At West Jessamine High School, this is truly a tradition that’s been passed down from generation to generation.
“A lot of our students in here have been involved for many years. Their parents were involved, and their grandparents were part of this program,” said Ashley Wagoner, an Agriculture teacher with the school.
Wagoner is talking about the school’s Future Farmers of America Thanksgiving food drive, which has been an annual staple in the county for 68 years. This year’s effort began in early November when school staff and students began bringing in food items or monetary donations to buy turkeys and other items…