PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Over the past few years, I have become known as a “Key Clubber”. Not just a member of the club who goes out and serves in the community, but a fully devoted active member whose life has revolved around this single club for nearly 4 years. To you freshmen, I know that this year may be unconventional, but the fact that you are all showing up and showing out makes me so proud to be one of your leaders. I want you to know that when we do return to some sense of normalcy, you will be able to see what an amazing environment and realm that Key Club will be able to provide you with. I used to be incredibly shy and very under spoken in that I was very extroverted in my small group of friends, but when it came to meeting new people and conversing with students that I've never met before, this came as a challenge to me. In Key Club I not only look for new people to talk to, but I get so excited when I meet new people who share similar interests with me. I have found a family where I belong. For those of you who don't know, I've always been considered an outcast since elementary as I'm very different from the rest. I'd rather hang out with the librarian or have lunch with teachers then go out and play recess or hang out with friends. I was this way because I hadn't really found a group of individuals who truly understood and accepted me. That's one of the most amazing things about Key Club, we are able to give back to the community in which we empathize with. This empathy allows us to create unbreakable bonds and experience new things that we would have never imagined otherwise. I've been able to grow as an individual, as a member of my community, and as a leader. Aside from my development, Key Club means so much more because I am able to encourage future generations to invest themselves as much as I have. Serving over 600 service hours seems impossible but having found this group and second home, it becomes incredibly easy. The people you will meet, the experiences you will have, the opportunities you will receive are countless. It's hard to imagine a life where Key Club Isn't a huge part of it. To you juniors, continue to thrive in the way that you have over the past few years. You all understand the gratitude and appreciation that can be derived from this club. You all understand the feeling when you know Operation Christmas is going to make the holiday season for these families, you know the feeling of receiving the spirit stick at Fall Rally, you know the feeling of monthly DCMs. Next year, encourage those around you to grasp a hold of these feelings. Continue to force yourself to come out to these events because they are all worth it. To you sophomores, I know that your experiences with Key Club have been very limited due to the unexpectancy of the pandemic however I know that when junior year and Senior year roll around, you will all be able to experience what I was able to. I'm always asked how I can love a club so much and the answer is simple, it's because the club has given so much love to me. The people, the experiences, and the time we are able to invest into our community are what means so much to me. All of you individual members inspire me daily and you all mean the world to me as well. Do not let the overwhelmingness of this pandemic cloud your perception of the club because it only goes up from here. Continue to serve, continue to find raise, and continue to BEE you! I love you all and I hope this message finds you all well!
maya +v-ez-h-mon
’20-’21 whitney kc president
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