By Logan Jacobs

More and more students are looking for clubs to join, but most don’t know what clubs are available. Know that a list of clubs is available through the Activities Office and the Schools page; however, not all clubs are updated on that page. So, here’s a look at five clubs, future issues will focus on additional clubs.

Cinema Club

Where and when does your club meet?

(Cinema) The Cinema Club, or “Movies Ya’ Gotta See” meet every week during Voice and Choice I and II in the theater at Sheyenne High School.

What movies do you plan to watch?

(Cinema) Films that the AFI (American Film Institute) has deemed as 100 best films of all time, but we are steering away from the R rating films, to make sure that all of us can experience great cinema. So far, we have watched “City Lights” (with Charlie Chaplin), Double Indemnity, Wizard of Oz, and Rear Window (one of Hitchcock’s best).

What experience do you have with what your club does?

(Cinema) I have loved movies all my life. Who wouldn’t want to have that opportunity to escape the wilds of the real world? Furthermore, I almost [have] a major in film studies from MSUM.

What would you like this club to be?

(Cinema) I would like this to be a place for people to come to the theater, shed the day’s troubles at the door, and sit back and watch cinema that’s worth watching.

Pep Band

Where and when does your club meet?

(Pep) The pep band is an extracurricular use of the band program. It is a completely volunteer force. We sometimes have rehearsals during voice and choice time or after school.

What does your club do?

(Pep)We typically perform at sporting events 8 to 10 times in the fall season, [we] try to support the playoff games, and play another 8 to 10 times during the winter season.

What other places does your club play?

(Pep) We sometimes play at pep rallies and have been asked to perform at a few special events. Our Drumline also performs on its own at events.

What experience do you have with what your club does?

(Pep)I played in marching band and pep band in college and was also a student leader for my last two years before becoming a band teacher. I have taught marching band and pep band for the last 11 years while a band teacher. I also lead the North Dakota Army band for the national guard.

What would you like this club to be?

(Pep) A significant contributor to the community of Sheyenne High School, focusing on the positive climate and atmosphere at the afterschool activities.

Improv

Where and when does your club meet?

(Improv) We meet during voice and choice 1 on Wednesdays.

What does your club do?

(Improv) We play different improv games in which dialogue, characters and plot are made up in the spur of the moment.

What experience do you have with your club?

(Improv) I have a B.A. in theatre with an emphasis in acting and directing.

What do you want this club to be?

(Improv) A fun and engaging group for students to learn improvisation skills and practice stage confidence in a safe and welcoming space.

Music Industry

Where and when does your club meet?

(Music Industry) During voice and choice times

What does your club do?

(Music Industry) We do some song writing and recording music
How has your turn out been so far?

(Music Industry) Turn out has been decent about 10 students a session on average

Do you have to be a part of a music class to join?

(Music Industry) You don’t have to be involved in a music class, just need an interest in writing/recording your own or others music

What experience do you have with your club?

(Music Industry) I have been in a band and recording music off and on for the last 12 years. I went to MSUM for the Music Industry program and toured nationally with a signed band on Victory Records. I’m currently in a cover band and play events and weddings when I’m not teaching. I play guitar bass and drums and also am a singer.

What do you want this club to be?

(Music Industry) Long story short, I want it to be a free recording studio for our students to explore and create music.

Gay Straight Alliance

Where and when does your club meet?

(G-S-A) Our club meets in classroom 2617 on Wednesdays during Voice and Choice #1.

What does your club do?

(G-S-A) Our club organizes fundraisers and events that help spread awareness for diversity, inclusion, and acceptance, especially for members of the LGBTQ+ community.

How has your turn out been so far?

(G-S-A) Our club currently has between 40-50 attendees and club members.

What experience do you have with your club?

(G-S-A) This is my first year running the club with Mrs. Radle.

What do you want this club to be?

(G-S-A) I want this club to be a place where students feel safe, feel loved, and know they are not alone.