Opinion

What to do in Spring!

By Mollie Bowers, Co-Editor

February 19, 2026

Photo Courtesy of Maahum Alvi

Spring is almost here, and everything is starting to feel a little brighter. The weather is getting warmer, the days are getting longer, and it’s almost the perfect time to get outside and enjoy it all. Whether you’re into relaxing or being active, there’s something for everyone this season.

Visit a Flower Garden
Go on a Bike Ride
Have a Picnic in the Park
Visit a Farmers Market
Dance in the Rain
Spring Cleaning
Start a Garden
Go Bird Watching
Do Some Sidewalk Chalk Art
Watch a Sunrise (or Sunset)

About the Contributors

Mollie Bowers, Co-Editor

Mollie is a senior at freehold high school and this is her fourth year of being a part of The Colonial. She is on the varsity cheerleading team. In her spare time, she hangs out with her friends, spends her time at the beach, watches movies/tv, and plays with her cats. She plans to become a social worker and eventually become a criminal psychologist.

Maahum Alvi, Co-Editor

Maahum is a junior in the Computer Science program at Freehold High School. This is her third year writing for The Colonial, and she loves writing fictional stories as well as about school life. Aside from being part of the Newspaper Club, Maahum is part of the Yearbook Club, Robotics Club, Muslim Student Association, and Peer Alliance. She is passionate about literature, photography, computer science, teaching, and spending time with her siblings. She plans to pursue a degree in Electrical & Computer Engineering (Robotics) and apply it to helping others.