With around 84 clubs to offer, school clubs are a great way to become involved in the Marist community. Whether you are interested in student government or academic competitions, there is a wide variety of options to choose from. Being involved in a community is not only something that tightens relationships but also creates new relationships. The more involved you are in a community, the better off the community is.
Membership in a club provides you with many benefits. Clubs can improve social skills, mental health, and your overall wellbeing. Joining a club gives one a sense of meaning and value to contribute to something bigger than themselves.
Spanish Club is a fun club that the Marist community has to offer. From block parties to kickoff events, this club certainly is something to look forward to every once in a while throughout the school year.
A fun event that almost all members love going to is the annual block party. Speight Knowles shared his favorite part of Spanish club and the block party. “Free food,” he said. If you like free, delicious, Hispanic food, you can attend the annual block party where you can also learn about all of the amazing Hispanic cultures.
There are many other fun aspects of other clubs at Marist, too. Mrs. Urrea, a co-moderator of Spanish club and a Spanish teacher, highlights the benefits of being a member of a club like Spanish club. “Joining a club allows students to engage with a group of students who share a similar passion,” she said.
Therefore, club membership can positively affect your mental health as you can create strong relationships with people with similar interests.
Club membership not only benefits one’s self but it also can help you to be a part of something bigger than yourself. People who are members of clubs can contribute to meaningful projects in one way or another.
Mrs. Urrea describes an example of a time when a club made a lasting impact on someone else. “We just wrapped up a service project in which we collected over 1,500 books for the students at Berkley Lake Elementary School,” she exclaimed. This truly draws light towards the positive effects that being a part of a club brings to a community.
Not all clubs have to be massive commitments. Finding a club that meets your personal participation requirements can allow you to find something you are passionate about.
Joining multiple clubs is also a great way to become even more involved. If you have a good deal of extra time on your hands on Fridays during activity period, you should definitely consider joining another or more clubs.
The club you join doesn’t have to be Spanish club, but it is a great recommendation to do so because it has brought lots of great experiences to many students at Marist. However, finding a club at Marist that offers something you are interested in and joining that specific club, can be one of the best decisions you can make in your entire high school experience.
So yes, if you see a club you think you might be interested in, go join that club; it might bestow you with many life changing experiences that you will carry with yourself for the rest of your life.
