The sun is rising, and everyone is starting the new day. Students struggle to find motivation to get out of bed, but their favorite fast food motivates them to get started.

“My go-to place before school is Chick-fil-A because they have really good breakfasts and their rewards program is good. I usually get sausage and eggs with a side of hashbrowns,” senior Keegan Lane said.

Junior Addy Burcham has the same ideas.

“My go-to place before school is Chick-fil-A because they always have the best breakfast there.  I usually order their lemonade and chicken minis,” Burcham said.

Some people enjoy a heavy breakfast to get their days going, but others prefer something light and on the go.

“My favorite place to go is Biggby Coffee. I love their coffee and bagels. I order their cookies and crème latte and a bacon egg and cheese bagel,” freshman Jocelyn Query said.

Starbucks is also a hot spot for mornings on the go.

“My sister and I go to Starbucks when we have extra time in the morning. I enjoy it because I can get something caffeinated or a refresher. I sometimes get breakfast as well,” freshman Jameson Barnhart said.

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, especially if there is an important day coming up.

“My boyfriend and I usually go and buy Chick-fil-A breakfast in the morning together. I only go on special occasions like the first day of school or if I know I’m going to have a long day then I usually will treat myself,” Burcham said.

Lane uses Chick-fil-A breakfast as a way for he and his girlfriend to celebrate finishing the school week.

“My girlfriend and I get Chick-fil-A in the mornings on Fridays; it has become normal. We go on Friday mornings because that’s the way it has been and how it was last year. It is also a way for us to have a good last day of getting through the school week,” Lane said.

While some may enjoy breakfast with their significant others, others will use it to spend time with their parents.

“My mom buys it for me because I do not have a job. We go together twice a week, but it all depends on how tired I am in the morning,” Query said.

Some use breakfast as a way to get to school on time.

“I find school very boring, but having my favorite drink helps get me out of the house and ready for the day,” Barnhart said.