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The Vista

Notre Dame Academy * 3535 W. Sylvania Ave. * Toledo, OH 43623* Vol. 66 Issue 4* Feb. 12, 2016

You Will Do Better in Toledo Kari Toncre

The city of Toledo often gets a bad reputation, especially during the winter, but Toledo has many factors that make it a great city to visit and live in.

The Glass City was founded in 1833, located along the Maumee River and west of Lake Erie. It is now home to the University of Toledo, Toledo Mud Hens and the Toledo Walleye.

Toledo is in the middle of big cities like Detroit, Chicago, Cleveland, and Columbus. It allows residents to have quick and easy travel in order to spend a day or weekend in any of those cities.

Toledo also has their own airport, Toledo Express Airport, located off Airport Highway near Swanton.

Other than flying out passenger and cargo planes, the airport tends to host airshows and other airplane events.

In 2014, the Toledo Zoo was voted the number one zoo in the nation. This is a perfect place to spend the day during the summer or the evening during December for the popular Lights Before Christmas.

“The zoo is full of adventures and you are always guaranteed to have a fun time! It’s a great place to go with both your family and your friend,

Seniors Brigitte Schultz and Hope Poolos try on flower crowns at The Toledo Zoo. Photo by Kari Toncre especially if you love to enjoy the nice weather,” Toledo Zoo employee and senior Claire Koenig said.

The Toledo Museum of Art is close by to the zoo, a home to over 30,000 collections of artwork.

Imagination Station is in downtown Toledo where people of all ages can learn and enjoy the wonders of science and discovery.

To get a better feel of nature, Toledo offers many metro parks open to the public, including Wildwood Metropark and Sidecut Me-

Thomas Rhett peformed at the Huntington Center on December 10, 2015 for the Boots and Suits Tour with Brett Elderedge. The Huntington Center is a popular concert venue for all types of music genres. Photo by Kari Toncre

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tropark. They have biking and running trails throughout the woods.

The Lucas County Public Library is a huge public library located in Toledo, for anyone looking for a good read or needing to do research for school.

Entertainment is a must when living in a city. Toledo offers concerts and hockey games at the Huntington Center and baseball games at Fifth Third Field. The Toledo Symphony Orchestra hosts concerts at venues like The Valentine Theater.

One must not go hungry when living in Toledo. The Glass City has a wide variety of local restaurants to go to including The Toledo Club, Mancy’s Steakhouse, Tony Packos, and Real Seafood Company.

Toledo proudly has 4 single-sex, private high schools with great programs.

Many find that Toledo is great city to live in with many opportunities and open doors.

“I love living in Toledo because my family, generation after generation, has always lived in here so it has that small town feel of knowing people, but has the opportunity like a big city” senior Jillian Schaefer said.

People truly “will do better in Toledo.”

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New Year, New Testing Changes

tests,” sophomore Hannah Rubel said.

These changes are still currently being made and could possibly change in the future.

The OGT’s, however, are not the only tests that are hav-

ing changes being made to them.

Starting this in March, the College Board will be changing the SAT for the first time in 11 years.

With new sections, scoring and structure, these changes will be made to measure more skills and knowledge that can be used in the future.

The SAT will now include sections in reading, writing and language, math and an essay.

The score scale will now be on a 1600 point scale for total scores, rather than the 2400 point scale that it was previously scored.

“It gives us students a better chance to show what we are capable of doing,” junior Kirsten Theiman said.

While the SAT will make major changes to tests, the ACT has announced minor changes as well.

The ACT will add STEM scores for the math and science sections and will also add a separate score for language arts. The point scale, however, will remain at 36.

Photo by Grace Collier “We are the future generation. In a few short years we are going to be the leaders and I think we should know as much as we can about the world and the problems we face in order to be successful,” Junior Tiffany Czech said, who will not be old enough to vote.

NDA girls have been forming their own opinions on the presidential candidates and this year’s election.

“There are a few points I could agree with Trump on, but Bernie also has a

few Good points as well,” Mary said.

“I would vote for Bernie Sanders, if I could. I like that he appeals to the younger voters.

He shows that he cares about college students and he aknowledges the amount of debt students are in, as well as how hard life can be on a college student. I trust him to make changes to our country that we can be happy with,” Tiffany said.

Many girls are still deciding on who they think is best to run the courty.

“I’m still deciding. There are a lot of candidates and it seems that with every day that passes there is a change in opinion,” Gracey said.

