n the 30s and 40s, there was a section of the school newspaper where students were asked an opinion question. Starting last year, I have taken that idea and used the old questions for the new part of “The Buccaneer”, “Students Speak”. This question was asked of the Mepham students in 1947 and again in 2023.

What does Thanksgiving mean to you?  (2023 answers)

Adeline Degeilh: Family and friends coming together to eat and say what you’re thankful for.

Asher Chang: A time where I eat with my family reflecting on all that we are grateful for in our lives.

Nicoletta Russo: Being thankful that we get to live, have a roof over our heads, and spend time with our loving and caring family.

Eamon Andrews: Spending time with everyone I love, whether it’s family or found family.

Fiona Zheng: A time where you take time to appreciate the little things in life.

Jordan Vaughan: To appreciate the family and friends that support you.

Keira Hayes: Croissants!

Emily Flynn: Giving thanks to all the people and things I love.

Lila ElSayed: Just time to gather with new and old friends as one big family and have a good time, eat good food, and add something new to the personal traditions every year. 

Answers from 1947:

Robert Schmidt: More time to practice wrestling.

Miss Kellogg: A trip home and a delicious Thanksgiving dinner.

Bill Schultz: Plenty to eat and a stomach ache.

Diane Coco: The family gathering.

Gloria Bressler: A turkey and plenty of mashed potatoes.

Miss Aldrich: New England!

Dolores Dyer: Pocahontas, John Smith and plenty of Social Studies make-up work.

Booker Gibson: One of the few days of the year alone with the family.

Harold Montaque: Dead turkey!
Alfred Madsen: A nice vacation from school.

Answer next edition’s question here: https://forms.gle/z7qLCmro6j4nA1Rb6