THE BEAR November 24, 2022 WBHS Volume 26 Issue 2

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Gallagher, McCarthy plan 2024 trip to Ireland, Wales, London

Claire Jarrett region Day 9-10: Paris Day 11: Depart for home
Co-Photography-Editor Travel by ferry to Holyhead Travel by Eurostar train to Paris
Visit a Welsh castle Take an expert-led tour of Paris: Place de You can still sign up!!! For
The 2024 trip to Ireland, Wales, Take a walking tour of Chester la Concorde; Champs-Elysées; Arc de more information or questions, contact
and England is set for June 5-13 with Continue on to the Birmingham region Triomphe; Les Invalides; Eiffel Tower Beth Gallagher:
Beth Gallagher and Molly McCarthy. Day 7: Stratford-upon-Avon | London Travel to Louvre egallagher@west-branch.k12.ia.us
There are currently 7 adults and 11 stu- Take a tour of Stratford-upon-Avon Take a walking tour of Paris: Latin
dents going. There will be another parent Visit Shakespeare’s birthplace Quarter
information meeting on December 6. The Visit the gardens at Anne Hathaway’s Catch a glimpse of Notre-Dame Cathe-
trip is 11 days and includes many differ- Cottage dral
ent sightseeing tours and other experi- Travel to London
ences. London Bridge and
Itinerary includes:
Day 1: Travel
Day 2: Shannon | Killarney region
the House of Par-
liament
Architectural: Ba-
The Bear Comic Corner: Thanksgiving Edition
Meet the tour director at the airport roque domes,
Travel to Killarney spires of St. Paul’s
Day 3: Killarney region Cathedral, the 17th
Excursion to the Ring of Kerry century church
Views of the Atlantic Ocean and the Five-way intersec-
placid Lakes of Killarney tion at Piccadilly
Experience Killarney National Park and Circus and Hyde
the Old Monastery Park’s urban green-
Misty peaks of Macgillycuddy’s Reeks ery
Carrauntoohil (Ireland’s tallest mountain) Witness the cere-
Glenbeigh, visit the Bog Village monial Changing
Re-creation of an Irish village from the of the Guard
early 1800s Day 8: London
Visit the Bog Museum Expert-led tour of
Sheep dog demonstration London: Big Ben
Day 4: Killarney region | Dublin and Houses of Par-
Visit Blarney Castle liament; Piccadilly
See the Rock of Cashel Circus; St. Paul’s
Travel to Dublin, Ireland’s capital city Cathedral; Chang-
Day 5: Dublin ing of the Guard at
Expert-led tour of Dublin Buckingham Pal-
Visit the EPIC Emigration Museum ace. See more of
Visit St. Patrick’s Cathedral London and visit
Day 6: Dublin | Holyhead | Birmingham Windsor Castle

What is WBHS thankful for?

My family & friends, my
job/colleagues/students, my
health, the beauty that comes
with the changing of the sea-
sons, & CHOCOLATE!
- Annie Popkes
Being able to see my family.
My relationship with Christ.
- Emmersen Thomas
I am thankful for my support “Pretty much everything that I
system. I am thankful I got to have. Good food, a supportive
see Harry Styles in concert family, amazing friends, pretty
before he got the flu.” great grades, and a good
- Ellie Walsh financial situation.
- Grace Baker
I am thankful for my family,
friends, teachers, sports, God, Fun times in Dawson Brick’s
waking up everyday, music, car.
and the ability to do everything - Will Tidrick
I want to do. - Redi Boelk

Thanksgiving family traditions

After Thanksgiving, my mom’s
side of the family gets together
and makes a Thanksgiving
feast and watches the
Nebraska vs. Iowa football
game. There is always some
banter and bets back and forth
about who will win, who’s
better, etc. - Ashlynne Nash
My cousins and I always have We often will get a challenging
a Mario Kart tournament. jigsaw puzzle and start it on
- Karley Staker Thanksgiving to then, hope-
fully, finish by Christmas. It sits
out on a table, and anyone can
It’s not really a tradition, but it
add pieces to help it get fin-
seems like every year after we
ished. - Amanda Pinnell
are all done eating, everyone
passes out.
- Harry Lackey

The Bear staff member Katey Noble recently surveyed students on their favorite Thanksgiving foods, and the re-
sults were a little unexpected with mashed potatoes taking the lead and rolls in a close second. Main dishes, such
as turkey and ham, also made the list but didn’t rank as high as was expected. Graphic by Olivia Naber.