With the thankful season around the corner, it is a perfect time to pause and appreciate the little things to make our lives even better. But what is the thankful season? it is an opportunity to pause and give thanks, especially in Autumn after harvest, then formalizing that into a day of gathering and gratitude, in our case, the month of November. To capture the spirit of appreciation around our school, I spoke with students and staff to learn what they’re most thankful for this year. Their answers range from small everyday Comforts to people who mean the most to show just how much there is to appreciate and how to celebrate.
10th grader, Lily Santos, shared that she’s most thankful for her family, her friends, her dog, and simply the life she gets to live. To celebrate these blessings, she enjoys spending quality time with the people she loves and, of course, enjoying good food together.
—————————————————————————————————————————————
Fellow 10th grader, Skyla McClure, shared that she’s thankful for her mom, her boyfriend, and her horses, Rev and Bow. To celebrate these blessings, she makes time to be with her mom and boyfriend, and she also spends time riding her horses.
—————————————————————————————————————————————— 
Peyton Savage, a tenth grader, shared that she’s thankful for one of her close friends, Olivia N., as well as her dogs. To celebrate these blessings, she makes a point to show them love and appreciation.
—————————————————————————————————————————————
Librarian Ms. Cami said she is thankful for her bountiful garden, explaining that it thrives because she gives it as much time as she can. “The results reflect the care you put in,” she said.
————————————————————————————————————————————–
Tenth grader Dylan Farris said she is especially thankful for her friends and family, emphasizing how much their support means to her. She explained that she makes a point of spending as much time with them as possible.
Tenth-grader Gavi Tellers shared that she feels grateful for her family, emphasizing the important role they play in her life. She highlighted how their support, encouragement, and presence have been a constant source of comfort.
Now that you’ve heard some of Tumwater High School students’ blessings, take the opportunity to discover what you are grateful for, whether it’s family, friends, or even a hobby. Don’t forget to show your gratitude for the little things in your life that make a difference!
