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Bashaw Elementary serves up Thanksgiving meal

Students enjoyed ham, turkey and other holiday staples during a Thanksgiving Feast lunch Nov. 19.


  • By Amanda Sebastiano
  • | 2:25 p.m. November 19, 2015
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Although Thanksgiving is still a week away, Bashaw Elementary students didn't have to wait to snack on stuffing, mashed potatoes or apple pie.

Nov. 19 the school hosted its annual Thanksgiving Feast lunch for all students, who enjoyed ham or turkey and a range of sides.

The students enjoyed a "friends-giving"with their classmates before going on holiday break, which starts Monday, Nov. 23.

Brando Cuyuch, Napier Hale, Destinee Guel and Araceli Cervantes show off their holiday-themed head wear.
Brando Cuyuch, Napier Hale, Destinee Guel and Araceli Cervantes show off their holiday-themed head wear.
Seven-year-old Crystal Chen stocks up on ham and mashed potatoes.
Seven-year-old Crystal Chen stocks up on ham and mashed potatoes.
Nine-year-olds Ariana Garcia and Ovonya Pinder find a seat to enjoy their Thanksgiving lunch.
Nine-year-olds Ariana Garcia and Ovonya Pinder find a seat to enjoy their Thanksgiving lunch.
Kevin Trevor, Ixelt Amezcua and Lisa Aguilera enjoy lunch with friends.
Kevin Trevor, Ixelt Amezcua and Lisa Aguilera enjoy lunch with friends.
Seven-year-olds David Carrillo and Angel Burrows enjoy mashed potatoes a week before Thanksgiving.
Seven-year-olds David Carrillo and Angel Burrows enjoy mashed potatoes a week before Thanksgiving.
Elijah Veldez plays with his ham before taking a bite.
Elijah Veldez plays with his ham before taking a bite.
Students enjoyed their choice of turkey or ham with mashed potatoes.
Students enjoyed their choice of turkey or ham with mashed potatoes.
Emilie Colas, 10, enjoys ham, apple pie and other holiday fixings.
Emilie Colas, 10, enjoys ham, apple pie and other holiday fixings.
Marsha Joseph, Kimberly Lopez and Jadielyn Gutierrez spend time with friends before school releases for holiday break next week.
Marsha Joseph, Kimberly Lopez and Jadielyn Gutierrez spend time with friends before school releases for holiday break next week.
Kyree Clark, 11, munches on a heap of stuffing.
Kyree Clark, 11, munches on a heap of stuffing.
Janay Cherenfant, Zoie Fowler and Ja'Lee Collins enjoy a pre-Thanksgiving meal.
Janay Cherenfant, Zoie Fowler and Ja'Lee Collins enjoy a pre-Thanksgiving meal.

 

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