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Rain forced our annual Club Fair out of its usual spot on the Lazarus Courtyard and into the Dining Hall, but the event still drew its usual crowd of students exploring tables and signing up for clubs.
Club Fair runs in the afternoon of Service Day. It is a fantastic opportunity for students–especially freshmen and students new to our community–to find their interests and where they might fit in. Many clubs had spectacular tables filled to the brim with candy, snacks, drinks, and activities for wandering students to enjoy. Some tables featured returning clubs, while others advertised clubs never before seen at Academy. Most notably, the Sandwich Club has over 100 interested members.
Tables were prepped and set by the clubs’ staff and leaders and made possible by Academy faculty who offered to serve as advisors. Science Olympiad co-president Jiaqi Li, said the club is hoping to balance out its “upperclassman-heavy roster.”Jiaqi said, “Recruitment in general is our biggest goal right now, to increase our numbers so we have flexibility with meets and teams in the future.” The table itself came together quickly as most items were used from previous years–aside from a newly made sign. To draw interest, the club leaders displayed past builds, including a hovercraft and a tower.
Co-president Claire Zeiger of Academy’s Mock Trial team said the club wasn’t aiming for a specific number of new members, just students who are “genuinely interested in Mock Trial and excited to get involved.” Their table featured a freshly made sign, candy, and gavel decorations.
From EAST, co-president Aiden Zhao said Club Fair was as much about connection as recruitment. He said, “I am hoping to meet a lot of new people at Club Fair and really spread messages and initiatives I’m passionate for.” He was hoping at least 20 students would join. EAST’s table knocked it out of the park with a bright red theme, Mango Sago, a trifold, lots of candy, as well as a fun and traditional game of Gonggi for students to try.
Club Fair connects students with activities and communities to enjoy throughout their high school careers.
