Thanksgiving, the holiday that celebrates being with family, eating too much, and enjoying what you have. Everyone is thankful for something, this includes everyone at New Hope Academy. On November 25th, both campuses gathered at Yardley to have a feast fit for kings and queens with all the fixings: turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, caesar salad, and of course, mashed potatoes; great for stuffing stomachs. Some people, while grateful for the meal, were not as impressed. Jacky Cruz (‘26) said that she loved the mashed potatoes and gravy. Erich Petshow (‘31) had similar regards, but said that the turkey was a bit too dry. Frankly, the food is only one portion of Thanksgiving. When the consumption of cuisine was done, everyone went out of the big room to have fun with friends. After all, it wouldn’t be Thanksgiving without spending time with the ones you hold dear.

Along with food and friends, the third “F” is football. For as long as anyone could remember, Yardley administrator Jeremy Dickerson, and Yardley PE teacher Mark Beuerle have been up in arms over the annual NHA tradition: the Thanksgiving Turkey-bowl. Though the competition is fierce, Jeremy himself said that Mark’s record is stronger. However, the two rivals paired this year and played against the new Yardley history teacher Matt Portner, and the Doylestown administrator Ryan Torres. With the two football pros vying against the two newbies, the pros ultimately won.

To put it simply, be thankful you have Thanksgiving to celebrate, be thankful you have friends to laugh with you, be thankful that you have a school that cares.

chase.stoerger@newhopeacademy.net