Southside High Leo Club students describe volunteer work, partnership with Rockville Centre Lions Club

Two students from Southside High School’s Leo Club described the club’s volunteer activities and community partnerships during the January “Cyclone Snapshot” podcast.

Matt and Ariana, identified on the program as Leo Club members, said the club is “heavily volunteer focused” and described community service projects and partnerships with the Rockville Centre Lions Club (referred to on the program as the RVC/RBC Lions). On the show the students said a Thanksgiving food drive collected more than $120 and about 300 canned-food items for people experiencing homelessness.

The students described how the club works with local Lions Club members, calling the relationship a source of community connections that can help with internships and college interviews. “Being part of Leo Club…it actually makes it just very fun and, relaxing,” one student said, describing volunteer work as socially rewarding as well as service-oriented. The program also credited Dr. Bishop as the club adviser and encouraged interested students to visit the club meetings, which the students said meet weekly on Wednesdays.

Why it matters: the segment highlights a sustained student-led volunteer organization that connects high-school students with community service opportunities and local civic groups. That linkage provides practical experience and local mentorship for students while delivering support to community partners.

Details and background: the students said membership is open — interested students should contact Dr. Bishop or the attendance office to get meeting information and a membership form. The students described opportunities to take leadership roles within the club after ongoing participation and encouraged peers to “pop in” to a Wednesday meeting to learn more.

The host thanked the students and Dr. Bishop for their work and participation on the show.