With Thanksgiving right around the corner, it’s time to step away from the ghosts and horror movies and into the pumpkin spice and cozy sweater vibes. Recently I went around and asked students what they are most thankful for. Here are the results:

Keira Knight – The support of my family and friends

Ethan Behm – Shay Linden

Ayden Beckerink – Food

Alli Yetzer – My family

Haley Mumau – My parents

Kaylee Barber – My church

Gage Lindenberger – Water

Owen Kight – Food and the second amendment

Chris Bemus – Turkey

Carson Meredith – Salmon

Jack Hallberg – My 2011 Chevy Silverado

Taylor Moats – My family, friend Alli, Mr. Cow and swimming

Avery Webber – My friends and family and Lindsey

Lindsey Hasbrouck – My dogs

Lexi Scholar – My family

Brooke Sweet – My family (specifically my mom) and my friends

Kaylee Weisner – My family and having a home and safety

Jonas Anthony – family, friends and food

Ayla Richardson – family, friends, and food

Kaelyn Patterson – My friends and family

Mrs. Turben – Taylor Moats

Alli Goodwill – Taylor, friends, and Mr. Wiggles

Harley Trisket – Our troops

Gabby Troyer – My friends and family

Sadye Dyne – My mom and my sisters and my dad