WHITNEY KEY CLUB | DIVISION 30 SOUTH | REGION 3
What’s the Latest Buzz? VOLUME 5
may 2020
ISSUE 2
EDITOR’S NOTE
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EDITOR’S NOTE PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE MATERNAL NEONATAL TETANUS (MNT) PROGRESS TRACKER HOW COVID-19 SPREAD TO AMERICA POST-QUARANTINE MAY MOTIVATION HEALTHY HABITS BASIC BAKING A HELPING HAND FRESHMAN ADVICE BEYOND MY BOUNDARIES WHY I LOVE KEY CLUB GETTING THE MOST OUT OF KEY CLUB FALL RALLY SOUTH YIKES, IT’S JUNIOR YEAR FOR THE SENIORS MAY RECOGNITION KEEP UP WITH THE HIVE! CONTACT US BEE GREEN
HAPPY MAY SHININ’ SUNS! It’s your bulletin editor here with the May newsletter. WOW! It’s already a month into the term! I know it is currently a sensitive time, but I hope everyone is doing well, and staying safe. Online volunteering definitely hits different, but it is our duty to continue to serve our community with the resources we have and our amazing leadership. A big thank you to all who read my first newsletter of many last month, and also to the Whitney Key Club cabinet for writing such inspiring articles even amidst AP testing and additional schoolwork. For those of you who did have AP tests this past month, congratulations on surviving and I hope you didn’t have any technical difficulties. :(( Finals week is approaching for us, so if you guys have finals I wish you the best of luck! If you need any motivation or advice, you should enjoy reading the articles in this issue! Thank you to our amazing members for constantly participating in our at-home service weeks for both Whitney and Division 30 South! I hope we continue to find ways for us to communicate and serve together. Lastly, I’d like to thank the graduating seniors who made my Key Club experience so amazing, and also congratulate them on finishing this chapter in their life. SUN-cerely,
mich%e kim
’20-’21 bulletin editor
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PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Hey BUZZIN BEES, before I get into the statistics of this message, I just wanted to say thank you so much for being the amazing, supportive, dedicated group of people that you are. These past couple of months have been trying for not only us, but for people globally, but to see all of you still take time out of your day to do community service and devote some of your attention to this club means the world to me. I am appreciative of all of your time and effort towards this club. That is the reason why Whitney Key Club continues to thrive, it is because all of you continue to be the best version of yourselves even in the most unusual of circumstances. I don't want to let one second go by where I don't express my gratitude towards all of you, because I know that balancing school, the pandemic, and this club all at once is not an easy task, but you guys all make it look so effortless. With that being said, I wanted to recognize all of the amazing hard work that you have all put in. In the month of April, we served almost 500 service hours which is absolutely incredible. Our club served the most in our division, and the number we outputted was very similar to those that would have been expected in a normal school year! When I say that this is an accomplishment, it is so much more than that because we were all able to rise above the extreme occasion, and show out. We were also recognized as the first shining Club of the month, in the first DCM of the term. All I can say is that you are all INCREDI-BEES! Due to our club service week and the Division Color a Smiles project, we were able to serve an incredible amount. In the month of May we hosted yet another service week. along with the division service week, and our club was able to serve over 647 hours! Thank you all so much for continuing that legacy and pushing yourselves further and further. I wanted to take a moment to congratulate some of our members who made it onto the Division Leadership Team, because it is a massive accomplishment. First and foremost, we have Asia Estrella our Division Spirit Coordinator, Elu Loquias our Division Fundraising Coordinator, Ethan Hong our Division Service Coordinator, and Ashlyn Wong our Division Historian. One incredible person, who is actually in charge of creating this masterpiece of a bulletin that you are reading now is Michelle Kim, who I am proud to announce is one of our new Division Executive Assistants. To each and everyone of you, congratulations, I know you will bring great heights to this organization. I cannot wait to see all of the ideas that you all have in store. For any of you reading this, make sure to give a huge shout out to all of these individuals for accomplishing such an amazing goal. The month of May was very successful for Whitney considering the circumstances, we held a general meeting in which members were introduced to the new cabinet, DLT was announced, games were played, and it was overall a great time. I strongly encourage you all to participate in the June general meeting. We also had a division service week, Club service week, and Division Council Meeting. Even in the midst of AP season, and finals, our club was able to thrive and really showcase its strength in unprecedented times. Once again thank you, thank you, thank you. I can not say it enough, it is because of all of you that serving you each and every day becomes a passion, and not a task, because you all bring so much joy to me. Continue to shine bright buzzin bees and I can't wait to see you all again.
Signing Out,
maya %v'ez-h'mon ’20-’21 whitney kc president
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maternal neonatal tetanus
what is it?
This past May, Key Clubbers around the world have been raising awareness for the Eliminate Project which combats Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus, also known as MNT. Mothers and babies are at high risk of infections due to deliveries in unhygienic circumstances. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), “Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus has been among the most common life threatening consequences of unclean deliveries and umbilical cord care practices, and are indicators of inequity in access to immunization and other maternal, newborn, and child health services.” The excruciating disease kills one newborn every 17 minutes.
how can we help?
