Students are encouraged to attend, choose a club and get involved
BY Lorelai Horohov
SANFORD, Maine — Sanford High School is having its annual club fair on Wednesday, Oct. 14. We invite students to come check it out during block 3, and all lunches, in front of the library. There are 24 different clubs students can join and we asked advisors to share some key information about a few of them.
The health and wellness club led by PE Teacher Kevin Way, meets Monday through Friday from 2:20 pm to 4:00 pm. The club focuses on physical fitness, including things like weightlifting and cardio.
Rather than following one set project, the club allows students to work toward individual goals. Some students use time to exercise, while other students participate as athletes recovering from injuries or preparing for a new sports season. When asked, Kway stated “ Physical fitness helps a person’s physical, mental, and social health.”
According to Kway, the club also gives students an opportunity to make connections with others while also improving their fitness.
For students interested in creativity, Art club provides an opportunity to work on projects in a relaxed environment. Led by Ms. Young, the club meets Mondays from 2:30 to 3:30 pm.
Young said the club is designed for students who want to create art, including those who may not have access to art outside of school or have it fading into their schedule.
The club’s main goal is to provide students with a creative and welcoming environment.
“Basically, to create a fun and creative place that is a safe space where we can always create art,” Young said.
Students interested in the environment can join the Environmental Club, which meets Tuesday afternoons right after school led by Mrs. Raymond. The focus is to “Think globally and act locally.” So seeing what you can do in your school to help the environment. Possible projects may include researching recycling practices and finding ways to help students better understand trash and recycling.
Raymond emphasized the club’s activities will depend on what students want and are interested in. “ We only have one earth, and as students and young people we need to do a better job than those who came before us.”
For students looking for a social activity centered around games, Dungeons & Dragons club meets Thursday afternoons in the cafeteria. Mr Gauthier, is one of the leaders of the club, said its focus is on playing and introducing more students to the game.
Although there are no specific projects planned, the club provides students with an opportunity to participate in Dungeons & Dragons while developing skills through gameplay.
“Dungeons & Dragons has a nerdy reputation,” Gauthier said. “ It’s a pretty fun game that encourages creativity, strategizing and critical thinking.”
Gauthier also said the game can help students develop skills that are useful in school, making the club about more than entertainment.
Lastly, there is the Yearbook Club. If you have taken the class or are currently taking the class yearbook run by Mrs. Roy, you have the opportunity to join the yearbook club. In this club you have a chance to connect with other students and produce something that goes out to the school while meeting four times a semester outside of class. Roy stated, “ It’s really fun to work on something creative together…. It’s a really cool process.”
