will now receive a Christmas gift.

Students also wrote cards and notes and drew pictures for the recipients, wishing them a Merry Christmas and sharing some information about themselves. Ted Gocke, J103 radio personality and DJ, came to Boynton to collect the boxes and to encourage the STUCO representatives.

"You guys have done a great job with your project. These boxes will be delivered all over the world to children who may have never received a gift before. The areas are so remote that the boxes are brought in on donkeys, by boat and plane and even on elephants"

Boynton STUCO sponsors, Mandy McKnight, Ashley White and Deanna Baker presented Gocke a check for over $200 to fund the shipping and handling cost for the boxes as well. Baker added, "Our students are very blessed and sometimes don't realize that there are other little people around the world who aren't as well off. This project gave us the opportunity to educate them about other cultures, encourage selfless giving and further emphasize our need to be thankful for our country, our families and the many blessings each of us experience on a daily basis."