MNT cannot be eradicated, but if we help get immunizations for children and mothers, we can help eliminate it. The number of deaths due to MNT can be easily prevented by hygienic delivery and cord care practices, and/or by immunizing children and women with Tetanus Toxoid Containing Vaccines (TTCV). Just $1.80 can help save a mother and her future babies. UNICEF and partners have eliminated MNT in 47 countries, but MNT remains a threat to mothers and newborns in 12 countries. Donating spare change to projects such as the Eliminate Project, and even simply raising awareness about it can enlighten others of the effects of MNT.
what is the eliminate project? The Eliminate Project is a collaboration of Kiwanis and UNICEF and is dedicated to eliminate Maternal and Neonatal Tetanus (MNT) by providing vaccines to women to protect her and her future children. In the month of May, Key Club International held their Eliminate Week from May 4th to 8th, raising awareness with and raising money to donate to the Eliminate Project. We passed our division goal of $600 by raising $788.87. We beat our goal by close to $200! Thank you for those who participated in Eliminate Week and our Change-for-Change Fundraiser!
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PROGRESS TRACKER


fundraising
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$91
service
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1,022
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Anika Kasula | ’20-’21 Director of Fundraising
HOW COVID-19 SPREAD
The coronavirus is currently a common household name that is affecting almost every single person on this planet. Recently, the United States of America has proved to be the country with the most number of Covid-19 cases and deaths. Here is a quick timeline of how this virus was able to take a hold of one of a once invincible nation. Jan 15, 2020 - The virus was first brought into the United States after a 30-year-old man returned to Washington State after a trip to Wuhan, China (where the virus was thought to have first risen). Jan 21, 2020 - Upon developing symptoms of the coronavirus, the 30-year-old was confirmed to be the first case of COVID-19 in America Jan 23, 2020 - The WHO declares Covid-19 a global-health emergency Jan 24, 2020 - Head of National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases tells US citizens that the risk of getting the coronavirus is low, claiming that the death rate due to this virus is lower than that of the flu. However, we now know this statement to be false. Jan 29, 2020 - An American came to Alaska from Wuhan and was not checked for the virus Jan 30, 2020 - The first person-to-person-transmission of the virus was in Chicago, when the husband of a woman who visited China contracted the virus. Jan 31, 2020 - People who came from China to the US were ordered to be in quarantine by President Trump. Feb 2, 2020 - President Trump restricts travel from China to the United States.
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Feb 6, 2020 - First Covid-19 death in the United States (in the Santa Clara County); the first death was thought to be in Seattle on Feb 28, but autopsies show that the novel corona virus was the reason for a death in California on Feb 6, proving that California was introduced to the coronavirus long before previously thought. Feb 7, 2020 - The US donated millions of dollars worth of medical supplies to other countries where Covid-19 was significantly affecting their citizens Feb 11, 2020 - President Trump claims that Covid-19 will disappear once the temperature rises, in order to assure US citizens that they have nothing to worry about concerning the virus. Feb 29, 2020 - The FDA made sure to allow hospitals around the US access to Covid-19 testing facilities. Mar 3, 2020 - The US has more than 30 cases; it was announced that testing for the virus would be free for all. Mar 11, 2020 - President Trump heavily restricted travel to countries in Europe as well. Covod-19 is considered a pandemic. In a matter of eight days, the number of coronavirus cases went from 100 to 1,000. March 13, 2020 - The coronavirus is issued a national emergency in the US. Schools and workplaces began shutting down, as people were starting to practice social distancing. March 17, 2020 - Covid-19 is proven to last in the air for three hours, shutting down the theory that it is not an airborne disease. It was also discovered that the virus could last on solid surfaces for up to three days. March 19, 2020 - There are more than 10,000 cases in the US. In eight days, the cases went from 1,000 to 10,000. Stay-at-home orders (state-wide quarantine) were first issued in California.
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Anika Kasula | ’20-’21 Director of Fundraising
D IT’S WAY TO AMERICA
March 26, 2020 - The United States has the most Covid-19 cases in the world. Mar 27, 2020 - In a matter of eight days, the number of corona cases goes from 10,000 t0 100,000. Congress also unanimously voted for the $2 Trillion Stimulus Package, in which the state gives individuals making less than $90,000 money for essentials. Furthermore, student loan debts were to be suspended at this time, and hospitals and airports would get necessary money and supplies. Apr 1, 2020 - 200,000 Covid-19 cases in USA Apr 3, 2020 - The CDC recommended people to wear face masks, which the government previously warned Americans from doing. Apr 11, 2020 - The USA has the most coronavirus deaths at 19,700. Apr 14, 2020 - Coronavirus was declared to be in all states, as all 50 American states reported deaths due to the coronavirus. Apr 16, 2020 - The US government agreed to improve social distancing restrictions, in order to decrease America’s unemployment rate. Apr 21, 2020 - Covid-19 could be tested for with FDA-approved kits. April 27, 2020 - It was announced by the WHO that people who recovered from Covid-19 are not guaranteed to be immune to the virus. April 28, 2020 - The US has over a million Covid-19 cases. May 1, 2020 - President Trump put out a statement assuring citizens that the coronavirus was not man-made. May 7, 2020 - Scientists discover that the coronavirus has mutated into multiple strains, confirming that someone who recovered from the coronavirus could contract it again. May 8, 2020 - The USA has its highest unemployment rate since the Great Depression. Its economy also shrank worse than it did during the Great Recession May 14, 2020 - 15% of the ten million who tested for the coronavirus tested positive. May 19, 2020 - The CDC guides business on how to reopen with minimum spread of the virus. # of Covid-19 deaths in the US as of May 23, 2020 https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-updates/cases-in-us.html SOURCES: •
https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/25/politics/stimulus-package-details-coronavirus/index.html
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https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/scientists-discover-unique-mutation-of-new-coronavirus
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https://www.thinkglobalhealth.org/article/updated-timeline-coronavirus
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https://www.livescience.com/new-coronavirus-compare-with-flu.html
