May 2024 Newsletter

THE KEY FACTOR

West Brook High School | Division 10 | Region 13 | Volume 3 | Issue No.1

MAY 2024

EDITOR'S NOTE

Helloguys,

ynameisKarina,Iamtheneweditorover wsletters!WhileI’mextremelyexcited,thereisa Iwanttorevampaboutthewaywepublishthese onthlyupdates.Ihopetohaveanimpactonhow isclubgetsnewsmoreeffectivelyandefficiently. terall,springshowersdobringMayflowers!

-Withlove,

Karina

Aniyah Cooley: 8 hours

THANK YOU ANIYAH FOR ALL YOUR HARD WORK! OUR CLUB IS SO APPRECIATIVE ON THE AMOUNT OF TIME AND ENERGY YOU HAVE INVESTED IN OUR COMMUNITY THIS MONTH.

ANIYAH HAS RECIVED THE MOST ACTIVE MEMBER AWARD AT THE END OF THE YEAR MEETING. AMAZING JOB!

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Asyoustandatthefirstfootstepsofyoursenioryearofhighschool,aswirlof emotionsflowsthroughyou,andformeIfeltasenseofexcitementbutalsofear.T thoughtofgoingthroughthisyearfillsmewithanxiety,asiworryaboutmakingt rightchoicesandmaintainingmyacademic’s.Theweightofexpectationsfrombo myselfandotherspressesdownonmeasIhavetostepuptotheresponsibilitiest areinstoreformethisupcomingyear.

Despitethatanxiety,thefeelingofexcitementasIsaidalsoflowsthroughmeform positioninorganizationslikeKeyClub.KeyClubhasbeenanorganizationthatI haveputeverythingIhaveonphysicallyandmentallybutalsoinanemotionalle Overtheseyearsmypositionattheclubhaschanged,frombeingamemberofthe clubwhowrotealotofarticles,tobecomingarticleeditor,tonowwhereIhavethe positionofbeinginchargeofnewsletters.Althoughmyrankingintheclubchang overtheyearsmyviewoftheclubhasonlygrownstrongerasbeingthisinvolved onlyinmyschoolbutalsoinmycommunityasawholegavemeawideperspectiv onthecommunityaroundmeandalwaysgavemeanatmospherewhereifeltjoy theworkIhavedone.Throughvariousserviceprojectsandcommunityinitiatives KeyClubhasnotonlyequippedmewithvaluableskillsbutalsotheactofgivingb tothecommunityhashelpedmesettheballrollinginregardstomypathoutside highschoolwhereIwanttosharemyknowledgeandexperienceswithpeoplewho justneedapositiveinfluenceintheirlives.

AsIreflectonmyexperiencesinKeyClub,Ilookbackontheprofoundimpactith hadonmypersonalgrowthandself-discovery.ThechallengesIhavefacedand overcomewithintheclubhaveshapedmeintoadrivenandcompassionateperso readytotakeonthestressthatsenioryearmaybring.TheblessingsI’vegottenalo withthelessonsI’velearnedhavegivenmeconfidenceinmomentswhereIthoug reachedacapinwhaticandoandpushedmetorealize,Ihavenocapandcan achieveanythingIstrivetodo.WithmyexperienceinKeyClub,Ifeelempowered enjoytheupcomingyearwithopenarmsanddetermination,knowingthatIhave supportivecommunitycheeringmeoneverystepoftheway.

KARINA BERNAL

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I have an affinity for being alone. For the past year and a half, I have found myself devoid of nearly half of my previous friendships, morally obligated to fulfill all duties expected of me, and crippled within the confines of school and extracurriculars. Thus, when the obligation to fulfill my duties in my community and relationships could not keep me occupied long enough, I found myself in a heap of anxiety and aversion alone.

