When the clock struck 2:00 pm, the cafeteria breezeway flooded with students within seconds. September 23rd was a day that many students anticipated: The annual club fair. Essentially, over 50 PPCHS clubs came together, decorated boards, and shined light on what each of their clubs had to offer.
The club fair tends to be a big attraction for the underclassmen, as they are new to the high school environment. Although students were standing in the breezeway for over ten minutes, freshman Samhita Palle confirms “The room was filled with decorations, and I could see all the club board [members] bringing in so much attention [so I did not know] what to look at first because everything looked great.”
The Student Government Association (SGA) directed the event and each of the members cheered with pom-poms and were able to help any students who needed assistance locating clubs. As many new clubs made an appearance at this year’s club fair, a few of the members from each club were able to explain what their club does, have fun games and candy at their stands, and most importantly gain more members.
Additionally, there were some returning clubs at this year’s fair. Ricardo Ramirez–Nicolas, Humane Society’s club president explained that “Our club is to help pets [and other animals] by volunteering in nearby shelters, making toys, treats, and different things to help provide abused, mistreated, or hurt animals.” Similarly, the Forza Stefano clubs president, Alessandra Moreno also expressed that “Our club is to help fundraise money for kids [and teens] who have been stricken with cancer and their families. We raise awareness for kids with cancer by doing countless activities to raise money for them.”
Even though the club fair is beneficial to all the clubs, organizations such as Promote Her Period bring awareness to their club even outside of this event. “We host events to help promote awareness to women and their menstrual cycles. [We raise money] to provide girls in foster care, homeless shelters, and through underprivileged communities by donations, and more,” Juliette Escandell, the community outreach director for the club exclaims.
This fair is not only just to learn about the clubs students are hoping to join, but to also learn about new ones they have never heard of before. Secretary of the Home Economics club, Armando Ayala says “I just joined the club thinking it was known, but realizing it was quite the opposite. People should still join because [this club] is to help teach students outside things you will need in the real world.”
Thirty minutes in the club fair was all students needed to grasp the diverse clubs that Charter has to offer. This was also a great way for students to see how they can build their college applications. As this year’s club fair was yet another success, it guaranteed that many clubs have a lot to look forward to throughout the year!
