As students step into the commons, several school sponsored club booths stand out. On August 25, students can come to the school commons and take a look at all the clubs the school offers at Get Clubbed.
Get Clubbed features several different clubs for different students’ interests. Students can go booth to booth, grabbing different pamphlets as well as get some information about the club from students and staff who participate in the club. This event is not just something for the school to put on, it is an opportunity for students to familiarize themselves with the school and its community.
“Getting involved in a club at Amarillo High School isn’t just about filling time—it’s about finding your people, discovering new passions and building the future you dream of,” freshman Principal Aaron Ware said. “The friendships you make and the experiences you gain will shape who you become. Start now—your journey begins here.”
The Inspire Positivity club holds meetings every Tuesday about how to make yourself and the world around you more positive. It’s a judgement free zone for students of all grades to share their views as well as see others’ views. They discuss issues like self doubt, people pleasing, maintaining a life-work balance, how to care for others, etc. The club hopes to move towards community service and outreach.
“What it means to be in our club means responsibility in learning about yourself and others,” Junior Joyce Stoddard said. “And, also making the world more peaceful and positive.”
The Latin club is one students will hear about every so often. Within the club, students can learn about parts of Greek and Roman mythology and history. For the competitive students, the Latin club competes in competitions like Latin league and Area D Latin Convention. Each semester, the Latin club runs the blood drive where students can go to donate during the school day.
“The blood drive is a wonderful way to help those in the community facing health crises since we have no other means of replacing blood,” Latin Club Teacher Laurance Martin said.
Helping Hands raises money for undersupplied classrooms at the school. They run fundraisers, supply drives and events around the school during the year. In previous years, they have raised thousands of dollars worth of school supplies with last year raising $2500 in school supplies. With monthly meetings, the club hopes to increase participation by possibly having more meetings.
“We think that students should join our club since it is directly impacting their classroom experience,” Helping Hands Club President Ethan Steuer said. “Students and teachers should not be paying out of pocket money for supplies that should just be readily available to them.”
Students for Change allows for students to do volunteer work, allowing students to gain volunteer and community service hours that go towards NHS, StuCo, college applications and several other school related aspects. Club meeting dates vary; students who join can expect to meet on the second to the last week of the month. The club is looking to fundraise for some non-profits and organizations that have received recent budget cuts.
“Being in my club means that you care about the people around you,” Students For Change Club Founder Sienna Smith said. “You can make a change, no matter who you are.”
Get Clubbed is not just big for all students, but especially for freshmen. It allows freshmen to both get to know other students, the school and the community better.
“I think this is such a wonderful opportunity for students to be able to figure out what they like and what they want to do,” Smith said. “I remember being a freshman and not quite knowing who I was just yet.”
