RARITAN REVIEW Raritan High School’s Official Newspaper TURKEY AND FOOTBALL BY: LAUREN CHRIST Ever since the Pilgrims and the Indians enjoyed FOOTBALL their great feast at Plymouth in 1621, all of America BY: ASHLEY MIR celebrates the great traditions of Thanksgiving! Football is and has been one of the big- Current traditions include; travelling, feasting, and the gest sports known. Football became a major part great Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade! Many families of Thanksgiving Day in America in the late 1800’s. live far from one another which makes it hard to see However, this does not only revolve around the NFL. each other during the year, Thanksgiving is a major Every level, from beginners to the national league, time to travel far away and meet with family you don’t participate in games on Thanksgiving Day or that see as often! weekend. One of the most traditional and celebrated The very first Thanksgiving Day football game parts of Thanksgiving is, of course, the food. Turkey, took place on November 17, 1869 in Philadelphia, , mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, pies and Pennsylvania. This was two weeks after the first NOVEMBER 2014, ISSUE #9 more! A huge feast is, and always will be most Ameri- football game in America where Rutgers crushed can’s favorite part of the holiday! Within the feast, little Princeton in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Yale played traditions surface as well. Some families take part in Princeton in the NYC area continuously from 1876- the wishbone tradition. The wishbone symbolizes luck 1881. High school football games, sometimes called and wishes coming true. Two people hold each end of a Turkey Bowl, take place mainly in the Northeast to the wishbone and pull and whoever gets the full bone decide the champions! will receive their wishes! You may not be able to go to an actual NFL Televisions everywhere are tuned into football or high school football game, but that doesn’t mean on Thanksgiving Day. Food and football has always you can’t enjoy the sport at home. Every year I go to been an important tradition in American history. my Aunt Debbie’s house in Brooklyn for a feast. She This year, the day starts off with Chicago at Detroit, makes the most delicious turkey and stuffing, the followed by Philadelphia at Dallas and then, Seattle sweetest corn, mashed potatoes, gravy and string at San Francisco! Seems like a fun Thanksgiving Day beans. Every year, we play football at my aunt’s be- football schedule! fore and in-between meals. The last time, however, Last but certainly not least is the Macy’s it didn’t go as planned. We were in the yard enjoy- Thanksgiving Day Parade! This spectacular tradition ing the crisp weather and playing football when has been going on since 1924. Besides football, this is my mother called us in for dinner. We ran inside probably the most watched activity of the day! to gather around the dinner table. My little cousin threw the ball to me, from the kitchen to the dining THANKSGIVING POLL room, but the throw was too low to catch. BY: LAUREN CHRIST The football skimmed my fingers, and just as I Last issue we released a poll about asking reached to catch it, it smacked the plate of turkey off whether or not you are in favor of block scheduling! the table. SLAM! There was broken glass everywhere We received a majority leaning in favor of block and a huge turkey resting on the wooden floor. scheduling. This month’s poll is about which “What did I say about football in the house?” my aunt Thanksgiving tradition you like best. Copy the link to hollered, shaking the entire apartment. Luckily, my your browser and tell us what you think! aunt always makes two turkeys, since we all eat so https://goo.gl/PikGgG much. I apologized as I helped her serve the second turkey on the table. We all sat around table and be- gan our Thanksgiving feast. RARITAN REVIEW Raritan High School’s Official Newspaper MACY’S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE

