Published December 04. 2025 10:15PM
East Penn School District Golden Age cardholders, bus drivers and crossing guards enjoyed feasting on turkey with gravy, potato filling, green beans and pumpkin pie at the district’s annual Thanksgiving luncheon Nov. 20. Directed by Spencer Koppenol, the Emmaus High School jazz band provided musical entertainment.
The free event featuring Thanksgiving fare at EHS was also held at Eyer Middle School and Lower Macungie Middle School where diners were also serenaded.
National Honor Society members waited tables, as well as serving as greeters at the high school. National Junior Honor Society eighth grade members assisted at the middle schools
Superintendent Dr. Kristen Campbell and EHS Principal Beth Guarriello welcomed the grateful diners and Student Services Director Thomas Mirabella led the prayer of thanksgiving.
PRESS PHOTOS BY ED COURRIERABOVE: Emmaus High School students Keira Arnold and Hayden Sampson are among the servers waiting tables at the Nov. 20 annual Thanksgiving luncheon.
Led by music teacher Spencer Koppenol at left, the EHS jazz band provides a soundtrack for guests to enjoy along with their lunch.
Emmaus High School Principal Beth Guarriello welcomes the community seniors at the Thanksgiving luncheon and announces an upcoming student-run Tech Connect workshop for Dec. 3.
RIGHT: At center, East Penn School District Superintendent Dr. Kristen Campbell offers coffee refills for Lower Macungie Township residents Kathy and John Schadler. Story and additional photos appear on Page A2.
Jadie Wallace and Reid Siminski serve up dessert at the annual holiday lunch.
Emmaus residents Don and Joie Wenner, along with close friend Lis Cassler enjoy their turkey dinner in the high school cafeteria.
High school student Lily Hoffman busses tables at the end of the district’s Thanksgiving luncheon.
