By Bridget Kinross – Editorial Editor

The Elective Fair is an important annual event at Jonathan Law High School to welcome and introduce incoming freshmen from West Shore and Harborside to the courses offered at Law and to inform Law’s current freshmen, sophomores, and juniors about the elective options they have. Law principal Mr. Thompson and a mix of teachers, school counselors, and students help to run this year’s event. Advocate Editorial Editor Bridget Kinross interview Thompson about the success of the fair.

BK: How do you hope this year’s Elective Fair benefits the incoming freshmen? 

FT: It gave the incoming freshmen not only an opportunity to see the offerings we have as they begin their high school journey and hopefully gave them information about planning, but it also got them to see our family. 

BK: What is your favorite part of the Elective Fair? 

FT: My favorite part of the Elective Fair is when our students greet the eighth graders when they come into the gym. It is a whole different world and they get to see it right away. 

BK: Were there any changes since this event started at Law? 

FT: Yes, this is the second year the eighth graders come to the schools. Also, this is the first year we did it right around course selection time so the timing was much better than last year. This is much more interactive. 

BK: What was your main goal for this event? 

FT: My main goal is to provide all of our students first-hand information about what is available and also being able to ask questions so when they meet with their counselor they will have a frame of reference. 

BK: Do you believe the Elective Fair was a successful event? 

FT: Yes, I sent the students and parents home with all the information so they can look over and be prepared.