As we near the halfway mark of the school year, many clubs have started to run fundraisers to raise money for their clubs or support a good cause.

Clubs like the National Art Honor Society and Asian Culture club found creative ways to fundraise by integrating content and knowledge obtained from their clubs into the products they sold一some of which were even made by club members.

Irina Knezevic:  We're a club that tries to incorporate the artistic passions of kids in a positive way that helps not only our school but our community. Our wide selection of fun projects usually helps spread messages of encouragement around the school, raise money for local organizations, spread awareness about important topics, and many other good causes.

KL: Has Covid affected the club in any way?

IK: This year, Covid has unfortunately prevented us from meeting in person for the next few weeks, though we still continue online meetings. Last year though, we were fully online and unable to carry out any sort of fundraising.

KL: Has NAHS hosted any fundraisers or events?

IK: We ran a fundraiser for Northern Rivers Family Services, which is a non-profit social services organization, and we raised over $300 by selling handmade earrings and pins. Currently, we are working on sending cards to multiple children's hospitals.

KL: Is there anything else you’d like to mention about the club?

IK: The club welcomes anyone, even if you are not taking an art class! Anyone who wants to make a difference through art is welcome to join.

KL: When and where does NAHS meet?

IK: For the time being, we are meeting online at 4 pm, though we would usually meet in room F121 right after school until 4 pm.

This following is with co-president Kaylin Schneider of Asian Culture Club:

Kristal Lin: Can you introduce the Asian Culture club to us?

Kaylin Schneider: We provide opportunities for members to experience and participate in Asian cultures. Activities include writing Chinese calligraphy, playing Chinese chess and yo-yo, tasting Asian foods, watching Japanese films and Korean drama, and listening and singing Asian pop-songs. Our advisor is Ms. Yao (**from club descriptions)

KL: Has Covid affected the club in any way?

KS: The pandemic has affected the club, for example, one of the highlights of the club was trying different foods. However with Covid, we have to steer away from those activities. Fortunately we have been able to find “safe” activities to do at meetings and are just glad to be able to hold in person meetings this year.

KL: Have you guys hosted any fundraisers or events?

KS: We had our first fundraiser of the year in December, where we sold prepackaged Asian snacks, red envelopes and jar lanterns for the holidays.

KL: When and where do you guys meet?

KS: We meet once a month, in room A221 after school.