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https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/news-perspective/2020/04/coroner-first-us-covid-19-death-occurred-early-february
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https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2020/01/30/coronavirus-chicago-man-first-us-case-person-personspread/2857083001/
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https://www.nytimes.com/article/coronavirus-timeline.html
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POST- quarantine
Elizabeth Hoang | ’20-’21 Historian/Tech Editor After being quarantined inside of my house for 3 months, I have realized how much I miss the outside world. When I go on short grocery shopping trips or pick up a Sharetea order, it’s normal for me to stay 6 feet away from other people and wear a mask and gloves now. It’s so weird to me how this is the new “normal” and how we are confined to the same 4 walls of our houses everyday. What I miss most is my friends and being able to go out with them without having to worry about a worldwide pandemic. I feel like I’m not living my freshman year to the fullest before I have to worry about AP exams and the stress of sophomore year when high school starts to really hit you. When quarantine ends, I know the first thing I want to do is hug my friends and just talk to them in person again. I miss being able to talk to people about my day or my problems. When all you have is a screen on your phone to talk to your friends, you really start to miss human interaction. My new friends are the workers at Sharetea that I say thank you to when I pick up my orders. I miss being able to dress up and get ready in the morning to go somewhere since the only place I can travel to now is my kitchen. I’m disappointed that I wasn’t able to go out and see the bioluminescence at the beach because of quarantine but I know that the beach will be one of the first places I go when lockdown orders end. There was a concert I was supposed to go to a couple days ago with my best friend and I’m just waiting till I can go out again and see it! While in quarantine, I have made a bucket list of things I want to do like having a picnic with my friends or going on a late night drive to In-n-out to get food. I want to wake up early and watch the sunrise at the beach or watch the stars at night on a hill where you can see the whole city. Quarantine really gets a girl dreaming. I can’t wait to go out with my friends and take pictures on my disposable camera and make so many memories! I hope everyone is making the best of quarantine and if no one has asked you today yet, how was your day? You’re loved and valued and you’re a beautiful person inside and out. if you’re going through something, remember that it gets better, you’re strong and you’re going to get through this just like you always have. To all the seniors that are graduating, you did it! Don’t let quarantine ruin it for you, just enjoy it! :))
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may motivation
Alanna Chan | ’20-’21 Historian/Tech Editor
It’s May—we're so close to the end of the school year, but it feels especially long because of this quarantine. Some of us “may” have lost our motivation, so here’s some tips! You might have heard these before, but this is a great time to hear it again! 1. WRITE things down. a. This is such a helpful tip for me. Extra points if you have a planner too! Writing things down helps a lot because not only do you keep it in your brain, but it’s written down for you which helps you remember it better the second you spell out the letters on the page. Also, if you forget, it’s always on that piece of paper! 2. Think about your PRIORITIES. a. You might hear this one a lot, but it’s significant to note! Sometimes, we want to do things that are more enjoyable, but less important. Start with the things with closer deadlines, and continue from there. It’ll help you organize your thoughts, starting with what is most necessary first. 3. Set REALISTIC GOALS. 1. Everyone sets goals, but the question is: are they attainable? If not, it's natural that we have less motivation to complete them. Making unachievable goals simply limits our potential because we have no hope that we will actually accomplish them. Instead, make smaller goals and make multiple! It’ll help you by taking ”smaller steps” to get to the end goal. 4. Don’t be afraid to take a BREAK. a. This is something I am still learning, because it’s not easy to always take a break. Whether you’re on a roll, or it feels like it won't be beneficial, sometimes we want to keep going. Or, there’s the other situation where we take too many breaks, just going on our phones and swiping away on social media. Taking little breaks to refresh your mind helps you process things better and will ultimately help you in the long run. 5. Remind yourself WHY you’re doing what you’re doing. 1. We could be doing something for many different reasons: for fun, because we’re told to, maybe it’s necessary—just a whole list of reasons. No matter what though, there’s usually going to be an intention behind it. If not, then why would you be doing it in the first place? Take this into account and persevere through the task, possibly being school work or learning something new. That’s all from me, so now it’s your turn to implement this advice into your life and hopefully it comes into good use! This one is not really a tip, but just a mindset. “Work first, play later." If you’re ever working on something that isn’t enjoyable to you (maybe it’s something required), think about how the faster you get it done, the faster you can relax and play around later!
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HEALTHY
HABITS Ethan Hong | ’20-’21 Director of Kiwanis
Hey, Whitney! May flew by fairly quickly for me as I tended to all of my school work, and with AP season finally over, there has been some time to relax—but not so fast! There’s still some time before the end of the school year, and until then I wish all of you the best of luck on any tests and projects you have to complete. It is pretty tough working at home, which is understandable. However, I have some tips that might help you reduce stress and improve all your time at home, now and throughout the course of this journey:
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Scheduling! We no longer have the school bell to start and dismiss us from class, and school work often bleeds from day to night. It is important to maintain a schedule to balance work, sleep, and relaxation. During this pandemic (but not limited to the pandemic!), health and safety should be your top priorities. Having a routine sleep schedule is important in defining sleep to your brain so you are able to sleep peacefully at the same time every night. Both getting a decent amount of sleep and maintaining a healthy sleep schedule are important for daytime function and reducing stress. Find a balance between work and relaxation. Like a scale, if you tip the scale towards relaxation, you may become lazy and not have the motivation necessary to work. If the scale tips towards work, you may become a workaholic which puts yourself in a stressful environment. Try scheduling certain intervals of time to determine when to work and when to relax. Having this schedule already written out can motivate you to follow through.