“Young people may not understand everything being talked about in the debates, so we may not have a fair idea of what is going on, leading us to vote for peoplewith whom we arent familiar with,” Mary said.

Any student who will be old enough to vote needs to get a registration form from Mrs. Huffman. Overall, NDA is preparing for the election and excited to see the outcome.

LAUREN SASALA Standardized tests have been a part of education for many years; however, these tests are continuously making changes.

While in past years, sophomores were required to take the Ohio Graduation Tests (OGT’s), these requirements have shifted.

Currently, “the OGT has been eliminated for the Class of 2018 and beyond,” Principal Mrs. Kim Grilliot said.

A new requirement to take end of course exams has been set to replace these tests. However, the Ohio Department of Education is not requiring end of course exams for private schools, although this is subject to change as well.

“It is hard to truly judge a student’s knowledge in a standardized test, so by making this change I think it will be a relief to anyone who was worried about taking the

Junior KIrsten Theiman studying for the SAT. Photo by Lauren Sasala

Girls Excited for 2016 Elections Grace Collier

As most people know, this year the 2016 presidential election will be held.

This year’s election has been bigger than ever, with every age group becoming more aware and involved.

No matter who they support, there is no denying NDA girls are excited for the election and years to come.

“I’m very excited to vote,” junior Gracey Chung said, who will be able to vote in the 2016 presidential election. “It’s important for everyone to vote, especially because it’s a right that everyone does not have and we are lucky to have it.”

Most of the seniors this year will be able to vote, along with a few juniors.

Although a majority of NDA girls will not be old enough to vote, they are still interested in the election.

Junior Mary Antypas, who will not be old enough to vote, said, “I am very excited because there are so many different viewpoints, but I am agreeing with a couple of candidates so it’s nice to see if others do too.”

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Sports

Rookies Put in Hard Work on the Hard Wood to Win Caroline Crescenzo This has been yet another amazing season for NDA's varsity basketball team, and a lot of the success is attributed to the freshmen.

Of the five freshman that are on varsity, three of them are starters. This is fairly uncommon in the high school sports world, and their accomplishments have not gone unnoticed.

"I am very flattered that I have the opportunity to play with them. I was scared at first, but I am happy I did it.This can be very intimidating at times because we have such a competitive team, but overall it has been a good experience," freshman Ashley Barron said.

Ashely scored the winning basket at the Perrysburg game, and freshman Jayla Johnson scored the winning basket at the Central game. Moments like this are what has set them apart from other players of their age.

"At times it can be frustrating, because they are so much younger than us, but at the same time it is great to have that kind of fresh perspective and new energy on the team. At first,we were a little reluctant about the number, but they have proved themselves.

They are so passionate about it, and they don't let the rest of us fall into a rut. Having them on the team creates more of a diverse atmosphere. Having the younger players make us feel like mentors to them, and it makes us really become a family," senior Safiya Dzotsi said.

These girls have set the stage for future Eagles, proving that even in a program as competitive as NDA’s, age is just a number.

The team takes on St. Ursula for their first round of the tournament on Feb 17, and the team is hungry for victory.

Go Eagles!

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NDA Fruit of the Broom broomball team practices before their game against the Anthony Wayne snow Cones. Fruit of the Broom won 3-0. Photo by Grace Collier

Stay Healthy This Winter Ellen Buerk Seasonal Affective Disorder, otherwise known as S.A.D., is a type of depression that varies with the change in seasons. Although roughly 10%-20% of the American population suffer from at least a mild form of S.A.D., very few people are aware of its causes and symptoms.

According to the Mayo Clinic, S.A.D is a type of depression whose symptoms resurface at the same time each year and most commonly occurs during the winter.

“Seasonal affective disorder relates to melatonin production,” psychology teacher Dr. Lisa Lucilio said. “It is especially a problem in our part of the country, due to lack of sun. Some people are very affected by that. They don’t feel like doing anything, they have no motivation, they don’t want to do the things they normally do. Emotionally they are in a dark place. However, it is not to the point of suicide.”

Melatonin is a hormone secreted to regulate to sleep cycle based off of light exposure. When a person’s pineal gland is unable to accurately respond to light exposure or does not get enough light exposure, S.A.D. often develops. S.A.D., however, is different from clinical depression.

