Native Club Presidents from Arcata and Mack work for the same goal. Each president does their best for the club and knows the club as a whole. Ahty and Evelyn are both first-time presidents from different schools. Arcata and Mckinleyville High have been rivals for years, but does it have to stay this way? These Native club presidents plan to make a change.
Arcata High’s Native American Club President, senior Evelyn McCovy
How long have you been in the club?
“Since sophomore year.”
What’s your relationship like with the vice president?
“Good, we had math together my sophomore year.”
What’s your relationship with your advisor?
“Sheila has been a great support system for me, she’s a really good advisor. She’s very open and welcoming to others.”
How do you feel about McKinleyville High?
“I like McKinleyville. It was my second choice school if Arcata didn’t work out. The rivalry is pretty funny.”
What was the election process like?
“It was during the club meeting, we had a speech and then voted majority rule so I won.”
Did you make any presidential promises?
“To help, support, and make sure meetings go well, and organize how homecoming is going.”
Do you have any future plans for the club?
“I want to have trips for the end of the year, maybe a trip to ceremony grounds or a pow wow, possibly museums, and I plan on fundraising.”
Are there any plans with McKinleyville?
“Not yet but maybe after our collaborative meeting with them, I will.”
What differences do you plan on making in the club?
“I want to make the club happier, more fun, inclusive, and more involved.”
Why should people join the Native American club?
“It’s a really safe and happy club, they provide lunch and it’s a good way to connect to your roots if you want to know more about your culture or other tribes. It’s also really important to have a place that’s safe and inclusive.”
McKinleyville High Native American Club President, junior Ahty Allen
How long have you been in the club?
“Since freshman year.”
What’s your relationship like with the vice president?
“We’re cousins actually, we’ve been friends since birth, that’s my sister right there.”
What’s your relationship with your advisor?
“Good, I’ve been working with her since freshman year.”
How do you feel about Arcata High?
“I don’t really have a relationship with Arcata, I’ve been wanting to reach out though.”
What was the election process like?
“We were nominated for our roles, we had to give a speech and then there was a ballot.”
Did you make any presidential promises?
“Not really, I explained my cultural experiences and background and how I can use that to help the club.”
Do you have any future plans for the club?
“Fundraisers, running the kitchen at the craft fair, possibly fundraisers all over the country.”
Are there any plans with Arcata?
“We have a Best of Both Worlds meeting coming up soon with Arcata, other than that not really but we want to make more future plans.”
What differences do you plan on making in the club?
“I want to get people more involved, and make sure everyone gets a say in the club.”
Why should people join Native American clubs?
“To be more involved with their school, to be around your own culture more, and to be a part of something.”
