As Thanksgiving is coming up, people are getting excited for the excuse to eat plenty of food like turkey, stuffing, and pie while admiring festive decorations. Thanksgiving is all about getting together with family and friends to recognize the things that we are thankful for.
Here are some of Aliso Niguels student responses to what they are thankful for and why.
Chloe Young (12) is thankful for her family and friends because they are “supportive and loving.’’
Austin Hayes (11) says, “I’m thankful for my friends and family because they support me through all of my ups and downs.”
Evan White (12) says, “I’m thankful for the place that I live and the people that I have in my life that are able to support me.”
Jaslene Massey (10) is thankful for “my blankets because I am a cold person and my blankets keep me warm in the months of winter.”
Ronan Lafontain (12) says, “I am thankful that I am breathing and living because I can’t live twice.”
Josie Zamora (12) says, “I am thankful for my family and friends and all the people that have helped me get to where I am today.”
Jay Keys (10) is thankful for “basketball and my family because basketball gets me through tough times and when I play basketball it helps me forget about things that are going on and I am thankful for my family because they always are supporting me.”
Mattia Ledda (12) is thankful for his car because “I worked hard to get my dream car that I wanted and I feel happiest when I’m driving.”
Sophia Bayar (12) says, “I am thankful for my mom because she does alot for me and I’m also thankful for my dogs because they are so cute and they bring me comfort.”
Sienna Stand (11) is thankful for “my friends because I am happy that they are there for me when I need them and that we enjoy and spend time with each other and cherish the fun moments that we have together and also because I get to see them everyday in school so I never really miss them which is good.”
Students at Aliso Niguel High School are thankful for a lot of things including family, friends, and hobbies they love. Its good for people to reflect on what they are thankful for so that they are able to cherish it. Sometimes people forget the things they have are a gift and Thankgiving is the perfect time to appreciate what you have.