“S.A.D. is different from depression because it is clinically linked to

melatonin production,” Dr. Lucilio said. “Some people do not make melatonin normally and that leads to a lot of problems, affecting your mood. Clinical depression usually does not involve melatonin at all.”

S.A.D. can be treated with light therapy, psychotherapy, and medications.

Understanding mental illnesses that affect large portions of the population is vital to creating an environment conducive to mental health.

“The three basic ways to raise awareness are to get informed, discuss, and support those who struggle with mental illness,” senior Kristin Burmeister, president of the Minds Matter club, said. “Getting informed about mental illness is key since there are so many misconceptions about mental illness. Having a simple understanding of common mental illnesses can help students to stop stigma and be supportive to others.”

Minds Matter is an NDA club centered on raising awareness about mental illness and eliminating stigmas surrounding mental illness.

“The most important misconceptions about mental illness to overcome is that you cannot recover from them or talk about them,” Kristin said. “Recovery is always possible and being open and talking about mental illness often helps the recovery process.”

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Opinion & Editorial

Vampires VS Zombies

Stephanie Meyer Got It Right

Crosstalk

Caroline Crescenzo What is the fascination with vampires? What was the obsession with Twilight all about? The answer to this question is simple: people want to identify with them.

Vampires are romanticized as intoxicatingly beautiful creatures that, unlike other mythical beings, take humanlike form.

In fact, they are so beautiful that they make sucking blood socially acceptable. How awesome is that?

People love the idea of being physically perfect. Immortality means that these creatures are not affected by things that normal people have to deal with: illness, sleep, lack of strength and physical ability, and ultimately, death.

People obsess over a vampire love story, or better yet, a vampire-human love story. Stephanie Meyer is a millionaire for a reason. Edward and Bella were the hottest topic for years after the books were released, and the books and movies are now classics.

The cool thing about vampires is that they can be entertaining for any age group: scary monsters for younger children, but attractive and sensual for adults (girls, ask your moms about Dark Shadows, they will tell you!).

Vampires also have much more of a historical background than other creatures like zombies. A historical background gives this phenomenon a more realistic dimension, which makes it so much easier to get into.

If being beautiful and sucking blood is not enough to convince you that vampires are the greatest mythical creatures of all time, there is one more thing I have to say to you: they sparkle, we don't. And Zombies most definitely do not sparkle either.

The Vista Staff Volume 66 Issue 4 The Vista is a publication of Notre Dame Academy by the Journalism II and III students. The office is located in Room 113 of the school.

Unsigned editorials represent a majority vote of the newspaper staff.

Editor in Chief: Ellen Buerk Adviser: Mrs. Julie Sells First Year Reporters: Grace Collier Caroline Crescenzo Lauren Sasala Kari Toncre

The Apocalypse is Coming Grace Collier

Picture the apocalypse. The zombie apocalypse to be specific. The first things you thought of were probably the hours you spent watching The Walking Dead last night, or the ticket you just bought to see “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies”. Or maybe you were reminded of those posts on social media stating that “the closest item on your left is your weapon in the zombie apocalypse.”

Whatever you thought of, there is no denying our culture has become almost obsessed with not only zombies but other mythical creatures like vampires and werewolves. They show up on TV, in books, on t-shirts and now even in newer renditions of classic literature.

There are many appealing aspects to these shows and movies. They are entertaining, exciting, and imaginative.

The question is not why they are great, but which is the greatest. The answer, of course, is zombies.

Has anyone ever feared the day the vampire apocalypse arrives? Of course not. Vampires are the “pretty boys” of the mythical creatures.

There are many ways to kill a vampire, including a wooden stake through the heart, feeding them garlic and exposing them to sunlight. The only way to kill a zombie is by destroying its brains.

Based on looks alone, Zombies are definitely scarier and clearly more deadly. Vampires are pale and delicate, while zombies are tough mangled corpses that can withstand everything but a bullet to the brain.

Overall, Zombies are the greatest of the mythical creatures. They are indestructible and ready for the apocalypse.

Now the question is... are you?

Editor’s Corner

With the presidential primaries right around the corner, the air seems to be buzzing with debate. The latest news stories make their way into daily conversation as this race continues to shatter all we thought we knew about the political sphere.

As our nation’s future hangs in the balance, it has become all the more important to stay informed. The Vista has worked tirelessly to produce this issue for you. Our job is to make sure that news is accessible to those who are passionate about current events or maybe just curious about whether or not a zombie or a vampire would win in a fight.

