Literacy Club by Aadhya Patel
The Literacy Club quickly became one of the most meaningful new clubs in the school. Students met up every week to make lesson plans and helped younger kids with reading. The club gave high schoolers the opportunity to mentor younger kids and encourage their interest in reading and learning new things. This club helped students build leadership skills and experience that could shine in the future.
Many students have been inspired by this club. “I think this club idea would be great for multiple reasons. America has been dealing with a low literacy rate. It would be amazing to push kids to read more and learn more at an early age.” said Isla Quinter. “I think that what they’re doing in general is a good idea. It opens their eyes to readers and gives back to younger generations. It teaches them new skills and would also look good on their college applications” said Mrs. Courtney Boos. “It teaches high schoolers responsibility and gives volunteer hours to those who need it. It can open up experience opportunities for students who plan to be educators, parents, babysitters, and so on.” said Quinter When asked how Literacy Club impacted children and high school students, Quinter replied, “It opens the door of opportunity and potential for so many children and high school students.”
The Literacy Club is more than just reading, and everyone can make a difference by starting a club. “So the process of starting a club is looking for a sponsor and then writing a proposal to Dr. Kirk and Mr. Raymond,” said Mrs. Boos. This was the first step in starting a club. “Then you advertise; make posters and put it on the announcements.” said Ms. Boos, for anyone interested in starting a club. Literacy Club proved that a few minutes of reading could spark a lifelong love of learning.
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Literacy Club Inspires Students. The Literacy Club gathers to plan lessons and mentor younger students in reading. The club quickly became one of the most meaningful new clubs, giving high schoolers the opportunity to help younger kids learn. Club sponsor Ms. Courtney Boos encouraged students to make a difference for the community and themselves. “The students meet every Monday and Tuesday before school in my room.” Ms. Boos said. Photo by Jamie Reynolds.