The journalism staff shares what they are thankful for as well as their favorite Thanksgiving dish!
Mrs. Kathleen Trace
Q: What are you thankful for?
A: I am incredibly thankful that both my parents and my husband’s parents live in Virginia Beach. I don’t know how we would manage full-time jobs and two kids without them. They are amazing!
Q: Favorite food to eat for Thanksgiving
A: Stuffing and apple pie
Lily K. Check
Q: What are you thankful for?
A:I am thankful for my family, friends, pets, and good health.
Q: Favorite food to eat for Thanksgiving
A: Green bean casserole
Rylee M. Partridge
Q: What are you thankful for?
A: I’m thankful for my friends who have supported me through my highs and lows.
Q: Favorite food to eat for Thanksgiving
A: My favorite Thanksgiving food is stuffing.
Kendall E. Warlick
Q: What are you thankful for?
A: I’m thankful for my best friends Keio, Mel, and Jianna. They are like my support system in a way. If I didn’t have them I wouldn’t have made it as far as I have in high school. They also make it easier for me to get out of a bad headspace. Most of my happy memories have been with them and I am forever grateful for that.
Q: Favorite food to eat for Thanksgiving
A: I like the Sister Schubert rolls and mac and cheese!
Tierra Adams
Q: What are you thankful for?
A: I am thankful for my family and especially my parents for everything they have done for me to have the life that I do. I am grateful for my friends that I grew up with, we really have been through a lot together.
Q: Favorite food to eat for Thanksgiving
A: Cheesecake
Ariyana Roberts
Q: What are you thankful for?
A: I am thankful for my god sister and my best friend because they genuinely make me happy and know just how to bring me up when I’m feeling down.
Q: Favorite food to eat for Thanksgiving
A: MAC AND CHEESE!! SWEET POTATO PIE!
Isaiah Bolden
Q: What are you thankful for?
A: I am thankful for my friends and family. They provide me with so much love and support throughout the year and they all deserve to be honored every day of the year.
Q: Favorite food to eat for Thanksgiving
A: Cornbread dressing and baked mac and cheese
John Diwa
Q: What are you thankful for?
A: I am thankful for my friends and family who support me through my weird interests. I’m thankful for Radiohead, Jeff Buckley, and my dog, Milo.
Q: Favorite food to eat for Thanksgiving
A: Lechon
Elijah Harfst
Q: What are you thankful for?
A: I am thankful for the ability to showcase my interests and have a supportive family behind my back.
Q: Favorite food to eat for Thanksgiving
A: Mac and cheese for sure.
Emma Lewis
Q: What are you thankful for?
A: I am thankful for my family, and having time to spend with them.
Q: Favorite food to eat for Thanksgiving
A: Apple pie and mashed potatoes
Morgan Lombardi
Q: What are you thankful for?
A: I am thankful to have kept my dog, Rosie, for as long as I’ve had.
Q: Favorite food to eat for Thanksgiving
A: Pecan Pie with vanilla bean ice cream
Adrian Lumba
Q: What are you thankful for?
A: I’m thankful for my friends and family as they’ve always been with me no matter what. I’m also very thankful for music, piano, and my GSA teachers as they’ve been huge inspirations for me.
Q: Favorite food to eat for Thanksgiving
A: Pancit Palabok
Em Montalvo
Q: What are you thankful for?
A: I am thankful for the people around me, and the ability to be a part of the academy.
Q: Favorite food to eat for Thanksgiving
A: Aroz con gandules
Joseph Moore
Q: What are you thankful for?
A: I am thankful for my mom for always supporting me
Q: Favorite food to eat for Thanksgiving
A: Ham and turkey
Andrew Murphy
Q: What are you thankful for?
A: I’m thankful for the time I have to be able to spend with my friends and family.
Q: Favorite food to eat for Thanksgiving
A: Turkey & Sweet Potato Casserole
Lujhie Paulae
Q: What are you thankful for?
A: I’m thankful for all of my friends and family who were there for me when I wasn’t in the best state.
Q: Favorite food to eat for Thanksgiving
A: I literally love mac and cheese.
Jay Pena
Q: What are you thankful for?
A: I’m thankful for music, my mother, my friends, and my beloved cats; all of which I love more than life itself. I would definitely die without those things.
Q: Favorite food to eat for Thanksgiving
A: I love pumpkin pie with whipped cream on top and I also like homemade applesauce.
Jaeda Phelps
Q: What are you thankful for?
A: I am thankful for my family and friends because they are a part of my support system.
Q: Favorite food to eat for Thanksgiving
A: Candied Yams
Declan Smallwood
Q: What are you thankful for?
A: I’m thankful I’m able to spend time with my friends and family
Q: Favorite food to eat for Thanksgiving
A: Turkey and the Pumpkin Pie
To get everyone in the holiday turkey spirit, express in the comments what you are thankful for! The Journalism staff hopes you all have a terrific Thanksgiving.
