{"id":4268,"date":"2025-02-25T12:39:20","date_gmt":"2025-02-25T17:39:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/riverhillcurrent.com\/?p=4268"},"modified":"2025-02-25T12:39:20","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T17:39:20","slug":"a-valentines-day-tradition-river-hills-rose-sale-fundraiser","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/riverhillcurrent.com\/a-valentines-day-tradition-river-hills-rose-sale-fundraiser\/","title":{"rendered":"A Valentines’ Day Tradition: River Hill\u2019s Rose Sale Fundraiser"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

By Shivali Shah, Digital Editor<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Valentine\u2019s Day brings a unique kind of energy\u2013one filled with gestures of affection and appreciation that lifts spirits and creates a sense of connection. At River Hill, the annual rose sale has become a cherished tradition that taps into this spirit. Run by the Class of 2025\u2019s SGA, the fundraiser offers River Hill students a chance to spread kindness while supporting a good cause. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

From February 3rd to February 7th, 2025, students had the opportunity to order roses during all lunch shifts at a table set up outside the cafeteria. Each rose was priced at $3, though a bundle of five roses could be purchased for just $10. When buying a rose, students were asked to provide the name of the recipient\u2019s 4B period teacher and could also include a personalized message that would be attached to the rose upon delivery.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just like last year, this year\u2019s rose sale was a resounding success, though there were a few notable adjustments to improve the experience for students. Senior Rishab Jain, Vice President of the Class of 2025 SGA, shared his thoughts on the changes, explaining, \u201cThe way we delivered them last year was a little crazy and I know there was some wilting that happened between us delivering them and people actually receiving them. So we went ahead and did silk roses this time, instead of real roses, and we hope that people will be happier with that.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As for the delivery process this year, Senior Estelle Chen, secretary of the Class of 2025 SGA, explained, \u201cWe distribute the roses during period 4B, on February 14th. And how we do it is we have a little tag that is attached to the roses, and it\u2019ll say the 4B teacher\u2019s name, and then we\u2019ll go into the classes and deliver it there. We typically try not to deliver them during lunch because we just find that it\u2019s a little bit too difficult to find people.\u201d By opting for silk roses and refining the delivery method, the SGA team aimed to provide a more lasting and efficient experience, ensuring that everyone could enjoy their roses for much longer without worrying about missed deliveries or the fading that comes with fresh flowers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The primary goal of the fundraiser was to raise money for the Class of 2025\u2019s senior gifts. While the gift itself\u00a0 will \u201cbe a surprise,\u201d Chen explains, “Every year, the senior class does a senior gift for all the seniors, so this year we\u2019re just continuing that tradition.\u201d In addition to funding the senior gifts, the money raised will also be used to support \u201cother senior-related events at the end of the year,\u201d helping to make the final months of the seniors’ high school journey memorable.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The SGA officers emphasized that purchasing roses was not only an opportunity to raise crucial funds for the Class of 2025 SGA but also a way to strengthen the sense of community within the school. As Jain put it, \u201cWe need to raise money for our SGA but we also think that last year when we did the rose sale, it was a really awesome way to bring the community together. People really like it, we sell a bunch of roses and I think it\u2019s a cute thing to do during Valentine\u2019s Day.\u201d The rose sale resonated with students because it offered a simple way to connect with others during Valentine\u2019s Day. It wasn\u2019t just about raising money, but it also gave students a chance to acknowledge and appreciate the people around them. As Chen reflected, \u201cI think it\u2019s really great that this money is going back towards the seniors, But I think in general, being an entire school fundraiser, it’s really nice people are able to share appreciation on Valentine\u2019s Day, whether it\u2019s to their partner, or to a teacher or to their friends.\u201d Through the sale, the Class of 2025 SGA hoped to make Valentine\u2019s Day more meaningful, while also supporting important senior events.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Junior Hailey Park, motivated by the Valentine\u2019s Day spirit, chose to buy a rose for her friend. She explained, \u201cI think it\u2019s just a nice gesture and it could brighten someone\u2019s day, and I feel like if you\u2019re the person who receives them, you\u2019d be pretty happy about it.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many recipients felt that the roses did in fact brighten their days. Junior Sanah Ahmed echoed this sentiment, saying, \u201cI felt very loved and appreciated when I received a rose on Valentine\u2019s Day.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This year\u2019s rose sale not only raised funds for the Class of 2025 but also fostered a sense of community and connection among River Hill students. By offering an easy but thoughtful way to express appreciation, the event allowed students to participate in a time-honored tradition while supporting their senior class. Whether it was for a friend, teacher, or someone special, the rose sale brought people together in a way that felt unique to River Hill. As Jain puts it, \u201cI think it\u2019s a pretty awesome little gift to have and you can\u2019t really find this kind of comradery at different schools, I think River Hill really does it best.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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