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What love means to students

Love can be celebrated in many different ways. For children, it can mean hugs from parents, gift-giving or being there for a friend.

At St. Wendelin Catholic School in Summit Township, students offered a range of opinions on what love means to them as they celebrate Valentine’s Day.

What does love mean to the students at St. Wendelin School?

Nev Shriver, sixth grade, Mila Rimer, eighth grade, John Williams, sixth grade, Maisie Rimer, sixth grade, and Lily Tirk, sixth grade, of St. Wendelin School are pictured. Submitted Photo

“I love my family because they play with me.” — Elliot Stransky, pre-kindergarten

“I love my mom because she feeds us and lets us play.” — River Peate, pre-kindergarten

“I love my mommy and my daddy because they take care of me.” — Nora Hinton, pre-kindergarten

“It makes me feel loved when someone asks to play with me.” — Emma Bellis, kindergarten

“Love means giving gifts and making decorations for Valentine’s Day.” — Mabel Sanders, first grade

“Love is giving hugs and making cards.” — Kameron Hertweck, first grade

“Love means kindness.” — Grace Cottage, second grade

“Love means being special.” — Anna Williams, second grade

“Love means everything.” — Lucas Dawson, third grade

“Love means being really happy for something or someone.” — William Dickey, third grade

“Love means snuggles and hugs.” — Gunner Karenbauer, third grade

“Love means that someone likes me.” — John Williams, sixth grade

“Love means being happy.” — Nev Shriver, sixth grade

“Love means that you have a strong feeling or appreciation for someone or something.” — Lily Tirk, sixth grade

“Love means to care for one another.” — Maisie Rimer, sixth grade

“Love is when you value something.” — Mila Rimer, eighth grade

First-graders Kameron Hertweck and Mabel Sanders of St. Wendelin School are pictured. Submitted Photo

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