Thanksgiving meal leaves students thankful

On Friday, November 11th, the student body was pleasantly surprised by a special cafeteria lunch in celebration of Thanksgiving.  The meal offered a choice of turkey or ham, stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans, white rolls, and a choice of spice cake or chocolate pie.  Students were also offered salt, pepper, and butter, which is a rare occurrence.

These lunch selections are only served once a year, near Thanksgiving break. Bonnie, one of Burton's lunch ladies, said that the timing of this special lunch was opportune; it was not only near Thanksgiving, but the Veterans who visited on this day were able to enjoy the meal as well.  The exceptional school meal used to be served three times a year: once near Thanksgiving, once near winter break, and once near spring break.  However, this type of meal can only be served once a year now because of new regulations on school lunches.

Although this lunch is not served very often, the time is drawing near for school lunch menus to change, as menu selections are reconstructed every five years.  Perhaps in the near future, meals such as this will be served more frequently.

Written by: Tiffany A. and Paloma B.