Arlington High School - Simba Kali Yearbook (Riverside, CA)

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Remember A Special Valentines Day is a time for two people to be- come closer, said freshman, Mike Gates. Valentines Day, a day to re- member all those couples who love each other. Valentine ' s had been a tradition since the 14th century. But, what was special about Valentines Day? Dawn Smith, a senior, said, To me it was special because it was my birthday, and it was a day of love, friendship and sharing. Charlotte Briska, a senior, added, I think it was a special time when people show how much they care about each other. Valentines was ob- viously a day to remember all those special to you. A tradition of Valentines Day was to give a gift to someone special. What were these tradi- tional gifts? Deanna Basich, a junior, explained, I loved to give flowers, candy, perfume, cards, and kisses. I also went out of my way to make a spe- cial Valentines dinner for my family and friends. Were these the majority of gifts given on Valentines Day? Jennifer Jasz- car, a sophomore, replied, Typical gifts I saw were flowers and stuffed animals with messages on them, and I also saw lots of cards. It seems there were a variety of gifts given on Valentines Day. Valentines Day was a day to recogize someone special in your life. Who was that special person you cared so much about? Chris Lyons, a sophomore, answered, I gave my girlfriend Rebecca Hearn, balloons with sayings on them for Valentines Day. But, Diana Huber, a sophomore, stated I gave a Valentine card to my best friend, Rebecca Smith. Valentines was a day to acknowledge anyone special, not just a boyfriend or girlfriend. Many took Valentines Day as a very important day, but did everyone? Well it seemed so. Marc Russo, a senior, said, People need to celebrate their relationships with those special individuals, and Valentines Day is for that reason. Mitzi Lazano, a senior, agreed, Valentines Day was important because it gave everyone a chance to express loving feelings. But, Dan Huseman, a senior, did not appear to have the same feelings. He replied, Valentines Day wasn ' t important at all, it was fun though. There were mixed feelings about Valentines Day among the students. EBBEE B Patricia Keophommachac, is happily reading a card she got for Valentines Day. It was sent from her boyfriend in San Diego. VALENTINES DAY • 23

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nn»snsB2323Bi ° ■ ten Reed, sits near a carnation she re- ceived from an anonymous person. Val- entines Day was a good time to send secret admirer gifts. 22 • STUDENT LIFE Eftwii i ;■ ' - J ]£ H Rebec ca Hearn, a freshman, stands trying to hold all those balloons. Rebecca ' s boy- friend gave her this bouquet.

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IL433-JI [«l ' .7.V uP I iserTii trench coat in addition to traditional tux jacket. Many students wore coats and raps to keep through out the chilly evenings. and her boyfriend, Doug Huari dance to the tunes. The music wall played by Good Vibrations. Kf.VgliiaaMal 1 ' Humphrej nap a couple ot pictures of her friends fo |Joe Beltran, Karen Jordan, for Patty Poppa and Andrew Ma toast each memorabilia. Parents were not the only other. The dance was held at the River- ones to capture the moment. side Sheraton. 24 • STUDENT LIFE