RHS conducted it’s annual Club Rush in the amphitheater from 1:10 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. on September 4th, a Thursday. Many clubs set up stands where various members advertised their club to students. Information about the club were provided at each booth, with most offering snacks as well.
The primary function of the event is to integrate students into the campus to avoid having students feel ostracized from the campus. “I see how [clubs] break down isolation,” Mark Hardy, a teacher and advisor of three clubs, said. Clubs at the school have many other positive attributes other than social integration, such as community service hours, being able to try something new, and trips to various places. Michael Pappas, the principal at RHS, said “I hope that people find a club that they’re interested in, get connected, and make a difference.”
Senior Dylan Cheng, a three-year member of the California Scholarship Federation (CSF) at RHS, has gained over 150 community service hours with the aid of his club membership. These hours have provided him with opportunities and personal growth. “I feel like it has taught me more about doing service, not for a benefit, but for the benefit of others. You don’t just want to say ‘what’s in it for me?,’ you want to do it because you know it’s going to help someone else,” Cheng said.
