Every Sunday from 3-4, Northwood students can grocery shop at Price Chopper. The trip to the store is called “Jitney.” Although this doesn’t seem like the most exciting adventure in the world, it is trendy. This time is used to buy drinks and snacks in bulk, stock up on candy, and purchase other essentials. I interviewed six students to get a little taste of their favorite tastes! These were the answers I received.

Ashley Guevara ’24:  Lays Kettle Cooked Salt and Vinegar Chips and Berry Lemonade Health-Ade Kombucha.

Pete Moore ’24: Stacy’s Pita Chips and Microwave popcorn.

Jorja Gillis ’25: Matt and Steve’s The Extreme Bean – Garlic and Dill.

Sophia Sherman ’25: Tazo Chai Tea and Blueberries.

Léa Lambert ’24: Strawberries and raspberries.

Gus Garvey ’25: Blood Orange San Pellegrino, salami and cheese that can be put on Triscuits and fruit.

The most popular answer is berries, and for a good reason. I can level with Léa, Gus, and Sophia; I would be lying if I said I don’t get berries every time I go on a Jitney run. They go perfectly with yogurt, cheese, and chocolate or alone as a snack. Although Northwood has a lovely variety of fruits during breakfast and lunch, accessing your own fresh berries is a delightful treat.

Ashley is not the only one that proves that having your favorite drinks at your fingertips is a popular choice. While the school has a fountain machine, a hot chocolate machine, and a station for making tea or coffee, nothing can beat cracking open a cold can of San Pellegrino when studying for classes after midnight. A personalized homemade chai can be just the right thing to start your day with, and a cold glass of kombucha might be the perfect remedy if you’re not feeling at the top of your game.

Chips and popcorn are an obvious essential not only for your household but also for Pete’s snack drawer; however, pickled beans are a unique personal pleasure that is, as far as I’ve heard, only an essential for Jorja.

Because most of Northwood’s population is athletes, they are not always here to buy their favorite snacks every week. Thankfully, they have apps like Instacart or DoorDash that allow them to get their chips and fruit delivered at the push of a button.

Life at Northwood School is excellent, and the community makes it home, but what’s a home without your favorite foods and drinks?