Thanksgiving 2024 is coming right around the corner. The first Thanksgiving is thought to be celebrated in 1621, by Pilgrims of Plymouth with the Wampanoag People, over a harvest feast. Then, they were thankful for the abundant harvest season, military victories, and safe travels. Now, Thanksgiving is known for the big meals and giving thanks to new opportunities or even Black Friday sales.
This is what the Spartan Scoop Staff is thankful for this year.
Editors:
Caitlyn Busig: New to Montana a couple years ago, Editor in Chief Caitlyn is thankful for transferring to public school. She explains that with the opportunities she has now, she’s been able to do a lot more with her life. Montana has greatly affected her life.
Raychel Doty: Copy Editor, Raychel, shows her love for popstar Billie Eilish,“…I’m going to her concert and I’ve been listening to her for a long time and her music resonates with me.” Not just her music, Raychel also added how “she cares about climate change and how big of an activist she is”.
Kelsie LaRocque: Kelsie, Content Editor, describes her “opportunities from social lives, peers, and family members” is what she is grateful for this year. Being student body president and gaining new friends while taking in senior year
has appreciably impacted her life.
Sam Maney: Sports Editor, Sam, explains that he’s thankful for “Anothey Davis single handedly carrying the Lakers win this year” with pure joy on his face.
Illustrators:
Jade Veal: Jade, the Head of the Illustration department, expressed gratitude for theater. “A lot of my publicity on social media [from running the Sentinel’s Theater’s Instagram] is getting more out there.”
Karma Patey: Karma says she’s thankful for all of her lovely friends who have got her through everything this year “because it’s been a rough year”.
Page Gambin: Newest member of the Illustrators, Page, explains that she’s thankful for food, friends, and her dog. She goes on to say, “I love food and I love my friends. Food is good and my dog Gizmo of course”. Who really needs more than loved ones and a good meal?
Photography:
Diego Morales: Diego is thankful for Mrs. Bathje, and the opportunities he’s gotten in the past year. “Taking her journalism class last year was a whim, but now I get to be a photographer and help/work with other photographers”.
Jude Shull: Jude gives gratitude to “life in general”. He added that he enjoys “having freedom and cowboys”.
Reporters:
Sadie Maloney: Sadie is thankful for music, mashed potatoes, and family. She explains, “I’m thankful for mashed potatoes because they’re really, really good. Music helps me calm down and it’s just amazing. My family is really nice and really kind, they make me laugh”.
Aurora Barnt: Aurora B. is thankful for “JFK because he made a really easy article to write about”. It really is nice to take it easy before the upcoming break.
Avery Bucklin: Avery is giving some extra thanks to her mom this year. She says, “she does a lot for me, and I probably don’t recognize it a lot. I’ve had friends lose their moms and I’ve seen how it shapes their lives, and I couldn’t imagine how that would shape my life”.
Hannah Bierer: Cereal is what Hannah is thankful for this year. She says with a big smile, “because it’s all I ever eat and it tastes good. There’s so much variety and I get off work late and don’t have many options, so cereal is great”.
Kat Romig: Kat’s cat, Pipi, gets their thanks this year. “I’m thankful for my cat because he’s always stood by me no matter what. He’s my number one supporter and I love him so much.”
Alex Peterson: Alex is thankful for the opportunities of the Spartan Scoop. “I’m really happy I get a lot of creative liberty; it gives me a reason to write. I didn’t know how to write and I really just jumped into it. It’s nice to have an outlet for it now.”
Lily Marmon: Lily explains that she’s thankful for a lot of things, “in newspaper I’m thankful for everyone, especially the editors, who are really good at communicating. And for the super supportive people in my life”.
Lydia Becker: Lydia is thankful for their dog and good food. They go on to say, “I’m really feeling like muffins, whoever made those [is a] genius”.
Aurora Cornelius: Aurora C. is thankful for her cat, Bloom. She says her cat “doesn’t snuggle in bed with me, but he hogs the bed. He will lay in my lap though, and he’s sweet”.
Lexi Bartholomew: I am grateful for my friends and family this year. I truly wouldn’t be where I am right now without them. I’m also so thankful that it’s almost halfway through senior year.
Podcast:
Miranda Hart: Miranda is thankful “to be alive in today’s world”. She goes on to explain her gratitude, “…to be able to encounter the people I’ve encountered, like my friends, and being in the same high school at the same time as them”.
Ryan Mckeehan: Short and sweet, Ryan gives thanks to “all the lovely equipment in the podcast room, and all my fellow podcasters”.
Simon Montecillo: Simon is thankful for three big things: theater, band, and the Spartan Scoop. He explains, “Band is helping me explore my musical abilities. Theater is fun all around. I enjoy the roles I take and the community I’m in. Newspaper is entirely new to me, it’s very fun. It’s all eye opening on how podcasts and journalism works; working together and teamwork.”
Web Managers:
Elizabeth Frazon: Senior Manager, Liz is taking the time this year to show some gratitude for her newspaper peers. She says, “I am grateful for this class and all the people in it”. We’re all thankful for Liz, too.
Rielly Buchholz: Riley, “Baby” Web Manager, expressed his love for his “radioactive EMF protection shungite necklace” that he received from one of his hippie friends.
Business / PR Manager:
Quin Maus: With jubilation, Quin gives thanks to his family, Hozier coming to Missoula, the computer science program, and Taylor Swift’s newest album.
Wonderful Head of the Scoop:
Mrs. Bathje: Only two words from Bathje herself, “My dogs” with a smile on her face.
The Spartan Scoop staff wishes everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. We will be celebrating this holiday with our fourth annual Bob’s Burgers Staff Thanksgiving. Big or small, it doesn’t matter what thanks is shown, as long as you do it with your heart.
