10 clubs to entice

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By Ryan Kelleher 

Gay Straight Alliance members visit with one another discussing the topic of equal rights for all and ways the school can promote these ideas. Photo by Ryan Kelleher
Gay Straight Alliance members visit with one another discussing the topic of equal rights for all and ways the school can promote these ideas. Photo by Ryan Kelleher

Because of their national recognition, Key Club, Leo Club, and NHS are widely known organizations with large memberships. Here are 10 lesser known clubs, old and new, in which students may get involved.

Aviation and Model Aircraft Club

Aviation and Model Aircraft Club is for students with an interest in flying and making planes. Members will explore the world of flight through building and flying model aircrafts. The club is advised by Ms. Crouch in room 910, with members meeting every Monday.

“My friends and I are all into planes and flying. We decided to make a club, so everyone could have the chance to learn about aviation,” Saad Chowdhry, freshman, said.

Black Student Union (BSU)

Black Student Union was created to promote an appreciation for the African American community. The club plans to hold events and programs that will support the needs of all students, including equal representation of every student. BSU meets every Monday in room 818, and Mr. Adams is the adviser. Everyone, including students who aren’t African-American, is welcome to join.

Cougars 4 Change

Cougars 4 Change is all about making friends and spreading kindness. The club is an outreach program that helps students become more involved at school. Their goals include promoting positivity, improving students’ social skills, and encouraging kindness throughout campus. The club meets bi-monthly on Wednesdays, after school in room 207.

ESPN Fantasy Sports Club

ESPN Fantasy Sports Club is the club for all sports fans. The club creates a league in the ESPN Fantasy Sports electronic games. This allows students to play with fellow members whenever they are online. The game teaches management, strategy, money sense, competition, and team building. With its first football league running right now, the club has plans to participate in fantasy baseball, when it starts in April. Since the game is online, the club does not have any planned meetings, but Mr. Campbell is the adviser. Mr. Campbell can be found in room 223.  

French Club

Joining its fellow world language clubs like Japanese and Spanish Clubs, French Club is now a part of the school. French Club mainly focuses on learning and experiencing French culture. This includes the language, food, and traditions of French society. Everyone is invited to join French Club; speaking or being enrolled in a French class is not necessary. Ms. King is the club adviser, and the club meets on the last Monday of every month in room 322.

Gay Straight Alliance (GSA)

Gay Straight Alliance Club is for all LGBTQ students and their supportive friends. The club allows students to feel comfortable and accepted for being who they really are. A focus of GSA is to fight for and promote the equal treatment of all LGBTQ people, in and out of school. GSA also plans to participate in community service and volunteer work. Ms. Jorgensen is the club advisor, and the club meets on Fridays bi-weekly in room 209. Justin Hawk and Alexandria Vellejo, both seniors, formed GSA.

Justin and I decided to make the club because we felt like members of the LGBTQ community on campus needed a safe space to meet and talk,” Vellejo said.

Medical Aide Association

Medical Aide Association is a non-profit care group. Members strive to provide support for patients in local hospitals. The group visits nearby hospitals to cheer up patients and provide support to their families. Bi-weekly meetings on Thursdays take place in room 209 with Ms. Jorgensen as the adviser.  

“We visit hospitals, hold events, and run fundraisers to help patients. We have a Chipotle fundraiser coming soon, and we are doing some community service at Three Square,” Thomas Kyong, sophomore, said.

Multicultural Club

Multicultural Club members hope to acknowledge, promote, and unite diverse cultures at school. The club wishes to bring all students together despite any cultural or religious differences. Students involved in any of the other culture clubs, like Japanese or Spanish Club, and any others are welcome to join. Ms. Sparks and Ms. King are the clubs advisers. The club meets on the last Friday of every month in room 322.

UNICEF Club

UNICEF Club’s purpose is to educate, advocate, and fundraise for children in need. The student run club works with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The two groups share similar jobs by both working to help vulnerable children. Ms. Young is the club’s adviser. UNICEF meets in room 905 with meetings happening every second Tuesday.

Young Democrats

Young Democrats is advised by Mr. Ohlson and Ms.Caudillo, and members gather to show support to the Democratic Party. Students are given the chance to pursue the ideas of liberty, justice, and freedom regardless of race, religion, or gender. The club meets every Wednesday in room 320 after school.

“I’m glad this club was made because students are given the chance to express their beliefs about policies at a young age,” Katie Lim, freshman, said.

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Ryan Kelleher is a senior, and this is his fourth year on “The Roar” staff. He is Co-Editor-In-Chief and webmaster. Ryan loves writing sports pieces, specifically volleyball and football. In his free time, Ryan hangs out with friends and family, sleeps, plays volleyball, and watches TV. After high school, Ryan plans to attend college and then law school.