We were a bit surprised to learn of some of the things that Abby's class has been doing in preparation for Thanksgiving. Among other things they talked a lot about the Pilgrims and the Mayflower and even watched a Peanuts depiction of the crossing (fwiw, the same one that was on last night). She also made an Indian headdress, a tepee, and Pilgrim's house. It was about as un-PC as one could get. In a lot of ways it seemed like we time traveled back to 1977.
Sammy had his Feast Day at his pre-school yesterday, but unfortunately the poor guy had stomach trouble so I don't think he enjoyed it all that much. One mom who was helping out did compliment Sam on his good manners. I'm thinking he gets that from Cindy.
We're off to my parents this weekend, but I thought I'd leave you with this list of things E. Gordon Gee is thankful for:
Thanksgiving nears, and our thoughts turn to those things for which we are most grateful. As president of this great University, I feel blessed beyond measure for countless reasons. Below, I share the Top 10 things I am grateful for this Thanksgiving:
10. Your 384,000 hours of community service last year
9. Warhol at the Wexner Center
8. Our remarkable faculty, whose research ranks us 9th nationally
7. The Best Damn Band in the Land
6. Ohio State’s most-qualified freshman class ever
5. Senator John Glenn, for his service to the University, the state, and the nation
4. Students’ overwhelming participation in this month’s elections
3. Our first LEED-certified building (Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center)
2. Ohio State’s huge contingent of international students, 14th-largest nationally
1. 42-7 – enough said!
Best wishes for a relaxing and enjoyable holiday.
Gordon Gee
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