Messenger photos by Bob Seese

Eight-year-old Kristan, a student at Westgate Elementary, gets a big hug from “Blarney” Dr. Eileen Basemann during National Children’s Day at West High School on April 28.

Gordon Neshett relaxes as she gets her face painted while friend Kyra Dyer age 3 patiently wait her turn.

Lori Billensein with Educational Talent Search explains the program to Nina Escuadra and Ana Martinez.