LJHS offers a plethora of clubs for students to foster a sense of kinship through shared interests. Every year, Club Day is hosted to encourage Vikings to sign up for these clubs by hosting booths at the quad to provide information for students who need it. But, there is a glaring issue with this event: Club Day is too late in the school year, and is scheduled for Friday, September 27th. This event should take place earlier to allow for more time in clubs, providing a better experience for all students involved in club life.
There are several benefits to holding Club Day earlier on the calendar for both club leaders and prospective members, the most notable being a more efficient timeframe for club activities. Sophomore and member of both Academic League and Chess Club, Levi Hollands, believes there is too much time after the clubs’ formations to get to know them. “You want to have the most time with your club as possible,” he says. “I don’t know why it’s as late as it is now.”
Prospective members would also benefit from the earlier date, according to sophomore Evan Keri, who believes Club Day would help him get more information about clubs he might want to join, especially those with early competition seasons. He said, “I’m not connected with people who host the clubs. It’s good for me to know what’s happening as early as possible.” Because Club Day serves as an important way for students to examine their options, the sooner Vikings are given the opportunity, the better it is for the LJHS community as a whole.