Regardless of why you read, we are thankful that you do.

Even though spring break still seems light years away and high stress levels are slowly being outpaced by intreminable colds, we hope you’ve found a little bit of peace here with us today. ~ Ellen

Opinion and Editorial

How to Make America Great With each passing hour, globalization becomes more and more inextricably tied to international reality.

The internet has made information accessible with the blink of an eye as the logos of mega corporations become ever more ubiquitous. The revolution of the digital age has evidently left a substantial mark on modern society, making it all the more shocking the United States remains largely in the ideological dark ages.

Self-sustainability and international independence are still virtues that are highly emulated within American culture. Although these terms may outwardly appear to present positive characteristics of a strong global super power, they instead advocate for an illogical isolationist and separatist ideology.

Total independence simply is not realistic in a world where smart phones, McDonald’s, and Apple rule the cultural atmosphere. The truth is that national borders are slowly becoming more and more irrelevant as an information and commercial superhighway ties the global community ever tighter together.

Regardless of this reality, the United States political sphere remains determined to enforce American

‘superiority’ and independence, while nearly every federal decision made has global impact. The danger in this blatant denial is ultimately that diplomacy is being undermined.

Companies ranging from Apple and Microsoft to Nike have exploited the effects of globalization by utilizing international diplomatic ineffectiveness to avoid labor regulations without consequence. They can pay their employees roughly $2.50 a day in horrific conditions because individual Western governments no longer have the authority to enforce laws over companies that transcend national borders. As governments occupy their time developing isolationist ideologies, Apple has managed to amass trillions of dollars with little to no regulation.

Unless the international community learns to adjust to the reality of interdependence, third world labor conditions are likely only to worsen and corporations will only grow richer. America is only great when the rest of the world rises to the same standard. Only in an interdependent and diplomatic world can government still ensure basic civil liberties for all people.

Cheers and Jeers C

Cheers to Tawain electing the first female president for the country

D

Jeers to a 13 year old girl being murdered by a Virginia Tech student

C

Cheers to 5 Americans returning home from Iran after years in prison

D

Jeers to the destructive tornadoes that went through the Southern states

C

Cheers to the support and help from local communities during the Flint water crisis

D

Jeers to the spread of the Zika virus causing major brain defects in babies

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TRAC Athletes Deserve Long Breaks for Rest Kari Toncre

Student athletes throughout the state of Ohio should be able to enjoy to school breaks.

Sports can be as stressful as academics, sometimes even more when important games and tournaments are scheduled. They are physically demanding and take up a lot of time after school and on the weekends.

Athletes are aware of this when they tryout for teams.

However, most sports have practices and games over long breaks, interfering with family time and potential vacations. For example, the swim and dive team practiced over Christmas break, even on Christmas Eve. The lacrosse and softball teams normally practice or have games over spring break.

Schools in every league are forced into this partly by the schedule of the Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA). While it does promote a positive high school sports experience for athletes, it would be helpful if school breaks built around particular holidays could be considered to allow the athletes to enjoy some family time and to relax.

It is quite challenging to enjoy family time when players are expected to attend every practice and game during that week.

A few team members will most likely be traveling over break, missing practices and games. If the break were also for sports, none of the teams would have to suffer from losing players to vacations.

Easter and Christmas are family holidays, and if relatives live out of town, an athlete will not be able to celebrate with them due to her commitment to sports. Christmas and Spring Break don’t feel like real breaks since it’s the same amount of time spent every school day and most students find themselves driving to school everyday, like it was another school week.

Student athletes deserve long breaks because they have worked so hard to be successful for the school and for themselves. Give them a reason to cheer.

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Support for the Unborn Rallies On

Kari Toncre Blizzard Jonas cut NDA’s March for Life trip short. However, students continued to support the unborn, without going on the March.

The night before the March, at George Mason University, the 85 NDA students and chaperones attended the Life is Very Good Rally with many other schools and groups from all over the country.

This rally was suppose to “make us ready” for the March rally leader Mark Hart said.

The venue had reconciliation, live music from the Christian bands I Am They and Josh Blakesley Band, guest speaker Jackie Francois Angel, and adoration with the Bishop of Arlington.

Ms. Francois Angel humorously blamed the devil for the blizzard conditions and promptly told the whole arena to repeat “Hail Mary full of grace, kick the devil in the face” out loud.