BY: SCOTT MAIORANA

Once again, Macy’s will be bringing us their iconic Thanksgiving Day parade from New York City on Thursday, November 27th at 9 a.m. The parade will begin at 77th Street and Central Park South, veers south onto 6th Avenue and marches from 59th Street to 34th Street, and ends in front of Macy’s Herald Square at 34th Street and 7th Avenue. Balloons in the parade will feature favorites like: Spongebob Squarepants, Hello Kitty, Spider-Man and Snoopy. Floats will include 1-2-3 Sesame Street, the Dream-Seeker from Cirque du Soleil, Tom Turkey, and the Big Apple. Of course, jolly old Santa Claus will finish the parade, and officially start the Christmas Season. The first ever Macy’s Parade actually took place on Christmas Day in1924. Over 250,000 people attended the inaugural Macy’s Day Parade, where Macy’s employees were dressed in fun costumes and traveled for six miles with animals from the Central Park Zoo. In 1928, Felix the Cat became the first balloon to be used in the parade. Instead of deflating the balloons, the NYC parade organizers decided to let the balloons float away, where they would pop soon af- ter. This continued for years. They would write return addresses on them, and whomever found the popped balloon could return the balloon to Macy’s for a prize. 8,000 participants will be involved in the parade. 3.5 million people will watch the parade in New York. 50 million viewers will tune into the parade live on T.V. This year new balloons will feature: Red Mighty Morphin Power Ranger, Paddington Bear, Pillsbury DoughBoy and Pillsbury DoughGirl, Gonzo the Great and R2-D2. One of the new floats added is the Goldie- Blox Girl-Powered Spinning Machine. Also, the NYPD Marching band will be marching this year. So if you want to see all of the amazing stuff I’ve mentioned, tune in... 9:00 a.m. ET on November 27th on NBC for the 2014 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. RARITAN REVIEW Raritan High School’s Official Newspaper Thanksgiving Appetizers BRIDGET BAKES: BRIDGET BAKES: BUTTERNUT SQUASH SOUP ARTICHOKE & SPINACH DIP NOVEMBER 2014, ISSUE #9

What You’ll Need: What You’ll Need: 1 tablespoon butter 3 1/2 cups cubed peeled butternut squash (about 1 4 cloves garlic 1/2 pounds) 1 (10 ounce) package frozen chopped spinach, 3/4 cup chopped carrot thawed and drained1 1/2 cup chopped sweet onion (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and 2 1/2 cups fat-free, less-sodium chicken broth chopped 1/4 cup half-and-half 1 (10 ounce) container Alfredo-style pasta sauce 1/8 teaspoon salt 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese DIrections: 1/2 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened 1. To prepare soup, melt butter in a large saucepan over medium-high heat. Add squash, carrot, and Directions: onion; sauté for 12 minutes. Add chicken broth, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce heat, and simmer 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). for 30 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in half-and- 2. Place garlic in a small baking dish. Bake in the half and salt. preheated oven 20 to 30 minutes, until soft. Re- 2. Preheat broiler. move from heat. When cool enough to touch, Place squash mixture in a blender. Remove center squeeze softened garlic from skins. piece of blender lid (to allow steam to escape), and 3. In an 8x8 inch baking dish, spread the roasted secure blender lid on blender. Place a clean towel garlic, spinach, artichoke hearts, Alfredo-style over opening in blender lid (to avoid splatters). pasta sauce, mozzarella cheese, Parmesan Blend until smooth. cheese, and cream cheese. 3. To prepare toasts, arrange French bread on a bak- 4. Bake in the preheated oven 30 minutes, or until ing sheet. Broil for 1 minute or until lightly toasted. cheeses are melted and bubbly. Serve warm. Turn bread over, and top evenly with Swiss cheese. Broil for 1 minute or until bubbly. Serve toasts with soup. RARITAN REVIEW Raritan High School’s Official Newspaper Thanksgiving Side Dishes BRIDGET BAKES: BRIDGET BAKES: CASSEROLE SUPER SIMPLE STUFFING NOVEMBER 2014, ISSUE #9

What You’ll Need: What You’ll Need: 2 (15 ounce) cans sweet potatoes 1 1/2 (1 pound) loaves white bread 1/4 cup orange juice 2 tablespoons butter 3/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 bunch celery, diced 1/2 cup white sugar 2 onions, chopped 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 (1 ounce) package sage seasoning mixture 1 pinch salt Directions: 1/2 cup margarine 1. Allow the bread to become stale overnight. 1 1/2 cups miniature marshmallows Break stale bread into pieces and place in a large Directions: bowl. 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). 2. Melt the butter in a medium saucepan over 2. Place sweet potatoes in a 10x6 inch shallow bak- medium-low heat. Slowly cook and stir the cel- ing dish and pour orange juice over. ery and onions until the onions are soft. Transfer 3. In a small bowl, combine flour, sugar, cinnamon to the bowl with bread and mix by hand until and salt; mix together and cut in margarine. well blended. Sprinkle over sweet potatoes. 3. Sprinkle the mixture with sage seasoning and 4. Bake for 30 minutes. Remove from oven, sprinkle use to stuff the bird. with marshmallows and broil until browned. 5. Helpful Hint: By adding orange juice, the recipe BRIDGET BAKES: holds more of a sweeter taste and adds a touch of tang.

