The typical, picture-perfect Valentine’s Day is filled with chocolates, flowers and conversation hearts. While those things do play a big role in some students’ days, others view the date as just that: a date on the calendar.
“I think that Valentine’s Day is something that everyone can enjoy in their own way,” commented sophomore Pyper Burton and continued, “To me, it is just another normal day.”
Sophomore Isabella Berry also added, “For me, I don’t usually celebrate Valentine’s Day. I think it is sweet, but it’s not really my thing.” Whereas junior Trey Leynes said, “I like Valentine’s Day. I don’t think it’s overrated at all; it’s a good way to show your feelings for someone.”
There are many different opinions on February 14th. Some love the day and use it as the perfect excuse to spoil their significant other.
Leynes uses this day for exactly that reason: to spoil his girlfriend, sophomore Grace Johnson. “I plan on spending time with my girlfriend and taking her out for dinner,” said Leynes.
Many students, however, just enjoy the simple company of their friends and family, while sticking true to traditions started by their parents. “The main tradition we have [with my family] is just getting a little present and some candy and a card; this year I got a new swimsuit for summer!” shared Beery.
Taking the 14th as a day no different from any other seems to be the general consensus, as it also happens to fall on a Wednesday this year, which can be very inconvenient in trying to plan anything. Instead, most will spend the day at school, and their evening at work, practice or even babysitting for parents wanting to squeeze in a date night.
“I will be spending my day at school and at work with all of my friends. These are people that mean a lot to me and are people that I can rely on when I need it,” said Burton.
Freshman Kenzie Bundy said something very similar, “I’ll be spending the day at school with my friends, the afternoon at track practice, and celebrating on the weekend.”
However, sophomore Thaddeus Rudolph keeps the day as middle-of-the-week as possible and said, “I plan on doing nothing for Valentine’s Day, and I will not be spending it with anyone. It’s fun to see couples getting gifts for each other and people being nice to one another though.”
While there are thousands of different ways to celebrate, Burton reminds us that the most important goal is to, “Just be grateful for the people you have in your life.” Going for both Valentine’s Day and every other day in the year.
Tell your friends and family that you love them, give out a smile in the hallways and buy a flower or two.
Bailee Wierman, Staff Writer
The Sage Informer 
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