By CHRISTINA ANDRONESCU

Kelly Johnston, Gael Perez and Emily Blomquist wear their pajamas for the pajama-themed spirit day, Dec. 3, 2019 at Citrus Valley. “Wearing my pajamas is very comforting” says Perez. (Ethan Dewri / Ethic Photo)

There are so few high school events that can bring together students much like the promise of Pajama Day. On the eve of finals and a long-awaited winter break, Citrus Valley High School held its holiday-themed Spirit Week beginning on Dec. 2, 2019 and ending on Dec. 6. The buzz of excitement and festivities permeated the week’s themes of Winter Wonderland, Long Winter Slumber (i.e. Pajama Day), Ugly Christmas Sweaters, Flannel Family, Santa Claus and Elves/Reindeers. 

Kenneth Carpenter, AP United States Government and Politics and AP Microeconomics teacher at Citrus Valley, teaches his class as he wears an ugly sweater for the spirit day on Dec. 4, 2019 at Citrus Valley. (Ethan Dewri / Ethic Photo)

Ethic News staff participate in the “Flannel Family” spirit day on Dec. 5, 2019 at Citrus Valley. (Alyssa Martin / Ethic Photo)

Ricardo Ramos, Avalon Salvadore, Joseph Quesada and Emily Blomquist, students at Citrus Valley, wear Santa-themed clothing for the spirit day on Dec. 6, 2019 at Citrus Valley. (Alyssa Martin / Ethic Photo)