What You’ll Need: 12 oz. cranberries, 1 cup white sugar, 1 cup orange juice Directions: 1. In a medium sized saucepan over medium heat, dissolve the sugar in the orange juice. Stir in the cran- berries and cook until the cranberries start to pop (about 10 minutes). Remove from heat and place sauce in a bowl. Cranberry sauce will thicken as it cools. RARITAN REVIEW Raritan High School’s Official Newspaper Thanksgiving Entrée BRIDGET BAKES: PERFECT ROAST TURKEY What You’ll Need: 7. While the turkey is roasting, make stock: place neck, heart, and gizzards in a saucepan with the bay leaf and water. • 2 tablespoons kosher salt Simmer over medium heat for 2 hours. Strain the turkey giblets • 1 tablespoon ground black pepper from the stock, and discard giblets. There should be at least 4 • 1 tablespoon poultry seasoning cups of stock. • 1 (12 pound) whole turkey 8. Remove the turkey from the oven, cover with a doubled • 2 onions, coarsely chopped sheet of aluminum foil, and allow to rest in a warm area for 10 to • 3 ribs celery, coarsely chopped 15 minutes before slicing. Pour the pan juices, about 3 cups, into

• 2 carrots, coarsely chopped a saucepan and set aside. Skim off the turkey fat from the pan NOVEMBER 2014, ISSUE #9 • 3 sprigs fresh rosemary juices, reserving about 2 tablespoons. • 1/2 bunch fresh sage 9. Heat 2 tablespoons of the turkey fat and 1 tablespoon • 1/2 cup butter butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Transfer the onion from • 1 bay leaf the roasting pan into the skillet. Cook and stir until the onion • 6 cups water is browned, about 5 minutes, then stir in the flour. Continue to • 2 tablespoons turkey fat cook and stir for about 5 minutes more; whisk in 4 cups of the • 1 tablespoon butter skimmed turkey stock and the reserved pan juices until smooth; • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour skim off any foam. Stir in the balsamic vinegar. Simmer until the • 3 cups turkey pan drippings gravy is thickened, whisking constantly, about 10 minutes. Stir in • 1/4 teaspoon balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon of chopped sage, and season to taste with salt and • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage black pepper. • salt and ground black pepper to taste Directions: 1. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). 2. Mix 2 tablespoons salt, and 1 tablespoon pepper, and poultry seasoning in a small bowl. Tuck turkey wings under the bird, and season cavity with about 1 tablespoon of the poultry seasoning mixture. Re- serve remaining poultry seasoning mix. 3. Toss the onion, celery, and carrots together in a bowl. Stuff about 1/2 cup of the vegetable mixture, rosemary sprigs, and 1/2 bunch sage into the cavity of the turkey. Tie legs together with kitchen string. Loosen the skin on top of the turkey breast using fingers or a small spatula. Place about 2 tablespoons butter under the skin and spread evenly. 4. Spread the remaining butter (about 2 tablespoons) all over the outside of the skin. Sprinkle the outside of the turkey with the remaining poultry seasoning mix. 5. Spread the remaining onion, celery, and carrots into a large roasting pan. Place the turkey on top of the vegetables. Fill the pan with about 1/2 inch of water. Arrange a sheet of aluminum foil over the breast of the turkey. 6. Roast the turkey in the preheated oven until no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 3 1/2 hours. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part of the thigh, near the bone should read 165 degrees F (75 degrees C). Remove the foil during the last hour of cooking. Baste the turkey with the pan juices. RARITAN REVIEW Raritan High School’s Official Newspaper Thanksgiving Desserts BRIDGET BAKES: BRIDGET BAKES: HOMEMADE BREAD PUDDING

What You’ll Need: • 1 sugar pumpkin • 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch single crust pie • 2 eggs • 1 cup packed light brown sugar • 1 tbsp all purpose flour • ½ tsp salt

• 1 ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice NOVEMBER 2014, ISSUE #9 • 1 (12 oz.) can of evaporated milk

