Windward Wonders…What Are Your Thanksgiving Traditions?

By Published On: November 18, 2025

Welcome to Windward Wonders…?, the section where we spotlight Windward students with a question of the week about entertaining topics ranging from movies to sports teams.

Left to right: Zoë Katz (’26), Aaron Crain (’28), Sophia Milner (’29), and Leo Pincus (’30)

Responses have been edited for length and clarity.

Zoë Katz (’26): My mom and I have a talking stick that we pass around the table after we finish dinner and everyone shares what they’re thankful for. It’s a piece of driftwood that we’ve wrapped ribbons around and tied crystals to *laughs*.

Aaron Crain (’28): Usually I go back east to my family and my uncle cooks a really big brisket. We watch the football games while eating dinner and he [my uncle] has a big tent and projects the football games on the screen. We’re always arguing about football the whole time and it’s really fun.

Sophia Milner (’29): I go to Maryland and I see my grandparents and cousins and we eat food!

Leo Pincus (’30): I usually go to my grandma’s house in Utah. All my cousins and aunts and family come and we have Thanksgiving.

About the Author: Sydney Litt

Sydney Litt ('26) is a co-founder and Managing Editor of The Windwardian. Her background in media and journalism sparked an interest in sharing Windward events and the stories of its students. Sydney is also the founder of the school’s Mock Trial club, and enjoys participating in singing, debate, and reading during her free time.

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