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For Immediate Release

RE: Turkey Talk

Turkey Talk

November 18, 2005

MBU Students sound off about Thanksgivings past and present

Turkey. Ham. Pilgrims. Freedom. Family. As Thanksgiving quickly approaches, an abundance of words describing America’s signature turkey day comes to mind. From favorite memories to favorite foods, here’s a sampling of what MBU students have to say about Thanksgiving.

To Grandmother’s House We Go
Name: James Nahrgang
Age: 20
Hometown: St. Peters, Mo.
How are you going to spend Thanksgiving this year?
“We’re going to my grandparents house to see all of our family.”

Sweet Potato Pie
Juliette Boyer
Age: 20
Hometown: Troy, Mo.
What is your favorite Thanksgiving food?
“Nana’s sweet potatoes with lots of marshmallows and Mom’s homemade pumpkin pie.”

Licking the Bowl
Name: Evelynn L. Johnson
Age: 36
Hometown: St. Louis, Mo.
What is your favorite Thanksgiving memory?
“Helping my grandmother prepare Thanksgiving dinner. I’d lick the bowls and spoons she used to make the batter for her cornbread and lemon-meringue pie.

Food and Family
Name: Chad Freeman
Age: 21
Hometown: Black, Mo.
What does Thanksgiving mean to you?
“Thanksgiving means great food, and hanging with my family.”

Warm and Well
Name: Nader Saad
Age: 23
Hometown: Liverpool, England
What are you thankful for?
“I am thankful for being alive, well and warm in this ridiculous weather.”

Road Trip
Name: Sarah Loaiza
Age: 18
Hometown: Jefferson City, Mo.
What is the longest trip you’ve taken over Thanksgiving break?
“A five minute journey to my grandma’s house.”

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