All of SYA celebrated Thanksgiving dinner at El Centro de la Historia de Zaragoza, a restaurant in downtown Zaragoza that's attached to the History of Zaragoza museum. Between the students, faculty, families, visiting families, and alumni, we had a grand total of almost 100 people at the dinner. Everyone wore their best duds and looked spruced up for the occasion. And, strangely enough, the dinner kicked off with the American National anthem. We were later told that that was the first time the students had sung the National Anthem at the SYA Spain Thanksgiving dinner.
Photo: The Thanskgiving scene
Unlike the U.S., the festivities started at 8:30 pm and ended around 11:00. Yet, we did have turkey (not a food generally found in Spain), stuffing, sweet potatoes, and green beans.
Photo: Kelsey and Chi Chi Davis having their usual good time together
Photo: Colin with 'his babes,' Hannah Brewster and Taylor Spratt, one of Parker's advisees
Each of the U.S. Families (Chases, Wolf-Kings, Griffin Morse – the director--, Pauline – the college adviser-- and her family) made 5 pies ranging from apple to pecan to berry. Finding the pie tins and ingredients to make them was an interesting feat since pies aren't a typical Spanish food but in the end, they were all pretty tasty and no one left hungry!
Photo: Guapos! Phonetics and AP Spanish teacher, Angeles and her husband
Photo: Ana, SYA administrative assistant, Alvaro, SYA Faculty, and Danielle Conway, one of Parker's advisees
All told, it was a very fun night for all!
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