Saratoga Central Catholic Students Send Over 100 Christmas Cards to Rockefeller Tree Donor

Saratoga Central Catholic School seniors Miles Knussman and David Mattes pictured with over 100 Christmas cards that students made for Mr. Earl Albert, the donor of the 2024 Rockefeller Christmas Tree.

On December 5, 2024, the entire student body of Saratoga Central Catholic School embarked on a field trip downstate to New York City. The highlight of the trip was attending the iconic Christmas Spectacular at Radio City Music Hall, followed by the magical sight of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree.

Saratoga Central Catholic students pictured with the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree during their field trip to New York City on December 6, 2024.

However, this year’s visit held a deeper meaning for our SCC students. Earl Albert, the generous man who donated the magnificent Rockefeller tree, suffered a stroke just weeks before the lighting ceremony. Unable to attend the festivities, his family extended a heartfelt request for Christmas cards to lift his spirits.

Without hesitation, our SCC community stepped up in a spirit of kindness. Students across grades 6-12 came together to craft and send over 100 holiday cards to Mr. Albert, wishing him well and thanking him for his gift to the city.

We are incredibly proud of our students for demonstrating compassion and embodying the true spirit of the season. Great work, Saints!

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If you’d like to join in and participate in this great cause, the Albert family welcomes more Christmas cards at the following address:

Earl Albert

P.O. Box 109

Stockbridge, MA 01266