Should I participate in a club at Langley? Do I have the time and talents to do so? What clubs are available that would be interesting to me and look good on a college resume? These are the common questions of a Langley student on club day. Clubs at Langley range from Russian Club to the Beach Volleyball club, totaling to well over 40 available options. Yet with such a wide variety, how can students decide which club to join?

Club day is an excellent way for clubs to approach students and introduce them the opportunities variable to participate in. Nearly 85% of the Langley students polled attended club day, and over 80% of the clubs at Langley were also at club day, along with several local charities and service learning opportunities.

The Hollywood History club, run by 9th grade history teacher Ms. Conner, is a newer club here at Langley. The club, where students enjoy watching movies that portray historical events, often receives a small turnout of students each meeting: only 12 or so.  This means that opportunities like club day are crucial for clubs like the Hollywood History Club to get their name out there and increase participation. “I like club day because students can at least write down their names and emails if they are interested,” Mrs. Connor said. “We usually get a few new people interested each year and it gets them knowledgeable of what clubs are available.” At Hollywood History, Conner says, “It’s a really fun group of kids.  We created Hollywood History Club here, so it’s not anywhere else. It’s just an easy going, no pressure kind of club.”

For some students at Langley, the Hollywood History may sound like the kind of club they are interested in, with a laid back atmosphere, infrequent meetings, and snacks galore at the movie showings. However, some students at Langley are looking for something more challenging, consistent and interesting to them. Sophomore Thomas Lui joined Model United Nations club during freshmen year. “I started Model UN because I was interested in foreign affairs. It…is difficult, but in Model UN, overcoming my personal challenges makes me feel accomplished.”  The club meets on Tuesdays and competes with other schools in debating and solving current international issues.

Additional clubs provide the local and international community with aid, such as the Knitting for Refugees club. This club meets once a month and knits hats and scarves for the refugees in Germany and Europe. “There isn’t really a specific refugee group we had in mind yet, but we try to help whoever we can,” said Sarah Buckingham, a member of the club. On Club Day, Buckingham appreciated the efforts by all the clubs. “I like that clubs give out candy and put a lot of effort into their posters, but some went above and beyond and made their presentations interactive with the students. When you go to club day and look at all the clubs, sign up for the things that look interesting to you.”

Whether it’s Model UN or Hollywood History club, there is sure to be a club for everyone at Langley.