The elves at Penn College’s Schneebeli Earth Science Center have been busy working their magic this month, and as the semester comes to a close, Penn College News is happy to share a few photos of the mischief and merriment stirred up by these cheerful employees – plus one student masquerading as Santa Claus.

In Nature's Cove, the dining unit at Earth Science, these three are stirring up some fun. From left: Marci M. Hessert, office assistant to the assistant dean of diesel technology and natural resources; Cale M. Rice, a first-year landscape/plant production technology student from Julian; and Jenna M. Neece, dining services worker.

A Bigfoot sighting strolling through the "woods" in the Earth Science foyer? Horticulturist Shawn M. Silvis is a believer!

Doing his best Grinch impersonation is Andrew P. Keister, laboratory assistant for diesel equipment technology.

Neece and Hessert encourage a festive atmosphere.

Silvis makes an outfit change. (Nice vintage shirt!)