Talk and turkey: CCHS students honor senior neighbors with Thanksgiving luncheon
Student volunteers offered approximately 160 guests a homestyle lunch, music, and companionship.
Lexie Ramirez presents a traditional lunch to Debbie Stevenson and Kirk Bohigian. Photo: Trace Salzbrenner/ The Acton Bridge
In a lively celebration that connected generations, Thanksgiving came a bit early to Acton-Carlisle High School as students presented their senior neighbors with a classic holiday meal on November 22. Student coordinators Mark Johnson and Charlotte Jackson said months of preparation went into the gathering, at which about 50 student volunteers offered approximately 160 guests a homestyle lunch, musical accompaniment, and companionship at the table.
Photos: Trace Salzbrenner/The Acton Bridge
The CCHS cafeteria was filled with residents and students enjoying Thanksgiving staples like turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and rolls.Cafeteria worker Toni Small hands off plates with all the fixings.Acton-Carlisle High School student Rougui Bangoura grabs prepped meals to shuttle to tables.Hannah Cohen and Patrick Dreher listen to a story. CCHS students not only served, but sat down to lunch with guests.Amanda Calabro, Shauna Tibbitt, Anne Everly, and Laurie Fortunato dish up dessert.Liam Parisky-Kern plays a jazzy tune with fellow musicians with Rory Best and Max Booth.Rory Best plays the saxophone, with Max Booth on the drums. Along with Liam Parisky-Kern, they formed a three-piece band that entertained the crowd.Handprint turkeys enlivened the cafeteria between tables adorned with fall-themed decor.
