Saint David's Magazine Vol. 34 No 1 | Page 48

A R O U N D C A M P U S Turkey Run Giving Back in Gratitude The Turkey Run tradition in Second Grade continues. The boys trained hard for the 450-meter race in Riverside Park. Shown are Headmaster O’Halloran with winners Andrew Oneglia, Friedy Harris, and Aidan Murray. Each year, the Eighth Grade, guided by their teacher Mr. Tom Ryan, leads our school-wide Thanksgiving Turkey Drive. The day before Thanksgiving found the boys busy lifting boxes filled with turkeys and canned goods, and packing the van that transported the food to the Lion of Judah Assembly and Bethel Community Church. Throughout November, the eighth graders collected nonperishable food from boys in all classes and ran a pie sale, with proceeds going toward the purchase of the turkeys. The Thanksgiving Food Drive is Saint David’s oldest community action project, met each year with enthusiasm and initiative on the part of our boys. 48  •  Saint David’s Magazine