From the heads and hearts of third graders at Augusta, Carrollton and Dellroy
FPS staff report
February 10, 2009
February is known as the month of romance, a time when people give candy, flowers or others gifts to their loved one.
According to the Hallmark website, approximately 191 million Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged industry-wide (not including packaged kids’ valentines for classroom exchanges), making Valentine’s Day the second-largest holiday for giving greeting cards.
The FPS recently questioned third grade students from Augusta, Carrollton and Dellroy Elementary Schools, asking them about Valentine’s Day.
We asked students at Augusta what they would get their valentine?
Parker Crim, Rachel Long, Todd McPherson, Brandon Bolanz and Michael Ingledue all said they would get their valentine chocolate, while Leeta Wharton said her’s would be a heart of chocolate. For Dakota Knight it was Hershey Kisses.
Jacob Roberts, Kierra Gubesch and Sarah Pandrea said they’d give a box of chocolate.
Favorite valentines would receive a card from Alex Ulman, Zach Parsons, Cole Huggins and Cassie Miller, Dylan Pape went with valentine cookies, Johnathen Johnson listed flowers and Eleesia Taylor would give a rose to her valentine.
“I would give my girlfriend flowers,” said Jonathan Russell.
“A great big hug,” said Jazzlyn Pidgeon. Hugs were big with Emilee Carlton and Emelia Days, also.
A teddy bear is what Teal Burchfield would give and Elija Wartluft said he would give his valentine a lamp.
Alexndra Hill went with roses and cash, and a piece of candy and a card is what Dakota Schmidt would pass along.
“Flowers and a stuffed animal with a heart,” said Ariel Leiby.
“I would give my valentine a very special gift of friendship,” noted Rebecca Gromley.
And, of course Brenden Marks, like Rebecca, didn’t have to spend any money on his gift, but it just might be one that pays big dividends. For Brenden it was “A kiss on the lips.”
Students at Carrollton Elementary were asked that age old question: Who’s your favorite valentine and why?
One of the most popular answers was “Mom” according to Zachary Roberts. Mom is also Bailey Kline’s because “I love her and she is my valentine.” Danika Culp chose her mom because she is very nice. Michael Lee’s mom helps him with his homework and while Tavis Rutledge’s mom also helps him, he adds, “She is the best mom ever.” Kaleb Weller said his mom is his favorite because she always helps him with the hard stuff.
Noah Carrothers also says mom is his favorite valentine because she is part of his family. Annabel Gesaman chose her mom because she is nice and Annabel likes that.
Not being left out is Dad, claims Lexi Swearingen. Grace Bartlow said her dad is her favorite valentine because he is nice to her and Mackenzie Shroyer’s dad is not only nice to her but loves her very much!
Mikayla Tuckosh summed it by saying her favorite valentines are her mom and dad because, “I love them and they love me.” Wyatt Thompson chose his grandma because she makes a buffet and they watch a movie.”
Friends and fellow classmates are favorites also. Diana Gomez’s favorite is Damon because he is very sweet and kind. Damon Grimm said Bailey because she always shares.
Being fun helped Cassidy Laisure choose Bryce Yoder because he is funny. Cassidy Bajornas is Garrett Best’s favorite valentine because she’s really fun and funny and Cassidy Bajornas chose Jack because he is very funny.
Bryce Yoder’s favorite valentine is Grace and Nola Campbell’s favorite valentine is her best friend-ever, Wyatt Thompson.
Abby Miller, Rachel Bright and Kelsie Thompson chose Nick Jonas as their favorite valentine. A third of the famous Jonas Brothers, Nick was chosen because he is not only a good singer but is “so cute.”
Only one person knows who Jack Beamer’s favorite valentine is because he told the FPS, “It’s a secret.”
Dellroy Elementary students explained how they celebrate Valentine’s Day. Here’s what they had to say:
On Valentine’s Day we eat food and visit family and friends. Almost every year my mom and dad make a special supper. They make my brother and I stay in our rooms for a little while because they’re decorating with my mom’s special heart-shaped lights.
- Emily L. Brown
I celebrate Valentine’s Day at home and school. Sometimes I go to my grandma’s house to celebrate. At school we have a big party and we give cards. My other way to celebrate is to have a big party at home and invite my friends and family. Other times my family does have fun together.
- John Hyndman
For Valentine’s Day I give out cards to my friends, teacher and family. Sometimes we have a snack and play games. Some other times we do a snack and watch a movie or we do a craft. The best part is I get valentine’s cards from my friends.
- Chase Flanagan
I celebrate Valentine’s Day by giving cards. I celebrate Valentine’s Day with love. I like Valentine’s Day because my family goes out for dinner and I get presents. I like my family to get together on Valentine’s Day.
- Robert Husted
I celebrate Valentine’s Day by giving people cards. Valentine’s Day is my favorite holiday because I like giving people candy. I like celebrating Valentine’s Day because I like playing with my cousins.
- Brice Weiland
I celebrate Valentine’s Day by having a party at school. I give cards to my class and my family. I eat candy on Valentine’s Day and play games.
- Luke Henry
I like to celebrate Valentine’s Day by helping my grandma. I give gifts to my family and I am nice on Valentine’s Day.
- Eli Geiser
On Valentine’s Day we get turkey, ham and mashed potatoes. We get cards and play games at home and school.
- Aaron Lewis
I celebrate Valentine’s Day by giving my mom roses because I love her very much. Then, I give my family some cards and I give my classmates Valentine cards.
- Andy Caldwell
I celebrate Valentine’s Day by going out to eat dinner with my family. I see my family every Valentine’s Day and every year we give my family presents. My cousin and I snowboard together. My family spends the night because it is too long of a drive home.
- Felicia Gaeta
I go to my grandma’s house and eat. My sisters and I give out valentines cards and my whole family plays games.
- Christian Barto
I celebrate Valentine’s Day at school by giving out cards and yummy treats to everyone. We play some really fun games and we sing valentine songs together. We make valentine’s crafts. Valentine’s Day is my favorite day!
- Madison Rosenberger
I celebrate Valentine’s Day at school. We have a party and play games. We eat and bring treats and pass out valentines.
- Austin Thompson
On Valentine’s Day we have a party at my house and at school. At school, I pass out cards to all my classmates and at home we get a big piece of Valentine’s cake
- Chauna McLain
I celebrate Valentine’s Day because it’s fun. We get a lot of candy and I have fun every time. We get many cards.
- Brandon Lee Myers
I love to celebrate Valentine’s Day. I celebrate by giving people gifts. I celebrate my Valentine’s Day with my family and we play games. I like Valentine’s Day because it is special to me.
- Demi Walters
I celebrate Valentine’s Day at school and at home a little. I hand out Valentine cards to everyone in my class and we have a party in my classroom. When I get home, I give Mom a Valentine Card and something else. I give a Valentine card to my baby brother, Mike.
- Shelby Lightfritz
My mom and I cook dinner. We cook a big feast and our family comes to my house. My mom and dad talk to my family and the kids play for a little bit. We all eat and then they leave. We clean up the mess. That’s how I celebrate Valentine’s Day!
- Megan Koch
At school, we celebrate Valentine’s Day with games. We get candy like cookies, chocolate and chocolate hearts. We make our boxes at our house. We get Valentine’s cards and some have candy in them.
- Kaylee Imes |
