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February 15,1995
Campus Extras
Meredith students write their way
to a better Valentine's Day
Mark's date;
I know that most girls’ idea of a
fantasy Valentine date is probly to be
whisked off on a helicopter to a de
serted island. When they arrive they
most likely desire to find a romantic
candlelit dinner for two as well as
roses and jewelry. That is not my idea
of a fantasy date at aU. My idea of a
fantasy Valentine date is simply time
spent with the one 1 love, whether it
be curling up on the sofa and taking in
an old flick with some popcorn or
simply a nice dinner out with great
conversation. My fentasy Valentine Hate
doesn't need to be expensive or costly,
it doesn’t have to include presents or
flowers, it just needs to be shared with
that someone special.
- name withheld
Brian’s date:
On Valentine’s Day morning, 1 wake
up with a smile on my face, immedi
ately remembering what special day it
is and wondering what it has in store
for me.
1 go to the post office and to my
amazement find a package slip in my
box. 1 turn it in to receive a huge Ziggy
Valentine’s Day card. Of course my
boyfriend knows that Ziggy is my fa
vorite! 1 also get a call from Johnson
hall to pick up some beautiful “1 Love
You” balloons. As the day progresses.
1 only wish it would move a little faster
so 1 could finally see my wonderful
boyfriend.
Later that afternoon, he picks me
up, and we go to our favorite restau
rant for dinner. The food is delicious
and just as we are finishing, the waiter
comes over and brings me a dozen red
roses. This is the most romantic thing
that my boyfriend has ever done for
me!
After dinner, we go somewhere
that is fun—not necessarily romantic-
like dancing, ice skating, or a movie.
After our fun adventure, as much as 1
hate to admit it, the night is almost
over. When we get back to school, we
share a long, passionate kill. We look
up at the sky together just in time to
see a shooting star. Hand in hand, with
our eyes closed, we make a wish that
we will always be in love with each
other.
- Amy Woodard
Matt’s date;
If 1 could have my fantasy
Valentine’s Day simple elegance would
be the key ingredient. A man does not
have to be extravagant to win my heart.
To start off the day we would rise
when the sky is still a mixture of dark
ness and the first rays of dawn. On top
of a hill we would watch the sun rise
while he’s playing songs on his guitar
and singing with his sensuous voice.
After this wonderful start we would
take a long walk arm in arm, feed the
ducks, and swing on the swings. After
this we would take time to relax, sit
on a blanket and cuddle. In the after
noon we would go horseback riding
on a beach and eat a picnic lunch.
With the night approaching, there
comes a chill in the air so we can go
in and sit by the fireplace to keep
warm. While I’m sitting at the fire
place he gets up to put on romantic
music. And then he gives me a yellow
rose and tells me “1 love you more
than words can say, and I’m glad
you’re my Valentine every day.”
Then he prepares me a candlelit
dinner with all of my fevorite foods.
Then we savor the time we spent
together just by being silent and hold
ing each other.
- Megan Camey
Tom's date:
1 have never really had a very good
Valentine’s Day. There has never been
anyone special forme to share it with.
So my fantasy Valentine’s Day would
be to have a fun, friendly, good-look
ing young man to spend it with. We
Seniors make final countdown at 95th night
by Kristine Stagg
It was the “Final Countdown” once
again for seniors as they celebrated
“95th Night” Tuesday evening.
The event, cochaired by Erin Riley
and Crystal Howard, was a time for
seniors to reminisce about their years
at Meredith, where “it started the sum
mer of 1991...,” said class historian
freshman year, Betsy Trible.
Reminisce they did as historians
from each year brought back memo
ries of the handbook test, winning
second place in Comhuskin’ 1993, the
mother/daughter tea, and receiving
class rings through poems and even a
rap song. Senior class president.
Catherine Davis, entertained the class
with her poem called, “95 nights be
fore graduation....”
Nikki Bettini continued the nostal
gic evening with an encore presenta
tion of the senior slide show.
After the slide show, seniors frol
icked in the freshly Mien snow as they
made their way to Johnson Hall to
continue the celebration.
While waitingfor the midnight hour
to come, the class enjoyed refresh
ments with their little sister class and
many received door prizes from vari
ous shops and restaurants. Also, se
niors wrote their favorite memories on
a sheet to be displayed at class re
unions.
The class was definitely excited
about the countdown.
“This is the first time since
Comhuskin’ that the class has really
been able to get together with
friends,” said Dorinda Davenport.
“We have been reminiscing all
night and 1 can’t believe how we have
come together and how our friend
ships have grown, ” said Frances Pate.
would travel around Europe, take in the
sights, and just have fun.
First, we would pop over to France
to spend the day. We would sunbathe
and play in the water in the French
Riveare. There we could just spend some
fun, quality time togeter to build our
relationship. Next, we would hit Paris
for lunch in a small, quiet cafe overlook
ing the Sein River. That would give us a
chance to rest and relax. The Eiffel
Tower would be our next stop; up on
top we would capture the beauty of
Paris. Before leaving, we would have to
pay our respect to the late Jim orrison
by laying a red rose on his grave. That
would could our day in France. From
there we would head to England.
Feeding the birds on a ferry ride
across the English Channel would be so
romantic. We would arrive in London
after taking a relaxing train ride and
stop in Soho to grab a bite to eat at a
Chinese Retaurant—take-out, of course,
so we can eat our dinner in the park.
After our meal, we would go see Ma
dame Butterfly. Following our catharthic
experience, we would walk the streets
of downtown London eating ice cream
and taking in the sights. Finally, we
would retire to the English country side,
pop a tent, roast some marshmellows,
and watch for falling stars. This would
be my perfect Valentine’s Day!
- Kim Yoimg
Congratulations
to all
of our essay winners!
Thanks to all
students who
submitted essays.
The Herald staff
hopes that everyone
had a great
Valentine's Day
full of love from
family and friends!
(If you received one of the
many bouquets in
Johnson Hall,
that's great too!)