9. W O R L D S O F F U N The International Club poses with some oversized jack o’ lanterns during their excursion to Worlds of Fun.
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10. P B A N D J I D O L Junior Ali Loftin and seniors Jordan Grabber and Aaron Dupuis debate the winner of the peanut butter and jelly mascot contest for Student Council. 11. O P E R AT I O N S U C C E S S Members of the Operation Breakthrough Club load donations accumulated during the Barstow Operation Break through drive, filling the whole truck with their collections.
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RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CLUB
SPANISH CLUB
STUDENT COUNCIL
SINGERS
SPOFFORD
VITAS
The Ronald McDonald House Charities of Kansas City houses families who have a child with a life-threatening disease. President Lauren Estes gathered students during the summer to volunteer at The Color Run, a new 5K race that benefited families staying at Ronald McDonald houses. The club continued to volunteer throughout the school year at the annual Trunk-Or-Treat and by making valentines.
Barstow Singers enlivened school assemblies, ceremonies and concerts throughout the year. In addition to curricular requirements, Singers also participated in the Crossroads Conference Music Festival. Led by music teacher Bruce Dickerson, students not only improved their vocal skills but also worked on improving their music theory.
Spanish Club created a time to focus on Spanish culture and language without the pressures of the classroom. Students learned about things from Argentinian games to Ellen Babbott’s summer adventures in Guatemala. In addition, members enjoyed Spanish snacks like chips and queso. The club provided an environment of both fun and learning for Spanish speaking students of the Upper School.
This club used weekly meetings to plan monthly visits to Spofford Home, a home for abused and neglected children. The Spofford Club provided the students with a fun and joyful volunteer opportunity that greatly served the community. Each visit boasted a season inspired theme, varying from painting faces at Halloween to making friendship bracelets in the spring. The Spofford Club also participated in the Spofford Auction and hosted the annual Spofford Variety Show at Barstow in the spring.
As the elected representatives of the student body, StuCo members act as ambassadors between students and administration. At meetings held every Tuesday during lunch the Student Council planned dances, improved organization, and even organized a successful field day for the Upper School. Under the guidance of Ms. Bartow and Mr. Kohler, StuCo thrived, as did the school in turn.
VITAS is an organization that provides opportunities to partner with hospice care patients to enrich their lives and the lives of their families. President Jordan Grabber said, “I was inspired to take on this leadership position because I have directly seen the impact groups like these have. They really helped my family when we dealt with the passing of my grandma.” This year students participated in raising money for stockings given to a multitude of patients in VITAS care.
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