by Cara McClain

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Almost immediately after the bell rang for the first activity, two lines formed in the Quad. One for balloon animals, the other for face painting. Girls poured out of the two buildings, found a place under a shady tree and hurried to grab an ice cream sandwich.

With “What Makes You Beautiful” by One Direction blasting from speakers in front of a group of dancing seniors, student appreciation day was in full swing Thursday during lunch and activity.

Student Community Organization puts on student appreciation day each year. According to SCO president senior Katie Evans, they try to carry on the traditions that students expect out of the day. These things include the face painting, balloon animals, volley ball nets and free ice cream treats.

“In the past, [student appreciation day] is one of everyone’s favorite days of the year,” Evans said. “I know it’s one of mine.”

All students were allowed to dress down and spend their free periods in the Quad.

SCO originally planned to have student appreciation day last Thursday but had to cancel because of potential rain. With sunny, 80 degree weather, Evans described the day as “absolutely perfect.”