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High-school students showcase 30+ clubs, highlight inclusivity and community projects
Summary
Student representatives described more than a dozen clubs and activities — from Unified Sports and National Honor Society to debate, band and robotics — emphasizing inclusion, community service and opportunities that build relationships and skills.
Students from the high school presented a rapid overview of clubs and extracurricular activities, telling the school committee that more than 500 students participate in athletics and nearly 588 club memberships were recorded this year.
Eugene Jeong, president of the National Honor Society, said NHS has 167 members and requires 20 hours of community service annually from each member. “That means there’s around 110,000 hours giving back to our community,” Jeong said, describing service and leadership expectations.
Students described inclusive programs: the LIFE club (an inclusion-focused social group) runs food drives and Toys for Tots, and Unified Sports fields coed teams where students with and without disabilities can earn varsity letters. Student presenters described Unified basketball jamborees, track meets and schoolwide recognition for seniors.
Other student speakers included: - Nicholas Connolly, vice president of DECA, who described business competitions and upcoming state-level competitions; - Alex Baker, who described Game Club as a casual, one-hour gathering; - Ryan O’Connor, who outlined the Laker Athletic Development Club’s conditioning and lifting activities; - Maddie Sanchez, Drama Club member, who noted the fall play (The Crucible) and rehearsals for the spring musical Chicago; - Gabriela Fernandez (band president) and Abby Helvidge (choir vice president), who reminded the committee that band and choir are credit-bearing classes and promoted an ensemble night concert on March 6.
The students also summarized newer offerings such as Portuguese Club (which partners with Life club to make kindness blankets for a senior living center) and a newly formed Debate Club that plans to compete. Presenters said clubs support community building, academic engagement and graduation outcomes.
Ending: Committee members thanked the students for sharing highlights and noted the connection between extracurricular participation and student engagement.