“It was fun with being other students and the bands were up lifting. It was nice being able to support life with each other,” junior Emma Van Winkle said.

After Principal Mrs. Kim Grilliot and other chaperones and teachers on the trip, made the final decision

I Am They entertain the crowd with Christian music Photo by Mrs. Amiee Parks to leave Washington D.C. before the March for Life, many girls considered the Life is Very Good Rally as the alternative way to support the unborn.

“Regardless of not being able to attend the March, I will continue to be praying for the unborn and their mothers,” senior Elaine Kelly said.

The 10 hour trip was worth being able to attend the rally. The March for Life was the main focus of the trip, but the rally became the highlight.

On the way home from Washington D.C., the busses made a quick detour to the Flight 93 National Memorial in Pennsylvania, where Flight 93 was hijacked by terrorists on the morning of 9/11.

There were big walls with de-

tailed information about Flight 93.

One wall showed exactly what happened at what time from when the plane took off, to when terrorists took command of the cockpit, to when the plane crashed. It was on its way to crash into the White House.

Pieces of Flight 93 and belongings from the passengers were on display in a glass case. On the back wall, pictures of the innocent people who died in the crash were on display in memory of them.

The exact location where the plane crashed was marked and was visible through large glass windows and a balcony outside.

“Watching the girls listen to the phone calls of passengers saying goodbye to their families was heart-wrenching.

It was a very poignant reminder that each life is crucial to the human family and it is our duty and responsibility to value and protect life at every stage,” Special Projects Coordinator and chaperone Mrs. Aimee Parks said.

Although the March for Life trip did not turn out as expected, participants found it was still a rewarding, faith-filled experience in the end.

Ten Years of Crowning Mr. NDA Lauren Sasala

Mr. Matt Padanilam, senior at St. John’s Jesuit High School, was crowned Mr. NDA among 16 other young men this past January 16th.

“It feels amazing to be Mr. NDA! All of the contestants were amazing and truly deserving people, making the honor that much greater. I’m so excited to be able to represent NDA,” Matt said.

After, the boys went through a group talent event, question and answer session and describing their escorts’ outfits, the audience voted him to be the new Mr. NDA. “He was really funny and will definitely be a good person to hold the crown for the year,” senior Felicia Rose said.

“My favorite part of the experience was getting to know all of the other contestants and their escorts.

They are all fun, loving, and all

Matt Padanilam is crowned Mr. NDA. Photo by Woodard Photography around great people. We always had a ton of fun at practices,” Matt said.

While talking about plans for the next year, he hopes to support the girls

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of Notre Dame in any way he can.

“I would definitely recommend that all guys from both St. John’s and St. Francis apply to be a part of the show; they wouldn’t regret it whatsoever.

The whole experience is amazing. You get to meet new people, feel the rush of performing in front of a crowd and learn some cool dance moves,” he said.

“I already miss our Sunday practices. I also love performing in front of people, so it was an absolute blast for me,” Matt said.

Young men attending either St. John’s or St. Francis may apply to be apart of the show each year and are chosen by the Mr. NDA core team.

These young men offer a variety of talents and provide an enjoyable show for all who attend.

Applicants can apply to be a contestant in the fall semester and prepare for the show with the Core Team..

Arts And Entertainment

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Coloring Books Great for All Ages

Ellen Buerk

Who says growing up means retiring the many colored pencils and markers that made childhood so enjoyable and carefree? As adult coloring books sweep the nation, the public has made it clear coloring is a universal pastime with some shocking psychological benefits.

According to the Atlantic, a 2012 study on potential stress relief therapies discovered coloring mandalas and other art activities can reduce anxiety significantly.

“It has let me use my creative outlet in an activity that doesn’t get a grade,” senior Mary Szalkowski said. “No one can judge me and score based on my coloring, so it is a very stress free activity.”

Fox News reports that employees at North 6th Agency, a public relations firm in New York City, help sooth high anxiety and hec-

Coloring books come in all shapes and sizes. Photo by Ellen Buerk tic schedules by holding coloring sessions for the whole office.

Beyond the health benefits of stress relief and relaxation, regular coloring has been shown to exercise fine motor skills and focus the mind. Such ben-

efits have been reaffirmed multiple times since the early 1900s. Famous psychiatrist Carl Jung, founder of analytical psychology, was known to prescribe coloring to treat patients.

