16student life
november 2013
The student interweb
and how we are all connected
livi langen
staff writer
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onnections exist everywhere. It is said that every person on the planet is separated by just six degrees. Theoretically, any two people on Earth know each other indirectly, through friends, friends of friends and so on. If this is true for the planet, just imagine how it applies to a school. With approximately 3000 students at CHS, it is easy to feel small. The best way to feel involved in the school and community is through joining clubs, sports and organizations. By signing up for these activities, the “degrees of separation” shrink and the school’s seemingly vast environment becomes more accepting. “By trying new things, you can meet new people and make connections,” junior Grady McDermott said. “It’s the highlight of high school. Without extracurricular activities, school isn’t as fun.” With continually growing diversity
throughout the school, students have nearly endless opportunities to get involved. From service clubs to the performing arts, there are hundreds of organizations in the community that need new participants. Speech and Debate Club allows students to build confidence through improving public speaking skills. Green Club encourages students to protect the environment and form new friendships. “If you’re looking for ways to expand your circle of friends, definitely join something,” freshman Caroline Carterette said. “Find a club that meets every once in a while, try out for sports, sign up for an elective class. You’ll
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start recognizing people in the hallways and the school starts to seem more familiar.” When friendships like these grow, students make connections with each other and the school’s little community thrives. Instead of feeling ostracized, students feel proud of their differences. Reluctant students can leave their comfort zone because any amount of talent is cheered on. “You never really regret joining something you care about,” sophomore Miranda Tomaneng said. “If you’re kind of hesitant to join a club or sport, just try it. What do you have to lose? You’ll feel more comfortable on campus when you have
We can all come together through the things we care about. Even though our school is big, we’re really like a small community.
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people supporting you.” It is never too late to join a group. In fact, new clubs and organizations crop up throughout the year. High school provides a plethora of simple and accessible opportunities. Being involved in school activities exponentially improves social and intellectual aspects of student life. Students must take the initiative to get involved in order to feel like they are a part of the school. “It’s just like that ‘six degrees of separation’ idea. Everyone on the planet is connected in some way, just like how everyone in the school can be drawn together,” junior Hannah Kellermeyer said. “Of course we all have our differences, but we can all come together through the things we care about. Even though our school is big, we’re really like a small community.” Grady McDermott
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Best Buddies
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Caroline Carterette