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Keep your body active! You undergo a lot of physical activity when you go to school. Whether it’s the Fitnessgram Pacer Test or walking to your locker, you gained physical activity from school. With school closed, however, there is no walking to class, no coach to keep you on your feet, and no external reason to be active. Despite this, it is so important to stay physically active! This activity can alleviate stress after a long work session or make you more awake to do work. When you’ve sat in one place for long enough, consider taking a break to stand up and stretch. Walk around the house or opt to do common exercises such as sit-ups. Any physical activity is good physical activity, in my book! For me, I’ve been participating in workout videos with my family, maybe try that for your family, as well!
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Eating healthy! Being home all day, it can be tempting to eat all the snacks in the kitchen. My best advice for you is don’t! If you have been lacking physical exercise, you might have been eating less during the pandemic as you don’t require as much energy. If you have been eating more, it may build up over time to a point where exercise would be very much beneficial to your body. On a normal day, you might be eating 3 healthy meals a day with some snacks. During the pandemic, you might have more hours under a blanket than out of bed. You may want to think about eating in smaller portions to match your physical output. If any of you are trying to lose a bit of weight during the stay at home order, remember that you should exercise as well as eat healthily and in smaller portions. Note: You may be thinking of the term “diet” but it most senses diets are for aiding a pre-existing medical condition. You can diet, but in general, eating a more healthy, balanced pallet and in smaller portions is beneficial for weight loss. Keep in touch! Social distancing is a misleading term: Staying 6 feet apart is a good idea, but it is still important to communicate with others! Keeping in touch reduces stress and maintains healthy relationships with others. There are days where you might feel tired of talking and you just want to be alone, and that’s okay. However, you should not shy away in fear from others. Chances are good that if you want to talk to someone, one of your friends will be available. You may even schedule a time in the day where you check in with your friends. Social distancing should not prevent social interactions, as both will support your health in different aspects.
This experience has been tough for everyone, but it’s important to remember the parts of your life you are still in control of. You have many opportunities to improve from the person you were yesterday; let that be your motivation to change your schedule, eating habits, or daily life for the better! We all want to get back to normalcy, but the idea of coming back better than before is rewarding and empowering. Consider change. Hope to see all of you very soon! <3
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basic baking
Eileen Rodriguez | ’20-’21 Director of Publicity
As I’m sure many of you can relate, the sudden influx of flexibility due to the lockdown has given all of us a tremendous amount of free time to develop new skills and pick up new hobbies. Personally, I began baking! The following are two of my go-to recipes, as they are simple and easy to make, and they create the most salivating desserts. Lemon Cake: Ingredients - 2 sticks of room temperature butter (½ pound) • • 2 1/2 cups granulated sugar 4 room temperature eggs • • 1/3 cup of lemon zest (6-8 lemons) 3 cups flour • • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda • • 1 teaspoon salt 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice • • 3/4 cup room temperature buttermilk To make your own buttermilk simply add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar or ◦ lemon juice to a cup of milk and let it rest for 10-15 minutes. 1 teaspoon vanilla extract • Extra - • 2 cups confectioners’ sugar Extra 3 1/2 tablespoons of lemon juice • Directions 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Then grease/flour a loaf pan or line the bottom with parchment paper. 2. Use an electric mixer to cream the sticks of butter and 2 cups of sugar and after a couple minutes it should turn light and fluffy. 3. Then add eggs to that mixture 1 by 1, and then add the lemon zest, the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. 4. Grab another bowl and add 1/4 cup of lemon juice, buttermilk, and vanilla. 5. Take a large bowl and add 1/3 of the flour mixture, then 1/2 of the buttermilk mixture, and continue to alternate. 6. Slowly pour the mixture into 1 or 2 pans and bake for around 45 minutes to an hour until a cake tester comes out clean. 7. While the cake is in the oven, add 1/2 cup of granulated sugar and 1/2 cup of lemon juice to saucepan and let the sugar dissolve 8. Once the cake is ready pour the lemon syrup over them, and let them cool. Optional Glaze 1. Use a whisk to mix the confectioners' sugar and the lemon juice in a bowl. Once the cake has cooled, pour the glaze over the tops of the cake/cakes.
