2008 Woodie Awards
Students say it's worth the cost to be home for Thanksgiving.
Dreama Williams
Issue date: 11/7/05 Section: Front Page
Thanksgiving is traditionally the busiest travel season of the year in the U.S. and, despite the recent rise in gas prices, it seems that the holiday is set to maintain that distinction, thanks to determined
travelers like Chiquetta President.
President, a 20-year-old junior, is heading home to Charleston for Thanksgiving. "I want to eat, eat and eat some more," she said. The drive home will take about four hours, and it takes about $25 to fill the tank of her car. Nevertheless, President said the holiday is about family, and she plans to be among her family members, doing what the holiday calls for, giving thanks.
Junior Soibhan, a junior from Charlotte, said she will visit an aunt in Asheville. "She's getting older and I want to spend as much time with her as possible," Soibhan said.
Like President, she is not concerned
about gas prices. She said she will hitch a ride with a friend or catch a bus. Whatever the cost, she said, it's worth it to share time with family and friends.
travelers like Chiquetta President.
President, a 20-year-old junior, is heading home to Charleston for Thanksgiving. "I want to eat, eat and eat some more," she said. The drive home will take about four hours, and it takes about $25 to fill the tank of her car. Nevertheless, President said the holiday is about family, and she plans to be among her family members, doing what the holiday calls for, giving thanks.
Junior Soibhan, a junior from Charlotte, said she will visit an aunt in Asheville. "She's getting older and I want to spend as much time with her as possible," Soibhan said.
Like President, she is not concerned
about gas prices. She said she will hitch a ride with a friend or catch a bus. Whatever the cost, she said, it's worth it to share time with family and friends.