The GSA club, or Gay-Straight Aliance, works to create and promote a safe space for LGBTQ+ students. During their meetings, students discuss their own experiences as LGBTQ+ members and brainstorm ways to better the environment at Steinert. For instance, during Solidarity Week, the club members made rainbow ribbon pins for the faculty and staff. The GSA also occasionally announces important events or people relating to LGBTQ+ history over the announcements. Anyone interested in joining the club or attending the next meeting can follow @steinert_gsa on Instagram or contact Ms. Acquaviva and Ms. Park.

The official mock trial workbook has been released, marking the start of this year’s mock trial season. Unlike last year’s criminal case, this year’s edition centers around a civil case. Should an energy drink company be held responsible for the death of a minor? Come to mock trial and argue your point as an attorney. If you’re more into drama or acting, come act as a witness and play the role of a grump grandpa or distraught businessman.

The National Honor Society’s decisions and emails were sent out, declaring this year’s members, chosen for their scholarship, leadership, service, and character. In previous years, the club was limited to seniors. However, this year’s National Honor Society membership was expanded to include juniors with a GPA of at least 3.75. The National Honor Society induction was held Tuesday night on November 1 for members and their families.

On October 18th, the math club attended its first competition of the year at Lawrence High School. Students gathered around to solve ten unique math problems that put their skills to the test. Afterward, our members get to enjoy chips or donuts and discuss the problems together. The team's next competition will be at West on November 15th. On November 16th, interested students will also take the AMC (American Mathematics Competition). If you’re interested in math, want to take the AMC, or just want a donut, talk to Mr. Ryan in D1.

¡Hola Spartans! If you’re interested in learning more about Spanish culture, consider joining the Spanish club. Each meeting is filled with new information about the unique holidays, traditions, and activities of Spanish countries. You’ll learn about Caga Tio, the log that poops candy on Christmas, or the special yearly lottery. Maybe you’ll paint and create your own Day of the Dead tile.

The yearbook club has been planning this year’s yearbook design and theme. After having picked a theme, members will now spend the rest of the year learning and technically designing the book’s pages and art with our vendor’s software. If you’re still interested in joining the club, see Mrs. Rogers.

If you’re interested in business, FBLA, or Future Business Leaders of America, may be the club for you. Each year, FBLA allows its members to participate in business competitions that could range from the local to national level! From accounting to agriculture to business ethics to politics to computer science, FBLA has a competition area for any and all areas and interests. Their next meeting will be Monday, November 21 for all that are interested.

Similar to FBLA, DECA, or Distributive Education Clubs of America, also provides those interested in business with an opportunity to compete. Competition areas range from accounting and personal finance to business ethics and entrepreneurship. Compete alone or with a friend, the choice is yours. Like FBLA, competitions can take you all the way to nationals. This year’s national competition will be held at Orlando. If you feel like having fun, learning, and making Mr. Yacyk happy, consider joining DECA.