I had lost purpose and felt the walls of discipline and confidence that I had built crumble. There was no joy in everyday life, no purpose in the efforts that I made, and nearly no feelings of comfort in my moments of loneliness. I could no longer lie about my sadness, as it overfilled its natural confines, seeping into other parts of my life. When it eventually found its way to ruin my passions: Key Club, powerlifting, and other various hobbies, it became a threat to my existence. I felt destroyed. As I finish my junior year, a wave of emotions overwhelms me about the future of my experiences. I look back on what Key Club has done for me: forcing me out of bed on dim mornings, pushing me to take faster steps on unhurried evenings, and, all the while, giving me winks of contentment along this lonely journey. Although I remain averse through my early mornings and restless nights, Key Club has given me purpose. I know that this struggle will continue into my senior year and that my feelings will remain. But I also know what will come. I know that this club will continue to pull me out of my disparity and push me into learning empathy and selflessness. I know that the community I have helped will, in turn, help me if I let them. And I know that the purpose to serve, to improve, and to grow will, at some point, overcome my loneliness as I continue to volunteer, attend socials, and stand to make a positive impact. Thus, when I am again asked what Key Club means to me, I will say that Key Club has permeated the walls of my forlornness and given me purpose. And when the time comes that I am alone again, I will be content with what I have done, and being alone will no longer cause my loneliness.

TO

THANH TRAN

PROJECTS:

●SomeOtherPlace:1155McFaddinAvenue(gated,whitetanbuildingwithgreenroof;enterthroughthereddoor)

Every3rdSaturdayofthemonth(9-11AM)

Saturday,June15th,July20th

●GivingField:2895LibertySt. Every2ndSaturdayofthemonth(9AM-12PM) Saturday,June11thtoJune8th,July8thtoJuly13th ●SummerTennisClinic:6475CollegeSt,Beaumont,TX 77707

Session1dates:July8th,9th,10th,11th(Mondayto Thursday)

Session2dates:July15th,16th,17th,18th Twoshifts-9to10:30AM;10:30AMto12:00PM

VolunteeringatChristusSt.ElizabethHospital-

OrientationDates:June10thorJuly8th,allat3:30PM

MAY BIR

RTHDAYS

SIFUENTES, KELLY

PHILLIPS, ISSABELLE

MONTALVO, HEIDY

CHEN, ISABELLA

LANDEROS, BRILLIEANNA

HALLMARK, LUCY

KURIAKOSE, MATHEW

TAING, ZACHERY

NGUYEN, TRESSIE

HOANG, ISABELLA

BILLS, RILEY

XU, EMILY

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CLUBBERS!

GOVERN

THE PROJECT:

The Governor's Project "Minds in Motion" aims to promote and foster comprehensive academic and personal growth. It encourages individuals to expand their knowledge, prioritize mental health and well-being, and pursue their passions through community service. Key Club is not just about volunteering; it also focuses on personal development as servant leaders. By participating in "Minds in Motion," members can lead by example in their schools and communities, managing their own stress and well-being while also assisting their peers in recognizing the importance of mental health alongside academic commitments. This project is integral to reinforcing Key Club International's core values of leadership, character building, caring, and inclusiveness because it advocates the idea that true leadership stems not only from guiding others but also from nurturing oneself. This initiative seeks to create a supportive environment across our District that inspires students to achieve a balanced approach to learning and living, ensuring that all servant leaders are empowered to thrive in every aspect of their

KCI PREFERRED CHARITIES

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ThirstProjecthopestoeducatethenextgenerationby armingstudentswithinformationabouthowtheycanbe apartofsocialchange,makeadifferenceandencourage otherstojoinintheeffort.

KCI SERVICE PARTNERS PROMOTION

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PARTNERSHIP

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CollegewiseisheretohelpKeyClubmembers. Sinceopeningtheirdoorsin1999,Collegewise counselorsandtutorshaveguidedmorethan 25,000studentstosuccessfuladmissions outcomes.Collegewisebelievesthatapplyingto collegeshouldbeanexcitingtimeforstudentsand parents,notastressful,anxiety-riddenriteof passage.

President-CrystalLiu (409)454-6069

cyuxinliu@gmail.com

VicePresident-MichelleHeng (713)453-9196

hengmichelle56@gmail.com

ReportingSecretary-HaleyNguyen (409)617-8020

cyuxinliu@gmail.com

RecordingSecretary-EthanXu (409)867-3067

ethanx2026@gmailcom

Treasurer-MathewKuriakose (409)651-9901

mkuriakose245@gmailcom

NewsletterEditor-KarinaBernal (409)444-7112

Karinabeatriz333@gmail.com

ArticleEditor-ThanhTran (617)763-3483

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Historian-TahaFarooq (409)651-0677

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Webmaster-SarahSayyed (409)550-1247 ssay1700@gmail.com

Co-sponsor-JennyNguyen (409)454-5555

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