Thanksgiving Day Creative Celebration

Dear Participant,

Thank you for your wonderful contribution to the Thanksgiving Day Creative Celebration. We received outstanding poems, essays, and artwork that exemplify the creativity of New York State’s young people.

The submissions received are remarkable in what they represent – showing gratitude and respect for family, friends, our troops fighting overseas, and many other important subjects and activities. I am humbled and honored to see such inspiring contributions in response to what is a deceptively difficult question: “What are you thankful for?”

On behalf of the New York State Senate, I would like to offer my wholehearted congratulations to all of the participants in this year’s Thanksgiving Day Creative Celebration.

Sincerely,

Leroy Comrie

Student Submissions

Sort descending School Grade Student name Submission Submission year
Allen Christian School, Elementary, Jamaica, 11434 1st Grade Langston Royall
Allen Christian School, Elementary, Jamaica, 11434 1st Grade Sahrai Bashnight
Allen Christian School, Elementary, Jamaica, 11434 1st Grade Andrew Simpson
Allen Christian School, Elementary, Jamaica, 11434 1st Grade Marley Simone McNeil
Allen Christian School, Elementary, Jamaica, 11434 1st Grade Langston Royall
Allen Christian School, Elementary, Jamaica, 11434 1st Grade Marley Simone McNeil
Allen Christian School, Elementary, Jamaica, 11434 1st Grade Andrew Simpson
Allen Christian School, Elementary, Jamaica, 11434 1st Grade Sahrai Basnight
Mathematics, Science Research And Technology Magnet Hs, Senior High, Cambria Heights, 11411 Homeschool Test Test's 2025 submission.pdf
Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School, Elementary, Springfield Gardens, 11413 5th Grade Brice Thrower
Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School, Elementary, Springfield Gardens, 11413 5th Grade Maguette Coulibaly
Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School, Elementary, Springfield Gardens, 11413 5th Grade Mia Alfred
Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School, Elementary, Springfield Gardens, 11413 5th Grade Shaquan Coombs
Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School, Elementary, Springfield Gardens, 11413 4th Grade Mara Beauvais
Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School, Elementary, Springfield Gardens, 11413 4th Grade Roshane Rhodan
Merrick Academy-Queens Public Charter School, Elementary, Springfield Gardens, 11413 4th Grade Ayden Haynes
PS 118 Lorraine Hansberry, Elementary, Hollis, 11423 1st Grade Jazlani M.
PS 118 Lorraine Hansberry, Elementary, Hollis, 11423 1st Grade Yonihexy Hernandez
PS 118 Lorraine Hansberry, Elementary, Hollis, 11423 1st Grade Jarel Lysius Jr.
PS 118 Lorraine Hansberry, Elementary, Hollis, 11423 1st Grade Taj B.
PS 15 Jackie Robinson, Elementary, Springfield Gardens, 11413 5th Grade Gisselle Maurad
PS 15 Jackie Robinson, Elementary, Springfield Gardens, 11413 5th Grade Nathaniel David Alexis
PS 15 Jackie Robinson, Elementary, Springfield Gardens, 11413 5th Grade Nathaniel David Alexis
PS 15 Jackie Robinson, Elementary, Springfield Gardens, 11413 5th Grade Tahjay Hurgus
PS 15 Jackie Robinson, Elementary, Springfield Gardens, 11413 5th Grade Cameron Barrett
PS 15 Jackie Robinson, Elementary, Springfield Gardens, 11413 5th Grade Elijah Francis
PS 34 John Harvard, Elementary, Queens Village, 11428 4th Grade Aaliyah Sanchez Aaliyah Sanchez's 2025 submission.pdf
PS 34 John Harvard, Elementary, Queens Village, 11428 4th Grade Aradhya Mahdiya Aradhya Mahdiya's 2025 submission.pdf
PS/is 295, Elementary, Queens Village, 11428 7th Grade Zoe Berganza Zoe Berganza's 2025 submission.pdf
The IS 192 Linden, Middle School, Saint Albans, 11412 8th Grade Elianna James

2024 Submissions

Cambria Center For The Gifted Child, Elementary, Jamaica, 11411

Cambria School Of Excellence, Middle School, Cambria Heights, 11411

PS/is 116 William C Hughley, Elementary, Jamaica, 11433