By Agnes M. Abrau
Horizon news staff

Eighth grade students of Koror Elementary School made some 49 "confined" elders in Koror happy, giving them an early Christmas treat Friday.
A total of 96 students from this grade level held a canned food and dry goods drive Thursday afternoon in front of Midtown Mobil in Koror that were distributed to some 49 elders who have been confined in their homes due to illness of old age the following day.
Ferista Ngirailild, vice principal of Koror Elementary School, said the drive was a success as many community members—composed of parents, alumni, and teachers, businessmen and lawmakers—dropped in their donations at Midtown Mobil. Before the actual day, teachers and students of the school sent out letters asking officials and community members for donations of either canned goods or dry goods.
"It was very successful as people came with their donations in kind and in cash. We’re very thankful for them. On behalf of Koror Elementary School, our principal, teachers and students, we would like to thank everyone for their donations and contributions," Ngirailild told Horizon.
KES principal Andrew Tabelual accompanied the students during the drive at the Mobil station.
Last Friday morning, the students aboard a bus courtesy of the Old Age Center through Lilian Nakamura, distributed and visited elders at their respective homes. Each elder received two bags filled with assorted canned goods and toiletries and a $25 in cash.