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Marble Cake: Ingredients - • 1/2 cup of cocoa powder • 2 1/2 cups sugar • 1/2 cup water • 4 ounces of chocolate, broken in pieces • 1 cup buttermilk • 4 eggs • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract • 3 cups of flour • 1 teaspoon baking powder • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda • 3/4 teaspoon salt • 2 sticks room temperature unsalted butter Directions 1. Preheat the oven to 325°F. Spray a pan with nonstick cooking spray and sprinkle flour in it (I happened to use a bundt pan which I think turned out amazing). 2. Take a small saucepan, and mix the cocoa powder, 1/2 cup of the sugar, and the water. Turn the stove to high heat, and whisk it until it turns smooth. Turn off the heat and then add the chocolate. Continue to whisk until it looks smooth. 3. In a bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, eggs, and vanilla. (Over time this mixture may start to look curdled which is perfectly normal.) 4. In another bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and remaining 2 cups of sugar. 5. Then add the softened butter and half of the buttermilk mixture and mix until it is moist but crumbly, which should be about 1 minute. 6. Slowly add the remaining buttermilk mixture and mix the entire thing together for several minutes, it should begin to look pale and creamy. 7. Transfer about 2 1/2 cups of the batter to another bowl. Add the chocolate mixture and whisk until it looks smooth. 8. Pour half of the remaining vanilla mixture into your bundt pan. Then pour your entire chocolate mixture on top(it does not have to cover all the vanilla). Then pour the rest of your vanilla batter over the chocolate. 9. Using a butter knife make figure eight motions to mix the chocolate and vanilla.
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Saadhvi Narayanan | ’20-’21 Treasurer
a helping hand
The world is in a difficult position as of today. Many fall to the coronavirus, leaving their families grieving and the world at a loss for having lost such beautiful souls. While students do not have the capability of facing the problem at hand, they do have the ability to help the community rise from the ashes and become stronger through simple acts of kindness.
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Hello! How are you doing? Asking such a simple question may cause many to believe that it holds no power. However, it is the world to the people who have been impacted by the coronavirus directly or indirectly. Take time from a day to walk around a neighborhood and greet some good friends and let them know that you care for them and their welfare.
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The Penny Jar Start a fundraiser within your neighborhood to help give funds to those you know that have lost their jobs due to the virus. Keep a little jar on your doorstep with a sign that lets your neighborhood know that you are fundraising for a cause. Make sure to publicize to the rest of your neighborhood to let them know that they can stop by your door anytime to leave their spare change in the jar.
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Phone a Friend Sometimes, the best way to keep in touch with your community can’t be done face to face. Call some people whom you have not seen in a long time. Maybe its your friend from elementary school or your friend from summer camp. Regardless, a phone call will bring a smile to their face and will make you a good friend to your community.
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Zoom-ing to the Rescue While you cannot gather face to face with family, friends, and others, you can still meet with them online. Start a Zoom call and bond together through games as simple as Uno. Give virtual gifts such as postcards or order presents to another’s home. Connect and bring your friends and family together in many ways.
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A Little Project Start your own little project for your community. Perhaps you can give puzzles to the young children that live on your street or offer to be the grocery person for your neighborhood so not everyone has to go out. Give your old books to the student next door or help tutor them with what you know if they are struggling because of the situation. Taking initiative to start something new such as this can be difficult, but is worthwhile in the end.
Jerrick Wu | ’20-’21 Director of Activities
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FRESHMEN freshmen 0
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advice ADVICE
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Freshman year. Although many have already been at Whitney for a couple of years, the workload will only increase from there. Planning and time management are very important as this will help you stay on top of all your work to prevent procrastination. As a majority will participate in sports, time management will play a crucial role in getting all work done. Aside from workload, before school gets even more stressful, meet new people, and hang out with friends. This will help take your mind off school work and can help you refocus on bigger tasks. Adding on, while studying, it is important to take breaks to stay focused and prevent burning out. Meeting people from the grade above is very helpful as they would be able to provide valuable advice for courses they have taken recently. Lastly, be sure to enjoy freshman year. It flies by like a snap before school gets more and more challenging. Joining Key Club was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Through the club, many will be able to embark on many opportunities, learn leadership skills, and build a family around them. Although joining at first may be intimidating, I highly encourage all to attend your first service event. Getting out there and serving the community is one of the best experiences and opportunities one can have. Along with that, make sure to talk and get to know your fellow key clubbers at these events. This will make the events much more fun and exhilarating. Adding on, going to meetings will inform you and update you on all of the upcoming events. Here, you will be able to participate in service events and meet people from all grades. Whenever you have any questions, or just want to talk, make sure to contact any Key Club Cabinet member. We’ll always be here and guide you through your year of transition. As a result, make sure to look for the bright yellow sun at club rush to sign up!
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BEYOND MY BOUNDARIES Itzel Huerta | ’20-’21 Director of Publicity
Hello fellow key clubbers! I hope everyone has been doing well during quarantine, even though this has been a tough time, we will all overcome it together. So since there hasn’t been much of an opportunity for many key club events, let's go back! As a freshman, reaching out and exploring new territory may sound unsettling at first, but once you have experienced the moments, it is completely worth putting yourself out there. Here are some of my own first experiences of opening up that have been 100% worth it: 1.
8th-Grade Orientation Here is where the beginning of my key club journey started, even though it may not have been like other service events, it was the first time I was introduced to the atmosphere and people that were in Key Club. I knew I wanted to help others, but I didn’t really think much about the connections I would make and I wasn’t too sure about how it would all play out. We were introduced to information, people, ice-breakers, and more Even though there were a lot of awkward smiles, we were all welcomed with open hands. I still had a bit of cushion there since I knew most people there, but it gave me an idea of how we would all be working together in the future.
