Sadie Hawkins Day and Valentine Grams

By Felicia Jin ABC^2, Make-A-Wish and Chinese clubs sold Valentine grams and treats Feb. 9-13, bringing the “sweets to sweeties” and funding for good causes. The gifts were purchased during the week and distributed to classes today. ABC^2 (Academically Better Children’s Club) held a bake sale for the first time in the Main Hall and will be donating their proceeds to the St. Jude’s Hospital. “It’s hard to say how much money we’re trying to raise because it’s our first time, but we’re hoping for a goal of around $300,” said ABC^2 President Brandie To. The club sold store-bought muffins in the main hall to raise money that will go towards helping children in the St. Jude Children’s Hospital. They also took orders for Valentine grams, consisting of pre-made heart-shaped boxes full of “sweets for sweeties,” which were delivered today. “We were really surprised that a lot of people ordered valentine grams since other clubs are also selling grams,” revealed Brandie. Make-A-Wish Club, formerly the 180 Committee, also sold Valentine grams to raise money for a similar cause. The club sold teddy bears, donating half of their proceeds to the

Sweets for sweeties and money for charities

Senior Benny Trach , Shian Hong, and Leann Nguyen sell candy grams.
Make-A-Wish Foundation and the other half to projects aimed at improving the school. “The Make-A-Wish Foundation helps children who are sick by helping them accomplish their wishes,” explains President Angela Wang. “The other half of the money will go towards fulfilling students’ wishes to improve our school. We are planning to have ballots for students to vote on school beautification projects, such as getting new benches for the freshman locker area.” The club sold various sized and colored teddy bears, a change from their previous years’ Valentine grams. In previous years, the 180 Committee sold fresh flowers during Valentines week. “Selling flowers didn’t make that much profit, so we’re trying teddy bears this year,” said