A new school year brings challenges to every grade level. The freshman challenged by finding classes and adjusting to their new environment, and the juniors who are preparing for what usually is the hardest year of high school. But a whole different challenge faces a specific group of students, club members.
A class of seniors graduating from NAHS leaves behind a wave of responsibilities for their fellow club members if they belonged to one. Many of these seniors were important position members who have led these clubs until now. With their absence many have been left with the opportunity to find fresh new leadership. This is especially important now as Club Rush is fast approaching, slated for September 8th. I’ve had the opportunity to speak with the new presidents of two notable clubs here at NAHS to ask them their thoughts on their new roles and ambitions.
First up, Key Club. Key Club is a part of a larger international organization whose main goal is to encourage leadership through serving others. Typically, members attend many community service events and have the opportunity to earn recognition in the form of seals or medals during graduation if they meet the given standards. As many will deduce, Key Club tasks the president/board with a substantial amount of responsibilities. A part of this responsibility in prior years has fallen onto the former president, Josiah Anderson. Though as previously stated, The president and board graduated along with many of Key Club’s members. This year, a part of the aforementioned duties are held by Key Clubs new president, Aaron Hernandez. When Aaron was asked what hes most excited for, he responded “One thing that I’m most excited for is hosting community events”. When we asked him what’s something he wanted to change from prior years, Aaron answered he wanted ” more of a variety of students from all academic levels”. Finally we asked the new president if he feels any pressure and how he’s handling it, “I mean there is a lot of pressure but its mostly just motivation to keep the Key Club spirit that Josiah brought, and motivation to keep the Key club spirit alive.”
Next up, Art Club. Art Club is a student led group formerly led by president Rafael Cordero and vice president Shenod Lasz. Under their leadership, Art Club was responsible for many of the decorations found in the halls and at numerous school wide events. Some other notable projects have been book page art for the Library Give Away, several decorative designs on the hallway boards, providing face painting at school events, and most recently a “Calm Room” dawning a Studio Ghibli inspired mural at its entrance. This year the mantle has been passed down to the new president Sherrie Castro and Vice President, Ray Rosales. In our interview with the new president, she made it clear she is “excited to host new events” as well as “getting attendance up”.
After speaking with the new leaders, its apparent that both these clubs have adapted very well and are in good hands. If you are interested In joining Art Club, Key Club, or any other club for that matter, attend Club Rush September 13th at lunch in the MPR.
