Elizabeth Polstra and her Valentine Colin Calvert on there way to south bend for dinner and to watch a movie. Photo contributed By: Elizabeth Polstra
By Maria Ortiz
Whether one has a Valentines or not they can still celebrate and how one celebrates is up him or her.
Junior Elizabeth Polstra celebrates Valentines with her loved one. Polstra said, “I celebrate Valentine’s Day doing something nice with my Valentine.” Polstra said that her plans for this years on Valentine’s Day is have dinner and spend time with each other. “This year for Valentine’s Day, my boyfriend and I are going to South Bend to have dinner and watch a movie.”
Not all people have a Valentine but they still celebrate with their friends and loved one’s like sophomore Jasmine Baird. Her plans for this year were to celebrate with her friends. Baird said her plans include, “[watching] movies and [eating] chocolate with my friends.” As well as Baird, freshmen Josie Koontzspent Valentine’s Day babysitting and shopping with her mom. “Since this year Valentines’ Day is on a Saturday I might go shopping with my mom then later babysit my neighbors.”
Jordan Kelly and her valentine take a “selfie” the night before Valentine’s Day. Photo contributed by: Jordan Kelly
Senior Jordan Kelly said she’s given and received Valentine’s Day gifts. Polstra said she also gives and receives presents but she also does something special for those she loves. Polstra said, “ I even do little things for my close friends and my family so they know I love them.” Some people give valentines to a special one and receive from family or friends. Koontz said she receives from her loved ones. “I have once given a little elementary crush a big box of chocolate and a cute little card. I have also gotten a gift or two some years from someone other than friends and family.”
Everyone has a different meaning for Valentine’s Day, like senior Anthony Boener who said that the meaning for him is a more historic than opinionated.“It’s the anglicized version of the old Latin name “Valentinius” which is derived from the Latin word for “strong” or “worthy.” It is most known for the being the name of many Christian saints.” For senior Tanner Virgil it means “celebrating the day with someone that you love” Freshmen Ashly Deleon said the meaning for Valentines is not only being with your Valentine. Deleon said, “It means to appreciate the ones that you love not just your spouse or boyfriend/girlfriend.”