Busy with academics and extracurricular activities, students rarely take time to think about the transition from winter to spring, and what it means to them. Backed by a plethora of symbolism, spring is associated with numerous ideas, that may not always mean the same thing to everyone. Despite everyone’s perspectives on spring, it stands as a period for rebirth and renewal. The return of spring marks the return of plants, and the reappearance of vibrancy and life in nature. This is also a time where Prep students experience several transitions. Sports, warmer weather, and different holidays. In general, spring brings an aura of happiness, and more for some to look forward to.

For McKenzie Tobin ’17, spring is a time of positivity, sunshine and competition. “My family and I typically go to either California or Mexico for spring break, which is always fun!” Tobin remarked, adding, “I also like that the sun stays out later.” Tobin enjoys her time in the sun with family and friends, but also appreciates changes that occur at Prep. “My favorite thing about spring at Prep is it’s spring sports schedule, so classes are shorter.” She also stated, “It (spring) is also competition season for mock trial, which is really fun.”

Jack Devereux ’20 is excited to be back at his favorite sport, baseball as well. “I’m really nervous to be competing at the high school level.” Devereux mentioned, “at the same time, there is a lot of excitement because it seems like we have a lot of talent.” While baseball is a lot of work, Devereux is also looking forward to Whistler vacation with friends and family: “Usually we go ski and snowboard there (Whistler) over spring break, the only bad thing is it’s not to sunny out there.”

Both of these students have bright and cheerful connotations with spring. What causes these sentiments to be associates with spring? Is it the sunshine? Competition? Spending time with family? Perhaps even the thought of summer gradually growing nearer. Hopefully most people can find positivity in spring, like McKenzie and Jack have.