The quad filled up with tables, posters, candy and sign up sheets for the annual Club Fair, which showcased the diverse range of clubs on Wednesday, Sept. 11. The Club Fair is an opportunity for students to find an extracurricular where they can express themselves and for club leaders to showcase their organization and encourage other students to join.
The Club Fair hosted over 140 student organizations. Consequently, the scene in the quad was full of students and teachers alike.
Junior Claire Dickinson, who attended the fair, felt that it was important to have a variety of clubs to sign up for.
“Clubs are another space for students to go, where they can just hang out or just do what they’re interested in,” Dickinson said. “In school, we’re sitting at desks all day, but during X-block or at clubs, you can hang out with your friends.”
Others felt the Club Fair was helpful to meet new people and to get a glimpse of the clubs. Junior Audrey Navarrete said that the Club Fair helped her decide which club to join.
“You can see the leaders of the club and get to know them,” Navarrete said. “That can help [you] decide if you want to join it.”
Dickinson was able to find a club that aligned with her interests. She joined the Students Helping Older People (SHOP) Club, where students volunteer to shop for and deliver groceries to the elderly.
“I really like the idea of helping senior citizens with their grocery shopping,” Dickinson said. “I know a lot of people signed up for that, and it’s great because you can get community service from it too. It’s just a great overall experience.”
Despite the many students rushing to tables to sign up, others visit the club stalls for other reasons, like candy. Navarette said this can often be a problem for clubs working to gain dedicated members and create a good environment.
“A lot of people sort of sign up for a bunch of things without committing to one and just grab candy,” Navarette said.
Nevertheless, the Club Fair is a vital way to introduce clubs that some students might be unaware of, junior Max Kaufman said. He visited different clubs, like Warriors Against Childhood Crisis, Philosophy Club and Pickleball Club.
“I think it’s a good way to advertise your club,” Kaufman said. “Some people are just in it for the candy, but not me. I definitely wanted to see all the different options.”
