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Through donations and with the help of Falcon and community volunteers including the boys soccer team, the Falcon Thanksgiving feast was able to feed over 80 people. 
"I believe it’s important to give back to the community around you. And I wanted to encourage that with the soccer players on the team and pass that along," student Michael Gibson said. "I’ve gotten more out of doing this kind of thing than anything else I’ve ever done. I like giving back."

Falcons give back with annual Thanksgiving feast

Olaoluwa Johnson, Reporter November 27, 2019

On Monday, Nov. 25, Falcons contributed to the third annual Thanksgiving feast in the West High cafeteria started by social worker Jenn O'Hare. There were approximately 80 people that attended and 24 families...

"We'll be having standard turkey, mashed potatoes, and all the general foods you expect to have at a thanksgiving dinner. Some of it will be catered by Hyee and others will be donations from teachers," Cody Neeper Burris said.

Formulating fall festivities

Joseph Potts, Reporter November 19, 2018

As the fall season arrives, West students and teachers prepare for a Thanksgiving dinner that will be held at the cafeteria on Monday, Nov. 19 at 4:30 p.m. The idea came originally as a way to help...

Family enjoys Thanksgiving dinner.

Give thanks this holiday season

Ryan Hayes, Reporter, Leisure Editor November 24, 2015

This time of year, people are excited to get out of school for a few days and stuff their faces full of turkey, ham, and mashed potatoes. People tend to forget the importance of this holiday, giving...

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