Families are becoming less in touch than they used to be because of the technology that is now available in this time. With this in mind, Herriman High’s National Honor Society is campaigning for students to spend Thanksgiving dinner unplugged. Unplugged means that NHS is encouraging students to spend their Thanksgiving dinner without their electronics.

“[Thanksgiving is] really a time to spend time with your family. Spend it thankful for what you have instead of looking at what you don’t have,” said Katerina Elshaugh (‘14).

On Wednesday NHS students, were in the commons handing out lengths of orange string for students to tie around their wrists. The string will be a reminder to not have their phone or other electronics out during Thanksgiving dinner.

“It’s really not that hard. Put your phone somewhere you can’t reach it. Focus on the food, on your family,” said Taina Douglas (‘14).

So take the pledge and spend Thanksgiving unplugged.