The Extra Curricular Fair returned to Messmer on September 19th. The set-up was different this year, with the entire building being used to get students fired up about all the school has to offer outside of the classroom. The choices are no joke this year (except the "Tell a Joke Club") with new offerings like Ultimate Frisbee and Eclipse Ball, along with returning extra curriculars such as Basketball, Movie Club, and the SMART Team.
Students
described the fair as a wider variety of clubs than last year. Junior football player
Maurice McElrath said that, “It was a good opportunity to get
students exposed to all the different clubs and sports.” Sadly, some of the
clubs do not have faculty advisors like Pen Pal and Bowling, while some
clubs are gone for other reasons such as Robotics.
Music Teacher Mr. Greg Flattery, who oversees Guitar Club and After School Choir said, “Yeah it’s a lot of work. However, if
students join and have a good time, it’s a lot of fun.” Each of the clubs come
with a purpose. Theology Teacher Ms. Abby Demeter hopes that her Spirit Club brings excitement and the Messmer spirit
to the school. Theology Teacher Ms. Donna Eddy said that the Movie Club's purpose is to "expose students to a
wide range of cinema and to have fun doing it."
During the fair some
clubs brought students in with edible treats, such as the Wellness Club with
their delicious trail mix. Others used signs, balloons, music, and live demonstrations to make sure students stopped by to learn about the club. With so many choices, there is something for every Messmer student--and many signed up for more than one!
This year students and staff will be busy drawing, catching, playing, writing, competing, learning, growing, laughing, and making friends through Messmer extra curriculars. Certainly no one can say there is nothing to do around here!
--Contributed by Juniors Michaun Cobb
and Jordan Taylor
