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Gallery: Tapping in to Tappan Green’s Thanksgiving

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Aleida Méndez-Sippen, Staff Writer • November 22, 2024
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What could be better than celebrating Thanksgiving next week? Celebrating Thanksgiving this week in the company of your teachers and peers, of course! Tappan Green staff hosted a Thanksgiving lunch for the community on Thursday, Nov. 21. The restaurant set up decorated tables for attendees, complete with flower bouquets and bread baskets. Full course Thanksgiving meals were provided, complete with pie, and served by both students and teachers.

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On Wednesday, Nov. 20 in the 22 Tappan cafeteria, the BHS Networking Night committee organized an event to help students meet professionals in STEM fields.
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