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By Abigail Shlimenzon
By Abigail Shlimenzon
After not having clubs on campus for all of the first semester, clubs returned on Feb. 12, kicking off with club rush.
Having clubs back on campus has provided students with an important opportunity to learn leadership skills, socialize, volunteer and most importantly, have fun. The variety of clubs has been extremely large this year, ranging from community service clubs to artistic clubs to cultural clubs and athletic clubs. This wide range gives all students a club that they can enjoy and be supported in while learning new ideas and topics.
With the return of clubs, it is important to recognize the essential contribution teachers provide to them. Although it is often overlooked, teacher support in clubs is crucial and the willingness of so many teachers to give their classrooms to support these clubs has been monumental.
Every club needs an adviser and many are teachers. The main role of the adviser is to help guide students to ensure that their club goes in the right direction. Without someone to fill this role clubs would be unable to function as supportive groups for students to express themselves creatively.
This year I joined the Chess and Crochet Club. Both of these clubs happen during lunch on different days of the week and Kathleen Quint and Michelle Bowman, the respective club advisers, provide students with a warm, safe place to gather during lunch. Not only that but they often offer any supplies and advice that is needed. It is important to recognize the significance of teachers in all aspects of the education system as they often do more than just their job description.
Next time you go to your favorite club meeting, think about the people behind the scenes, such as the teachers, and thank them for the time and space they provide in order for you to get the best club experience possible.
Having clubs back on campus has provided students with an important opportunity to learn leadership skills, socialize, volunteer and most importantly, have fun. The variety of clubs has been extremely large this year, ranging from community service clubs to artistic clubs to cultural clubs and athletic clubs. This wide range gives all students a club that they can enjoy and be supported in while learning new ideas and topics.
With the return of clubs, it is important to recognize the essential contribution teachers provide to them. Although it is often overlooked, teacher support in clubs is crucial and the willingness of so many teachers to give their classrooms to support these clubs has been monumental.
Every club needs an adviser and many are teachers. The main role of the adviser is to help guide students to ensure that their club goes in the right direction. Without someone to fill this role clubs would be unable to function as supportive groups for students to express themselves creatively.
This year I joined the Chess and Crochet Club. Both of these clubs happen during lunch on different days of the week and Kathleen Quint and Michelle Bowman, the respective club advisers, provide students with a warm, safe place to gather during lunch. Not only that but they often offer any supplies and advice that is needed. It is important to recognize the significance of teachers in all aspects of the education system as they often do more than just their job description.
Next time you go to your favorite club meeting, think about the people behind the scenes, such as the teachers, and thank them for the time and space they provide in order for you to get the best club experience possible.