By Brittany Frederick
Mr. Kyle Coffman's favorite part of Valentine's Day is receiving a card from his great grandmother. Photo by: Patricia Ortiz-Corona
Valentine’s Day is a special day for everyone, because it means hanging out with friends or family.
“It is just a day to have some fun and feel the love” is what Valentine’s Day means to Junior Alex Jaggers. Senior Courtney Cox thinks that Valentine’s Day means love. Mrs. Ruth McCollough says, “a time to think about loved ones.” Mr. Coffman says “sonnets, red roses, romantic comedies, candlelit dinners, and commercialism” is what he thinks Valentine’s Day means to him. Sophomore Kelsey Fish mentions “hanging out with my friends and family” as what she thinks Valentine’s Day means to her.
Receiving presents on Valentine’s Day often means a lot to someone. Spending time with loved ones is the best present anyone could ask for. Fish normally get presents from her mom and dad. For Mr. Coffman, the best part of Valentine’s day is getting a Valentine’s Day card from his great-grandmother. Mrs. McCollough says she rarely gets presents; she mostly gets thoughtful gestures. Cox says, “every year I get a present from my dad.” Jaggers comments, “I get presents from everyone, and I also get little candies.” Valentine’s Day is a special day to get presents — they can be things like stuffed animals, candy or Valentine’s Day cards, but it is the thought that counts the most.
Everyone likes to do something fun for Valentine’s Day but, some people like to relax at home. Fish comments that she likes to watch TV on Valentine’s Day. Mrs. McCollough likes to dine out and go on a rare short get-a-way trip. Cox says, “I love to relax and watch romantic movies on the Lifetime movie network.” Jaggers says doesn’t do anything special on Valentine’s Day. Mr. Coffman comments, “I like to read poetry and do not like to eat at a restaurant on Valentine’s Day.” Even though we have our own way of spending the day with loved ones, we still have fun.
Mrs. McCollough's prefers thoughtful gestures to material gifts on Valentine's Day. Photo by: Patricia Ortiz-Corona