Sutherland Hosts Galentine’s Event
by Mari Radtke
Friday February 13 was good luck for the R. L. Johannsen Center Board. The well organized group created a terrific event for ladies to celebrate Valentine’s Day. This first outing for a “Galentine’s” event brought 240 women out for dinner, drinks and laughs.
Following a pasta buffet dinner and a cheesecake and toppings dessert the fun began.
Lisa Lane Comedy was the feature event on Friday. Lane tours her comedy show across the U.S. and is based out of Denver, Colorado. She kept the crowd laughing while they enjoyed their desserts and more cocktails if they chose.
South O’Brien members of FCCLA provided help with food service and clean up. FCCLA, Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, is a national student leadership organization under the direction of adviser priscilla Jenness. Through the organization, students have opportunities to build leadership, career readiness, and real-world life skills through service projects, competitions and communit partnerships. Members participate in activities like STAR events, school and community service, leadership development, and projects connected to culinary arts, nutrition, family relationships and career exploration.
According to Jenness, “This is South O’Brien’s first year of FCCLA and the goal is to empower South O’Brien students to grow as leaders while making a positive impact in their school and community.