By Cora Aitkenhead and Dani Kotansky – Staff Reporters 

Jonathan Law hosted the annual Junior Cotillion on April 11 at the Patterson Club in Fairfield. 

The dance was a success for all students who attended and Principal Mr. Darcy felt the night was a great opportunity for the kids to unwind and have a fun night. 

“We became educators to support and celebrate our students,” Darcy said. “Holding events like this, allows us to show our students that we appreciate them as people, not just a student at JLHS.”

Junior Class President Layla Alogna found the venue to be a perfect fit for the junior class. 

“It was a beautiful place that took my breath away as I walked in,” Alogna said. ”Everything was beautifully decorated with pastel colors in the spirit of the beginning of spring.” 

One of Cotillion’s organizers, Law math teacher Ms. Loch, was pleasantly surprised about the event’s turnout. 

“I felt like students enjoyed the Cotillion and the new venue we found (The Patterson Club),” Loch said.

Alogna also spoke on the impact that the dance had not only at the venue, but on the days leading up to Cotillion. 

“Law holds events like this for the students to give them a night to enjoy and bond with their peers,” Alogna said. “In the days leading up, all the students were excited, which brought a positive energy to the school. Dances are also great fundraisers for their respective classes.”

Junior Kayla Markowitz also enjoyed the dance and appreciated the fun spirit of the event, allowing the junior class to let loose despite their end-of-year stresses. 

“I had a great time at Cotillion because I got to have a fun night with my friends and classmates outside of school,” Markowitz said. “I would say that my favorite part of Cotillion was dancing because everyone was having a good time together and got to forget about our school stresses for a night.”