Photo by Mike Brothers
Bicycle Gifts for Lovington Kids: Two bicycles were given to two Lovington elementary students Dec. 21. One boy and one girl student were selected randomly from all students enrolled. Pictured above: Winner Layna Kapp, Amanda Scroggins with son Lincoln in front, Joc French with daughter Kenzie Frye in front, winner Hunter Carnahan, and Sebastian Eckart (back). The French family has presented gift bicycles for more than 25 years, a tradition begun by Joc’s parents Mark and Tammy French.

•December 28, 2016•

By Mike Brothers

“Our parents have always made sure we knew the real meaning of Christmas, and I am glad my brother carries on the tradition,” Amanda Scroggins.

The spirit of Christmas giving lives on with the French family, as they gave two bicycles to Lovington elementary students for Christmas.

Joc French is a Lovington alumnus who continues a tradition started by his parents more than 25 years ago. On Wednesday, Dec. 21 the French family tradition continued at the school he once attended.

“When this started, it was meant to help make sure every child has gifts on Christmas just as his children did,” Joc said of parents Mark and Tammy French, who desired to share the season of giving.

“I will continue this tradition as long as our good Lord Jesus Christ will allow.”

All the students from Lovington Elementary School were placed in a container with one boy’s name and one girl’s name chosen.

Seventh graders Layna Kapp and sixth grader Hunter Carnahan were 2016 winners of the two bicycles.     Login or Subscribe to read the rest of this story.