What Are You Thankful For?
by Maggie Elliot It’s about that time of year when we find ourselves waking up to mornings with a layer of frost dusting the rolling hills of the Palouse, when warm socks become our most valuable assets, and when visions of glorious spreads of home-cooked meals swim tantalizingly in the distance. Plus, there’s even some snow in the forecast. It’s about time for Thanksgiving! Members of Collegiate FFA celebrated the achievements of the past year, commemorated the seniors, and installed new officers at the Fall Feast, a Thanksgiving themed potluck dinner. Members were encouraged to write what they were thankful for on paper leaves, serving as decorations for the banquet. Many students noted the importance of family and friends. “ I’m so thankful to my family for supporting me, even if they are a state away,” mentioned one student. Calls from home, reassuring text messages, and care packages are ways students appreciate family members effort to keep in touch over distances, and