Directions: 1. Cut pumpkin in half and remove seeds. Place cut What You’ll Need: side down on a cookie sheet lined with lightly oiled aluminum foil. Bake at 325 degrees F (165 • 2 tablespoons butter, softened degrees C) for 30 to 40 minutes, or until the flesh • 2 1/2 cups cubed day old French bread is tender when poked with a fork. Cool until just • 4 eggs, beaten warm. Scrape the pumpkin flesh from the peel. Ei- • 1/2 cup white sugar ther mash, or puree in small batches in a blender. • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees F (230 • 2 cups milk, scalded degrees C.) • 1 pinch ground nutmeg 2. In a large bowl, slightly beat eggs. Add brown • 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar sugar, flour, salt, 2 cups of the pumpkin puree, • 1 cup pecans, chopped(optional) pumpkin pie spice, and evaporated milk. Stir well after each addition. Directions: 3. Pour mixture into the unbaked pastry shell. Place a 1. Preheat oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). strip of aluminum foil around the edge of the crust Generously butter an 8x8 inch baking dish. Pre- to prevent over browning. pare a water bath for the baking dish by placing a 4. Bake 10 minutes at 450 degrees F (230 degrees C), larger dish in the oven, and partially filling it with then reduce the oven temperature to 350 degrees hot water. F (175 degrees C). Bake an additional 40 to 50 min- 2. Place bread cubes in the baking dish. In a me- utes, or until a toothpick inserted near the center dium bowl, beat together eggs, sugar, and vanilla. comes out clean. Remove the strip of foil about 20 Slowly whisk in the scalded milk. Pour over the minutes before the pie is done so that the edge bread. Sprinkle with nutmeg, brown sugar, and of the crust will be a light golden brown. Cool pie, pecans. and refrigerate overnight for best flavor. 3. Place the baking dish in the water bath. Bake 5. Then, apply a dollop of whipped cream topping for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a knife inserted in onto the pie. Then enjoy your tasty treat with the middle comes out clean. Serve either hot or friends and family! chilled. RARITAN REVIEW Raritan High School’s Official Newspaper HOROSCOPES ASK THE ROCKET BY: SARAH STRICK BY: LAURA AGUINAGA

Scorpio (October 23rd- November 21st)- How do you find a major that suits you best? NOVEMBER 2014, ISSUE #9 Generally speaking, right now you are happy or at least content. There is some area of your life, however, • The way I like to think about it is usually what that isn’t fulfilling you or bringing you the reward you interests you throughout high school and in your hoped for. And because this is something that you early childhood. Personally, I’ve always wanted to always just assumed would work out, your dissatis- be a surgeon because I love the idea of helping faction is affecting the happier areas in your life. You people and it’s something I always wanted to do do have the power to figure it out now, though, and since I was younger. My thoughts are think about that’s exactly what you should do to bring yourself throughout your high school career. Don’t just happiness. This may be something that you don’t like jump into something that you’re not sure of. You to think about, but insight is what you need to get need to make a decision and be sure of it because back on track. You may want to share your thoughts after all, you are doing that for the rest of your life. with a trusted friend or family member, who may be So think about what you want to do and really able to help you figure it out. It’s okay to ask for help. think about it. Just be true to yourself.

Famous Scorpio How can I study for tests efficiently? Tisquantum • How I study for a test is I usually use flashcards. They’re easy to make and it helps me study for Tisquantum, also known as , was born most subjects. For math, I usually try to do some on November 15, 1585. He was a Native American practice problems from the back of the textbook who assisted the Pilgrims after their first winter in the or the internet. If I still don’t understand that than “New World”. He was a member of the Patuxet tribe I usually go for extra help. For english, science and and was vital to the Pilgrims survival. When he was in- History, I use flashcards and go over my notes. It troduced to the pilgrims he decided to live with them helps me so much. This method is used constantly after signing a peace treaty. Squanto taught them for most of our peers. I suggest, that you go for how to farm and cook corn and other vegetables as what makes feel comfortable when you study, Do well as introducing them to other tribes and acting as you like working in groups or alone? Do you like an interpreter to enable trade between the Pilgrims music in the background or for it to be completely and other tribes. In 1622, Squanto died of a fever but silent? Do you study by writing things over or is remembered as an important symbol for Thanksgiv- memorizing? Think about all these factors before ing. you start to study. RARITAN REVIEW Raritan High School’s Official Newspaper FATHER OF THE BRIDE HOW AND PUMPKINS CAME TO BE BY: MATT HAGBERG BY: LAURA AGUINAGA Family has always been an important part of American culture. With Thanksgiving so close, families are preparing for the herds of relatives that will crowd around dinner tables across America. One of the most iconic families in American pop culture is arguably the Banks family from the classic play Father of the Bride written by Caroline Francke. In this three-act comedy, Kay Banks, a young woman, announces that she will be marrying a man that her father does not approve Pumpkins have been a tradition for the lon-