“Because it’s a centering activity, the amygdala, which the part of the brain that is involved with our fear response, actually gets a bit, a little bit of rest,” clinical psychologist Dr. Ben Michaelis said.

According to Forbes magazine, five of the top ten bestsellers on Amazon.com are all adult coloring books. As the weeks tick by, the trend continues to grow.

With all of these psychological benefits, the pictures themselves also provide a unique value.

“There are some coloring books offered from other cultures so that you can get a glimpse into those cultures,” Mary said.

The Vista staff reports on the best way to keep your lips feeling healthy all year long.

Staff Name

Product

Ellen

Burt’s Bees Lip Balm

Kari

Eos

Caroline

Bag Balm

Lauren

Grace

Mrs. Sells

Carmex

Vaseline

Softlips

Cost

Pros

Cons

Buy or Not?

$3.30 for a single

Natural Products Association certified, recyclable, long-slasting, nice scent

Not good for heavy damage, more expensive than other brands

$3.54 for a single

Lasts up to 6 months; Good for 30 to 45 minutes

Not good at healing chapped lips; Reapply many times a day

$8.50 for a box

Moisture penetrates deep, not superficial relief

Box is bulky so it is hard to carry with you

Yes

soothes dry lips well,can be used for cold sores too

reapplying needed often

Yes

$2.74 for a 3-pack

$1.05 for .35 oz

$2.99 for a 2-pack

Kept lips from getting chapped; can come in different flavors Glides on easily; SPF 20; Easy to carry

Needed many applications; applied with your finger Still needed stronger protectant at night, such as Vaseline

Yes

No

Yes

Yes

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Backtalk

Everday Eagle Ellen Buerk

Roving Reporter: If You Could Have Any Job, What Would It Be? Caroline Crescenzo “I would be a pediatric surgeon,” freshman Ashley Barron said.

“I think I would want to be a lawyer,” freshman Sophie Brady said.

“I would be a dog trainer,” freshman Ada Ogbonna said.

“I would be a dolphin trainer,” freshman Alaina Hamady said.

Senior Erin Delvecchio, sophomore Mackenzie Bell, and senior Alexis Lease practice their routine for the upcoming Variety show.

These NDA girls are a part of the St. John’s Jesuit Winter Guard and plan to share their unique skill with NDA on Feb. 19.

Spreading the Love Grace Collier “What are you doing this Valentine’s Day?” This questions typically gets a whole lot of ‘watching tv alone and eating ice cream’ replies, with some ‘going on a date’ responses thrown.

Well, the good news is neither of these has to be your response this Valentine’s Day, if you so choose.

For many, Valentine’s Day is seen as a time to either celebrate being a couple, or to wish you were in a relationship. This year, however, is the perfect year to make a change.

While there is nothing wrong with celebrating Valentine’s Day as a couple, it is also great to share all that love everyone else in your life. Your valentine could be your mom, your best friend, or your teacher.

Spreading love is never a bad thing, and Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to tell everyone in your life how special they are to you. This year, do not be afraid to go all out and embrace the holiday.

You can spread the love this Valentine’s Day by doing something nice

for a friend, complimenting someone in the halls, or even passing out some Disney princess themed Valentine’s cards.

You don’t have to celebrate Valentine’s Day with your date. Spend the holiday with your friends. You could go to dinner, or have a movie night.

Find a fun way to spend the day with the people you love.

This Valentine’s Day, spread as much love as you can. Make it a great Valentine’s Day, or not; the choice is yours.

“I would be a diplomat,” sophomore Lexa Bauer said.

“I would be an FBI profiler,” sophomore Abby Snyder said.

“I would be an orthopedic surgeon,” sophomore Jordan Sexton said.

“I would be a Supreme Court judge,” sophomore Maddie Hamm said.

“I would want to be a novelist,” junior Evelyn Hamady said.

“I would be a fashion stylist,” junior Onyx Fuller said.

“I would be a traveling food taster and have my own reality TV show,” junior Gracey Chung said.

“I would be a fashion designer and have my own line,” junior Manel Deeb said.

“I would be a radiologist,” senior Chelsea Warner said.

“I would be a sports agent,” senior Kayla Preston said.

“I would want to be an epidemiologist for current incurable diseases,” senior Katie Parker said.

“I would be a psychologist,” senior Erin Wysinski said.

Fun Valentine’s Day decorations and party favors.Photo by Grace Collier