Campolindo High School was full of excitement as students came together for Mini Club Day on Wednesday, February 12. The event was to promote all the clubs around the school, giving students a chance to explore all the different clubs, meet new people, and maybe even find their next big passion they want to pursue.
Mini Club Day was all about giving clubs a chance to show what they’re all about, and the messages behind them. Whether they were new this year or already established, every club got to share their story and had activities to inspire students to join now or consider signing up next year.
One of the most popular booths was the Mock Trial Club, where students got a glimpse of intense debate skills and courtroom style arguments. It was a great way for those interested in law or public speaking to see what the club does and potentially picture themselves using those skills in the future. Senior Giorgia Stankus said “The Mock Trial Club is a great opportunity to develop public speaking skills, even transform them into a passion for debate, and compete against other schools.” Meanwhile, Food for Thought drew a lot of attention with its focus on volunteering and helping people in need. Their booth highlighted their food drives and other community service projects, inspiring students to make a difference. Junior Tori Gilbert, co-president of Food for Thought said “Mini club day was an amazing fun way to promote our message of our club in a fun way with activities. We got many people to sign up for a great cause to support people in need.”
The Filipino Club, started by junior Jacob Gocobachi, brought a fun and vibrant atmosphere for everyone around, he focused on celebrating Filipino culture through decorations, and delicious candies and snacks creating a welcoming space for everyone that wants to join in the future. Gocobachi said “I started my club because I felt that there were not that many Filipino students at our school, and I feel like I just wanted to bring everyone together as a community to share to everyone our culture that people may not know about.”
Overall, all the clubs that were interviewed felt that mini club day was a good and fun way to promote their clubs, and make Campo students feel more involved in the community by signing up for a good cause. The whole event was full of energy, with interactive booths, fun activities, and club members who were genuinely excited to share their experiences. It wasn’t just about joining a club; it was about finding a community, exploring new interests, and having fun with friends.
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Mini Club Day: Building Community Through Clubs
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