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By Laura Gonzalez – News Editor

To top off Jonathan Law’s Kindness Week, the sophomore class held their Ring Banquet at Grassy Hill Country Club on April 26.

Even after canceling the original date because of snow and rescheduling, this year’s Ring Banquet had an unprecedented turnout.

“This is the biggest attendance record we have had in long time,” sophomore class advisor Mr. Boynton said. “We had 173 students and I think overall everyone had a good time. Everyone was dancing.”

The Ring Banquet has been a special event for Boynton since he became class advisor 10 years ago. Each year, he works alongside the sophomore class officers to do the best job possible. His very first year, Boynton moved the dance from school to Grassy Hill to enhance the experience.

“This is a special date on my calendar,” Boynton said. “I look forward to it every year since it is the ‘culmination’ for the sophomores. This is their big activity. It’s, so to speak, their Super Bowl.”

Sophomore class president Nisali Fernando described the planning as “incredibly stressful” but also “incredibly satisfying” seeing everyone dancing and having fun.

“Getting decorations and table settings, collecting dues, and figuring our meal choices had to be the toughest part, but we had a lot of help and Mr. Boynton guided us through the whole process,” Fernando said.

Sophomore Sean Ancheta said he had a lot of fun dancing and hanging out with his friends.

“Overall, I think the Ring Dance was a great success,” Ancheta said. “I ended up having a lot of fun.”

The name of the dance implies that the Ring Banquet is centered on handing out school rings, but there is much more to the event. It always turns out to be great fun for everyone, whether they buy a ring or not. The food is always a favorite, and students only complain about not being able to spend more time at the venue.

“My favorite part was when the music started and people who didn’t know each other were mixing and dancing together,” sophomore Eden DeOcampo said.

Boynton expressed intentions of changing the banquet’s location for next year. It’ll be interesting to see what the new year and the new officers bring to the table.

Meanwhile, Fernando gave her parting advice.

“To all incoming sophomores, don’t turn down ring because it’s ‘cheesy;’ enjoy the banquet with your friends. You won’t regret it,” Fernando said.