The Great Winter Debate

     At Chadron High School, there are many people who like and dislike winter for many different reasons.
     So let's start with the haters of winter just to get the negativity out of the cold air, so to speak.
     Adelia Fernau hates winter because it's always cold, and she hates the cold. She can not go to the beach or do anything fun due to the cold and icy roads.
     Lucy Biernacki says she dislikes winter because of the cold, icy roads plus getting sick, and regardless if it is snowing she still has to go to school. Lucy lives in Crawford so road conditions are a constant worry for her, whereas, when she lived in a warmer area that was not a concern.
     Mande Wolessen says she hates driving in the snow, but really dislikes walking outside and getting the feeling her face is going to fall off because of the cold. Mande said that the school has the worst heating system ever!
     Taylyn Clark says she hates winter because it is cold and wet all the time, no matter how hard you try to stay dry the snow gets everywhere.
     Karalynn Sierra says she dislikes winter because you are constantly cold and shivering, you can't escape the cold no matter what. She cringes when she hears winter is coming.
     All five haters concluded that winter makes them very grouchy because they are constantly cold and shivering which causes their bodies to be achy.
     On the more positive side are the lovers of winter, so let's get out of the grouchy funk that the haters put us in and read what the lovers say.
     Leah Huber says she loves winter because she can go out in the snow and cold to go cruise her snow mobile and go sled riding. Leah says the best part is winter gets her out of the house more plus it freezes her basement so she gets to sleep in the cold.
     Ayla Kephart loves winter because she loves to watch the snow fall, plus it gives her an excuse to stay inside and not go anywhere.
     Mrs. Williamson loves winter a lot, not only because of the winter clothing, but she loves how the snow looks, feels, and smells. Mrs. Williamson loves to play in the snow, plus winter makes life sort of slow down.
     Hayly Clark loves winter because she can stay at home and drink hot chocolate in front of a warm fire. Hayly says in the winter there is Christmas and snow, plus she doesn't get sunburned as easy as in the summer.
     Abigail Hyer loves winter because she can go sledding or stay in and get cozy by the fire. She loves how gorgeous the town looks covered by a blanket of snow. Winter brings Abigail closer to her friends and family by just being together, because they can't go out because of the cold weather.
     The five lovers of winter say they love winter because it brings them joy, peace, more family time, happiness; over all, more positive energy.
     The conclusion of winter Haters vs. Lovers is that there are good and bad points of this season, so maybe everyone should just enjoy each of the four seasons while they last.