Stuffing and mashed potatoes by the bowls, turkey on the platter, and every flavor of gravy in grandma’s cook book. Thanksgiving is the holiday of full stomachs and full houses. Bringing all of the family together under one common goal; to gain at least 15 pounds from each main meal and still have enough food to take home after to feed your family for another week. Thanksgiving football games bring out the deep family team rivalries each Thursday, and if fending off family members from your favorite dish isn’t enough to bring out your competitive spirit prior to game time then I don’t know what is. Each person has their own views on holidays, but I believe the general consensus is that, second to the food of course, family is the most important part of thanksgiving. It’s a time to bring people together that may not see each other very often, and what better way to reunite yourself with someone other than over a steaming hot plate of thanksgiving foods. This is undoubtedly my favorite holiday, and I truly hope everyone shares the love for it that I do.
Senior Emmy Tiethoff, daughter of Leesa and John Tiethoff, has an older brother, PHHS 2010 alum Alex Tiethoff, and a younger sister, freshman Leigh Ann Tiethoff.
Emmy was selected student of the month for the wonderful job she did singing the National Anthem at Senior Night of the Volleyball Season, as well the particularly effective job she has done as a Mojo leader. Music has been one of Emmy’s main interests and she has been a member of the PHHS concert and marching band since she was a freshman. She has participated in IHSA Solo and Ensemble contests as well since she was a freshman and has frequently been awarded first place. Her junior year she was selected for IMEA (Illinois Music Educators Association) choir and performed for that occasion. This December she will be singing a solo for the Christmas concert. An active member of the PHHS community music has not been Emmy’s only interest. An honor student, she has been in the top ten every year. Emmy has been a member of Scholastic Bowl and Key Club all four years, and has participated in the all-school play every year as well. Junior and senior years, Emmy has been a member of National Honor Society, the WYSE team, the Bass Fishing team, and the Library Club. Faculty members had some great things to say about Emmy. “I nominate Emmy Tiethoff who volunteered to sing the national anthem at senior night. She did a wonderful job. Additionally, Emmy is one of the MOJO leaders who conducts and coordinates activities for all of the other students.” “Emmy sang the National Anthem at the girls' volleyball game. Performing such a challenging song, a cappella, in front of friends, family, and complete strangers takes courage as well as skill and talent.” “I vote for Emmy, even though I don't have her in any of my classes anymore she still comes by to help me all the time.” “My vote is for Emmy Tiethoff. Emmy is very active with the praise band with her church, a job, and various co-curricular and extra- curricular school activities.” Emmy’s future plans include a four year university, at the moment she is considering Monmouth and a major in psychology. Her professional goals will probably include a graduate degree to become a counselor. Are any of you donating blood this year? This year’s blood drive will be held this Friday the 6th. There was sign ups during both lunches last week. You have to at least sixteen years old and 120 pounds to sign up for the blood drive. The key club members will be helping with the snacks and drinks, run with the people, sit and talk with the people, help set up in the gym, and help clean up after the blood drive is done. Last year we reached our goal of 32 pints. 1 pint potentially saves up to 3 lives. Every 2 seconds someone in the US needs blood. Thank you for everyone that signed up to give blood.
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