OKC FRIDAY Vol. 59 No. 32 • One Section • 16 pages • December 19, 2025
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IF I WERE AN ELF
‘I would prank prank, prank’ Heritage Hall first graders share stories of “If I were an elf.” Andrea Pile’s First Grade Class If I were an elf my name will be William. Santa and I would make the gifts. I made one for Nash can’t wait for Nash to open it. We load it up. We get in. We take off. Santa and I put it under the tree. Nash gets the gift. We go back to the workshop. I happy that I delivered the gift. — Brody Davis If I were an elf, I would help Santa. I travel alot. I also make toys too. I have a lot of days until Christmis. Theres only five days til Cristmis! We have a giant Cristmis feast. My name is Henry. Ho Ho Ho! Mery Christmis! — William Blair If I were an elf it will be perfect so I dressed up as an elf. Then we make toys for kids. My
SANTA AND MRS. CLAUS
1. What is the best piece of advice you ever received? Until you are truly scared you cannot prove your bravery. If you do not get outside your comfort zone you will never know what tremendous things you can accomplish! We have learned to go places and lead groups and see joy and happiness spread throughout the crowds. 2. What’s the one thing you are deeply passionate about?
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Rock & Roll Christmas Little Lily Mlady performs “Jingle Bell Rock” during the Hickman Music School’s production of a “Rock & Roll Christmas.” Each year, the school puts on a performance with different costumes, themes and sets.
Longtime fire chief to retire After 23 years of service to the Nichols Hills Fire Department, including a decade as chief, Kevin Boydston is officially hanging up his helmet on Dec. 19. His retirement marks the close of a remarkable 28½-year fire service career defined by steady leadership, high standards, and unwavering dedication to the community. Boydston’s journey began in 1997 as a volunteer firefighter fresh out of high school. He joined Nichols Hills in 2002, where he quickly found himself surrounded by veterans of the profession. See CHIEF, Page 15
KEVIN BOYDSTON Nichols Hill Fire Chief
FRIDAY’s Dog of the Week Madalyn Jones and her fiance Caedmon adopted Banditt Bane on April 16, 2024. Bane goes everywhere and anywhere with them whether that’s working with cattle, going to see his human grandparents, or meeting Santa for holiday pictures. He loves kids, all animals, and most importantly every human he’s ever met. He’s the definition of a people pleaser. Email Pet of the Week submissions to rose@okcfriday.com.