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Spirit Night #1 Spirit Night was—an accidental but interesting event. A friend and I did not properly understand what it was, so we just went. Only then did we realize that it was to learn the cheers for Fall Rally (oops). To make matters more interesting, we were separated and did not have any idea of what the cheers were. So as you could imagine, it was terrifying, I was at a place and event I wasn’t supposed to be at and I didn’t know anybody in my group. The cheers were about to start soon and so I turned to the person who was next to me for them, we ended up talking more throughout the event. She would be the first friend I made in key club that did not go to Whitney, it may have been an awkward first-time experience making a friend, but everyone had to start somewhere, right? At the moment it felt like a, desperate times call for desperate measures, situation, but there was so much more to that, it was finally making a new friend.
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Keysgiving & Kiwanis Friends-giving These two events were very similar and close together and shared one main concept: coming together. Both events were really exciting where we all got a chance to bring food to eat together, make sandwiches, and play fun games. In one of the events, it was also another experience to go outside of my comfort zone. At first, it started out a bit rough since the idea of talking to upperclassmen or strangers scared me, so conversations were very short. But there were other people who came over and were willing to talk to me and stayed, showing me the warmth people have for each other in this club. I knew that even though it was hard at first, it eventually becomes easier to step outside and embrace everything it has to give back to you.
These were some of my experiences throughout my first year in Key Club plus many others too and I know there will be even more to come. Key Club has helped push me beyond my boundaries and have a chance to have some personal growth while volunteering with others to help the world, one of the things I’m excited for in the future is becoming closer with the Cabinet and working alongside these wonderful people. For anyone considering joining Key Club, I 100% recommend you do because you’ll make life-long memories in this amazing club :D
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why i love
key club Ayush Shah| ’20-’21 Director of Activities Key Club has been one of the things that have impacted my life immensely. Ever since I joined Key Club, there have been several things that I have learned and several things that I have enjoyed. It has been shaping my high school experience, and it has just been a constant source of happiness. Although it has only been a year, Key Club has made such a huge impact on my life, and I wouldn’t give it up for the world. And so here are 3 reasons why I love being part of the Key Club community! 1. Bonding/Making New Friends! Key Club is such a great way to bond with others and to meet new people who can become life-long friends. With all the volunteering events, bonding activities, and DCM’s, there are so many ways for you to be able to meet other people! Key Club is just really amazing since it opens up so many opportunities for its members to get to know others without people feeling excluded or left out. For instance, I have met several people from different schools in our division that I have got close to. This shows how open-minded and open-hearted Key Clubbers are. It also reminds us to uphold our core value of inclusiveness. Overall, Key Club is such a wonderful way for people to get to know others without worrying about fitting in! 2. Growing! By being a part of the Key Club community, I have grown so much as a Key Clubber and as an individual. I have learned so much, and being a part of the club has just been an eye-opening experience. By participating in a variety of events such as food banks, school events, and much more, I have been exposed to so many ideas and causes, which have helped me become a better person. Adding on, just by helping others, my eyes have been opened, and it has made me realize that we should use every opportunity that we have to continue to help others. To conclude, this club has shown me how to be more caring and more responsible, and it has taught me how to be more of a leader. 3. So Many Opportunities! One of the best things about Key Club is that it offers so many opportunities for volunteering and service. I have had a passion for helping others for so long, and with Key Club, it is just so much easier. Key Club has just made it so easy for me to find events to volunteer at. There are a variety of different events each week which allows everyone to find events that they are passionate about. Even if someone doesn’t enjoy one event, there are still so many more that they can love. Key Club is just truly an amazing club since it allows its members to volunteer at so many different and unique events each week!
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out of key club Ayaan Ekram| ’20-’21 Vice President
Key Club may seem like a fairly straightforward club where we complete service events and help people in our community. However, Key Club is more than a normal service club. There are a lot of opportunities for one in Key Club, including special service events and spirit events. Every month, Key Club has a Division Council Meetings that everyone is encouraged to attend. These meetings include every school in our division and allow our division leadership to update our clubs on past, future, and ongoing events as well as recognize clubs for the work we do. In addition to the meeting, the DCM as a whole also includes service events or games that allow members from different schools to bond and get each other. Since we are currently unable to attend these meetings, DCMs will be held virtually during the remainder of quarantine. Everyone should attend these meetings to learn more about the club and have fun. One of the best events of the year for Key Club is known as Fall Rally South. Key Clubbers from all over Southern California meet at Six Flags Magic Mountain to have a fun day of spirit battles and rides. At this event, each division competes in a series of spirit battles in order to win the Spirit Stick at Fall Rally. During the rest of the day, members can spend the day with their friends with rides and games. The purpose of the event is to fundraise for the Pediatric Trauma Program as this event celebrates clubs for fundraising for the Program as well as donates a portion of ticket sales to the Program itself. This event is in November and, should the quarantine end by then, I highly encourage everyone to attend as it is one of the best events of the year. In December, Key Clubbers can also attend a service event in which we help decorate the Floats for the Rose Parade. In this service event, Key Clubbers from the entire division bond as they help decorate the floats with roses. This event is extremely popular and one must sign up immediately to be guaranteed a spot, so I really encourage that everyone sign up for this event as soon as they can when the sign ups are released. The event is about 8 hours long, but it is really rewarding and an event that one may not be able to attend if they weren’t in Key Club. I urge you all to try to sign up in December. District Convention is another huge event in Key Club. DCON happens in April and marks the end of the Key Club Term. The last day of DCON begins the next term as new officers officially take their positions in the club. DCON includes all Key Clubbers from California, Nevada, and Hawaii in order to celebrate members, officers, clubs, and divisions for their achievements all year. This convention spans 3 days and is extremely fun. During this event, we get to learn more about Key Club and attend workshops that teach us about leadership and help us learn lessons that will aid in our futures. I regret not attending this event my first year in Key Club as it was the best Key Club event of my life. I encourage everyone to sign up for next year because it can be one of the best events of one’s high school experience. Although we are currently in quarantine, I believe now is a great time to plan our next school year. I hope you can use this article to learn more about Division and District events in Key Club and plan which you may want to attend. If you have any questions about any of these events, feel free to contact me or anyone on cabinet to learn more.
