With such a diverse population, our school has no shortage of new clubs every year. Exploring the many new and niche student organizations truly shows the varied interests and activities of the student body. 

The Henna club

The Henna club promotes the art of Henna, a traditional form of natural and impermanent tattoo native to various cultures in South Asia, Southwest Asia, and Africa. The club allows students to experience the practice of Henna firsthand.

“Our Henna Club showcases the beauty of this art, which is a traditional form of natural, impermanent tattoo,” juniors Aditi Chaudhari and Vanshika Kothari said. “People should join because this is a place where they can express their creativity through a type of art, where they also learn more about embracing the customs and traditions associated with its purpose.”

Henna might be an ethnic practice, but it’s something everyone can take part in especially in a diverse school.

“Through our monthly meetings, our goal is to teach and help members develop their skills in learning, and creating beautiful intricate designs,” Chaudhari and Kothari said. “In addition, we’ll host activities where there will be friendly competitions to see the level of development in their skills, have our own themed events, and volunteer at international festivals or cultural events.”

The Vietnamese Student Association

With a large Vietnamese community at Seven Lakes, the Vietnamese Student Association is incredibly relevant as the organization aims to share Vietnamese culture and promote the Vietnamese community.

“Our monthly meetings involve a main Vietnamese cultural theme that we will focus on, such as the mid-autumn festival, where we give history, snacks, and activities that revolve around the theme,” junior Ban Mai Nguyen said. “For volunteering, we are currently contacting Vietnamese organizations and opportunities such as Vietnamese churches and temples where members can sign up to help the homeless Vietnamese population.”

The club promises an experience that is both culturally rich and impactful.

 “We hope students will join to experience a fun time enjoying the rich culture of Vietnam as well as extend time to lessen the load of struggling Vietnamese Americans,” Nguyen said.

‘Eclipse,’ the K-pop Dance Team & Club

K-pop, or Korean popular music, has penetrated communities all over the world through its universal appeal and energetic pop culture. The K-pop dance club promotes a community in which students can bond over music and dance.

“Our club is trying to put together shows for pep rallies if people are interested, but if not, we also have practices just for fun, if you want to learn certain dances of certain groups,” senior Isabella Minotta Correa said. 

The club is also meant to create a judgment-free environment to enjoy K-pop freely and confidently.

“I know that there’s a lot of people that like K-pop right now, since it’s a big hit for the music industry, but it’s also getting judged a lot,” Correa said. “So I feel like it’s important for people to know that there are people out there that like the same thing as you do. It’s just normal music, and the club is to create friendships and to make it easier for people who are kind of shy or just are struggling.”

The Innocence Project Club

The Innocence Project club at Seven Lakes is a partnership with the national and state level Innocence Project organizations. By raising awareness about wrongful convictions and supporting efforts to exonerate innocent individuals, the club allows members to contribute to advocacy for justice reform, explore fascinating real-life legal cases, and be part of a community passionate about making far-reaching impacts. 

“Our club will participate in mock trials, host interactive debates on controversial cases, and bring in guest speakers like lawyers and exonerees,” junior Sarah Lee said. “We’ll also organize movie nights featuring documentaries on justice reform and collaborate with the national Innocence Project on fun fundraising events like bake sales and scavenger hunts.”

Students often worry about not being able to truly effect change in society, but the Innocence Project club provides an avenue for that.

“With social justice being a major focus in today’s world, the Innocence Project Club gives students a way to engage with real-world issues and advocate for change,” Lee said. “It’s an opportunity to learn about the legal system in a fun and impactful way, while joining a movement that seeks to create a more just society.”