Leyden hosts Navy recruits for Thanksgiving
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On Thanksgiving, November 28, Leyden High Schools will host a holiday celebration for approximately 100 Navy Recruits from Great Lakes Naval Station. Leyden will send buses up to the base in Waukegan, and the recruits will spend the day from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. enjoying a full thanksgiving meal and experience at East Leyden. Treats will be prepared by the Leyden culinary students, entertainment by the Chamber Choir, and there will be games, including football, table tops, bags, and even Chromebooks and cell phones so that the recruits can connect with their families.
“It gives us such joy to be able to treat those who serve our country a family-style experience at a time when we know they aren’t able to be with their own families,” said Superintendent, Dr. Nick Polyak. “Our hope is that their time with us helps to show them the love and support of our Leyden communities.”