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fall rally south
Asia Estrella| ’20-’21 Spirit Coordinator What’s poppin’ Whitney! I know things can be very difficult right now due to our current situation and many of us have been looking forward to our future but this is also a great time to reminisce over past events that have impacted us in a very positive manner. Preceding into this current term an event I tend to reminisce about has been my favorite key club event of all time, Fall Rally South. As the current spirit chair for our home club and the spirit coordinator for our division this is an event I hold near and dear to my heart and I hope it encourages all of you to attend. Personally for me Fall Rally has been the most fun and rewarding experience in Key Club. It allowed me to interact with other members of our division as well as create a deep passion for Key Club. Attending all of the spirit nights leading up to Fall Rally as well as the event alone allowed for me to create friendships I never knew were possible, from having friends from different schools to some from different areas of California is the craziest concept to me. Being from Whitney it is hard to fray from the “Whitney Bubble” and it is hard to make friendships outside of Whitney but Fall Rally has opened up a world of other students just like us with a similar strong passion for Key Club. For those who have never experienced a Fall Rally I highly recommend going as it is one of the most rewarding experiences I have ever gone through. For months we as a division have been preparing the cheers made by our very own division leadership team and we have dedicated so much time and effort into competing at Fall Rally. With our first experience of the day, for some waking up at 4 and for others not sleeping at all, our minds are clogged with the idea of arriving at Six Flags all dressed up representing our division. Throughout our time there all of our cheers we spent months preparing rush through our minds as we all quickly enter the Golden Bear Theater claiming our spot for the competition. After pouring our hearts out and even losing our voices our hearts beat as fast as we can possibly imagine and nothing is more rewarding than hearing that the winner of our session is none other than Division 30 South. Cheers are echoed from every direction and tears flow, after so much dedication and preparation there is nothing more rewarding than giving your all and seeing where all your work went. Whether we won or lost, that still won't strip away the rewarding feeling you get after your session just giving your all and seeing all of the other members giving their all is already rewarding on its own. Because of our current situation it is not confirmed whether or not we will be having a Fall Rally South this year so unfortunately for us incoming seniors we might have not known that the last Fall Rally we went to was our last Fall Rally but for the incoming juniors and younger please don’t take this opportunity for granted, it is an experience everyone should go through at least once and my biggest regret is not going earlier so please take this opportunity while you still can.
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yikes, it’s junior year Katie Phail | ’20-’21 Director of Fundraising
Hey guys!!! Just checking back in with everyone to make sure quarantine is going alright for everyone and to give some (hopefully) helpful tips for rising juniors. Junior year is known to be the most intense year of high school since that's when you need to start becoming more serious about your future and make preparations for college. It can be a really intimidating and stressful year because there are so many different things that you are expected to do well for college. As a junior this year, there were many things that I wish I had known beforehand so I could have had a less stressful year. Although the circumstances of this year were unique, there are still a lot of tips that I hope can help you both in the classroom or online since we don’t know what the future holds. For both physical and distance learning, I would suggest taking small breaks while working on homework. Note that by “small breaks” I mean like short 5-10 intervals where you just get up, walk around, and clear your mind so you won't start to feel overburdened or extremely stressed, and I don’t mean for you to take breaks every 20 minutes but only when you start to feel really stressed. I didn’t really start trying this until later in the second semester and when online learning started, and I wish I had tried it earlier. Whenever I started to feel really stressed about the amount of work that I still had to do, I would just take a short break by leaving my workspace, walking into another quiet room, and clearing all the thoughts in my head. This helped prevent from getting too stressed and starting to panic about everything I had to get done. It seems so insignificant and that it won't help much, but by clearing your head and letting your mind and body relax, it will help you focus later on when you return to your work.
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One thing that I would suggest for all rising juniors to do is to enjoy their year; again, I know this seems like a huge cliche, but when you have half of your junior year taken away, enjoying every moment you have with your friends both in and out of school is SUPER important. Go to the dances, go to the class activities, participate in spirit days. This is your guys’ second to last year of high school, and spending all of it worrying about the future will just make you miss out on everything going on right in front of your eyes. I regret not doing everything I could before school got cancelled, so hopefully you guys won’t do the same. With that being said, do not spend ALL of your time socializing as this is still a very important year; I would say the key point to this year is balancing your social interactions and academic life as both are important to your well being. Knowing when you need to study and when it’s okay to hang out with friends is really important to keeping that balance. For classes, I would suggest audio recording the lectures of teachers that tend to speak really fast and don’t give you enough time to write everything down and just listen to what they are saying instead of worrying about writing down every last detail. That way, you can go back to that audio recording later and take more detailed notes with a better understanding of what was going on. I did this a lot for APUSH and Art History, and it really helped me understand the context of the material and other small details that I would have missed if I had just tried to write down everything they teachers said without trying to comprehend it. If you guys are in sports, I would suggest taking advantage of the time you have during 7th period in your off season to try and get as much homework done as you can so you can sleep earlier (sleep is VITAL to surviving junior year- like without sleeping a lot, it’s going to be a huge struggle). Hopefully, you’ll find these tips helpful for this next year, and if you have any other questions about certain classes or anything else, don’t hesitate and come talk to me!!!
