One of the most important things a student can do to make their high school experience more memorable and fun is to get involved in extracurricular activities.
Research suggests that participation in clubs and extracurricular activities increases students’ sense of engagement, and decreases the likelihood of school failure.
Senior Maddy Whitby has been involved in numerous clubs and sports since her freshman year, just a few of which are soccer, Student Council, and National Honor Society.
“I think that it is important to be in clubs because you can get involved with the school and get to do fun things with your friends and make a positive difference in the community,” Whitby said.
I think that it is important to be in clubs because you can get involved with the school and get to do fun things with your friends and make a positive difference in the community
— Senior Maddy Whitby
However, it’s not always easy for students to know how to get involved, especially for the underclassmen in ninth and tenth grade.
This is why the annual Club Fair was established in the fall of last year: to help students learn what clubs are active at the school and to make connections with clubs and activities that fit their interests.
Clubs not only allow students to share their interests but also to make new friends. For upperclassmen and underclassmen alike, these clubs help students bond and share ideas with the rest of their community.
The second annual Club Fair event was held during school on August 31.
Each club was set up at a table in the gym with sign-up sheets. All high school students went down to walk around, looking at all the clubs and seeing what the school has to offer.
Many students signed up for new clubs as a result.
Freshman Maddy Harper signed up for Golden Revolution at this year’s Club Fair.
She is already involved in cheerleading and can’t wait to be a part of something else that helps the community.
“It is something new and hopefully I make new friends and become more involved,” Harper said.
The good news for students who did not sign up for a club during the Club Fair is that it is not too late to get involved.
Each club does different activities that support the school in some way and help student involvement.
Included below is a list of many of the clubs available to Tyrone High School students, what they are about, and who students can contact to be a part of each.
Interested students should talk to members of the club or reach out to the club advisor at the email addresses listed below:
