On February 3, the Shawnee Mission East student council met at 9 am in the cafeteria to begin setup for the Sweetheart Dance (aka WPA) that night at 8 pm. The many members of STUCO, overseen by Ms. Fishman, erected an inflatable archway, multiple stage risers, and put up lights, balloons, and disco balls all around the room. Donuts were provided, however they provided little distraction. The students worked hard to make the room transform from a cafeteria to a disco themed party room for the many attendees of that night’s dance.