By Maya Rosado – Staff Reporter 

The Jonathan Law junior class had its Cotillion on Thursday, April 28.

Students were beyond excited to have their first normal dance experience since the COVID-19 pandemic began. The event started at 7 p.m. and was held at The Woodwinds in Branford, CT. The venue was beautiful and students and faculty loved it. 

“I think the venue was great,” Law Principal Mr. Darcy said. “The staff there was wonderful and it allowed both an inside and outside experience for students and staff.” 

Students were able to choose their own tables and request music before and during the event. 

Everyone was pleased with the setup and excited to be together with no masks.

“The dance was very fun and I thought the music was good,” junior Connor Chirico said. 

The food was well-received and many students liked the buffet style that was provided.

“I think the dance went well,” junior Olivia Coddington said. “The food was great and a lot of people had a good time.” 

Despite the fun, there was a lot of planning that went into the event. 

“The biggest challenge this year was having it on a Thursday,” Darcy said. “Due to COVID, a lot of dates were blocked off at venues because of weddings that were being scheduled from the past two years so we will look to schedule the event on a Friday for next year.” 

Some students are hoping that next year’s Cotillion adds a theme – similar to what the senior have now at prom.

“I feel like having a theme for a dance could have been something to do for dances in the future,” Coddington said. 

Students also really liked the idea of having Cotillion as a junior and prom for their senior year.

“Cotillion was fun and I like how it is, because prom would be a good send off as a senior,” Chirico said. 

Overall, the event was a success.

“You all had fun and were respectful to each other and the staff at the venue,” Darcy said. “It was a great experience to just “sit back” and see you have fun as kids.”