NEDERLAND – Nederland Middle Senior High School’s Harvest Feast on November 21, 2024, was a heartwarming celebration of food, laughter, and coming together. Students gathered around beautifully decorated tables, sharing smiles and stories over...
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Hungry and ready to roll
These guys are lining up, plates in hand, looking ready to demolish the turkey and all the fixings. Let’s eat!
Laughs over lunch
Nothing beats a good meal with friends. This middle school group is clearly having the best time, one bite at a time.
No holding back
This student is going all in on that turkey leg, and honestly, we love to see it. Zero chance anyone left hungry thanks to Busey Brews' turkey donation!
Sweet tooth central
The dessert table was a total hit: cookies, brownies, pies, and more.
Good food, good company
Special Education teacher Scott Sanders (on the left) and a student dig into their plates and share a laugh. This is what the Harvest Feast is all about!
Fall vibes and full plates
Surrounded by pumpkins and fall leaves, these two are enjoying their meal and the chill, festive atmosphere.
NEDERLAND – Nothing brings people together more than good food, and the Harvest Feast at NMSHS was no exception.
Nederland Middle-Senior High School’s Harvest Feast on November 21, 2024, was a heartwarming celebration of food, laughter, and coming together. Students gathered around beautifully decorated tables, sharing smiles and stories over plates piled high with delicious food.
This year, the event had a new twist: instead of students bringing the food, the school asked the wider community to pitch in. Busey Brews donated smoked turkeys, while parents, educators, and volunteers stepped up to provide a variety of sides, salads, and desserts.
The collaboration was a real testament to how much people here care about each other, with more than 30 volunteers contributing their time and dishes, according to PTA President Jen McLaughlin.
Emily Bloomfield, also in the PTA, shared that the school, district, and PTA worked together to make the feast happen. The menu was packed with comforting classics – green bean casserole, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes with gravy, corn, and stuffing.
It’s no surprise the kids swarmed the dessert table filled with cookies, brownies, and pumpkin, banana crème, and chocolate pecan pies, to name a few.
As for the history of the Harvest Feast, answers varied. Some said seven years, others ten, and a few guessed over 30. Special Education teacher Scott Sanders offered a little clarity, explaining that when he started teaching in 1991, it was just for middle schoolers. But the high school students would smell the food and devour what was left. Eventually, the event grew to include everyone.
“I think its history precedes me,” Sanders mused.
Whether it’s been decades or generations, the tradition endures, bringing gratitude and joy to the Nederland community.
As the students dived into their meals, their excitement for the upcoming holiday break was palpable, making the feast the perfect kickoff to the Thanksgiving holiday.
