On Sept 9, our school hosted its annual Involve Fair, giving students the chance to explore a variety of extracurricular opportunities. 

Many different clubs, including Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA),  Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA), and the National Honor Society, set up tables to share information and encourage students to join clubs. All grades were welcome to attend, but there were many freshmen eager to learn about the opportunities available. Students who received a pass from their first-period teachers were able to walk around the media center, meet club members, ask questions, and collect flyers about activities that matched their interests. 

The fair created an inviting atmosphere where students could discover new passions, make connections with peers who shared similar goals, and learn how joining clubs could enrich their high school experience. By the end of the event, many students felt inspired to get involved and contribute to the school community in meaningful ways.

Larissa Moore, Business Alliance Leader, believes this setup helps students navigate the many options more efficiently than simply looking at bulletin boards. 

“The fact of there’s one place that they can walk around, get instant information, and talk to a student that’s already involved in clubs and why they should join,” Moorse said.                                                     

Students appreciated the opportunity to explore their interests and see the array of paths they could take.

“To explore more about the clubs and see our options.” Ninth grader, Caitlyn Bradford, said.

Similarly, Elliot Keithley noted the social aspect of club involvement.

 “The idea of debating about popular topics and being like a devil’s advocate to some people sounds like a lot of fun, and I need to get to meet some people who have, like, minded interests.”

Club advocates emphasized the value of these events for attracting new members. 

 “I think it will help our club a lot because we just got started this year, so we need a strong member base in order to talk about these policies and to get more involved in our community.”  Parker Drake said. 

Likewise, junior Phoebe Bosch, VP of hospitality for DECA, explained that the event helps students learn more about clubs beyond their popularity.