On Tuesday, November 24, New Hope Academy’s students and staff gathered together at the Yardley campus for the annual Thanksgiving Day Feast. The event, which serves as the kick-off to the upcoming holiday season, was once again centered on tradition. Before the luncheon, NHA Directors Dave Kennedy and Chad Giaccio asked students and staff to share their personal Thanksgiving Day traditions. Many who spoke offered stories of large family gatherings, delicious homemade food, watching hours of football, and sleeping late! They were also encouraged to share examples of gratitude, which they did in abundance.

Students were then served traditional Thanksgiving fare – including turkey, gravy, mashed potatoes, and stuffing – by the enthusiastic NHA staff, who donned aprons and took orders. After the meal, students enjoyed a fun afternoon of “Coffee House,” an NHA tradition that allows students to socialize and relax. Some students participated in the annual “Turkey Bowl,” a football game organized by Phys Ed teacher Mark Beuerle. Others sat back and watched the movie “The Mummy”, played board games and chess with friends, jammed in the Music rooms, or hung out in Art. It proved to be a day to be thankful to be part of the NHA family!