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FCHS Student-Athletes Buy, Wrap Gifts for Area Children in Need

Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at 9:34 AM

By Travis Thayer @TheTravisThayer

Over 40 children will have gifts to open this Christmas thanks to Franklin County Athletics.

Franklin County High School student-athletes with wrapped gifts for area children in need. Photo by Franklin County Athletics.

(Brookville, Ind.) – It is the season of giving.

On Tuesday, Franklin County High School student-athletes purchased Christmas gifts for 41 area children.

Not only did the student-athletes shop for the items, but they also put their gift-wrapping skills to the test.

The Christmas gifts will be delivered to area children by Brookville United Methodist Church.

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