Blue Key Head Marcela Hernandez ’25 fake proposed to a lucky student.
Blue Key Head Jaylen Daley ’25 gave an enterpretive dance to Nate Cook PG ’25
Josie Sarno ’26 and Carley Greer ’26 posed for a heartful photo.
Blue Key Head Serafina Shin-von Nordenflycht ’25 serenaded the crowd
Blue Key Head Andrew Massicotte ’25 played the saxaphone, adding a soundtrack to Paresky Commons.
Blue Key Head Marcela Hernandez ’25 spread love with Andover’s mascot, Gunga.
“It brought up the spirits for students and even the Commons faculty and the teachers as well,” said Blue Key Head Marcela Hernandez, reflecting on this year’s Valentine’s Day event. The Blue Key Heads performed romantic extravaganzas in Paresky Commons (Commons), which took place in Lower Right during breakfast and lunchtime. Performances featured playful performances such as dances, proposals, and kisses. Students had the chance to purchase kisses or dances as gifts for their peers, with all proceeds donated to the American Cancer Society.
Anthony Diaz ’25:
“One of my friends had to be a part of one of those serenades, and it was hilarious seeing him embarrassed. One of my friends also put him up to this, so it was a fun time… It’s a good time to be around with your friends, have a joyous afternoon with what the Blue Key Heads are doing, and just overall makes an inclusive community.”
Marcela Hernandez ’25, Blue Key Head:
“A special moment was when this kid asked me to help him out by asking a girl to be his valentine, and that was really fun for me to do because I got to initiate it and be a part of it. It was one thing that was part of my Extravaganza––fake proposals with a ring pop. He had also brought in gifts for her and all his friends were super shocked. Everyone was super happy for the new couple so that was fun to watch.”
Maxwell Herbison ’25, Blue Key Head:
“My [Extravaganza] had Twizzlers, and I did a Little Lady in the Tramp style performance where I would lean in, but it was more of a funny kind of thing just to get people to laugh and lessen any tension between anyone. It was more just overall for a good laugh.”
Aaron Huang ’25:
“There was a lot of commotion going around everywhere. The room was filled with a lot of people. The main attraction would be the interpretive dance by Jaylen Daley, as it was in the center of the room… [My serenade] was a bit different than the others. For other people, [Jaylen] put on a song and then he started to do his dance. Depending on the song or his choreography, it took between like 15 to 30 seconds. He did a lot of acrobatics like jumps and twirls.”
Maty Bah ’26:
“I feel like the way Andover approaches Valentine’s Day is not limited to just romance, since it’s not just two people coming up front and performing––it’s more of a fun and inclusive activity in which all of the student body can participate in. I don’t think Andover’s Valentine’s Day event is deemed only to romance and what the holiday originally implies.”
