Free winter social set for Dec. 17

By Harrison T.
Cougar News Blog

     Cactus Canyon Junior High teacher Jason Davis and his Student Council team are planning CCJH’s next big event. The winter social is going to be held on Dec. 17.from 5 p.m to 7 p.m in the gym and cafeteria.This social is for seventh and eighth grade students to get together and enjoy themselves with activities such as gingerbread house making, ugly sweater contests, peppermint craft making, a movie, and several other joyful activities.
     “As with any event we want students to have a positive experience at school,” said Mr. Davis.
     The winter social is a free event for students that are present the day of the event and and are referral free for the week prior. Mr. Davis and the StuCo team have been planning the winter social since the end of 2013. The theme, which was chosen by StuCo, is Candyland. “This experience will be very fun to come to and students will get the chance to have memories with friends or partners to watch a Christmas movie of which will be picked for the event,” said StuCo member Marissa Gregory.
     The StuCo team of 2013-14 has not yet experienced the making of a winter social. The most recent winter social at CCJH was in 2012.
      “We had one two years ago, but weren’t able to do it last year because schedules were too busy,” said Mr. Davis.
      Mr. Davis said he hopes there will be more winter socials in the years to come. Time will most likely be set aside for the socials of the coming years because StuCo thinks that the socials and dances are good for the morale of students.
      “School events are safe, supervised events that help build school pride and spirit,” said Mr. Davis.