NO COMPLAINTS WHEN IT’S TIME TO PAINT

By DYLAN SPAULDING

With the holiday season upon us, what's better than gathering with your family and personally making your own ornaments while being treated to free cookies and desserts and listening to traditional Christmas music?  On Saturday, December 2, the class of 2018 did just that when they hosted their first ever “Paint Your Own Ornament” fundraiser. 

DYLAN SPAULDING FOR THE WIZARD WEEKLY

On this chilly winter afternoon, people of all age groups attended the festive event.  From grandparents to grandchildren, it was truly a special time for community members.  In order to participate, people purchased blank ornaments at a cost of 12 dollars.  Paint and brushes were supplied along with all the bells and whistles.  If artists needed supplies, all they had to do was  ask one of Santa's helpers. 

Not only was there painting but also story time for the youngsters.  Kids filled their hands with cookies and cups of milk and gathered for a Christmas story told by one of the elves.  It was then that their parents were able to take a break and enjoy the refreshments while painting their own ornaments.  

DYLAN SPAULDING FOR THE WIZARD WEEKLY

All proceeds went directly to the class of 2018.  This event was a huge success according to the 2018 class Vice President, Alexa Siciliano. “This being our first time doing this, we expected at least 50 people, but the community truly came out with their families and a little more than 100 people came.”  The planning of this event began in the early days of October and took a tremendous amount of work and cooperation. 

The event raised over one thousand dollars, according to class treasurer Anthony Witte.  “All the money raised will be used on upcoming senior events like the All Night Party, Senior Banquet and what not.”  All these senior events will be happening in the upcoming months.  Anthony's main role was making sure everyone was happy and had all of their supplies. He even had to dress up for the occasion.  He expressed, “It was my goal to have the ugliest sweater there.  When I looked around, I had some competition, but I think I took first place!” 

People of all age groups attended this festive event.  Everyone who attended will be having an extra ornament on the tree this year.  When people were leaving they were already asking about next year's ornament painting,  so it's safe to say this fundraiser will be happening in the future.