DAILY LEADER / NATHANIEL WEATHERSBY / Lindsey Calcote smiles and listens as her daughter Drew, 5, holds a riveting conversation with Lakyhra Williams, 7, at a Christmas party members of the Junior Auxiliary’s E.A.R.S. program held for the students they assist throughout the year.

DAILY LEADER / NATHANIEL WEATHERSBY / Mamie Martin students Sanjaya Fields, 7, (left) and Charles Robinson, 7, take a break from party snacks to pose for a picture before heading off to the book fair.