By Gemard Guery – News and Editorial Editor

Jonathan Law students recently participated in the Milford Education Foundation’s “Chair”ity Auction.

This year, five students from Jonathan Law (10 students in total) painted chairs built by Jonathan Law’s Wood Tech department for the auction.

“For years, we’ve been asked to do this and I think it’s wonderful for students to get involved in our community and the Milford Education Foundation has been supporting our students for years,” art teacher Mrs. Murphy said.

The money from the auction goes towards the Milford Education Foundation mini-grant program. Since 2014, the Milford Education Foundation has provided over $75,000 in grants for the Milford Public School educators and administration.

“I decided to make a chair for the auction because I really got into painting last year and thought it was so cool to share something that makes me happy with others through the ‘chair’ity,'” sophomore Isabelle Maselli said.

It was the first year for all the students you participated this year, but students still really enjoyed the experience.

“This is my first year doing the program. I had not heard about it before, but I’m glad I did this past year so I could create a piece of art with my sister,” senior Sophie Maselli said.

Students felt like programs like these were a great way to give back and said they would love to do it again.  

“I think it is important that programs like this and similar exist because it gives students an opportunity to express themselves in a unique way as well as giving other deserving students the opportunity to receive a scholarship,” said senior and National Art Honor Society President Rachel Sulkis.