Thanksgiving tradition begins with a big meal. The family of Raiders at Yorkton Regional High School had their own family feast, with 75 turkeys prepared for the student body.
The idea for the feast came from two YRHS teachers, Roby Sharpe and Jennifer Ingham says Mike Haczkewicz, Principal at YRHS. The teachers realized that many students at the school did not have the opportunity to have a Thanksgiving meal of their own. The result of that discussion was a desire to have a school meal, to have a big feast for every student.
“They started to think, how many kids have gone home to no turkey? How many kids have gone home to never a turkey? We’re the land of orange, we’re a family of Raiders, we should be able to give these kids a turkey lunch.”
The meal was prepared by superannuated teachers from YRHS. Haczkewicz says the school appreciates everything these teachers do, even as they enter their retirement.
“The world revolves around superannuated teachers. Whether you need them to substitute in your building or do projects like this, they always lend a hand.”
Those most excited about the meal were the students, and a building full of growing teenagers promised that every ounce of turkey would soon disappear.
This is a first for the school, but Haczkewicz says they’re always open to starting new traditions and this is one thing that the school can do to get everyone together.
“These are the projects that pull your staff together, the kids together and build a strong team.”