of. Her father, Stanley, is infuriated by the wedding NOVEMBER 2014, ISSUE #9 gest time for Christmas and Thanksgiving in the and all of the business that comes with it. But on the United States and Canada. We can make absolutely other hand, her mother, Ellie, tries desperately to keep anything with pumpkins; such as pumpkin pie, peace. Raritan High School’s drama department will pumpkin lattes, pumpkin bread, and pumpkin muf- modernize the play, which was written in the late fins. You can absolutely anything that your heart de- 1940s. The cast of extremely talented students is as sires! But how did pumpkins become such a tradition follows: around this time of the year? We know it started with Mr. Stanley Banks – Chris Lind the first Thanksgiving. Mrs. Ellie Banks – Erin Wojcik The first Thanksgiving didn’t have any of the Kay Banks – Elizabeth English meals that we have today. Turkeys were not involved Ben Banks – Matt Hagberg at all with only only a certain amount of vegetables Tommy Banks – Joseph Fiore that the Pilgrims grew themselves. The Indians Buckley Dunstan – Gabriel Burns brought a small amount of meat. The Pilgrims hap- Buzz Taylor – Spencer Wattenberg pen to bring stewed pumpkins which is one of the Peggy Swift – Lizzie Powers original platters for Thanksgiving. Pumpkin pie hap- Delilah – Morgan Dickens pened was not one of the original platters but it was Miss Bellamy – Sam Mills adapted later in time. The Massoula Brothers – Isaiah Mercado & Aidan The is another Thanksgiving tradi- Smith tion. Unfortunately, we don’t use a Cornucopia as Joe – Brian Boyle much anymore and if we do it’s one of those plastic Mrs. Pulitski – Kasey Arnold ones that we buy from Marshall’s. But back then the

