Spirit Sessions
AP, Temple City, D10N
As Fall Rally comes closer, Division10 North spent their Saturdays at varied parks to participate in spirit sessions where they learned and memorized chants along with meeting new people from their division.As we arrived to each spirits session,we hung out and caught up with friends as D10N LTG AnnabelLee collected money for merch, bus payments, and other requirements for Fall Rally. On October 29th, at our Temple City Park spirit session, we received division shirts at the end of the session. On November 11th, at Pre-Fall Rally at Sunnyslope Park, we handed out division spirit merch which included flower crowns, tutu kits, heart glasses, bandanas, and more! Decking out in spirit gear, excitement grew for the upcoming spirit session and for Fall Rally South. Spirit sessions were held by spirit coordinator Cory Nguyen and members of the spirit team. We went through Round 1 and 2 of cheers along with comeback cheers such as “SUPERSTAR.” Using competition as a motivator, we split attendees into two groups and had each team compete against one another on who knew the chants better and which was more spirited. Each spirit session was concluded with reminders of Fall Rally requirements and new updates. Through hyping each other up and raising energy levels and spirit through competitiveness, Division 10 North had a fun and memorable time. We can’t wait to see all of your spirit at Fall Rally South!
INSAN Community Health Fair
JL, Walnut, D35E
In the past month, Walnut Key Club members volunteered at the INSAN Community Health Fair in Pomona. The event lasted from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM and members could choose from 2 different shifts. There were a variety of different activities that members were tasked with at the event. These included helping with set-up, registration, handing out food, clean-up, etc. Walnut Key Club member Joe Li recalls that “We assisted patients that would come in and receive treatment, check-ups, or a diagnosis by guiding them to the correct stations and helping them fill out their patient forms.” Members also had the chance to converse with medical residents and students from the Western University of Health Sciences which equipped them with more knowledge regarding the field of medicine. Overall, this event was an amazing opportunity for members to gain more service experience and medical knowledge.
Elim Food Pantry
BR, Glendora, D35W
Every Saturday morning, Glendora High School’s Key Club members receive the opportunity to volunteer at Elim Food Pantry. Our members help organize the food that was brought by different store providers in the community and pack baskets of food to give to the people in need. On Saturday mornings, it is typical for members to arrive at the pantry and start organizing the baskets that will be delivered to the cars of the people. Once every basket is full, all of the members help take each basket to the parking lot of the food pantry. Around eight am, the whole team begins the drive through process of the distribution of baskets to each car. Depending on how many families each car has will determine how many baskets of food they receive. Every week, the average of families the food pantry provides for ranges from 140 to 150. All in all, this food pantry has had an impact on our members as well as the families we help.
Staff vs. Students Volunteering
KA, Liberty, D37N
On November 2nd from 4-5:30 LIberty Key Club volunteered at our schools first ever Staff Vs Students game. The event was in collaboration with Liberty high school’s basketball team and our key club was able to help in all aspects of the event. Our members were given a variety of jobs at the invent including running the snack bar, collecting stats, and collecting tickets. By far this was our most popular event that we had helped with at Liberty. The snack bar that were were running sold out before the 4th quarter of the game and the proceeds went to helping the basketball team raise money for their season. Our Key Club is planning on more events like this for the upcoming basketball season and we are excited to attend more popular events in the future.
Walk to End Alzheimer’s
AG, La Jolla, D21
I volunteered at the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on the 8th, where I decorated a purple flower in memory of my grandfather and walked in support of finding a cure for this horrible disease. In addition to the actual walk, which my friends and I did over the course of an hour, I also helped my dad run his coffee booth. SyKo Coffee Roasters was created both as a mental health outlet for my dad, and a way to honor his father, who died from Alzheimer’s just over ten years ago. The profits my dad earns from selling the beans he roasts (and, in this case, grinds into cold brew) go to the Alzheimer’s foundation to support research for a cure. He donated hours upon hours of his own time and money to provide his coffee, free of charge, to those volunteering at the Walk. To pitch in, I helped set up the tent and served customers at his booth. The entire experience was very rewarding. I loved seeing people enjoy their complementary coffee, and I held meaningful conversations with my friends about the effect Alzheimer’s has had on their lives while we walked. I hope that the Walk touched many people’s hearts and minds, raised awareness about the terrible burden Alzheimer’s can be on patients and their families, and inspired people to find research for a cure!