Thanksgiving means an excess of food, a break from school, and most importantly, a time to give thanks before the chaos of Black Friday. As a staff, we would like to express our thanks for all the support we have received from our readers!
Tasha Brown, Editor-in-Chief: I’m thankful for my Heavenly Father, the support and love of my family, for my wonderful staff and for dark roast coffee.

Allison Koontz, Associate Editor: I am very thankful for my supportive family, my friends who never fail to make me smile and the wonderful world of theatre.

Tristen Hefner, Video Editor: I am grateful for my parents, my coaches and my friends.

Avery Cummings, Assistant Editor: I am thankful for my loving friends and family, the wonderful students, teachers and my fellow staff members, hair dye and sushi with hot tea from Lemongrass.

Kendall Tipton, Staff Reporter: I am most thankful for my support system, which includes my family, friends, staff, band and Key Club board members. I love each and every one of them and could not imagine my life without them.

Abby Caviness, Staff Reporter: I am so thankful for my wonderful friends, family, teachers and my coffee/coffee maker. I am also most thankful for Beyonce and her beautiful and inspiring music.

Hannah Dye, Staff Reporter: I am thankful for my relationship with Christ, the love of my family and friends and my hot cup of coffee in the mornings.

Brailey McMinn, Staff Reporter: I’m thankful for my family, my friends, the wonderful community I live in and high tops.

Callie Boren, Staff Reporter: I am thankful for salvation through Jesus Christ, C.S. Lewis, my family, my friends, my health, my staff and my crosoft word. You go, spellcheck!

Tanner Cromeens, Staff Reporter: I am thankful for my friends, family and a God that loves us all.

Alejandro Rodriguez, Staff Reporter: I am thankful for my family, health and football.