Open House
The annual Open House event has come and passed. Now that the weekend event is over, there is a widespread feeling of accomplishment amongst the participants. Volunteering at the Open House comes with plenty of responsibilities including, but not limited to, waking up early, wearing proper attire, setting up the booths, waiting for your booth to be approached, and answering questions about both your club and the school. While these responsibilities might not be the greatest of fun, everyone who volunteered did a marvelous job at making the day go smoothly. Now, there was a myriad of clubs and extracurricular activities that were showcased at the Open House, but here are some words from a few of the volunteers.
Farah Eltohamy:
Q: What club(s) are you showcasing today?
A: This year I showcased National Honors Society.
Q: What was some interesting information you told about your club?
A: We provided parents with information about the service opportunities that NHS offers, the academic requirements in order to become a member, and the responsibilities members are expected to live up to.
Q: Would you say showcasing your club today was a success?
A: Yes, I would say we did a great job in showcasing our club to both parents and young students.
Q: How do you feel about volunteering at the Open House and what is the best thing about the event?
A: I have been volunteering at the Open House every single year, so it has become a typical routine. The best thing about the event is being able to see friends on the weekend.
Sean Gallegos:
A: What club(s) are you showcasing today?
Q: I am showcasing Drama Club today.
Q: What was some interesting information you told about your club?
A: Something interesting we are spreading about Drama Club is that it also works with Speech and Debate. Speech and Debate has these duet acting events in which both drama and speech and debate intertwine.
Q: Would you say showcasing your club today was a success?
A: Yes, the people that we showcased Drama Club to have definitely shown some interest.
Q: How do you feel about volunteering at the Open House and what is the best thing about the event?
A: Volunteering at the Open House is a lot of work, but I would say the best thing about volunteering at the Open House is being able to tell potential students what Arizona College Prep has to offer in regards to clubs and academics.
Michelle Sheikh:
Q: What club(s) are you showcasing today?
A: I am showcasing UNICEF.
Q: What was some interesting information you told about your club?
A: Right now, we have a fundraiser for a medical booth in Yemen. Also, our club generally focuses around helping kids out of poverty and violence.
Q: Would you say showcasing your club today was a success?
A: Yes, we did get some money for the fundraising. It has been a pretty good day, we’ve had people come and ask about our club.
Q: How do you feel about volunteering at the Open House and what is the best thing about the event?
A: Volunteering at the Open House is good. It is nice to hear about people’s interest in our club and inform them. The best thing about the Open House is having the opportunity to spread the message about your club.
Overall, students did a great job at showcasing the school’s clubs and extracurricular activities to the people that attended the Open House. It was great seeing students interacting with their peers and kids and parents interested in the school. Kudos to the student volunteers, parent volunteers, and the school administration for making this event possible.
