As Thanksgiving approaches, Midlothian students and faculty reflect on what they are thankful for this holiday.

• I’m thankful for my family coming to town for Thanksgiving. – Mrs. Palenski, Midlo English
• I’m thankful for my mother. – Besmah Al-Ashari, 12th grade
• I’m thankful for my family. – Markeeha Young, 12th grade
• I’m thankful for my health. – Sam Clemens, 12th grade
• I’m thankful for my parents. – Holly Urbanic, 12th grade
• I’m thankful for my family, friends, and education. – Wes Singer, 11th grade
• I’m thankful for my family, and my three little grandchildren. –Mr. Mason, Midlo Security
• Annalise Cone, Abby Advocat-Ross, Emily Wickham, and John Shelton share their gratitude for their friends, families, and pets. 9th grade
• I’m thankful for the food I’m able to have. – Chase Brown, 9th grade
• I’m thankful for good teachers. – Sam Perez, 10th grade
• I’m thankful for my friends and family. – Nadine Abuneel, 10th grade
• I’m thankful for my family and girlfriend. – Blake Carter, 10th grade
• I’m thankful for my basketball team and all of the new friends I’ve made this season from it. – Bridget Millacci, 10th grade
• I’m thankful for my mother; she has always been there for me and keeps pushing me to succeed, and when I’m down, she is a good person to talk to. My mom has always has my back through thick and thin. – Caiden Muscat, 10th grade