What Are You Thankful For Today?

Neha Konjeti

This week faculty members and students wrote notes of thanks on this turkey’s feathers for a PR library bulletin board.

… good food. I love pumpkin pie. – Megan Zang, Freshman

… seeing my family again over break, because I haven’t seen them in a long time. – Alex Ingwalson, freshman

… books and my drawing abilities. Torie Mertens, freshman

… my girlfriend. BJ, junior

… my TI inspire calculator. It’s helped me a lot. Sera Trigo, sophomore

… family and the house that I have. Jimmy Scott, sophomore

… shelter and food. Wendy Diaz, freshman

… family, pop, food, my friends, my phone, my house, water, and life. – Heidi Lee, freshman

… my friends, my family, and my health. – Leah Hanacek, freshman

… family and my sisters. Also, I’m thankful for my parents letting me go to school everyday to learn. – Leslie Villasinor, sophomore

… friends and family – Matthew Pactol, freshman

… my friends and my education because some people can’t get them.  – Sarah Hildebrandt, sophomore

… my family, my mom – Courtlyn Farnsworth, senior

… my family and friends, because I think it’s important to think about the people you love. – Zeke Empaces, sophomore

… my family. I’m thankful for my house.  – Levy Reyes, freshman

… my friends and my family. I’m thankful for nature. The trees are beautiful. – Britney Martinez, freshman

… family, friends, and pasta. – Sammy Carr, junior

And more from the turkey feathers on the library bulletin board, from staff and students at PR:
“I am thankful for the little things in life and Hanna Stovall.”
“I am thankful for Ms.Glover.”
“I am thankful for family, friends, and Sarah Ripple.”
“I am thankful for a job that I love, healthy children, a loving family, and my home.”
“My privilege”
“I am thankful that my parents raised me to be a kind, responsible person.”
“I am thankful for my awesome dog Samantha *woof* and bagels.”
“My husband, family, friends, health, co-workers, my dog, my faith, PR staff and students!!”
“Thank Lord Jesus Christ for the sweet savory flavors of vegetables.”
“My wonderful family including my cat Zen and all my PR co-workers who have made my new job awesome!”
“Family, friends, great health, and the amazing student service team.”
“I am thankful for my family and David.”
“My cat”
“I am thankful for Ginger, Vanessa, Crystal, Taylor, Jonna, Kyle, and Thomas.”
“I am thankful for the small, sometimes not apparently, significant gestures and words of kindness from staff and students. Even if you think no one is watching or listening, someone is and your actions or words are being appreciated!!!”
“I am thankful for soccer
“My family, Christmas music, and good health.”
“Incredibly thankful for my husband and three active, healthy and entertaining children! I’m also very thankful for my 19 years here at PR – I love it here!”
“Military and Veterans”
“I’m thankful for Sabrina!!!”
“My amazing friends because they keep me from doing dumb things.”
“My wife”
“I am thankful for my family and for friends who have become family. And.. The Cubs!!!”
“I’m thankful for my friends that have become my family that I will treasure memories with forever!”
“My wife, my kids, my family, our health, my great job, my great friends at my great job, our great students!”
“I am thankful for my colleagues who love these students and find creative ways to inspire them everyday.”
“My Labor Association”
“I am thankful for: my smart, funny, creative, healthy daughter; my loving husband; my supportive colleagues; and my meaningful career. I’m thankful to live in a society where I can choose to educate myself and have a voice in society despite my gender.” – Mrs. Pham
“Support staff and positive colleagues/ friends. Health of my family- husband, children, parents. A profession that allows for creativity. Freedom of speech. Nature.”
“My family, my friends, good food, and fun times!”
“I am so thankful that I spend 9 hours a day surrounded by teenagers who make me laugh and keep me young. I LOVE MY JOB!!! – Mrs. Steiner
“I’m thankful for my family and loyal girlfriends. – Mrs. Kautz
“I am thankful for the time I spent subbing for PR! – Mrs. Hastings
“My son, laughter, good friends, learning from mistakes, and life’s basic necessities.”
“God’s continued guidance and protection over my daughters and this abundant provision for our family.”- Mrs. Kelly
“My mom, country music, Big Brother(TV show), peanut butter, and friends.”
“I’m thankful for my beautiful girlfriend Annie and my adorable siblings, who all bless my life completely.”- Kylie Edwards
“An amazing school and education. My family, friends and teachers…”
“I am thankful for my family and being able to read all the books over the holiday season.”
“I’m thankful to be surrounded by FAMILY and friends who I love and cherish!”
“I am thankful for students who are kind, appreciative and passionate about learning.” – K. Glover
“I am thankful for the Cubs winning the World Series.”
“GRANDCHILDREN”
“My family. My friends and our PR family”
“2016 P.R Wolves football Playoffs”