Wait, that’s a holiday? Jan. 24: “National Compliment Day”

As Jan. 24 marks National Compliment Day, East students submit their favorite and most meaningful compliments to give and receive on an @smeharbinger Instagram poll.

“Something small about the shape of their face or one of their features.” – Sophomore Lily Greenstein

“Complimenting someone’s insecurities is the best compliment to give.” – Junior Caitlin Connelly

“Anything that is specific to the person and meaningful to them.” – Freshman Willow Austin

“You are a light in my life.” – Junior Nora Hill

“Your eyes are gorgeous.” – Sophomore Lily Oropeza

“I’m proud of you.” – Psychology teacher Brett Kramer

“You have such a perfect nose.” – Sophomore Lilly Oropeza

“Your smile is infectious.” – Junior Claire Schudy

“That my nose was really pretty.” – Sophomore Lily Greenstein

“My eyebrows look like I wax them.” – Junior Nora Hill

“I have amazing skin.” – Senior Anna Galvin

“I love your shirt!” – Senior Tommy Marx

“I like your mullet.” – Freshman Fletcher Douglas

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