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San Bernardino students say extracurriculars boosted skills and confidence
Summary
At a San Bernardino County Office of Education student showcase, multiple students described how programs including Mock Trial, a young artists gallery, Action Decathlon, music ensembles and esports improved their public speaking, study skills and confidence. Speakers offered personal reflections; no formal board action followed.
Students speaking at a San Bernardino County Office of Education showcase described concrete benefits from extracurricular programs, saying participation improved their public speaking, study habits, creativity and career thinking.
“They helped me work on my speaking in public settings,” said Student 1, reflecting on Mock Trial and adding, “I know how to get a point across the people now.” Student 2 said the activities “bring me joy” and could become a future career, while Student 3 described the hard studying and satisfaction of competition: “It felt good winning, and, the competition was good. And, I hope to win again.”
Several students highlighted arts and research projects. Student 4, speaking about the Young Artist Gallery, said, “I love making art, and, just seeing my artwork on the wall just fills me with a bunch of joy. Makes me confident that I can do this for, like, a living.” Student 6 described creating a website on Claudette Colvin and said, “I have never made a website before, so that was definitely a — It feels amazing.”
Other presenters emphasized teamwork and expanded skills. Student 5 said participating had been “a true privilege” and that working with people from varied backgrounds was “eye opening.” Student 7 credited Action Decathlon with improving study skills and friendships: “I’ve learned how to speak with others as well as just the friends I’ve made, the study skills I’ve gained.”
Music and competitive gaming also featured. Student 8 described a sense of accomplishment moving from a less-resourced middle school to a higher-level ensemble, saying “the support is immense.” Student 9 contrasted the showcased program with typical school music groups: “This is a very different experience compared to, like, normal wind ensemble, symphonic band, marching band, jazz band.” Student 10 said joining esports led to measurable skill gains and scholarship prospects: “I’m very glad that I’m making this progress and learning that I can get scholarships from this.”
All remarks were personal reflections about program experiences and outcomes. There was no discussion of policy changes, budget decisions or formal board actions during the recorded remarks. The comments illustrate how participating students linked extracurriculars to skills development, creative opportunity and consideration of future careers.
