Cathedral School fifth grader Jolie Walker, 11, holds a heart to add to her Valentine’s Day poster Thursday in Natchez. “I would rather be reading than doing this for Valentine’s Day,” Walker said. (Nicole Hester/The Natchez Democrat)

Marrissa Starr, 11, works on creating her Valentine’s Day poster. Starr said whenever someone says love she thinks of a happy couple or happy family. “I love my family, and it makes me feel good to be grateful for all that I have today,” Starr said. (Nicole Hester/The Natchez Democrat)