About Us
SWIS (Supporting Women, Impacting Society) is a discussion-based club with a focus on social justice and feminism. SWIS used to stand for "Strong Women Impacting Society," but in 2018 the club decided to change its name in order to be more inclusive of students of all genders.
We explore issues relating to a wide range of topics such as intersectionality, consent, disability rights, discrimination, and more. Each meeting we discuss a new topic, and to spark discussion we usually first read an article or watch a video. Club members are encouraged to lead discussions on topics which interest them.
We try to bring in guest speakers as much as we can, especially on topics which SWIS members lack experience or perspective on. Additionally, SWIS annually organizes the Menstrual Product Drive and Herstory, and participates in Take Back the Night, the IHS Climate Action Exposition, and Social Justice Week. We recently have had virtual field trips (due to the pandemic) but plan on organizing future in-person field trips to protests, the Ithaca Parade, exhibits at the Johnson Art Museum, movie screenings, and more.
Everyone is welcome, regardless of how they identify!
Awards:
2023 Ithaca High School Senior Class Student Organization Award
This award, presented by the Ithaca Public Education Initiative, was selected through a ballot of the graduating class and is made to "the student organization that makes significant positive impact on Student Life." We were also awarded a financial gift of $300 from the Class of 2023.2022 Ithaca High School Senior Class Student Organization Award
This award, presented by the Ithaca Public Education Initiative, was selected through a ballot of the graduating class and is made to "the student organization that makes significant positive impact on Student Life." We were also awarded a financial gift of $300 from the Class of 2022.2016 Ithaca High School Senior Class Student Organization Award
This award, presented by the Ithaca Public Education Initiative, was selected through a ballot of the graduating class and is made to "the student organization that makes significant positive impact on Student Life."2013 Ithaca High School Senior Class Student Organization Award
This award, presented by the Ithaca Public Education Initiative, was selected through a ballot of the graduating class and is made to "the student organization that makes significant positive impact on Student Life."Contact
Email any of the student officers or our advisor (linked above) or DM us on Instagram
