As the school year comes to a close, it seems as if tryouts and new sports seasons are just around the corner for student athletes.  Even athletes who have secured varsity, club, or all star positions on a team in past years still find themselves succumbing to the stress of new beginnings.  During the off season that many athletes have had in recent weeks, student athletes are taking on the responsibility of working hard to retain and gain skills on their own.

Close your eyes and picture a candle. It has a beautiful bright flame that seems like it could burn forever, so it just keeps on burning. Over time, the candle runs out of wax, the wick burns away, and the flame begins to dwindle, eventually dying out. The candle has used up all of the resources it needs to burn. Now, no matter how many times you try to light it, the flame will not come back.  

Last Friday, two clubs at NHS collaborated with the common goal of spreading joy and love within the school for Valentine’s Day. The Community Outreach Representatives for Education (CORE) program and Student Council (StuCo), two clubs who are always trying to spread school spirit, did just that with this event. “Our goal was to highlight love and positive energy in honor of Valentine’s Day,” StuCo advisor Melissa Petrillo said.