The power of flowers

Toby Jaffee wanted to make everyone feel wanted.

So Jaffee bought 91 carnations and handed them out to classmates at Booker High on Valentine’s Day. It’s the second year the sophomore saved up for the surprise.

The flowers were passed out by the Key Club, with Jaffee intending to stay behind the scenes. Still, word got out.

“I really wanted to make other people feel less alone,” Jaffee said. “Most of the time I feel pretty alone, and I didn’t want others to feel that way, especially on such a special day.”