Last week Del Mar had its Stress Less Spirit week in preparation for finals. Monday was “Bring a Mug Day for hot cocoa,” Tuesday was “Wear a Cozy Hat Day,” Wednesday was “Slippers and Fuzzy Socks Day” with slime making during lunch, thursday was “Wear Your PJs or Onesies to School,” and friday was “Bring Your Plushies and Favorite Blanket” with therapy dogs at lunch.
On Monday “Mug Day,” Nahla Abdella, a freshman, said she brought her dad’s black mug. Abdella explained she brought this mug because when people ask about it she gets to think about her dad. Abdella says her favorite part about Monday was getting hot chocolate at break.
On Tuesday “Cozy Hat Day,” Cameron Johnson, a freshman, says he brought his grandma’s Christmas hat. Johnson elaborated that he brought the hat was because he thought it looked cool on him, he says the spirit day was fun.
On Wednesday “Slippers and Fuzzy Socks Day,” Naomy Diaz, a freshman, says she chose her new black slippers because she bought them herself and really likes them. Diaz stated that her slippers stood out to her because their style is different from other slippers. Diaz says her favorite part of this spirit day was that she finally got to wear her slippers after waiting.
On Thursday “Wear PJs or Onesies Day,” Shayne Falmoe, a freshman, says she brought her plaid pajamas because they “were new pajamas” that she got for her birthday. Falmoe said her favorite part about this spirit day is because she got to be comfy the whole day.
On Friday “Bring Your Plushies and Favorite Blanket,” Alexa Ortega, a sophomore, says she chose to bring her snowman blanket for a Christmas theme. Ortega stated she also brought her Harry Potter owl plushie. Ortega said her favorite part about this spirit week is that during flex period she got to fall asleep with a blanket.
