By Fiorella Gargiulo – Staff Reporter

The Jonathan Law Class of 2026 held its Sophomore Ring Banquet at Race Brook Country Club on March 1.

The Ring Banquet was held from 6-9 p.m. and was catered by the country club. A total of 95 students and additional guests attended the event. 

“A class ring is something you will have for the rest of your life,” Law Principal Bryan Darcy said. “It is something that you can look at as you get older and remember your times in high school with the students you experienced those events with.”

The Class of 2026 Student Council – President Layla Alogna, Vice President Aryan Sikinham, Treasurer Ben White, Secretary Nadia Nuzzo, and Senators Harshitha Kothapalli and Yeiden Nieves – had many council meetings and smaller fundraisers to make sure the Sophomore Ring Banquet was a hit.  

“The Student Council had to make sure everything was booked and that word got out to the sophomores about the dance and all of the details,” Alogna said. “What is most important is the Student Council’s passion and motivation to get the dance going.”

Having a Sophomore Ring Banquet allows the class to fundraise for future events, like the Junior Cotillion and Senior Prom. It is also en event for sophomores to look forward to in the spring.  

“Ring is one of the biggest fundraisers of the year for sophomores because many people go to it, so it was a big deal to make sure that we fundraise as much as we could,” Sikinham said. 

Besides the work behind the banquet, the three hours were filled with dancing, eating, and taking many pictures with friends. Law Spanish teacher Mr. Rodriguez was the DJ for the night and helped the students unwind.  

“Throughout the duration of the event, the dance floor was always full,” Kothapalli said. “The food and venue upheld a certain level of excellence while also being able to cater to high schoolers.”

Some teachers and faculty from Law also attended the event. Many were there not only to chaperone but also to support their students.

“I really enjoyed chaperoning the beginning of the dance,” Health and Safety teacher Mr. Maurutis said. “It was great to see my students outside of our normal school day, dressing up, dancing, and having a great time.”