Club rush: pick a club, any club

Irene Luna, Editor-in-Cheif

September 30, 2010

In order to promote clubs and activities on campus, and get to students more involved, Club Rush is held during both lunches in front of the outdoor stage on Sept 22-23. Some of the clubs that were present and promoting include the Key Club, Art Club, Junior State of America, Spanish Club, Eco Club, Kiwins, and Normaneers. Meeting new people that share similar interests and have common goals is something many people like to do.

“I like Club Rush,” senior Ilse Rubio said. “It gets students more aware of the activities around school; it’s such a great experience.”

Rubio is a Normaneer, part of the flock of flamingos on campus, and enjoys her time spent at the charities and events she and her fellow pink ladies attend. They also have bonding activities so the girls are able to get closer.

It is a tradition to have Club Rush at the beginning of the school year. The clubs that wish to participate attend the Inter Clubs Council (ICC) meeting and sign up for the big event. It is not uncommon for clubs to rush and sign up as it is usually first come first serve when choosing their spot. Although having a booth present is not required, clubs participate to gain more members and become closer as a whole, mostly stressing the involvement of students on campus

“Bible Club is new, but pretty much most of the clubs present have been around and participating with Club Rush,” Key Club member and junior Rebekah Jin said.

Students who experience Club Rush gain excitement, interest, fun, and an advantage because it gets student to know one another. Although fewer clubs participated this year compared to last, Club Rush is still a major part of student life.

Club Rush is a good way to get involved, make friends, and start the school year on the right foot.

About the Contributor

Irene Luna, Editor-in-Cheif

Being one of the returning members of The Downey Legend, senior Irene Luna takes pride in her recently acclaimed position as Editor-in-Chief. The ambitious student’s journey all started at the beginning of her sophomore year. Having an available spot for an elective, Luna was placed in the newly created newspaper class. Even though she started as a writer, the 10^th grader worked her way up the ladder as Co-Arts & Entertainment Editor. The following year she was appointed Co-Editor-In-Chief, all the while being trained to achieve her current position. She has only the highest hopes for this year’s group of individuals. “After the long process of picking out the different students, I have complete confidence in saying that the 2011-2012 newspaper group will achieve many goals which could not be achieved in the previous years,” Luna said. When she’s not doing work for newspaper, you can find the Editor-in-Chief readily preparing herself for the future. Her experiences throughout high school have motivated Luna to study the field of Journalism as a probable career. Taking everything step by step, she hopes to attend the University of Nevada in Las Vegas. If that plan does not follow through, her second option would be attending a California State University. Though schoolwork may be a big part of her life, Luna proves to be a diligent worker. Contrary to many teens, she values her family, friends, and education above all other things. As the school year brings a fresh start, this motivated individual is ready to take charge of The Downey Legend.