VIDEO: Nonnewaug’s Favorite Thanksgiving Foods

Most tables have the standard Thanksgiving fare, but some Nonnewaug families have more unique options. (Courtesy of Jed Owen via Unsplash.)

Connor Segers ’26 and Niko Alonza ’26 • November 25, 2025

With the holiday season right around the corner, NHS students start to look forward to their favorite foods.

Many families have the traditional Thanksgiving meal: turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and pumpkin pie. Other families put their own twist on it. Some add ham, lasagna, or different casseroles. This makes for lots of students having different favorite foods from their Thanksgiving.

Some students prefer the desserts, some prefer the sides, and others prefer the main dish.

The beauty of the holiday meal is that there’s a little bit of everything, so there’s always something for everyone.

About the Contributors

Connor Segers ’26, Reporter

Connor Segers is a senior at Nonnewaug High. This is his first year as a reporter for the Nonnewaug Chief Advocate. He is from Watertown and a part of the agriscience program. He plays for the school’s co-op hockey team which includes Shepaug/Nonnewaug/Lakeview. He is interested in writing about sports and school events.

Niko Alonza ’26, Reporter

Niko Alonza is a senior at Nonnewaug who writes for Chief of Advocate as a Reporter. He is from Naugatuck and this is his first year as a Chief Advocate writer. Niko is apart of the Agriscience program. He is currently in the Ag Production Course. He likes to work outside of School. He enjoys writing about sports and events outside of Woodbury.

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VIDEO: Nonnewaug’s Favorite Thanksgiving Foods

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