As students were released early from their first period classes, a wave of tables and posters greeted them on the upper campus. On Sept. 18 during an extended brunch, Wildcats had the opportunity to join and discover new clubs during West Ranch High School’s annual club rush.
Leadership of various clubs set up booths and advertised their organizations. As this event was the biggest opportunity for clubs to gain new members, club presidents went all in. They made flashy posters, gave treats to potential new members and posted where to join their club on social media.
When asked about the importance of clubs, West Ranch principal Mr. Fisher explained, “Learning is applying the things you read in books or do in the classes, and it gives students a greater purpose in trying to get involved in the community, and a lot of our clubs will come up with ideas to support [it], doing things outside of the classroom which creates more learning opportunities and helps others.”
While the ultimate goal was more members, all club leaders had different objectives they wanted to achieve during club rush. President of Target Tutors Ryan Yi voiced, “I plan to recruit more members who are willing to commit to our club, instead of people who just sign up and do not show up at all.”
West Ranch offers a multitude of clubs for every student to join. Whether you like to be creative in the arts, or want to dabble in computer science, it is guaranteed that there is a club for you.
Managing a club proves to have many challenges along with the additional responsibilities club leaders have to carry. Grace Kim, president of Link Crew and Asian Pacific Islander Student Union, explained some of her difficulties as a club president. “Sometimes it’s stressful because club meetings or events may not go your way,” Kim clarified, “but I also noticed the importance of collaborating with others . . . and communication is ultimately the key to success.”
Students who join clubs get to interact with an environment that they want to learn more about. “I want to engage myself in the art community and this is a good way to do that,” West Ranch sophomore Katana Marshall explained.
Cats, make sure to stay engaged with all your clubs!
