Aidan Duke
Writer
In life, there are many key parts that play a role in how the world
functions.

These key parts can range from the simplest actions such as re-
cycling trash or to the most complicated of advancements such as

technology to benefit the Earth.

Regardless of these activities, they all have one thing in common-
balance.

Balance, in the simplest of terms, means that different elements
are equal or in correct proportions.
Balance can relate to nearly anything, having several impacts on
people and the environment.
One of these key parts that come to mind is the Leap year, which
occurs every four years.
Leap Year was created by none other than Julius Caesar in 46 B.C.

According to Britannica, Caesar was inspired to adopt the Egyp-
tian calendar, but in order to do so, he would need to add a Leap Day.

A Leap Day is needed because every four years it takes the Earth
longer to orbit around the sun, therefore, requiring another day to
balance the seasons.
At first glance, this might not seem very important because unlike

other things, it does not occur as often; however, it is very crucial be-
cause without it, the seasons of the Earth would happen at the wrong

time.
One person who understands the significance of Leap Year is
sophomore Chelsea Milligan.

“I would say that Leap Year is very important because it balances
the seasons, ensuring that everything inhabiting the Earth will remain
safe,” said Milligan.
Another interesting aspect of Leap Year is the various myths that
have been associated with it.

For example many cultures believe that if people were to get mar-
ried during a Leap Year they would have bad luck and eventually

get divorced, and if someone was born during a Leap Year, he or she
would suffer severely.
One MHS student who has always been interested in superstitions
and folklore is freshman Lincoln Smith.
“I think that the Leap Year is very interesting because of its many
folklore legends. One being that it usually has represented bad luck
in history,” said Smith. “Another fascinating part of Leap Year is the
math behind it, allowing the seasons to stay constant.”
While many people would agree that Leap Year is very relevant

and important, some stand strong to the belief that in a certain geo-
graphical area, the weather never seems to act like it has been pre-
dicted.

One person who does not put much stock into Leap Year and the
stories and predictions that comes with it is junior Katleyn Cullum.
“To me, Leap Year seems kind of irrelevant because we live in
Oklahoma, and the weather is never constant,” said Cullum. “The
Leap Year does not really affect me as a person, but I could see why
some people in other parts of the world would say it is important
because they have different climates.”
Leap Year has finally come, whether welcomed or not, and it will
continue to ensure balance for all mankind.