Story and Photos by Alex Del Cueto
A banner reading “Happy Valentine’s Day” on the Cheer Club Table.
Love and the smell of freshly baked goods filled the air in Campus Center North (CCN) as many on-campus groups held bake sales as Valentine’s Day approached.
Afrofusion Dance Club, Cheer Club and Acting Company 50 all gathered in CCN during the campus free hours in order to grab the attention of students while they’re all on break from classes on Feb. 12.
“We set up here every Wednesday,” said Cheer Club Captain Rianna Sugiyama-Ross. “But as we get closer to the holidays we like to make them themed like the one we did today.”
The Cheer Club offered a variety of cookies and cupcakes decorated with red and pink icing. Meanwhile, Acting Company 50’s booth featured homemade brownies and cinnamon rolls. Afrofusion’s table hosted a “Thrift and Treats” sale, where they sold members’ old clothes to fundraise for an upcoming ball they are hosting.
“We thought while people are trying to get food during their lunch breaks they could then come and get a little dessert as a treat from us and then do a little bit of shopping,” said Afrofusion’s President Nathalie Marte.
By the end of campus free hours, students had enjoyed treats and supported each of the clubs, and all the groups packed up at 3 p.m. as classes resumed. The groups left having a successful fundraiser, with Afrofusion reaching double their goal.
"We’re really happy with how things went,” said Afrofusion Secretary Gianette Dominguez. “We were able to raise some money and spread some Valentine’s Day love.”
Cheer Club members set up the table at the beginning of the event.
Chocolate-covered strawberries, cupcakes and candy being sold at Afrofusion's table with posters for one of their dance classes.
Some of the clothes that were available at Afrofusion's “Thrift and Treats” sale.
A student browsed through some of Afrofusion’s clothing.
Vivian Lee (left) and Elizabeth Cutie (right) represented Acting Company 50 at their bake sale table.
Ashanty Peralta showed off one of the t-shirts she purchased.
From left to right: Rianna Sugiyama-Ross, Anderson Restrepo and Madison Caceres cheered for people after they made a purchase at their bake sale.
Sariah Navarro looked at a pair of pants Afrofusion was selling.
The Cheer Club and Afrofusion’s tables set up right next to each other spreading Valentine’s Day love.
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