An online student publication of Melissa Middle SchoolIssue 23Nov. 17, 2017

By Avery Smith, Kamryn Carlley & Jonah Tyner Thanksgiving is a very special holiday. Most of the time, people have a delicious meal with their family and enjoy a good game of football. The dinner may include turkey, dressing, desserts, and more. Many people enjoy

people for many reasons. The traditions that Thanksgiving carry will be passed on from generation to generation. Many people are very excited to see what this year’s Thanksgiving will hold for us.

By Mason Velazquez & Emmett Tenney

Read Under the Stars, is back again, and is now better than ever. The event for this school year will take place at the Melissa High School football field from 7-9 p.m. Nov. 28. And now unlike last Read Under the Stars Melissa schools are

Thanksgiving, because students and teachers get a week off of school. This is a great time for us to relax, spend time with our families, and eat delicious Thanksgiving meals. “I like Thanksgiving because I like to spend time with family and I enjoy the food,” Faith Fortenberry said. “Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays,” she added.

There are many traditions students have with their family for this special day. Some of the traditions involve where they go, what they eat, and what they do. Each family may have something special they do every year. Thanksgiving has been around for many centuries. Since then this holiday has been special to

invited, including Harry McKillop Elementary.There will also be a big flashlight giveaway to the first 125 students to show up. “I think it is a great opportunity for all the students in Melissa Middle School to come together and read under the stars,”Camryn Green said.

By Staff Writer

The MMS Performing Arts is set to present their one act play, The Great Pandemonium, Nov. 30 at 7 p.m. in a special preview at Melissa High School, to prepare for the UIL competition Dec. 2 at Celina. The cast has been working after school

to prepare for the event. Last year’s cast took second place, which makes first place all the more desireable this year. “If we truly tell our story, then we have done our part,” Director Louise Hickey said. Hickey hopes several will travel to Celina to support the team.

Photo Essay by Blaise Barker, Faith Fortenberry, and Autumn Bell

“I am going to Pennsylvania to see my uncle.”

-Evan Ryan

“I am going to Louisiana to eat great food and possibly go to New Orleans.”

- Maddie Pickett

“I am going to Mexico to see my grandparents.”

-Edgar Martinez

“I am going to Nashville for my parents business trip.”

-Hallie Hendrickson

“I am going to Oklahoma to visit my family.”

-Anna Blankenship

“I am going to California, for a basketball tournament, and to see my dad.”

- Phoenix Bramhall

Favorite Thanksgiving treats By Bridger Atwood, Cole Milburn & Everette Blackwell

“We write what we are thankful for on a sticky note and stick it on the wall.”

-Bishop Curry

“The entire family plays hide and seek in the woods. It is very fun and scary.”

“Every year we go to my great grandma's house to celebrate Thanksgiving and my birthday.”

-Kate McGill

By Sydney Freeland & Abbie Chaloupka

“My favorite Thanksgiving food is Hamburger Mac and cheese.”

“My favorite Thanksgiving food is Pumpkin Pie, because it has really good crust.”

“My favorite Thanksgiving treats are Jalapeno Corn and Ham.”

“My favorite Thanksgiving treat is stuffed jalapenos with cream cheese filling wrapped in bacon.”

“After we eat, we go outside and have a big food fight.”

-Justin Larson

-Everette Blackwell

-Audrey Burwell

-Tucker Phillips

-Madison Hanoski

-Camryn Green

Thanksgiving Activities Camryn Green & Kenzie Segleski

"Our whole family gets together and carves butter. “

- Avery Reyes

“We have a mud war between myself, my brother, my parents, and other family members that come to town.” -Kara Moore

“Our family gets together to see who can stay underwater the longest.”

-Tavaria McQueen

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What Are You Thankful For?“I am thankful for all my great

and supporting friends.” -Tucker Phillips “I am thankful fo

r having a

home, a family, and being

able to eat this

Thanksgiving.”

-Yisel R

eynoso

“I am thankful for being able to

be with my family and friends.

I’m also thankful for having an

amazing club volleyball team.”

- Kenzie Segleski

“ I’m thankful for the all the things God has blessed me with.” -Jonah Tyner

“I am thankful for my disability

because it makes me different.”

- Jaci Seale

By Sarah Hollenbeck, Michael Terrill & Abbie Chaloupka

“I am th

ankful for all o

f my

amazing friends and th

e great

school district th

at I go to.”

-Camryn Green

By Kirbi Wilson and Kate McGill

“In the fall I like wearing athletic leggings because they are soft and keep me warm.”

-Hudson Ross

“Fall is my favorite season because I get to wear cute sweaters.”

-Mary Helen Richardson

“I like long sweater cardigans because they are very cozy.”

-Abbie Chaloupka

“I like wearing sweatshirts because they are comfortable.”

-Reed Coco

Our sincerest thanks to our wonderful teachers and staff who Make Modeling Excellence look easy!