August 2021 issue 1

Los Altos High School

The Sealy News

August 2021 issue 1

KEY CLUB INTERNATIONAL I CALI-NEV-HA DISTRICT I REGION 13 I

Table of Contents

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Table of contents

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A word from our President and historian

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Officer introductions

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History of key club

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~and more~

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Club rush

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Back to school tips

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Socials and thank you!

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A word from our President

Hey seals!!

It's your club president, Samantha Tang. I wanted to wish you all a great school year for 2021-2022.

We have lots of events planned for this year and many opportunities for service hours. It will be an amazing chance to help around the community and do good deeds. I hope that we can create memories along the way with each other! Keep looking forward to the events and announcements from us which you can find on our socials page. If you have any questions, concerns, or ideas, do not hesitate to reach out. Thank you!!

Best, Samantha Tang

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A word from our Historian

Hello!!

My name is Athena Chen and I am your Los Altos Key Club historian. This month’s edition is inspired by summer and when thinking of summer, the beach comes into my mind. The color palette is based on colors you would see on the beach and the official key club colors. I also added in a bit of our key club mascot, the seal! After this issue, I will continue the member spotlight, so the other cabinet members and I will be looking out for outstanding seals, who demonstrate what a true key club member is. There will also be a special page dedicated to them :) This year there will be a new section dedicated to self care and general things related to keeping up with school since it can get tiring sometimes. I hope these newsletters are both appealing and informative :D Thank you for reading and keep a lookout for next month’s edition!

Thanks, Athena Chen

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Meet - the - Officers Hey seals! My name is Samantha Tang, a senior, and I am also this years club president for Los Altos High School’s Key Club! As club president, I hope to continue to expand our Key Club and continue to network our members and club to volunteer services within the community and other people within local cities who share the same passion and strive for serving our communities.

Throughout the last two years, the officer board included the same officers, so this year I am extremely excited to see what our brand new board will bring to this upcoming school year as places open back up.

Samantha Tang

Here is Eric Ou! He is Fun Facts: currently a junior at Los » I love finding new places to eat at during my Altos and the vice president free time. » I play basketball and pole vault in the for key club. He aids the president spring! with any tasks they need done, as well » One hobby I enjoy doing is painting album covers. with looking for events and activities to do.

Introducing Anthony Padilla! I'm a junior at Los Altos Fun facts: and the secretary for key club. As » Has a love for McDonald's a secretary, I oversee an MRF, which » Pours milk before cereal is a document that logs our club activities and keeps every single one of our member's » Drives a minivan hours recorded. I make sure that every hour of activity is accounted for each and every one of our members!

Meet Lonnie Chen! She is currently a junior at Los Fun facts: Altos High School. She is this » I am obsessed with Chick-Fil-A » I'm a huge baseball/dodgers year's vice president for key club. fan This means that she helps coordinate » I love listening to music events and support the president.

Anthony Padilla

Fun fact: » Her favorite boba place at the moment is Sunright

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E RO I U C L o n n i e

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Me I'm Chloe, I'm 16 years old, I am a junior next year.

My position is spirit leader for key club. I will focus on member participation and lead chants.

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My name is Ian Wong.

I am a junior at Los Altos High School and I am also the treasurer for this years Key Club.

This year my role is to keep track of our club funds and do my best to raise money with fundraisers and other events.

Fun facts: » I am on the dance team at Los Altos Fun facts: » I am president of » My middle name is Corey paw club

Chloe Brown

» I love working with cars and building legos » I also love hanging out with my friends

Ian Wong

Hi!! I'm Elias! I'm going to be a senior and the editor for Key Club. I'll be taking care of the technological aspects of the club!

Fun facts: » I love record/CD shopping and have a growing CD collection of over 200 albums!

Hi, my name is Athena Chen and I am your historian this year. I am currently a sophomore at Los Altos. My role is to educate about the history of key club and take photos along the way to make memories.

I am also in charge of the newspaper you are reading currently! If you have any questions about key club, feel free to ask anytime!!

Fun facts: » I have two corgis » I listen to an unhealthy amount of k-pop/c-pop » My favorite flavor of ice cream is coffee

Elias Robles Athena Chen

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What is Key Club about?

Key Club members around the world learn how to lead and stand for what’s right through service and volunteerism. In partnership with their local Kiwanis club, high school students are making a positive impact as they serve others in their schools and communities.

The History of Key Club How was key club started? What do you learn from key club?

The first Key Club formed in 1925 in Sacramento, California, with 11 charter members. Key Club was the idea of two Sacramento Kiwanis Club members, Albert C. Olney and Frank C. Vincent, who also were high school administrators. They approached their Kiwanis club with the idea of starting a junior service club in the high school.

It would resemble Kiwanis, have its own classifications based on school interests and hold luncheon meetings.

• To give primacy to the human and spiritual, rather than to the material values of life.

• To encourage the daily living of the Golden • Rule in all human relationships.

• To promote the adoption and application of higher standards in scholarship, sportsmanship and social contacts.

• To develop, by precept and example, a more intelligent, aggressive and serviceable citizenship.

• To provide a practical means to form enduring friendships, to render unselfish service and to build better communities.

• To cooperate in creating and maintaining that sound public opinion and high idealism which makes possible the increase of righteousness, justice, patriotism and good will.

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Upcoming events:

Club Rush It’s the time for club rush!! Club rush is an event promoting clubs and encouraging students to join. There will be many clubs in attendance and we look forward to seeing you!!

At club rush, you will be provided information about the club such as their activities, goals, and core values. Joining clubs helps you become more involved in school, meet students of all grades, find your passion, and leave an impact at LAHS! Keep a look out for key club and spread the word to your friends ^^

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Back To School Tips It's finally that (dreadful) time of year!!

Get your backpacks and supplies ready because we're starting school. How fun /s.

Since we haven't been in school for a while, here is a list of essentials and personal recommendations. * Water (try using a glass or metal water bottle instead of a plastic one) * Snacks (if you skipped breakfast [which is not recommended but things happen] you can snack on something tasty or just eat something throughout the day) * Pencil pouch (keep a pencil, pen, highlighter, eraser, white out, and marker in there) * Hand sanitizer and mask (since we are not clear of Covid yet, it is very very important to take precautions and stay safe.

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Stay connected with us :D And share with others!

It's never too late to join

https://linktr.ee/Los_Altos_Key_Club

@lakeyclub

@LaKEY22

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Thank You For Reading!

Stay tuned for the next issue :B