Clubs Pursue in 2022
AFS
“AFS is one of the most well-known exchange programs with good managing systems and it has been active for many years” said Parn Chaiyasat, senior exchange student from Thailand. AFS is a program that allows for students to learn about different cultures and allows from them to become an exchange student in a different country. “You can sign up, pass some tests, do some paperwork, go to fun and informative camps that will have students who have returned from your host country come to tell you about the country you're going to and making sure you're ready for your exchange year!” said Chaiyasat. One of the greatest experiences for Chaiyasat was, “ having time to get to know the other exchange students from all around the world”. “If you're interested in going abroad I suggest checking out the AFS website because from my perspective, you could travel anywhere anytime to any country but an opportunity to actually come study and live here is a whole other kind of unique experience.” said Chaiyasat.
Exchange students from all around the world on their AFS trip to Chicago. Photo by: Shanaia Dummermuth
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Drama Club Drama club is the theater club at Homestead, but Drama Club is not just for actors. People involved in build crew, run crew, sound, lighting, costumes, pit orchestra, or anyone interested can be part of Drama Club. “Drama club is a group of students who are wholly dedicated to their craft and to each other. I have never observed or experienced such a strong sense of community within a group of students.” Alexandra Berryman, junior said. Drama club does a variety of activities, such as parties and meeting. “As president of the drama club, I am in charge of planning parties, meetings and events. Every member of our elective board has a specific role.” Berryman said. At the end of every school year, the whole club gets all dressed up and awards are presented to certain people. This sort of awards show is called the PATS. “I was given a bouquet of flowers known as the “Blossoming” will, which is presented to someone who has shown exceptional growth throughout the year. During my senior year, I will pass the bouquet down to another drama club member. To me, this is an excellent example of the tradition and community that keeps our drama club intact” Berryman said. “Drama club gave me a chance to do something I love with like-minded individuals” Berryman said.
Alexandra Berryman, junior and Grayson Buesing, junior perform in the fall play, As You Like It. Photo by: Sam Estiban
The 2021 One Act class rehearses for their show, Puffs. Photo by: Sam Estiban
Best Buddies Best Buddies is an international organization that connects special education students with other high schoolers to develop bonds of friendship. Vivian Reiland, sophomore said, “I go to all the group trips and meetings where we play games, do projects, eat snacks, and introduce ourselves to others”. Best Buddies is all about creating lasting, one-on-one friendships that enrich both of the people’s lives. “My favorite memory is from Glaze because we made the cutest ornaments right before Christmas time and I just had a lot of fun hanging out with friends” Reiland said. “Overall, Best Buddies is fun, it’s not a major time commitment and everyone is welcome to join”
Best Buddy members participate in the Halloween pumpkin painting. Photo by: Theresa Tilley
Best Buddy members paint holiday ornaments at Glaze, Photo by: Theresa Tilley
Robotics Robotics is a team that competes in different types of competitions. Corey Hurda, sophomore said, “Once we know the goal of the challenge for the year, we have to plan and design a robot from scratch. We make models of it and begin to build it from there. Once we have it built we program it to run for control of drivers and fully autonomously for the competition with other teams.” There are four levels of the competition, starting with Jr.FLL(First Lego League) with elementary students building Lego structures to FTC(First Technical Challenge) where the teams make entire robots themselves. “My favorite memory is from last year going into the finals match at the state championship. There was a lot of enthusiasm between the people on our team and the people on the team we were working with and it was overall a really fun experience” Hurda said.
The Robotics teams demonstrate their work at Applefest. Photo by: David Peterson
The Robotics teams, Men in Kilts and Kraken Pinion compete at the Lake Shore Qualifier. Photo by: David Peterson
DECA “DECA is a business sort of competition where you take a test about your business category as well as do role plays where you have to come up with a business plan and present it to your ‘company you work for’”, said Sofia Espinosa, freshman. The team competes multiple times in the year and can eventually go to bigger competitions. “My favorite memory right now in DECA is playing kahoot about business to prepare for districts. I am very excited for districts and I bet my favorite memory will come from that because we will be in Kettle Moraine all day and get to compete for the first time. If you do well at districts you can qualify for state and then national.” Espinosa said.
The 2019 DECA team at their competition. Photo by: Garrett Sterken
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