original Cornucopia was a curved goat horn that was Wedding caterers, florists, photographers, etc. filled with an abundance of fruit and vegetables. Stefanie Alaimo Both of these things represent the spirit of Sarah Diggins Thanksgiving, and go way back to the tale of the Pil- Christine DiNapoli grims. This is how pumpkins and cornucopia’s came Alicia McDonald to to be. We have learned certain things about tale of Jennifer McGrath Thanksgiving over the years and how the Pilgrims cel- Kathleen Riggi ebrated with a big feast with the Indians. Ever since Katie Stoerger then the great tradition has been passed down. Alexandra Varga RARITAN REVIEW Raritan High School’s Official Newspaper FALL SPORTS said, “Our goals are to remain competitive in our divi- BY: LAUREN CHRIST sion, while developing our younger talent for future Volleyball years. We have defeated divisional rival Monmouth Coach Caruano and his volleyball girls are back and Regional and have our sights on the top tier teams better than ever! So far, the volleyball season has mentioned above.” Good luck girls! been one for the books. The girls started their season 1-0 with a big win over Lacey, a volleyball power- RESPECT WEEK house, in 3 sets. The seniors, Lily Marten, Nikki Mo- BY: ERIN WOJCIK rales, Brianna Rinaldi, Kristinia Pruckowski, Erin Gill, In 1607, traveled on the Franny Nizza and Chesca Svoboda are leaving it all on over to the New World. When they arrived, they were the court and hope to lead the team to the shore con-greeted by the Indians who gladly helped them settle. ference tournament and states. Following in Varsity’s One man in particular who assisted them with great footsteps, the Junior Varsity team, coached by Ms. spirits was Squanto. He showed them how to farm Roman, has one loss! Best of luck with the rest of the and to cook food! People called him their key instru- NOVEMBER 2014, ISSUE #9 season ladies! ment to survive. Since his long months of teaching them all about the world, the puritans quickly devel- Girl’ Soccer oped and began to flourish. They produced their own Captains, Alyssa Conanan, Paige Ridge and Amanda way of living and they quickly expanded into more of Benoit are determined to lead their team during this their land. It is said that they may have taken advan- soccer season! So far, Coach Florio and her team have tage of the Indians and their successful attempt to battled constantly in each and every game. They’ve take over their world. beaten Lakewood, Matawan and Ranney, and hope to continue winning! The girls participated in the 5k Now, take that into perspective to the world Color Run in the beginning of the season as well to we live in today. In a sense, we can see that the Puri- have fun and continue to stay in shape. Good luck tans were bullied. After the Indians helped them and with the rest of the season girls! adapted them to the land, they immediately took over, although the Puritans kept trying to make them convert to their religion or simply running new ways Boys’ Soccer of life. We see this kind of bullying on a day-to-day Coach Poll and his soccer team are looking to con- basis. So many kids and adults are trying to push into tinue to improve over the course of the season! This peoples lives and won’t accept them for who they are. year’s captains, Rocco Serpico, Ryan Casciani, and If everyone was the same, wouldn’t life be boring? The Cassidy Tripolitis are pushing the rest of their team to uniqueness of people is what makes them special. their fullest potential. After defeating both Red Bank Also, it is clear that they took advantage of their help. Catholic and Lakewood, the boys’ confidence has The Pilgrims used their help and then transformed the been boosted and they are ready for anyone. Good new world into a different society. With that in mind, luck with the rest of the season boys! we need to see that taking advantage of people not only is disrespectful, but is a loss to their freedom. Girls’ Tennis This year’s girl’s tennis team is ready to leave it all All in all, bullying has been going on since the on the courts! Their division (Central A) is one of the beginning of time. It is us as students that are able to strongest in the state. Four of the six teams in the make a change and make an impact on our society. division are in the top 10 for the Shore Conference. Treat people the way you want to be treated and Holmdel is #1, Rumson #2, Manasquan #5, SJV #9, respect others opinions. and Shore is on the bubble of the top 10. Coach Berg RARITAN REVIEW Raritan High School’s Official Newspaper HOW TURKEYS BECAME in half. Whoever comes out having the bigger half is whose wish is supposed to come true! Maybe you A SYMBOL OF THANKSGIVING can try it with someone in your house this Thanks- BY: KAITLYN LALLY giving! The turkey made it to the table during the holi- days for so many years because they are fresh, afford- STUDENT AND TEACHER able, and big enough to feed a large crowd. The Native Americans preferred large poultry for celebrations OF THE MONTH because the birds were able to be slaughtered with- BY: KAITLYN LALLY out a huge economic sacrifice. Other animals, such as cows, were more useful alive than dead as beef wasn’t widely available. Rooster meat was too tough and if hens laid eggs they were too valuable to kill. The turkey was one of the easiest animals to hunt, so you did not have to do too much in order to get your food. NOVEMBER 2014, ISSUE #9 Although, there was plenty of ham that were also very easy to get, they just did not think that it would be fit • Bethany Evans -- Bethany has been nominated for a special occasion. Americans celebrate Thanks- for being an extremely hard working student giving with a turkey because it is now a symbol of who is always prepared for her class and is on Thanksgiving. top of her assignments all through a busy sports Whenever you see something about Thanks- season. She is a team player both on and off the giving there’s usually a turkey associated with it. field. Bethany is a star student! Like the tradition of watching the annual Macy’s Day Parade every year and watching the huge floats, there is always that one turkey float. Not only does it taste good and show up on our tables but it shows up in many more places. Little kids in grammar school get to color them for the holiday and there are advertise- ments to sell turkeys in the store because it’s what • Peter Donnelly -- Peter was nominated for his everyone wants this time of year. In fact, considering willingness to help others, dedication to creat- that the turkey was so popular and everyone wanted ing effective presentations, and inspiring his them, that turkey population was almost wiped out. In classmates to raise the bar. He is pleasant and 1991, the federal government had to step in and make polite; one with tons of potential. a protection law for the turkey. They can now be found in 49 states! Another fact about turkey is that when turkey farmers advertised availability of other parts of the bird without having to cook the whole bird consump- tion increased by 20 pounds per person a year. Thats a lot of turkey! But 74% of that can be found sliced on turkey sandwiches. Turkey also comes with another • Ms. Taylor -- Ms. Taylor is a dedicated teacher tradition. Have you ever heard of the wishbone? It is who never fails to help her students. She is located in the back of the bird and when you take it an inspirational and strong person who can out you can dry it and make a wish. Two people grab accomplish anything she sets her mind to. She is each end of the wishbone and you pull until it breaks devoted and can brighten anyone’s day.