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Fort Frye students prepare for craft show

By Kristen Hainkel 2 min read

BEVERLY -- Various student groups at Fort Frye Middle and High School are preparing for the first Christmas Craft Show this weekend.

Over 40 vendors will be set up at the high school cafeteria and middle gymnasium from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, selling wares such as crafts, gifts and jewelry.

Three food trucks from local businesses will be set up, along with a country store run by student volunteers.

Middle school science teacher Tracey Huck said the event is sponsored by the junior class and proceeds will go to hosting the junior and senior prom in spring 2024.

"This started when Mollie Zimmer (cheerleading advisor) and her students wanted to come up with ways to fundraise and benefit several student groups," Huck said. "They've had this planned since last spring."

The cheerleading team will sell blue slide sandals with the word "Cadets" in cursive on them. They will be available in men, women, and youth sizes.

They will also raffle tickets for a Kate Spade purse at the event. One ticket is $10, and $25 for three.

"The winner will win the purse and half of the sales from the tickets," Alyssa Shook, junior and cheerleading team member, said.

Shook said she is looking forward to the fair to help her teammates.

"I'm excited because we need money to buy new uniforms and warm-ups. It will benefit the team," she said.

Another group participating is the Sophomore Servers, a group of 12 students who will help arrange the cafeteria and gymnasium.

"The students are getting involved to help their other students," Huck said.

Sophomore Parker Burris said he's looking forward to looking around to see what items vendors will sell.

The middle school Parent Teacher Organization will also be there, selling Christmas ornaments with a Fort Frye logo on them. They will be available in either red or silver. One ornament is $12 or a set of six for $60.

"We have 200 to sell," middle school principal Rachael Tillius said. "I think we will sell them all. I hope we will order more."

Proceeds will go to the eighth grade class field trip to Washington, D.C., on May 22-24, 2024.

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