FRIENDSGIVING came to Granger High School when clubs hosted a Thanksgiving potluck. Clubs like Latinos in Action, the Black Student Union, and many others were tasked with setting up, bringing the dishes, and helping the gathering run smoothly. With a wide variety of foods from different cultures and lots of fun games at the event, Friendsgiving at Granger made lots of Lancers happy.

“The event was full of excitement and joy, everyone was enjoying it in their own way,” Dulce Carillo Flores (12) from Latinos in Action said. She saw that everyone was involved in the event, and no one was left out. When it started, everyone was together, and it was really fun. There was constant music alongside non-stop laughter. One thing Carillo Flores noticed was that the potluck started a little later than the official time because more help was needed to set up.

As with every event, some things did not go according to plan. Ethan Vu (12) from the Asian American Student Organization says the hardest part of the gathering was organizing everything, as it was much easier than expected. Having to communicate and organize with 50 other people was a challenge, but they made it all work.

Vu has some positive things to say as well. He found it challenging to organize, but agreed that it turned out very successful in the end. “It was such a nice and joyful way to see how so many diverse and distinct cultures joined together to enjoy a widely celebrated holiday. No matter how hard something is, the reward is always going to be worth it,” he said.

Along with the amazing, tasty food at the event, the clubs organized a few games for the friends to play. One of Ara Omar’s (12) favorite games is called Mingle. This game is very popular, originating from the viral internet show Squid Games. “The game was really fun and came with a lot of betrayal between the students. Mingle is usually played in a large room, but we had to make do in a smaller classroom,” Omar said.

However, even with the smaller room, they managed to play the game and make it enjoyable for everyone. Switching from the games to the food, Omar says that the food was the best part. “One thing I liked was that the food was halal, and the other Muslims didn’t have to worry,” Omar said. The clubs actually put effort and thought into the foods they made and made sure no one was left out.

In the end, it was not only about eating delicious food, but also about being a community. Students from different backgrounds shared their cultures through food and activities. Despite all the challenges the clubs faced in organizing the party, the memories they made were worth it.