By Hailey Boyle – Staff Reporter 

The Jonathan Law sophomore class officers put together a popular Valentine’s Day-themed rose fundraiser to help raise money for their Ring Banquet.

The roses were handed out the day before Valentine’s Day and many students and staff received a rose that day. The fundraiser got everyone in the Valentine’s Day spirit and supported a school cause. 

“My officers and I were brainstorming ideas for a Valentine’s fundraiser, and giving someone a rose is a gesture of love or just showing them you care about them,” said sophomore class president Eva Carroll. “We wanted to do something less conventional, but at the same time still a classic.”

The roses were a huge hit and were passed out to many people. The money raised from the event goes to the sophomore class to set up their own dance.

“We worked together, and got the word out there, to accomplish our set goal of getting enough money for our dance,” said sophomore class secretary Lauren Davis. “We made a lot of people happy by getting a flower, and at the end of the day it’s not just about getting enough money, but improving the lives of all the students.” 

The Class of 2022 had never done this fundraiser before but due to the results, it is sure to be brought back next year. 

“We will definitely bring this fundraiser back next year,” said sophomore class treasurer Sophie Maselli. “It was a great, and festive way to raise money, and not only that, but seeing the reactions on people’s faces when receiving a rose, was a very sweet thing to be a part of.”

Many students and staff had a great time receiving the roses. Whether it was from a friend, a significant other, or an anonymous secret admirer, they made lots of people’s regular school day a little bit better. 

“I bought a rose for a couple of my friends, so I could make them happy on Valentine’s Day,” said junior Greta Valvo. “When I received a rose myself, I thought it was so fun, and the notes attached were very cute, so I hope my friends had the same feeling I did.”

Although the fundraiser seemed simple, the Class of 2022 had some work to do. They managed to find good quality roses, for a low price, in order to raise the most money possible.

“We had to find affordable roses, but we didn’t want them to be bad either, and disappoint everyone who spent their money to buy one,” said sophomore senator Katie Craft. “We eventually came across Trader Joe’s, worked out a fair price, made and handed out order forms, and the roses looked great the day of. On top of that they raised lots of money.”