In preparation for Thanksgiving, the Student Council introduced the Turkey Feather Challenge for all homerooms. Homerooms worked together to create a turkey by following the steps outlined in an email sent to staff.
The first step is to create a turkey base using the provided materials and extra embellishments from home. “On Monday, November 13th, each homeroom will access their turkey-making materials given in the teacher’s mailbox. They can add or bring anything else they want to make their turkey extra special, but it must fit on the white poster. This turkey base will later serve as a canvas for your students to decorate with feathers,” Student Council Advisor Katherine Johnson said in an email.
Secondly, a variety of colorful feathers were delivered to homerooms on Wednesday morning, so students had access to materials for turkey decorating on Thursday. “Instead of doing a feather hunt, we’re bringing the feathers directly to your homeroom tomorrow. That way you’ll have all your materials ready on Thursday to create the most amazing turkey ever!” Johnson said in an email interview.
On Thursday, students worked with their homerooms to create a festive turkey for display on their homeroom door. Each turkey was composed of a turkey base, feathers, and other creative elements. “When decorating your turkey on Thursday, remember to express what your homeroom is thankful for somewhere on the poster or turkey. Get as creative as possible, and let your imaginations run wild!” Johnson said in an email.
Finally, student council members judged the contest by evaluating each turkey’s creativity. The winners will receive donuts, and every homeroom was encouraged to participate. “We encourage everyone to contribute, make their turkeys beautiful, and spread some Thanksgiving spirit in the halls by proudly displaying your creations on your doors,” Johnson said in an email.
However, leading up to the event, students had mixed feelings. “I think that it’s a really good idea in theory, and I can see why student council did it, because they want to increase student morale or whatever. But I don’t think that participation is going to be high just because of the student atmosphere of Benilde-St. Margaret’s,” junior Lauren Carlson said.