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FOR THE SENIORS Emily Thang | ’20-’21 Secretary
With AP Exam season over and the days passing by like light years, the end of the school year is definitely approaching fast—and so is the departure of our beloved seniors. However, before they all graduate and leave us for good :’( I thought that I would take the time to recognize those who have been active and thank them for the positive impact that they have left on Key Club, and me as a person overall, regardless of how big or small. To Solyana C: Thank you for being such a caring and thoughtful person! Whether it’s meticulously crafting a newsletter, volunteering (throwback to OC Japan Fair and elementary school carnivals), or being a volleyball goddess, you never fail to impress and give it your all. Your kindhearted nature has inspired me to be a better person, and I’m sure you’re going to do AMAZING things in the future! To Joshua G: Thank you for being an integral part of my freshman Key Club experience! I still remember the first time I DMed you, asking what a “DCM” was HAHA and from then on, I grew a developing interest in Key Club. I admire your drive and passion to do the things you love, and I know that even more success is sure to await you. To Kylie G: Thank you for being so selfless and dedicating your time to the community! I remember always seeing your name on the sign-up sheet for Technior (and a number of other events), and I truly appreciate the time and effort you devote to making other people’s lives better, whether it’s engaging in service or participating in Operation Christmas. Keep being the awesome person you are! To Kevin H: Thank you for always being so active in Key Club and attending as many service events and meetings you can! Your dedication definitely has not gone unnoticed, and I wish you all the best in your future endeavors!
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To Megan H: Thank you for everything, from school advice to bakesale talks to Key Club shenanigans and everything in between! Words cannot express how much of a positive impact you’ve left upon me. You’re like a big sister to me and I am so grateful that I know you! I distinctly remember how you came to the rescue and held my hand when I was miserably struggling on the ice during the 2019 Division Ice Skating Social, so thank you for that LOL. I’m forever inspired by your hardworking, caring, supportive, and thoughtful nature, and I’l miss you so much… you’re going to do big things! To Kayla K: Thank you for being so kind and friendly to everyone, no matter who they are! I remember seeing you as a Division Secretary when I was a freshman, and I definitely admired your commitment. The future is bright for you! To Josie N: Thank you for being so kindhearted, selfless, and compassionate! I’m not sure how you manage to balance all your schoolwork, clubs, and extracurriculars, but you make it look easy! I’m so thankful for all the advice and experiences we’ve shared through Key Club, and you definitely inspire me in every way to be a better person. You are the true embodiment of leadership, inclusiveness, caring, and character building, and I know you're going to change the world for the better. The world isn’t ready for your greatness! To Susie T: Thank you for being such a friendly, easygoing, and fun person to be around with! Your energy is absolutely contagious and our cute floral Fall Rally headbands will always be >>>>. Thank you for telling me about that one nursing internship HAHA and I know you’ll do GREAT things in the future! To the Class of 2020: Although we were unable to properly celebrate at Key Club Banquet, the sentiment and love for our seniors still remains the same. You’re all going to be entering a new chapter in your lives and we are so, so excited to see you all thrive in college! While it will be strange not seeing your faces in the hallways anymore, we will dearly miss you all, and best of wishes to you all in whatever new adventures and journeys you will take! Conquer the world for us!! <3
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cabinet President | Maya Alvarez-Harmon mayaharmon2003@gmail.com Vice-President | Ayaan Ekram ayaanekram@gmail.com Secretary | Emily Thang emsunnysunshine@gmail.com Treasurer | Saadhvi Narayanan saadhstar@gmail.com Bulletin Editor | Michelle Kim michellemkim6@gmail.com Director of Activities | Jerrick Wu jerrickwu7@gmail.com Director of Activities | Ayush Shah ayush98365@gmail.com Director of Publicity | Itzel Huerta itzel.huerta1510@gmail.com Director of Publicity | Eileen Rodriguez eileen.rodriguezsalehi@gmail.com Director of Fundraising | Anika Kasula anikakasula@gmail.com Director of Fundraising | Katherine Phail katherinephail@yahoo.com
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Director of Kiwanis and Community Relations | Ethan Hong ethanhong2003@gmail.com Spirit Coordinator | Anastasia Estrella asia.estrella.3@gmail.com Historian/Tech Editor | Alanna Chan alannamchan@gmail.com Historian/Tech Editor | Elizabeth Hoang elizabeth.hoang8@gmail.com
division leadership team Executive Assistant | Michelle Kim michellemkim6@gmail.com Service Project Coordinator | Ethan Hong ethanhong2003@gmail.com Fundraising Task Coordinator | Elu Loquias eluloquias@gmail.com Division Historian | Ashlyn Wong ashlynwong01@gmail.com Division Spirit Coordinator | Anastasia Estrella asia.estrella.3@gmail.com
advisors Kiwanis | Ms. Jan Jensen sokkerjan@gmail.com Club |Mr. Yen Tseng yen.tseng@abcusd.us
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