Candygrams for a Cause!

by: Ella Reid Rodgers, senior

The STJ high school SGA

by: Ella Reid Rodgers, senior

At Saint James, our Student Government Association is extremely involved in creating exciting fundraisers that benefit our school. This year the SGA is led by Mrs. Kathryn Hughes, President Gracie Sommer, and Vice President, Logan Hartson, and includes many other members from grades 9-12. For 3 years now, the high school SGA created candy grams for Valentine’s Day. These candy grams were $1 each, and could be sent to any high school

Ella Reid passing out treats to STJ PreK students

student, as well as all faculty and staff. Each candy gram could be anonymous or include a name, and had the option to write a note to the person receiving the candy. When buying the candy gram, you were to select between hershey kisses, starbursts, and fun dip. The SGA gave all of high school 2 weeks to purchase these candy grams. During these 2 weeks, members of the SGA worked hard on purchasing the candy, writing the given notes, and wrapping up the bags of candy to distribute to students and staff. On Valentine’s Day, all of SGA handed out the candy grams to those who received one at lunch. A big number of students purchased candy grams for several of their friends, and some teachers purchased them for their students. Not only this, but seniors were able to give their kindergarten buddies candy as well. This year, the SGA raised a total of $610, which was a new record! Mrs. Hughes said, ““The SGA worked extremely hard this year creating over 600 candy grams that were distributed to the high school on Valentine’s day!” The proceeds from this fundraiser go towards the Trojan Scholarship that is given to one 9-11th grader. The Trojan Scholarship is a $1000 scholarship that is rewarded to a student and goes towards their tuition for the following year. This SGA fundraiser proved to be successful once again!

Ella Reid has been a Trojan since PreK4. She is a member of the National Honor Society, SGA, yearbook staff, Trojan Cheerleading, and serves as a Student Ambassador. #wearesaintjameschool