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“The haunted house required us to do special effects makeup,” president Zoey Ching said. “Our members really enjoyed this. I hope we can get that much excitement for our upcoming performance, but I’m hopeful since members have expressed desire previously.”

Club Preview: A Look Into The Week Of Feb. 19

Kailie Sicolo, Staff Writer
February 20, 2024
Skills USA prepares for state, NHS allows members to unwind, Drama Club hosts auditions
Attracting customers, FBLA Parliamentarian Arcade Encarnacion advertises the club’s hotdog stand at Winterfest. The club sold hotdogs and soda, making around $70 total. “Our club president decided to borrow a costume from her friend, and I was appointed as the hotdog mascot,” Encarnacion said. “It was kind of slow, but then I had this wonderful idea of going up to people and saying that I would dance for them if they bought a hotdog from our stand.”

Club Preview: A look into the week of Feb. 5

Shayna Migalang, Staff Writer
February 5, 2024
Art Club paints music album covers, Key Club introduces new board, and FBLA prepares for state conference.
Ensuring safe hygiene, treasurer Gia Naguiat assists in distributing cookies at the beginning of a NHS meeting. Hand sanitizer was required because the cookies weren’t individually wrapped. “Admittedly, the snacks we serve our members aren’t always the same and we do put thought into it,” Naguiat said. “It may be a small gesture, but especially after school it’s always nice to have a small treat after a long day.”

Club Preview: A look into the week of Jan. 29

Shayna Migalang, Staff Writer
January 30, 2024
TSA prepares for state competition, NHS hosts positive attendance meeting, and Crochet Club introduces their Valentine’s Day project.
Teaching about Freud’s Dream Theory, Secretary Ella Mengistu presents information to the Psychology Club members. The club’s focus and topics are changed each week. “Our meeting that week was about dreams and dream interpretations,” Mengistu said. “Freud’s Dream Theory states that our dreams confirm our inner desires and that it’s what we want in our conscious mind. We wanted club members to have a better understanding of dreams and have a new perspective on what they may mean.”

Club Preview: A look into the week of Jan. 16

Kylie Dacquel, Staff Writer
January 17, 2024
Psychology Club teaches about conditioning, Polynesian Club looks to expand, and SHFAA discusses making a donation.

Club Preview: A look into the week of Jan. 8

Kylie Dacquel, Staff Writer
January 8, 2024
HOSA informs members on general information, Filipino Club plans officer elections for the upcoming school year, and BSU discusses upcoming events and plans.
Club Preview: A look into the week of December 4

Club Preview: A look into the week of December 4

Kylie Dacquel, Staff Writer
December 4, 2023
NHS, Meteorology Club, and Polynesian Club meet this week.
Testing out colored pencils, sophomores Joy Ryan and Joy Park color in their illustrations. Members of Key Club were tasked with helping create decorations and donate candy for the school’s Trunk or Treat event for the opportunity to gain service hours. “I thought that my decorations turned out really cute and I felt proud knowing that they were going to use something I made during the event,” sophomore Joy Park said, “It was so much fun spending time with friends and coming up with scenarios about our drawings.”

CLUB PREVIEW: A LOOK INTO THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 26

Calahan Davis, Staff Writer
November 28, 2023
Clubs propose ideas for the BSU Winter Festival, and Key Club plans an event.
Club Preview: A Look Into The Week Of September 25

Club Preview: A Look Into The Week Of September 25

Kailie Sicolo, Staff Writer
September 25, 2023
FCCLA holds a student workshop, Key Clubs hosts a service activity, Meteorology Association prepares for school gardens, FBLA announces Member of the Month, and Drama Club plans board elections.

CLUB PREVIEW: A LOOK INTO THE WEEK OF MARCH 20

Rhamil Taguba, Managing Editor
March 21, 2023
Creative Writing plans for next year, HOSA creates goodie baskets, and Jam Club continues to prepare for their Coachella performance.
Club Preview: A look into the week of February 13

Club Preview: A look into the week of February 13

Kylie Dacquel, Staff Writer
February 10, 2023
Culinary Club frosts Valentine's Day themed cookies, SkillsUSA prepares for competition, and HOSA makes cards for nursing home residents.
Club Preview: A look into the week of February 6

Club Preview: A look into the week of February 6

Kylie Dacquel, Staff Writer
February 6, 2023
Key Club board introductions, BSU movie night finalization, and Culture and Language Exchange Club holds a ‘Food and Film’ meeting.
Club Preview: A look into the week of January 30

Club Preview: A look into the week of January 30

Kylie Dacquel, Staff Writer
January 29, 2023
Jam Club practicing their songs, Crochet Club continuing projects, and NHS creates their “Teacher Valentines”.