It has been over a month since the new school year started, and the excitement that comes with the start of school has slowly fizzled out. However, one long awaited event has finally taken place at AHS, bringing students’ spirits up again. Club Rush took place the week of September 8th, and many clubs, new and old, have started their recruitment processes.
One such club is the Afghan Student Association (ASA)—a club that helps students of Afghan heritage cultivate a deeper understanding of their culture and traditions. This year ASA tried something new; instead of the usual small trifold just for Club Rush week, the club executives worked around the clock making sure to keep the official Instagram page active, created large posters to draw attention, and especially focused on the recruitment of freshmen.
Marwa Rahmani (11), the Vice President of ASA, was especially vocal in promoting the club to the new class of 2029. “Don’t be shy to show your culture, to show where you came from. I feel like it’s important, especially for freshmen, to not be embarrassed and embrace their culture,” said Rahmani. Rahmani works alongside a team of six other members to help students at AHS meet people who share their culture and traditions.
Another popular club this year is Mock Trial. This is a competitive and law-based team that teaches students critical thinking, debate skills, and public speaking. Mock Trial is one of the more demanding clubs, requiring members to come to meetings at 7:30 AM three times a week. However, this close-knit community is perfect for anyone wanting to go into the legal field. This year, Mock Trial has close to 30 sign-ups, securing its rank as one of the most popular clubs at AHS.
Ruhaan Joshi (12), another AHS Mock Trial Captain, was ready to answer any questions that arose while underclassmen perused through the different clubs at Club Rush (Photo Credit: Tegbir Kaur (12)).
“I hope to have a greater knowledge of law by the end of this year,” Myrah Joshi (9) said, thinking of signing up for Mock Trial. Many like her who are interested in pursuing a career path in the legal field have already signed up for the auditions, which are known to be extremely selective and competitive.
However, Mock Trial is not just a club—it is a community of students who share their passion for law, which ultimately brings them closer together. “I love this club because everyone has such a close bond with one another,” shared Lahari Tatikonda (12), one of the captains. When asked about why she has stayed on the team for so long, Tatikonda mentioned that their community is like no other—everyone is welcome and respected. The team is small, yet effective. Lahari shared the club’s hope that AHS will make the state competition this year, with a focus on recruiting the right freshmen for this task.
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