School is officially back, which means not only homework and tests, but the chance to join clubs. Clubs are one of the easiest ways to make friends, get involved, and try something new. At PV High, there’s a wide variety of clubs to choose from.
“From what I’ve seen, clubs that meet more frequently and have activities at lunch are more successful clubs,” senior Frances Slamar said.
The main event for sign-ups is Club Rush. Clubs set up tables where students can learn what they are about and students write their name down if interested. If students do not see something that matches their interests, they can start their own club. Sophomore Karina Gupta was asked what the tryout process was like.
“The hardest part was creating all the bylaws and amendments to all the rule books for your club. You never know if you’re gonna make it or not; this made the process incredibly difficult,” Gupta said.
Although the process was challenging, Gupta came through with a unique club that reaches out to local grocery stores for donations for people in need. This is just one example of a club going above and beyond to help people in the community.
The process for starting a club is challenging. Last year the process to make a club was very lengthy, but this year ASB director and varsity cheer coach Jama Maxfield has made the process simpler for returning clubs. “[This process] helps kids with their interviewing skills; it shows some sort of responsibility to actually run and manage a club. If they do it and they do it right it will teach them a lot of valuable lessons for later in life,” Maxfield said.