November is the month of giving thanks and celebrating Thanksgiving with your friends and family. With an uncertain year, as well as going into lockdown and transitioning into online-schooling, it is still important to acknowledge the good things that came out of all this. With that, what are you most grateful for this year?
RULES:
- Comment on this post what you are most grateful for this year.
- Entries must be school appropriate.
- Students must log-in to comment (make sure your username is your first and last name)
- The winner will be chosen randomly by the staff of the Southwest Shadow. Entries will close on November 28 at 11:59 p.m.
Prize: $10 Starbucks gift card
![Painting their pumpkins during FCCLA’s annual pumpkin painting meeting, juniors Aki Javier and Rizzael Maniego work alongside each other. The members were able to choose their own designs when decorating their pumpkins. “I wanted to win the best pumpkin [award],” Maniego said. “I tried painting Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh and I feel that it turned out pretty good despite the short amount of time we were given.”](https://southwestshadow.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/club_preview_nov_11.jpg)
Charlize Angeles • Nov 18, 2020 at
My mom was diagnosed with COVID, so it was pretty scary. Gladly, she came out negative after a month or so, so I am thankful that she was able to make it through it. I am also thankful that I have a house, internet, and food sitting at my table every day because I know there are people in the world that can’t afford them. I am thankful for my dog and sister’s well-being.
Adonayit Sisay • Nov 17, 2020 at
This year has been pretty rough for the most part. But overall I’m thankful that my family and myself haven’t been sick and are very healthy. I’m most thankful for my brother for keeping me sane and letting me vent to him all the time. Having that one constant is nice. I’m also thankful I have such hard working parents and family. Wouldn’t be here without them and I’m thankful to God because he is also my constant. I hopefully can be with friends and family next year.
Aubrey Canote • Nov 16, 2020 at
This year, I am thankful for my family and friends. I am thankful for thier support and helping me get through these tough times. I am also very thankful to have a laptop and Wifi so I can attend school. Since my education is very important to me I am thankful that I am granted the access to these items.
Alyana Arciaga • Nov 16, 2020 at
I am most grateful for my family this year as they have provided me so much and worked so hard for my sibling and I this year especially in the midst of a pandemic which has brought my family and I essentially much closer. I am thankful that my parents are able to be there for me and are able to make the most out of quarantine by doing all these fun family activities. I am overall just truly thankful for all they have provided me this year otherwise I probably wouldn’t be alive or living as content as I am.
Clara Gomez [STUDENT] • Nov 16, 2020 at
this year, i’m thankful that my mom got to keep her job during this pandemic. i’m also thankful for a stable internet connection and a laptop to do virtual school.
Alyssa Rose • Nov 16, 2020 at
I am thankful to be alive because we have all been given the chance to live long, healthy lives. There is a whole world waiting to be explored and we are lucky enough to have the opportunity to do so. Live is a precious gift, and I am thankful for the gift I have been given.
Malorie Schwartz [STUDENT] • Nov 16, 2020 at
This school year, I am very thankful for my family and pets. With quarantine and social distancing, I have been spending much more time at home than I would normally spend here, meaning that I get to hangout with my family members and pets more often and grow a stronger bond with them.
Claire Anne Canote [STUDENT] • Nov 16, 2020 at
I am thankful that none of my family members were diagnosed with COVID so far during this pandemic, and they are all healthy. I’m also thankful for my friends who are my biggest supporters for anything and everything I do.
Ozuhakachi Akarolo [STUDENT] • Nov 15, 2020 at
* I am thankful for my family I don’t know what i can do without them
* I am thankful that everyone I basically know are alive and not sick or in distress
* I am thankful that I am alive and not sick or in trouble of any kind
* I am thankful I have friends who care about me and are always there for me
* I am thankful although the fact my relatives are far away they are still able to contact me
* I am thankful that I have my wonderful home blessings like a roof,clothes,food etc
* I am thankful that at least I am able to go to school even if it is online because some people do not have any education
* I am thankful I can spend time with my family
* I am thankful that during these rough times that my family has not gone through any distress
* I am lucky i got the best teachers for all my classes they all care for their students
* I am thankful I am in this school and i will try my best to impress everyone
* Finally but not the least I am thankful I have things to be thankful for and that I am blessed in so many ways
Kate Wingate [STUDENT] • Nov 15, 2020 at
This year I am most grateful for my friends and family because they have given me so much love over the years and I do not know what I would do without them. Also, they have supported me through everything and gave me help whenever I needed it. My friends have given me so much happiness and they always make me laugh so much.
Makenna Wahrer [STUDENT] • Nov 15, 2020 at
I am thankful for finding God in my life once again, for getting a chance to spread the gospel through song, and for all the growth and progression I have displayed throughout this year. I am also thankful for everyone I have met through God that has supported me through this trial. It’s truly extraordinary to see God work right in front of my eyes, I am so grateful to have experienced this and it has confirmed the existence of the Lord that I have always felt was there with me throughout my journey in life.
Aubrey Mones • Nov 15, 2020 at
I am thankful for the people around me that support me and fight for what they believe in. My family and friends help me with dealing with the current pandemic and school. Despite how difficult living just as oneself is nowadays, there are also people that are fighting for their rights and making historical progress.
Danyom Yosief • Nov 15, 2020 at
I am thankful for my friends and family who support my goals and give me motivation to be successful.
Noura Bouchte • Nov 15, 2020 at
This year I am so grateful for my family supporting me and my goals. I’m so fortunate that they never underestimate me or push me past my limit where I can’t handle it. I would lever race my family for anything!!
Amanda Moncilovich • Nov 4, 2020 at
I am grateful for the new decade.