The majority of people spend Valentine’s Day alone, turning the holiday from a celebration of affection to just a regular day. So is this candy-heart day, for the love of a significant other, compassion of friends and family or simply a waste of time?

Junior Holly Pinar enjoys the holiday no matter what her relationship status is. “I just love Valentine’s Day; it’s a great opportunity to tell people in your life how you feel about them,” Pinar said.

Valentine’s Day Pinar will be with her friend, junior Jordan Scott, having dinner and watching romantic movies.

A few weeks ago, students at Lewis-Palmer took a matchmaker quiz to discover compatibilities with other classmates (a fundraiser for the school’s DECA team). The question matches students based on personal preferences and qualities.

“The questionnaire was fun to take, but I don’t think I will use my results to find a valentine this year,” freshman Patrick Pfhaler said.

Sophomore Bree Bek admits that she will be single again this year, though her preference would be to be part of a relationship during the holiday.

“I’m happy for the couples, but it always hurts to see all of the flowers being given and all of the people so in love,” Bek said.

Others aren’t interested in finding that special someone. “I don’t have Valentine’s Day traditions but I don’t need a girl to make me happy,” Pfhaler said.

The Lewis-Palmer boys basketball team is taking on the Mitchell Marauders in their home gym Valentine’s Day night at 7:00; so many people are attending the game instead of taking part in other romantic activities.

Many students this year say they are hosting movie parties, from watching Valentine’s Day with friends to going to see The Vow, which is also a popular movie choice among teens this year. “Going to the movies with friends is always fun,” Senior Will Towne said.