TOLEDO, Ohio — A Scott High School graduate known across the region as “Black Santa 419” returned to his alma mater Friday, surprising students with music, inspiration and a little holiday magic.

Michael Huggins, a 1985 Scott High School graduate, has spent nearly a decade donning the red suit at schools and community events throughout the 419. He said his mission is to spread joy year-round and give back to the community that shaped him.

"I'm a nine-year Santa Claus and I make my way all through the 419. I uplift myself and all the kids from 1 to 99. It's Christmas time," Huggins said.

Huggins said returning to Scott High School is more than tradition; it’s a calling.

"To come back and give hours and hours of community time to give the kids the right guidance to go down this road, we

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