President's Day

Avila University student, Kaleigh Sheridan, voices
her opinion about President's Day.
Photo by: Brittany Watson

Unlike every other Monday, today is important. It is a day to celebrate and respect the lives of our founding leaders. Today is President’s Day.

Many people are out of school or off work enjoying this national holiday, but others are stuck at work or school having to write about it. It’s not that Americans don’t appreciate their former leaders, but come on, who wants to be at work or school writing about President’s Day on President’s Day? You see, it’s almost like a tease. An irritating reminder that unlike everyone else, there are people still at work and school.

I set out to find the opinions of others and got the chance to interview Avila University student, Kaleigh Sheridan. “If college students are required to attend class on a national holiday, such as President’s Day, I believe it's important for students to take a moment to reflect on our founding fathers.” She continues, “ But I don’t think writing about them is necessarily relevant.”

 If President’s Day is going to be categorized as a national holiday, then it should be treated like one. It seems unjust to let only a select few of our citizens participate in recognizing this day, as others have to continue on with their daily responsibilities. If everyone were allowed to have President’s Day off, it would then be considered a true national holiday.