Holland, Mich.--There was a lot going on at Holland New Tech Friday as Valentine’s Day brought gifts, balloons, flowers, stuffed animals, cards, and of course, candy.
Students shared what Valentine’s Day meant to them. “It means the day of love. I mean, it’s something where you just want to do something nice for somebody. I know everyone doesn’t see it like that, but it’s true,” said Emily Wernicke.
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| Diego Macario, With Gifts |
“(It's) a day where you can spend time with your loved ones,” Diego Macario shared.
On a different note, Johnessa Wise said, “It doesn't mean anything - just couples being together.”
Abby Naylor-Tatterson suggested, “It means that you get to be nice to people and eat food.”
Some students shared their disappointments, such as not receiving any carnations or Valentine cards.
A number of students demonstrated appreciation for their loved ones, including teachers. Ms. Kasa, the GRCC professor who teaches English 102 to juniors and seniors, received a gift from Nicole DeMol. Sweets such as cupcakes and candy were given to other New Tech facilitators as well.
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| A Happy Emily Wernicke |
A number of students shared their special plans. Emily Wernicke said, “My boyfriend has a plan, but he won’t tell me what it is yet.”
Emily is pictured here with gifts from her special someone.
Similar to Emily, Ms. Visser is going on a “surprise date” this evening. Diego Macario will be: “Going over to my girlfriend’s house.” Izzy Garber said she intended to hang out with her friends and her boyfriend.
Abby Naylor-Tatterson said she is going to the basketball game tonight. The game has a charitable focus, called "Keeping the Love Local." T-shirts that promote the much-anticipated rivalry game between Holland Christian and Holland High School have been on sale for over a week. Proceeds from the T-shirt sale benefit local charities Escape Ministries, hand2hand, Community Action House, and Heights of Hope. The game takes place at the Holland High School Dome at 7:00 PM tonight.
