As we lead into Key Club’s production of successful Prom Fashion Show, not many are aware of what the premise of Key Club actually is. Key Club is an international student-led organization which provides its members with opportunities to service their communities, build character and develop leadership. The Advisor, Mrs. Edkin, kindly listed off what projects and fundraisers Key Club participates in throughout the year. The amount of work these students put into these following projects and how much selflessness these members obtain that is expressed towards the community is truly an amazing accomplishment.
For example, when Halloween rolls along in October, the members of Key Club take part in an organization known as Trick or Treat for Unicef. This program is beneficial to those who are in need of more than just sweets on halloween. Members of Key Club trick or treat with the intentions of getting as many donations as possible. They carry little orange boxes which display the organization and ask for donations of coins instead of candy. Key Club gives back to the community through doing this because instead of receiving something that is beneficial to them, they help to receive something beneficial for another.
Another major fundraiser is the clothing drive held in November, Cradles to Crayons. “A company that provides children from birth to age 12, living in low- income and homeless situations, with the essential items they need to thrive – at home, at school and at play. They supply these items free of charge,” written by Mrs. Edkin. Key Club members dedicate much time to this, putting out boxes for students to donate, advertising and making sure the clothes get to their desired destination. The Key Club encourages their peers at Whitman Hanson to donate the jacket that doesn’t fit, to donate the extra pair of gloves rolling around in their closet, and to simply just give back to those who needs these necessities.
The Giving Tree is a crucial program to our community around the holiday season. Teaming up with other Whitman Hanson clubs, the Key Club organizes the fundraiser of The Giving Tree. Key Club organizes this by finding families who cannot afford gifts to give to loved ones in this time of giving. Lists are given out to members and students consisting of certain people who are wishing for a certain gift they would like to receive. Participants take the responsibility and privilege of making these wishes come true. In this time of giving, Key Club is a big advocator of giving to those in need, especially around the holidays. This expresses Key Clubs exemplary leadership throughout our community and simply just wanting to spread the holiday spirit to all.
Although Prom Fashion Show is March 1st, 2017 this year, it is usually held in February. This is a heartfelt program donating much to the American Cancer Society. Members of Key Club and peers of the upper class take part in a fashion show that focuses towards those affected by cancer through modeling donated prom wear. This fundraiser is an entertaining night that not only promotes prom season coming up, but recognizes how a community comes together to support an important cause.
Key Club believes it is time to take action against cancer. Following the Prom Fashion Show, Key Club participates in an event known as Relay for Life. Relay for Life is a team fundraiser where members take the time to raise money for the American Cancer Society by walking for those who have been affected by cancer. By selflessly devoting their time, Key Club is raising awareness in not only our school, but in our community as well, that the time is now to support those affected and help put a stop to this life changing illness.
In conclusion, Key Club has shown that their club participates in the few charities mentioned and in many charities as well. It expresses the compassion, selflessness, and drive members of Key Club have to help those who are in need. By raising money or collecting goods for a specific charity, Key Club gives back to the community and unites, “communities that have with communities that need,” mentioned by Mrs. Edkin.
Julia Pendrak and Maicey Bowman, ‘18
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