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Valentine's Spirit Week
Monday: NO SCHOOL
Tuesday: Dress Like Your Crush!
Here is a link to the video created by Student Gov't who interviewed people who dressed like their crush: Link to Instagram
Some seniors chose to dress like the obvious couples they are.
Senior Bella Harvey-Cowen dresses like her crush Senior Garrett Miller.
Seniors Will Dout & Miley Kariotis dress like each other, who just happen to be their crushes.
Wednesday: Red, White, & Situationship Day!
White: Single
Pink: Situationship
Red: Relationship
The interesting thing is... very few people sported pink. We all know who should be wearin' pink!
Seniors Luke Boylan & Sierra Brown have been in relationship status for 4 years and counting.
Regardless of your "situation" know that you are loved!
Seniors Ciarra Brothers, Maggie Nesko, Charlie Watson, & Jules Fisher
Seniors Rylie Park, Bella Harvey-Cowen, Riley Kinter, Bri Finley, Lilly Householder, Katlyn Junod, Bella Stewart & Kiera McGarvey show how big their hearts are for their relationships.
Seniors Zaynah Smith, Gianna Sever, Sabrina Hoover, Jill Barbiaux, & Billy Kowalkowski wear their white proud, but wait, is there one that is a little bit of a mystery?
You said, "You Are LOVED" and aren't we all?! Freshman Noah Denham gives a thumbs up to the idea!
Thursday: Wear Your Hearts for Cupid Day!
Anyone who was lucky enough to spot Cupid (aka Junior Jaden Flyod-Quigley) during AR, was a target for his "cupid arrow".
Don't worry: No hearts were harmed in the making of this Spirit Day.
Senior Riley Kinter gets taken by surprise by Cupid.
Sophomores Jacob Szlachetka & Blake Rivera see the world through rose-colored glasses.
Cupid is all casual before he takes aim at the hearts of Seniors Miley Kariotis & Jill Barbiaux and Juniors Sophie Walsh & Abby Gerthoffer
Junior Gauge Mogle & Senior Amanda Hartman promote "good vibes" and love always.
Happy Valentine's Day!
Friday: Wear your Red and Pink!
The day dedicated to love was celebrated by wearing red and pink. Remember to wish anyone you love a happy day today! It isn't just about those who are in a relationship (or even situationship)... anyone can be your Valentine!
You da best BHS! Love ya!!
Senior Dream Knuckles, Freshmen Nina Koster & Lilly Liotta, Junior Mariah Kaiser, and Sophomores Sara Rayburg & Sophia Gregg
Freshman Lexi Gibbons, Sophomore Maui McCain, Freshman Taylor Boyer, Freshman Addy Coury, and Senior Amanda Hartman
Juniors Lauren Jablonski, Sophie Walsh, Kendel Fenner, Mikayla Coury, Mady Bauer, & Sky Brown
Junior Andrew Beveridge sports a note admitting he bribed Mrs. Shaffer with a lollipop to be in the pic with Jordan Kemp, Bella Sworts, Abby Gerthoffer, Casey Brancato, Olivia Carney & Ethan Pickard.
Two of the three Junod sisters strike a pose... Where's Julia? Oh, she is being a good student in class!
Mrs. Prather poses with Senior Paige Andrasy sporting their red.
Sophomores Olivia Wisnewski & Lillie Furnier
Seniors Charlie Watson and Maggie Nesko give a "heart up" to V-day!
Photo Contributors: Burrell Highlights Staff and BHS Student Government
History of Valentine's Day
Valentine's Day is a holiday celebrated on February 14th each year. It is known for showing our love for others, but do you ever wonder why? The traditions of Valentine's Day date back to ancient Rome and a festival called Lupercalia that was celebrated in mid February. It was meant to purify the city and promote health and fertility for the next year. The men would have a box of women's names, and they would be paired for the festival, which sometimes led to marriage.
The traditional name “Valentine's Day” comes from a Christian martyr, Saint Valentine. He was a priest who lived during the 3rd Century. Emperor Claudius ll banned marriages because he thought single men preformed better as soldiers. Valentine did not listen to this edict and continued to perform marriages in secret. When the Emperor found out, Valentine was killed and became a martyr for love.
Over time, Valentine's Day has became a day for romance. By the middle ages it was common for people to exchange gifts to show affection. Today Valentine's Day is celebrated worldwide. People give cards, chocolate, flowers and more gifts to show their appreciation of their love for partners, family, and friends. The day is welcomed by those in love and by those in business of selling these gifts as well.
Writing Contributor: Skyler Palaniuk
How Your Status Can Change Your Point of View
You may be someone who can take or leave this annual holiday tradition. A lot of people's opinions may by based on their relationship status or even if they have any cash handy during February. It is definitely a holiday rooted in the traditions of celebrating love, but sometimes depending on your point of view, you may have very different ways to celebrate or even ignore the holiday all together.
People in a long-term relationship
Even the idea of "celebrating love" can become just part of the status quo. Some people who have been in a relationship said there isn't as much need to celebrate on any specific day, and a few people thought they would much rather celebrate days that are special in their relationship rather than on Valentine's Day. One person who wishes to remain anonymous said, "If you have been doing it for awhile, it is hard to come up with new ways to celebrate and new gifts to buy". A Senior girl and Junior boy, who wish to remain anonymous both stated, "It is just another day to me, so who cares?" (Although interviewed separately, they did actually have the same exact wording, and they are not in a relationship together). Some people in long-term relationships feel a little more invested in the holiday and work to get that perfect gift. When asked about how he felt about the holiday, Junior Ryan Burkett simply said, "Expensive!"
People in a new relationship
People who have entered into a new relationship seem to have the most excitement for the holiday. One couple in particular, Sophomore Julia Junod and Junior Jake Stewart, who were interviewed separately weighed in the holiday. Jake said, "I don't know. It's just like a normal day. I'm just gonna probably take her out to dinner." Hopefully, Julia, who said, "I used to not like it, but now that I am in a relationship, I'm gonna like it" will not be too disappointed. She has high expectations as she added, "...so hopefully it's good."
Happily Single
Some people may view being single on Valentine's Day as a sad event; however, a lot of people still celebrate their friends and themselves and what the holiday stands for. Afterall, who knows you better than yourself, and what better person to buy you a gift than you. Junior Ethan Pickard shared that he was going to buy himself a Valentine's gift this year. "Why not still celebrate? So, I decided to buy myself a present for Valentine's Day," he said. Although not everyone agreed with his enthusiasm for the traditional love centered holiday, Senior Abby Ruffini simply stated, "I am not participating this year."
Regardless of your relationship status or your specific thoughts on the holiday, it is a nice day to take a moment and think about what you are grateful. It should be about the loved ones around you whether that is your special someone, your friends, your family, your pets, or even yourself. There is enough love in the world to go around, so on this Valentine's Day choose to send a little along the way.
Writing Contributors: Sierra Brown & Mrs. Shaffer
Photography Contributor: Lorin Pavlik-Ware
What BHS Thinks About Valentine's Day - audio interview compilation
Contributors: Sierra Brown, Joah Martin, & Cadence Guckert
How Does BHS Feel About Valentines Day.mp4
Junior Lacey Peterson and Senior Dream Knuckles want to send Valentine Wishes to BHS, "Roses are read, violets are blue, sugar is sweet and so are you! We're both cerrados so why can't you?"
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