Now that we have started to settle into the new school year I’m sure you all have had a chance to hear about the clubs that you are able to join this school year. Whether you got to meet club leaders at the club fair or heard about some through the halls, there are so many clubs here at Roosevelt that are waiting to meet you! Here is a short introduction to just a few clubs that are looking for new members to join this school year as well as where you will be able to find them.
Clubs within our Roosevelt community are integral parts of what makes our school so great! Not only are they sometimes good for your resume but they help you build a community and feel connected to the place that you spend 4 years of your life in. Clubs can help you make an impact and build a space where you can feel welcome and a part of something. “Clubs are great because of the number of groups we are able to have in the school. We get to have our own micro communities and they celebrate so much diversity.”- Sophomore Hazel Hooten Club Commissioner.
Unity Fest Club
The Roosevelt Unity Fest celebration which takes place at Roosevelt every spring exists in our school to uplift all the amazing cultures that are present within our community. The event shares different foods, dances, and music from many of the different cultures that are present within our Roosevelt community. The Unity Fest club meets Mondays at lunch in room N102 where they discuss, plan, and prepare for the celebration and is run by Ms. Passion. The club is dedicated to celebrating the diversity in our school by planning as well as setting up and running the celebration this May. Ms. Passion says, “As a teacher knowing the legacy of student led activism it’s great to see in a climate where people are scared to acknowledge culture; it’s important to celebrate.” The best part of the club from the club members is,“how diverse it is so that students can come together.” – Daphne
Eco Club
The Eco Club is looking for more members to join their club! Talk with Ms. Kitric, the Eco Club coordinator, to join! The Eco Club operates under the PPS district’s Climate Crisis Response, Climate Justice, and Sustainable Practices Policy and is a key part of their student lead advocacy for clean energy. According to Ms.Kitric our Eco Club and its student lead activism has helped our climate change policy be one of the strongest in the Nation. The best part of The Eco Club is, “When students know they are the change”- Ms. Kitric The club meets every Wednesday during lunch in room 037.
Women’s Empowerment Club
The Women’s Empowerment Club is a project dedicated towards uplifting women’s voices. The head club members are Juniors, Kaiya Batson, Launa Cleek, and Penelope Dornemen and the club is a positive environment full of kind and supportive people. They meet every Wednesday to do things such as have discussions about current issues, team bonding activities, and working on fundraising opportunities during lunch in room 137.
Film Club
If you like movies and film the Roosevelt’s Film Club is a great place to be! It’s a chill club where you can show up, make friends, and be a part of a community! The club is, “kinda like a book club but for movies,”-Ms.Tara and they do things such as voting on and watching movies as well as discussing them and reviewing on Letterbox. The club is run by Ms.Torres and Ms.Tara and they meet Mondays at lunch in room 295.
Indigenous Student Alliance
The Roosevelt Indigenous Student Alliance is a great place to find community, and connection with other indigenous students within Roosevelt. The best part of this club is, “Finding a space for other indigenous people”-Kali. This club has awesome and very successful fundraising events throughout the year and a wonderful community. The club’s advisor is Walker and they meet every Tuesday during lunch in room 211.
Drama Club
The Drama Club is full of opportunities to improve your skills or participate in things such as improv, acting, costume, and also do things such as fundraising, social events, competitions, community service, and more! The best thing about the club is, “it’s cool to be part of a community.”- Vivian. The club meets every Thursday during lunch in black box theater room 009.
MEchA
MEchA is the Hispanic and Latino Empowerment Club! This club is a great and inclusive space for our hispanic and latino community at Roosevelt and a place that brings everyone together. The club advisor is Brenda the BRYT academic coordinator and they meet every Tuesday in the college and career space in the counseling center.
Speech and Debate Team
The Speech and Debate Team is looking for new members to get in on the conversation. The team is a great community full of supportive people and a great opportunity to show off your acting/interpreting, arguing, and public speaking skills and our team is in it to win! Club captains are seniors, Lou, Ian, Vivian, and Everett and the club coaches are Mr. Swanson, Jas, And Linda. The team meets Mondays at lunch, Wednesdays after school for debate, and Thursdays after school for all team in room 155.
QSA
The Roosevelt Queer Straight Alliance is an all inclusive space for the students of Roosevelt. The QSA is a great safe space for LGBTQIA+ members with a community of supportive teachers and club members. It’s a great space to find community and make friends and they meet every Friday during lunch in room 155.
