Spring break just passed and there are many popular destinations that people went to, including hot places, cold places, and their couches.
Many students thought that spring break originated a really long time ago. Eighth grade student Lexi Wessner claimed, “Spring break probably started in 1920.”
A majority of students guessed near the 1920’s as well, while others guessed it was around the 1800’s. However, an article titled “The Story Behind Spring Break” showed: “Spring break began in 1938 with a swim forum event in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. By around 1960, however, students had begun to come to the town in great numbers, and local businesses took advantage of this influx by offering specials such as all-you-can-drink beer for $1.50.”
In addition, students at Edison Intermediate School (EIS) shared what they thought were the most common spring break destinations. Many websites said that the most common vacation spots for spring break were: Cancun, Punta Cana, Cabo San Lucas, Bahamas, South Padre Island, Puerto Vallarta, Playa del Carmen,Jamaica, Miami, and Fort Lauderdale”(Top 10 Spring Break Destinations).
Students at EIS thought differently. Eighth grade student Olivia Malanga stated, “I think Florida is the most popular vacation spot.”
Sixth grader Brynn T also said, “Florida is the most popular vacation destination.”
While seventh grader Michael Moriarty said, “I think the Bahamas is the most popular vacation spot.”
Overall, 72% of students and staff at EISl said Florida was the most common spring break spot.
Another heated spring break debate is whether hot or cold vacations are better. When students from EIS were asked this question the majority had the same answer–hot weather is best. However, it seemed like the few people who said the opposite were all from the same grade. Seventh grade student Charlotte Janson said, “I prefer cold weather for vacation.”
On the other hand, eighth grade student Isabella Wester stated, “I like warm vacation destinations.”
Additionally, Math teacher Mr. Zachary Cruchter said, “ Warm weather is definitely better for spring break.”
This research concluded that about 92% of students and staff in EIS prefer a warm weathered vacation.
