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Messages Of Love In Bloom
February 14 is one of the most romantic days on the calendar, it is also one of the busiest days for florists filing millions of orders for sweethearts across the nation.
While the bouquet delivered to your lovers door may look perfect, there may be a coded message among the flowers.
The art of floriography began in the Victorian era. Placing specific meanings on specific flowers allowed the demure Victorians to convey covert messages to their beloved, or their not-so-beloved.
While arranging millions of bouquets, florists may be sending mixed messages.
One of the most common flowers delivered on valentines day is the rose.
Dessert Fundraiser A Success
The Hesston After Prom committee hosted a very successful Dessert Raffle Fundraiser on Friday night. After Prom raised $645, $85 more than last year according to Dessert Raffel Coordinator Annette Fenton.
“Last year we raised $560,” she said.
This year’s desserts consisted of a wide variety of confections.
“We had 22 desserts to raffle off. Some of the desserts were candy buckets, cake pops, candy bouquets, carrot cake, Swedish tea rings, chocolate covered cookies and pretzels, raspberry almond bars, red velvet cupcakes, raspberry trifle, and chocolate cupcakes,” she said.
Fenton said some desserts trended better with adults, while the more sugar-laden treats were popular with kids.
“Darrin Hiebert's cheesecakes -Reece's PB cup and Black Forrest Cheesecake- were a huge hit and Renee Ewert also made several cakes for us. One was decorated white cake with Valentine's decorations and a turtle cake. The kids were mostly excited for the candy bouquets and cinnamon rolls,” she said.
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Hesston Student National Merit Scholar Finalist
Hesston senior Jonathan Geidel has been selected as a National Merit Scholarship Finalist. Ty Rhodes, Hesston High Principal recognized Geidel’s acchievement at the pep rally on Friday afternoon. Rhodes had high praise for Geidel. “This is bigger than any sports team going to state,” he said during the assembly. Geidel is one of only 15,000 students in the nation to be selected as a Finalist. Geidel will go on for the opportunity to be one of 8,300 Merit Scholarship winners. “Jon has earned that position and those opportunities that come with it. He’s setting himself up for some great opportunities going into college. He’s been heavily involved in school in academics and activities and has done exceptional work through his career,” said Rhodes.
