The new Car Club at Rocklin High School (RHS) combines the best of both worlds by allowing students to share their passion while contributing community service to our city. The love for cars has been around forever, and as high schoolers get their license, a car club is the perfect way to share their interest with others.
Currently, the RHS Car Club has set high goals and ambitions that include hosting car meets and community service opportunities. Junior club member Jashanveer Khinda said he wanted to join the club because he is “really into the car community” and has been to a couple meets before.
“Everyone’s nice,” he said. “It’s a good time.”
This club is open for anyone to join. Although the thought of joining a car club might seem intimidating, junior William Lynes said, “I recommend this club to anyone, even if you have a pretty basic car you can still join this club.”
You don’t have to own a car to be included in this club. Other hobbies such as photography and social media are a big part of the club, and people with those talents are always needed. So whether you own a car or not, want to take some cool photos, or show off your car, this club is a great place to start. The club’s president, Zach Clarke, said, “We’re going to be having FLEX meetings, and people can ask questions about cars, talk about them, show pictures, and then also grow photography too because car photography is pretty popular too.”
This club also involves collaborations with other car organizations. Local meets are hosted by groups such as 916 CNC and Gapplebees, which give students a chance to connect with professionals and expand their knowledge. Car meets happen often, so there are plenty to attend. Clarke “posts meets that are happening locally pretty much every week” on the RHS Cars Instagram account.
One goal for the club is to bring back the car show that was formerly held at the school carnival. “Next school year, the Harvest Festival, I would love to bring that car show back,” Clarke said.
Cars can be more than just a way to get around for many people. Lynes said, “[People] can really just express themselves. Having a car, it’s an accomplishment. And being able to mod it out, make it look how you want, it shows your artistic style.” For many enthusiasts, cars serve as a canvas for creativity, and a way to reflect their personality and passions — whether it’s custom paint jobs, upgraded sound systems, or unique interior designs. The modifications people make to their cars are an extension of their identity.
