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Volunteering after school to help the community. Staying after school to drink tea and eat crumpets. Discussing the rights of gay and bisexual people.
On Sept. 4, U.City held a club fair which featured many of the clubs and groups in the school. Some groups who participated were AFJROTC, T.R.E.N.D. and Glee.
Senior Whitney King said she was interested in joining T.R.E.N.D. and Glee because she believe it would look good on her college application and that they stood out to her the most.
The group commander of AFJROTC, Omar Foster, said he has been in AFJROTC since his freshmen year and that his teachers are role models for him. Foster said his sister was in the program when she was a senior here; she persuaded him to join.
“She said it would be a good class to keep my head straight and to keep me on my best behavior,” he said.
Foster feels like he would have been a completely different person if he did not join AFROTC.
Junior Kaitlynn Douglas is part of the British Book and Movie Club, where their main activities are drinking tea, eating crumpets and watching movies, such as Dr.Who and Mary Poppins.
“I have always been attracted to the British culture and I always wanted to go to England and the UK,” said Douglas.
Derek Mills, junior, is the president over Poetry Club. He said he joined Poetry Club his freshman year because he likes to rap and that poetry is an essential to rap.
“We try to capture the rawness of poetry as it is meant to be heard,” said Mills.
Mills said that they like to let people hear each side, not just one side. They don’t want to voice just one person’s opinion, and they don’t want any dictating.
“Without opinions, it isn’t poetry.”
Top Ten Reasons to Join a Club
Compiled by Alice Mutrux
1. Have somewhere to go after school
The British Book & Movie Club meets every Wednesday in Ms. Martineau’s room. Enjoy watching British films and television and read books written by British authors.
2. Alternative to sports
The yoga club meets every Wednesday in the dance studio. Mr. Stuart teaches breathing and relaxation as well as meditation techniques.
3. Get involved in UCHS
Student council meets during seminar in Ms. Lauterborn’s room to organize school dances and homecoming festivities.
4. Volunteer opportunities
TREND meets every Wednesday in the computer lab to organize volunteer projects.
5. Meet new friends
Poetry Club meets on Fridays at 2:30. Practice poems, perform in competitions, and share ideas.
6. College resume
Robotics season begins on Jan. 3 and meets Monday-Thursday as well as every Saturday. Learn how to build robots, problem solve, and participate in the FIRST Robotics Competition.
7. Go on trips
The Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) meet once a month after school in Mr. Gibson’s room. Compete in regional, state, and national competitions based on management, economics, and business administration.
8. Spread awareness of social issues
GSA meets every Wednesday in Ms. William’s room to discuss a tolerance and acceptance of LGBTQ lifestyles.
9. Learn new skills/trades
Newcomers are welcome to learn how to knit or crochet with Ms. Claunch every Wednesday in room 148. Work on individual projects or leisurely knit.
10. HAVE FUN!!!!
Students want these clubs to be added to UCHS:
- Boxing club—Thomson Brown, junior
- Archery Club—John Tschampel, sophomore
- Ice Skating Team—Adekunle Adeyinka, senior
- Glee Club—El Shaddi Ackles, senior
- Musical Diversity Club—Derek Mills, junior
