Tom Verdin of Springfield: “I’m thankful for my family, my relative health and my eighth grade Civics students at South County Middle School.”
By Tim Peterson
Natalie Sullivan of Lorton, freshman at South County High School: “I’m thankful for my alarm clock; I don’t know how I’d wake up without it. And my parents, without them I wouldn’t have a home and everything I need. And my teachers, they supply me with knowledge.”
By Tim Peterson
Cristian Meneses of Fairfax Station, junior at South County High School: “I’m thankful for my family, how through tough times they’ll always be there.”
By Tim Peterson
Emma Lundy of Burke, first grade at Terra Centre Elementary School: “I’m thankful for my family, God and my swim coaches. My family loves me and they take care of me.”
By Tim Peterson
Margaret Colby of Burke, fourth grade at Fairview Elementary School: “I’m thankful for food, because it’s yummy.”
By Tim Peterson
Raquel Walker of Burke, first grade at Terra Centre Elementary School: “I’m thankful for my mom and dad because they keep me safe and take care of me.”
By Tim Peterson
Sam Walker of Burke, third grade at Terra Centre Elementary School: “I’m thankful for the toys that I have, because not everyone in the world can get toys.”
By Tim Peterson
RJ Adelman of Springfield, third grade at Sangster Elementary School: “I’m thankful for my clothes, not everyone has many clothes. And I’m thankful for having a warm coat right now.”
By Tim Peterson
Jolin Srun of Springfield, fourth grade at Franconia Elementary School: “I’m thankful for my family. They’re awesome. They make food for me, like my favorite: macaroni and cheese.”
By Tim Peterson
Padraig Hall of Springfield, third grade at Sangster Elementary School: “I’m thankful for my sports equipment: baseball gear, swimming gear and tennis racquets for cul-de-sac tennis. Without it I wouldn’t be able to play sports.”
By Tim Peterson
Ana Loveridge of Lorton, third grade at home school:
“I’m thankful for church, because I can learn about Jesus and the books of the Bible.”
By Tim Peterson
Jamie (left) and Ana Maria Staley (right) of Clifton, students at Trinity Christian School:
“We’re thankful for our family, because they love us and encourage us to do our best.”
By Tim Peterson
Minah (left) and Jo Hee Sisco (right) of Fairfax, Minah in third grade at White Oaks Elementary School: “I’m thankful for my family because they take care of me,” said Minah. “I’m thankful because everyone is healthy in the family,” said Jo Hee.
By Tim Peterson
Andrew Balgley of Fairfax Station, fourth grade at Silverbrook Elementary School: “I’m thankful for video games and food. I’d be bored to death without Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare, and without food I can’t live.”
By Tim Peterson
JT Schmid of Fairfax Station, third grade at White Oaks Elementary School: “I’m thankful for food, shelter and water for me, and my parents who provide them for me.”
By Tim Peterson
Karlie Herbst of Alexandria: “I’m thankful for family, that we’re still together. I have 29 first cousins, with 21 great cousins. My brother is coming for Thanksgiving from Knoxville, Tennessee."
By Tim Peterson
Molly Herbst of Alexandria: “I’m thankful for family, because we don’t get to see everyone very often. For Thanksgiving, I’m thankful for turkey, ham and everything that goes with it.”
By Tim Peterson
Laurie Kittle of Alexandria, as “Mrs. Sinah McCarty of Mount Airy:” “I’m thankful that I live in a place where history abounds, and I get to dress up all the time: here at historic Pohick, historic Huntley and Gadsby’s Tavern.”
By Tim Peterson
Janis Harless of Mason Neck, as “Ann ‘Nancy’ Mason of Gunston Hall:” “I’m thankful for family, the love, that we get to rejoice and be together. I’m going to see family in Oxford, Mississippi tomorrow.”
By Tim Peterson
Katherine Ward of Mount Vernon: “I’m thankful for the opportunity to be involved in the community, working with amazing other interested, involved citizens.”
