Some students stay after school for hours on end attending club meetings, while others are unaware of the various activities that are offered here at WHS.
Although the list is ongoing, the known clubs that we have include:
Student Council
AW11 Leadership Council
BPA (Business Professionals of America)
Key Club
Campus Life
Grade Committees (Freshmen, Sophomore, Junior, Senior)
Black Youth of Excellence
Chess Club
NHS (National Honor Society)
NAHS (National Art Honor Society)
Robotics
DND Card Playing Club
Our school doesn’t have everything, but if you are interested in an easy opportunity to get more involved in our community, Key Club is the perfect place to begin.
As the Secretary, I may have a bit of bias. But, I can guarantee that Key Club is one of the best out there. It is a student-led international service organization where you can earn service hours by volunteering at events such as blood drives or sports games. Key Club also raises funds for organizations all over the world. It is a welcoming environment for all!
Being in one club is great, but there are many students who juggle various clubs all at once. “I’m a member of Student Council, Key Club, Sophomore Committee, AW11 Leadership Council, and BPA,” D’Leeth Gayot-Ramirez said. “Sometimes it can be a little difficult managing clubs because for example with BPA, I had to go out to Bushen’s room after school even though I had other clubs during that time as well.”
Clubs can help students find their passion and learn more about what they love to do. “My favorite thing that I’m a part of is BPA because I love BPA so much,” said D’Leeth Gayot-Ramirez, who was recently awarded first place at BPA Regionals. “I enjoy being an officer and competing with other people in different schools.”
Aside from students, some staff not only teach, but run clubs as well. “Student Council is one of the more active clubs during the fall, so it was very stressful in October and September figuring out how to manage Student Council and teaching,” Ms. Bunton said. “I’m also involved in other committees at Wyoming.”
Although it can come with challenges, being the advisor for a club also has its perks. “I would say the best part is just getting to meet other students in school and getting to see them show their passion and spirit for all the Student Council events,” Ms. Bunton said.
There are many other schools that offer a more extensive range of activities. Rosa Hernandez Tapia, a former student at City High Middle School, said, “They had an Asian Heritage Club, a Speech and Debate Club, and a lot more.”
This leads to the question about our school’s lack in the extracurricular department. “I don’t think the school should have more clubs, but more electives, like a culinary class,” Alexa Gonzalez said. “I feel that there isn’t really much participation in clubs; the clubs need to be more fun and more towards the student body’s interest.”
With this in mind, do you think that we need more clubs? If so, what clubs would you like to see at WHS? “I would love a club where all you do is eat Hot Cheetos,” said Mr. Cornell excitedly. So, let’s make it happen!
