During Tuesday night’s Gratitude Gathering at Medora Community Schools, students involved in the Reach for a Star after-school program were asked what they are grateful for and why.

Here’s what they had to say:

“My mom because she’s nice and my sister because she’s nice.”

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— Dean Starr

“My family because they help me do my homework.”

— Lilly Cobb

“My church and my family because I love them and they are fun.”

— Alyssia Mullins

“My baby brother because he’s my brother and I love him.”

— Desiree Parish

“My uncle because he’s nice and funny and he lets me spend the night at his house.”

— Jaysen Cobb

“My family because without them, I wouldn’t have anything to do, and food and clothes because clothes keep my body covered and food keeps me alive.”

— Jordan Cobb

“My family and God because I go to church and I love my family.”

— Xander Parish