John. I. Burton High School has many clubs to offer to students. These clubs include the Key Club, Chess Club, Book Club, and the Athletic's Club. The Key Club focuses on community service. In the Chess Club, students engage in the game of wits. The Book Club gives students time to read and discuss books. The school also has the Athletics' Club, which allows students to play 'basketball in the school gymnasium during the allotted club time.Several students and faculty members at John. I. Burton were asked their opinions about expanding club options. Sophomore President, Eric Fletcher, thinks that there are not nearly enough clubs to cover everyone's' interests. Mrs. Poteet, the school librarian, says that the school has a nice variety of clubs that will match up to the interests of many students. Naomi Greer-Wilkenson thinks that the school has great clubs but needs more of them. When asked about the current school clubs, Matthew Marcum said that they are doable, but the school could do with more.
Eric F. says that a gamers' club would be nice to have. It would mostly be for discussion, but students could play games if they are appropriate.Naomi G.W. also suggests that the school start a gamers' club, as well as an art club so that students may express themselves and be creative. Mrs. Beauchamp, the Spanish teacher, once mentioned that she would like to see a debate club. Matthew M. states that he would like a gaming club, an anime club, an art club, and a movie club.
Although John I. Burton already has fun and intellectual clubs, adding a few wouldn't hurt. Many students are not involved with the current clubs, but if students had more options, they might be more engaged. If any teachers are interested in sponsoring a club, notify Mrs. Cooke, the guidance counselor, and help our school be just a little more student oriented.
Written by: Dustin Pilkenton