Clubs:
FOLLOW YOUR PASSION, LEARN SOMETHING NEW Once a week, Pacific Ridge turns into a beehive of club activity. With over 40 clubs to choose from and the ability to create new ones, students can dive into an interest and pursue it all year long without taking time away from after-school activities, studying or family time. Here are just a few examples of the wide range of clubs available this year.
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Students in the middle and upper school woodworking clubs get comfortable using the Fabrication Studio’s tools and learn to use them to solve problems. Upper school students also learn basic wiring, plumbing, wall repair, and more. Emerson Casola ‘22 thinks “it’s very cool that we’re allowed to do something so hands-on and build skills that are pretty important. I’d like to know how to fix things in my apartment some day instead of having to call someone.”
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FIRELABS
Firelabs club members work on independent research or group projects, such as collecting soil samples and sequencing the DNA of bacteriophages found within. Sophie Uchitel ‘22 enjoys Firelabs because “it allows you to explore realms of science that aren’t normally taught in the classroom. The advisors (Dr. Burckin and Dr. McCabe) are so knowledgeable, you can explore things you might not have known about before or known you were interested in.”
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APPAREL DESIGN
Students interested in graphic design use software, die-cutting machines and heat presses to create designs for t-shirts and other apparel. The club offers its design and production services to other clubs and service learning groups. Like club leader Ethan Loofbourrow ‘19, students also work on their own projects. Ethan enjoys creating designs he can sell in his online store. 6 VIEW FROM THE RIDGE
