Club Rush
’09
Baron clubs show
off spirit to draw
in newcoming
SAMI YERUNKAR
members
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Thursday, September 24, 2009
Volume XXVII, Issue II
SAMI YERUNKAR
MUCH ENERGY : Club members proudly hold up signs attract potential newcomers
Club Rush 2009: Excitement and Enthusiasm
Many clubs advertise in the Bowl to recruit potential members
lunch activity gives club members a and the best booth and give its members that will allow them to meet new people.
By ANH LE
chance to set up stands and desks in the a pizza party. Clubs collected sign-ups by passing
Bowl to recruit potential members who Club Rush really brings out the di- out free T-shirts, raffle tickets, and free
s the lunch bell rings, thousands share a common interest. verse activities around school and food. Club members also walked around
staff writer
A of students crowd around the
bowl in hope of finding the per-
fect club for them. This can only mean
This time of the year is usually filled
with loud, enthusiastic cheering and
promoting, but this year’s is especially
shows how unique FVHS really is. From
Club Soul to Key Club, there is a club for
every student.
the bowl carrying colorful banners that
proudly advertise their club. “I think
Club Rush is a great experience,” says ju-
one thing: Club Rush has arrived! This thunderous because of a club competi- Freshmen benefit most from Club nior Jennifer Hoang. “It gives you an op-
event lasts until Friday, September 25. tion. Mr. Herzfeld and Mr. Kennedy will Rush, getting the feel of FVHS culture portunity to make new friends and show
What is Club Rush? This four-day determine the club with the most spirit and having the chance to join activities your interests.”
wash was donation-supported and also over $800 FOR CHOC, which was almost
In Honor of Tiffany Nguyen included refreshments. All proceeds double their goal of $375.
were donated to the Children’s Hospital This was their first fundraiser for
Keeping Tiffany’s dreams alive of Orange County (CHOC). “Tiffany’s Dream”, a charity and hope-
Tiffany’s friends who came out to fully a soon-to-be campus club created
cer. Tiffany always had a love for helping set up the car wash at 7-Eleven were by Tiffany’s friends and family.
By CHRISTINE LE
others, especially children. also greeted with other FVHS students Kim Do exclaims, “It was an amaz-
In her honor and in order to support who came to volunteer and support the ing car wash and everyone was having a
ast December, one of Fountain Val- her dreams, Tiffany’s friends and family fundraiser. great time. We’re so proud and thankful
staff writer
L ley’s beloved students, freshman
Tiffany Nguyen, lost her life to can-
held a car wash on Sunday, September
13, 2009 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The car
The car wash was a tremendous suc-
cess. Tiffany’s friends and family raised
of those who came out and supported
us!”
AMANDA NGUYEN KATHY DANG
GREAT CAUSE : Friends and family come out to supportTiffany’s dreams FUNDRAISER : Volunteers wash cars on a cold Sunday morning
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Baron clubs show off spirit to draw in newcoming members
“It’s one of the best service clubs on campus with “Our goal is to raise money for
many projects to better the community and more.” corrective operations on children
- Key Club with facial deformities.”
- Operation Smile
“We attend beach cleanups, plan ways to make the
community more eco-friendly, and educate people “Our objection is to rai
on important environmental concerns.” community service for the Susan B
- Greenleaf Society and other organizations support
- Pink Rib
“NHS serves to honor students who have
excelled in scholarship, leadership, service,
and character.” “We promote diversity and tries to m
school a comfortable place fo
- National Honors Society all kinds of people.”
- Baron Bridge Builder
“We’re devoted to raising awareness of and funds for
people in Africa who suffer from severe disadvantages,
such as war, famine, dirty drinking water, and AIDS.”
- Friends for Africa “FBLA teaches stude
conferences, projects, a
also learn how to com
“CSF is an academic and community centered club that cooperate
provides students with the opportunities to visit colleges.”
- California Scholarship Federation - Future Business
What club are YOU inter
International: Academic:
-Chinese Club -Academic Decathlon
-French Club -California Scholarhip Federation (CSF)
-Korean Club -Economics Club
-Muslim Student Association -Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
-Spanish Club -Medical Society
-Japanese Club -Mu Alpha Theta (MATH)
-Vietnamese Student Association -National Honors Society (NHS)
-Science Olympiad
*Not all registered clubs are listed
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Design Board: Tooba Ghias, Marylynn Pham, & Jazmin Temores
Photography: Sami Yerunkar & Thomas Warloe
Cartoons: Thomas Panaccione
Design: Michelle Doan
“We’re a unique group of people interested
“It’s an academic club that focuses on a wide
range of sciences from physical science to
in the roots of hip hop culture.”
experimental design.” - Club Soul
- Science Olympiad “Our mission is to build healthier lives, free of
cardiovascualar dieseases and stroke.”
ise money and perform - American Heart Association
B. Komen for the Cure Foundation
ting the fight for breast cancer.” “We raise funds for senior activities, such
bbon Club as the Senior Luau and Senior Breakfast.”
- Senior Commission
make the
“We aim to inform others about the high
or
rates of hepatitis B and liver cancer in
rs Asians and Pacific Islanders.”
- Team HBV
ents business skills with
and other activities. Students
mmunicate with, lead, and
e with others.”
s Leaders of America
rested in?
Extracirricular Activity: Support a Cause:
-Bowling Club -American Cancer Society (ACS)
-Club Soul -American Heart Association (AHA)
-Debate Association -Friends for Africa -Gay/Straight Alliance
-Friday Night Live (FNL) --Greenleaf Society -Habitat for Humanity
-Martial Arts Club -Operation S.E.A.
-Philosophy Club -Operation Smile (OpS)
-Photo Club -Pink Ribbon Club
-Rubik’s Club -Working Wardrobes