Did you know that instead of scrolling on the phone for hours after school or procrastinating on homework assignments, students could be preparing for their future career, helping the school become a better place, or forming a sense of community with other students right here on campus?
If students are looking to get more involved, the school offer a multitude of clubs that are open to just about any student interested. At first glance, joining a club may just seem like getting into into yet another activity to take time out of the day. But in the long run, these clubs can benefit students in all sorts of lasting ways and open them to tons of new opportunities.
DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) is one club offered. As of right now, they are still welcoming new members.
“We’re a tight knit community and we all get along, because we all have the motivation to make it to state for our competitions,” junior Melissa Guerrero said. “We allow kids to get a feel for the real world and the careers they want to pursue. It’s not only for business careers either. We offer other things such as entrepreneurship, marketing, etc. There’s really something for everyone.”
One of the oldest clubs on campus, FFA is also still accepting new members. To be a member of FFA, students must be enrolled in an ag class.
“People should join FFA because it is a good way to grow in leadership and make life-long friends,” sophomore Levi Risner said. “Dues are $25, and membership closes on Oct. 16. Anyone interested can pick up a form in the ag building.”
If you’re looking for a way to help our school become a more friendly environment, Kats joined for Hope is the club for you.
“Kats joined for Hope allows students to show that they understand and support their peers,” senior Stone Chapman said. “Joining KJ4H will advance a member’s ability to empathize with others and assist in maintaining a bully free campus. Students can join by following Katsjoinedforhope.WISD on Instagram and filling out the form in the bio.”
JROTC is another one of the many clubs we offer here at Willis High School. In order to be in JROTC, you have to be in a JROTC class period.
“When you join [JROTC], you join a community and go into a family. You have all your fellow cadets that try to help you in any aspect,” senior Gaby DeLaRosa said. “You learn a sense of respect for yourself and others, how to present yourself well, and you learn to take accountability. Overall, you expand your knowledge, join a community and just have a good time.”
