Humans of Hinsdale Central: Thanksgiving

Michaela Malec

As Thanksgiving quickly approaches we went around and asked Red Devil students and staff about their holiday favorites.

What is your favorite Thanksgiving tradition?

Michaela Malec

“The turkey bowl because it’s fun to get around with the boys and toss around the pig skin,” said Braden Cunniff, senior.


What is your favorite Thanksgiving food?

Michaela Malec

“I love the veggies and side dishes. I love sweet and mashed potatoes. Brussel sprouts are probably my favorite,” said Mrs. Karen Cartwright, librarian.


What is your funniest Thanksgiving memory?

Michaela Malec

“For Thanksgiving, my family would play a game, but I forgot the name of it, where you draw a card and it would ask a question. I remember my grandma having super bizarre answers that she would think were totally normal but we would all laugh so hard,” said Ms. Eileen Sears, guidance counselor.


What is your favorite Thanksgiving TV episode or movie?

Michaela Malec

“I love the “Friends” thanksgiving football episode,” said Mrs. Caitlin Delacey, Spanish teacher.

” I love “Planes, Trains, and Automobiles,” I watch it every Thanksgiving,” said Mrs. Amanda Ketterhagen, Spanish teacher.


What is your favorite Thanksgiving dessert?

Michaela Malec

“Pumpkin pie. I love to add whipped cream or ice cream on the top,” said Eshaan Mylavarapu, freshman.