Published November 30. 2023 12:55PM
East Penn School District Golden cardholders, bus drivers and crossing guards enjoyed feasting on turkey with gravy, potato filling, seasoned green beans and pumpkin pie at the district’s annual Thanksgiving Luncheon Nov. 16.
The culinary event featuring Thanksgiving fare at Lower Macungie Middle School was also held at Eyer Middle School and Emmaus High School.
National Junior Honor Society eighth grade members waited tables, as well as serving as greeters and parking attendants at the middle schools. National Honor Society members took up those duties at the high school. School choirs provided diners with musical entertainment.
At LMMS, the Cadence Choir saluted veterans with “We Say Thank You” and soloist Natalie Iwans kicked off “Thank You” in tribute to the upcoming holiday.
From left, Emma Taylor, Keilani Silva and Katharine Frederick make the rounds serving water to thirsty diners at Lower Macungie Middle School Nov. 16.
Retirees Maria and Terry McNabb, of Wescosville, patiently await their turkey dinner. Maria had worked in East Penn's administration office while her husband had been an Emmaus Borough employee.
Press Photo by Ed Courrier Students Ryann Eckert and Tyler Iyengar bring out the turkey dinners. Additional photos appear on Page A5.
Lower Macungie Middle School faculty advisers to National Junior Honor Society are from left Erin Trautmann and Patrick Campbell.
LEFT: Chorus and music teacher Kelly McCartney asks United States service veterans to raise their hands before leading the Lower Macungie Middle School Cadence Choir in “We Say Thank You.”
ABOVE: Natalie Iwans sings “Thank You,” the choir's last song in the set. Iwans kicked off the performance as a soloist.
Jeremy Sharpless and Carter Quinn pass out dessert.
Friends Carter Ofori and George Marmaros take a moment from their duties as servers for a photo opportunity at Lower Macungie Middle School. Press Photos by Ed Courrier
