As the leaves change color and the days get shorter, we realize just how quickly Thanksgiving is approaching. Most traditions involve putting the turkey in the oven, and gathering around the table to enjoy a feast but these students have some different customs that are a part of their holiday routine.
"We eat really different food in my family- we have ham and pineapple instead of turkey and we have pernil, which is a type of roast pork and mofongo instead of stuffing." – junior Angelica Cortez (left)
“I go to the Turkey Bowl.” - senior Natalie Metz
“I go to Massachusetts to be with my family.”- senior Charlie Baird
“I watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving day parade.” - senior Rebecca Liu
“Eating and playing front yard football in the morning.” - senior Greg Leeker
“I love watching football on Thanksgiving.”- senior Henry West
“I love eating with my family and helping cook the meal.” - senior Niya Wright (far right)
“Every year I go to Long Island to see my family.”- freshman Lauren Cicero
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Top 10 Senior ID Photos by Sara Shaker,
Theatre Preview: Dracula by Melanie Tzenova,
Best Buddies Makes a Difference-The Strive to Go out of Business by Annabel Schneider,
Blink-182 Attempts a Comeback by Michael Coe,
Football: A Mid-Season Re-Cap by Reed Barthold,
On Your Mark, Get Set, Go! Boys' XC Makes a Bang at FCIAC by Blake Lange,
China Exchange Celebrates 10th Aniversery by Kylie Maier,
How Do You Say Happy Halloween in Chinese? by Chris Janson,
Coldplay's Mylo Xyloto: Coolest Album of the Decade by Kat McKay,
A Look at a Dynasty by Matt Brown,
Local Entertainment: What's Hot in Town? by Lily Boe,
Isabel Duncan’s Mural Breaks Boundaries by Katrina Vassell,
NHS Tutoring: An Under-Utilized Student Resource by Chris Janson,
Blue Wave Football and Alex Pear Sack Domestic Violence by Ryan Barthold,
Miles Away From Home by Caitlin Keady,
Seniors with Power to Rock the Vote by Danny Rizzuto,
Your Survey Results Are Changing the Face of the Darien Community by Marguerite Morgan,
10 Hours: New Canaan, CT How to spend a day in New Canaan by Emily Caccam,
The Storm That Stole Halloween by Chris Janson,
2011 DHS Monster Parade by Jessica Demaio and Lizzy Steinborn,
Top 9: Thanksgiving Traditions by Caitlin Keady,
Weight Wars for Student Athletes by Caroline Cone,
