Our Lady of the Lakes students fill 1,035 bags with Thanksgiving goodies

Education By Linda Trischitta, Editor Wednesday, November 30, 2022

     Seventh and eighth grade students from Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School’s National Junior Honor Society helped fill 1,035 bags with fixings for side dishes to be served at Thanksgiving. The bags of goods donated to the church and school by students and parishioners filled the gym/cafeteria at the school and were to be distributed to needy families by Our Lady of the Lakes, Catholic Charities and other local churches.

     It is an effort that has been undertaken for 25 years, according to school parent Julie Sierra-Besu.

     Shown in the top row of the first photo, from left are Alyssa Alagna; Sabina Arnesto; Ale Covolo and Emily Tillero. Front row from left are Adrian Price; Courtney Kristiansen; Gianna Gonzalez; Sophia Mesa and standing, Nick Diaz and Christian Besu. The second image is of the bags of food awaiting distribution.

     Photos by Julie Sierra-Besu.