Spring Break has been an example for the typical teen life for decades. Its theme can be seen in popular movies and tv shows- ones that show the excitement and occasional craziness of the time off. These movies have set the bar high for spring break trips. Unfortunately, this is not the reality. Few high school students actually get to travel to Italy or Guam on their brief respite from studies. Although fun, high school spring breaks tend to be calm and relaxing.

“I plan on just staying home, and unwinding. I want to get away from people, and the hecticness of school,” Ashley Gant, a junior, said.

Most students I talked to had the same thing to say. They plan on making few trips out of their house, and they maybe have a few activities outside of McPherson. Without the freedom of college students, and the excitement of younger kids, the holiday for high school students has become a time to sleep.

“When I was younger my family and I went on vacation during spring break, but now that I’m older it’s become more of just a break,” Gant said.

Other students who plan on going places want their trips to be in a relaxing or slow environment.

“I only have one thing planned- it’s a convention,” Jordan Moll, Junior said.

“I don’t want to stress myself out too much, I’ve been doing that in school,” Moll continued.

With all the inaction of the hiatus, it seems that parents don’t have to worry about kids letting loose and partying. Teens are known for sleeping in, and this break will be the perfect time to engage in the stereotype.

“I love sleeping over spring break because I don’t have any school responsibilities. I usually don’t get to sleep in when school is in because I have so much homework to do,” said freshman Abby Yianakopulos. “I get so tired that when a break like spring break comes along, all I want to do is rest,” Yianakopulos finished.