Helping Hands and Bright Smiles Keep Key Club Kind
Students on campus strive to help those in need through fundraisers and events for the remainder of the second semester.
By Andrew Mauga
Students on campus strive to help those in need through fundraisers and events for the remainder of the second semester.
By Andrew Mauga
Now that clubs have returned for the 2023 school year, Pioneer’s campus is officially starting to return to normal once again. Clubs on campus allow students to involve themselves with extracurriculars and interests on campus, all while enjoying its various perks. Whether it's for college, friendship or new experiences, all clubs present growing ambitions within our campus community.
Key Club has been around for almost a century and its feats are major in the mission it poses to accomplish. The club focuses on aiding nonprofit organizations through the helping hands of students across the globe. Students receive experience within the working world and leadership opportunities that benefit them in the long run. As stated on Key Club’s website, “Key Club is an international, student-led organization that provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership.”
Built on the four core values of leadership, caring, inclusiveness and character building, the club promotes collaboration to create change in the community.
“The organization is Key Club, (within the) California, Nevada (and) Hawaii district. It’s an international thing too, so if you go to a bunch of events you can meet people all over the world,” said Rayhann Kwon, 12, current co-president and member for four years. “It’s a student driven organization that helps out the community through service volunteer opportunities. We use community fundraisers to help out nonprofit organizations.”
Key Club is not just a place to earn experience, but also a place to enjoy time with friends. Through the club, many members have made meaningful memories while hosting events and fundraisers.
“I think my most enjoyable memory in this club was the Fall Rally North because I got to meet new people while enjoying the attractions at Six Flags with my friends,” said three-year-member and co-service coordinator Dareum Kwon, 12. “I would recommend this club to other people because it’s a place where you can earn your service hours with your friends in fun activities and events.”
Four-year member and current secretary Emily Wei, 12, said that the club helps members to feel more connected on campus.
“I would recommend this club to those who are wanting to become more involved at school, specifically in service and in learning how to hold related activities,” said Wei.
Although having a late start this year, the club looks to host events while keeping their goals in mind.
“Our goal this year is to have more member retention, especially since club rush started late this school year,” said Wyman Chow, 12, member for two years and vice president. “For our next meeting, we are doing a ‘Color a Smile’ service, where we’ll color worksheets and send them to hospitals, senior citizens and soldiers overseas.”
Looking forward to the year ahead, Key Club members, such as Leah Bharucha, 12, are excited to make more memories.
“I am most excited to meet more people and get involved,” said Bharucha. “I hope to attend as many service events as possible."
Key Club has been around for almost a century and its feats are major in the mission it poses to accomplish. The club focuses on aiding nonprofit organizations through the helping hands of students across the globe. Students receive experience within the working world and leadership opportunities that benefit them in the long run. As stated on Key Club’s website, “Key Club is an international, student-led organization that provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership.”
Built on the four core values of leadership, caring, inclusiveness and character building, the club promotes collaboration to create change in the community.
“The organization is Key Club, (within the) California, Nevada (and) Hawaii district. It’s an international thing too, so if you go to a bunch of events you can meet people all over the world,” said Rayhann Kwon, 12, current co-president and member for four years. “It’s a student driven organization that helps out the community through service volunteer opportunities. We use community fundraisers to help out nonprofit organizations.”
Key Club is not just a place to earn experience, but also a place to enjoy time with friends. Through the club, many members have made meaningful memories while hosting events and fundraisers.
“I think my most enjoyable memory in this club was the Fall Rally North because I got to meet new people while enjoying the attractions at Six Flags with my friends,” said three-year-member and co-service coordinator Dareum Kwon, 12. “I would recommend this club to other people because it’s a place where you can earn your service hours with your friends in fun activities and events.”
Four-year member and current secretary Emily Wei, 12, said that the club helps members to feel more connected on campus.
“I would recommend this club to those who are wanting to become more involved at school, specifically in service and in learning how to hold related activities,” said Wei.
Although having a late start this year, the club looks to host events while keeping their goals in mind.
“Our goal this year is to have more member retention, especially since club rush started late this school year,” said Wyman Chow, 12, member for two years and vice president. “For our next meeting, we are doing a ‘Color a Smile’ service, where we’ll color worksheets and send them to hospitals, senior citizens and soldiers overseas.”
Looking forward to the year ahead, Key Club members, such as Leah Bharucha, 12, are excited to make more memories.
“I am most excited to meet more people and get involved,” said Bharucha. “I hope to attend as many service events as possible."