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Ten Years Ago

November 25, 2004

"The First Feast" is an annual tradition for Waitsburg Elementary First Graders, part of the curriculum that includes American History and the story of the Pilgrims at this time of year. Mrs. Lindsey's students prepare for the feast by creating costumes like those worn by the Pilgrims, then at the appointed time, they follow turkey tracks to Mrs. Bickelhaupt's room in the high school where students have prepared a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. This year, the seniors in Bickelhaupt's class noted theirs was the first class to enjoy "The First Feast" 12 years ag...