Feeling thankful!
Mr. Scott: I am thankful for live music, either making it with my band or hitting as many shows as possible. I am thankful for my extended family, meaning my fellow teachers, my students, and my Index editors. Memories make us rich. Most importantly, I am thankful for my daughter Vi, who teaches me daily what it means to live a life of joy.
Delaney Smith: I am so grateful for my amazing friends, family, and teachers that keep me going through everything!
Tenna Ruetten: I am grateful for my parents, friends, teachers, my car, my home, my education, and all of the amazing opportunities that I’m given every day.
Logan Auxier: I am grateful for my glorious king, Bo Nix. The greatest quarterback the Broncos have ever seen. This is the first year since 2016 that I have genuine hope to win the Super Bowl. It’s all thanks to one man, my king Bo Nix. I’m also very thankful for everyone that has helped build me up and kept me going.
Aria Boehler: I am grateful for the bravery to take risks and learn from my mistakes, to embrace life’s unexpected joys. I am grateful for my teachers and everyone who has ever believed in me. I am grateful for my TI-84, houseplants, and books.
Novally Thao: I am grateful for eos lotions, my family, my friends, my work family, my Cinnamoroll cult, my cozy bed, and my fortunate life.
Jazbia Farooq: I am truly thankful for my family and friends who are always there for me and never fail to make me smile. I am also grateful for the opportunities I have, such as the chance to go to school, participate in activities, and be able to shape my own future.
Samreen Chahal: I am grateful for having access to education and all the opportunities it brings. I wouldn’t be able to reach my goals without it!
Phoebe Fletcher: I am deeply grateful for the true friends and close family I have, as well as the nation we live in.
Dania Mian: I am thankful to have friends who are always there for me and an adventurous family that loves to travel.
Chloe Lusvardi: I am grateful for my endlessly supportive friends and family, my dog, my education, chicken nuggets, and tiny rubber ducks.
Genevieve Blustin: I am grateful for my friends and family who support me and push me to become my best self.
Kayden Brandt: I am grateful for everything that got me where I’m at today, my animals, having a job, being able to spend time with people, and being able to perform in musicals and choirs.
Kathryn Scheivert: I am grateful for books, my cats, music, my friends, my family, and being able to travel to so many different places.
Nabeel Ahmad: I am grateful that I have access to basic human needs such as water, food, and clothing, and I’m truly blessed to have my whole family with me.
Mila Crowe: I am grateful for my family who supports me and how they can always put a smile on my face.
Avarie Tritt: I am grateful for my friends and family who have always supported me, and encouraged me through everything.
Zosia Bowlus-Jasinski: I’m thankful for the support of those around me, Michael Farabaugh’s AP Chem videos, green tea, my host family back in Germany, my cats, Trader Joe’s, and my Owala.
Isaac Considine Buelow: I am always grateful for the privilege to have access to do my favorite hobbies and engage in my favorite school activities with the support of my family and friends.
Mark Jung: I am thankful for being able to study in the US and having the opportunity to learn new people and have valuable experiences.
Adrianna Meszaros: I am very thankful for the family I have found in my friendships, especially through choir. Also Michael Farabaugh for facilitating my AP Chemistry comeback.
Natasha Tisdel: I’m thankful for my Champagne Toast body shimmer, my Peach Bellini hand sanitizer, Captain Crunch, my vanilla body butter from Korea, all the concerts I went to, my host family in Korea, and my glorious panini press.
by Index Editors
Published December 1, 2025
Oshkosh West Index Volume 122 Issue III