As the weather turns cold, students reminisce about their best summer moments, one of the most common is sitting down on a hot summer day with a huge scoop of ice cream.
“Going out for ice cream is one of my favorite things to do in the summer,” junior Batool Anwar said. “I love going to Cold Stone Creamery and eating as much ice cream as I can.”
Every time Anwar goes to Cold Stone Creamery, she said she gets the same flavor.
“I have to get “Oreo Overload,’” Anwar said. “It’s definitely their best, especially when you get the ‘Gotta Have It’ size. It’s huge.”
Based on a survey of 160 students, Sheridan’s was the favorite out of all of the places to get ice cream with 52 votes.
“We go to Sheridan’s pretty much every day,” said senior Marge Bleyer. “It’s the best ice cream around.”
Going out for ice cream has been a social activity since ice cream was first introduced to the United States in the 18th century. Now it is a great way to catch up with friends or celebrate after an event or game.
“About every three weeks I go to Sheridan’s because I like eating ice cream while spending time with my friends,” freshman Mary Rothrock said.
Teachers also enjoy going out for ice cream. Spanish teacher Mrs. Andrea Williamson’s favorite ice cream is the Caramel Pretzel Concrete from Sheridan’s.
“I like going because it tastes good and it gets my kids really excited whenever we go,” Williamson said.
Whether Cold Stone Creamery or Sheridan’s, people can agree that there is nothing like eating ice cream on a hot day.
“Summer would not be complete without ice cream,” Anwar said “It’s not just about the ice cream but the whole experience of sitting out baking in the sun while enjoying a cold treat and spending time with your friends. It’s just so representative of summer.”
Since St. Louis has had a warmer than average fall, students have taken advantage of the weather to enjoy a favorite snack.
“I go to Sheridan’s a few times a month,” sophomore Kelsey Bennett said. “It’s especially good on hot days because it’s so refreshing.”
