A variety of new clubs are being formed at Arcata High School for the 2024-2025 school year.
Coalition of Nations
Coalition of Nations promotes exchange programs and scholarships while welcoming exchange students to Arcata High School (AHS). It’s open to anyone interested in exchange or learning about other countries.
“One of the most important things about going on exchange is to learn about the culture… because no one exists in a vacuum,” club President junior Gemma Caruso said.
Caruso spent a year on exchange in Chennai, India. Now, she wants to help exchange students and give alumni a chance to stay involved.
“Your exchange year doesn’t end when you get back,” Caruso said. “You need to keep building on that experience.”
The club lets students share their experiences and increases the diversity of viewpoints on campus.
They meet every other Tuesday at lunch in room 509. Stop by to meet people or learn about foreign exchange and the world!
Swing Dance Club
Created by Co-Presidents Aiden Alvarez (junior) and Aurora “Rory” Pitts (senior), Swing Dance Club is currently learning beginning swing steps and hopes to progress to more advanced moves.
The goal is for students to “learn and be comfortable dancing with other people, because a lot of people… find dancing awkward,” Alvarez said.
Anyone can join them on Tuesdays at lunch in room 605.
“I’m hoping that it’ll make it so that people are more comfortable around themselves and around others,” Alvarez said.
The club is planning fundraising events and welcomes any donations. This will go towards hiring professional instructors and hosting community events.
Science Bowl Club
For STEM lovers, the Science Bowl Club is a great opportunity to learn and showcase your knowledge. They meet at lunch on Thursdays in room 403.
They’re preparing for the Regional Science Bowl this March in Redding and, although there is no entry fee, the club is applying for grants and fundraising for their travel and lodging expenses.
“We look at old questions from past years to kind of get a feel for it,” club President sophomore Zoe Cappuccio said.
They will also learn about areas of science that aren’t as thoroughly covered in school.
Ukulele Club
The Ukulele Club is bringing more music to campus. While not yet official, they’re working on the necessary paperwork.
They’re learning simple chords and songs every Friday at lunch in room 104. Anyone who’d like to learn a new instrument or improve their ukulele skills should stop by.
“The ukulele is a really easy instrument to start learning, but to master it gets a little more difficult,” club president sophomore Chris Bogar said.
Anyone can join, regardless of skill level or experience.
“It’s a chance to learn a few simple songs to impress your friends,” Bogar said.
The club has extra ukuleles available if you don’t own one.
