One of the few constants in a high school student’s life is that there will always be new clubs to explore at the beginning of each school year. There are fifty-nine clubs at Apex this year, meaning that there are a wide variety of interests, passions, and hobbies for students to explore. Read on for a profile of four new clubs!

Aviation Club

Founded by senior Haley Shah, Aviation Club was created for students who are interested in becoming a pilot or aviation in general. When asked why she started the club, Haley explained that she aspires to become a pilot, and she “realized that many high schoolers don’t know a lot about the field and that it is very hard to get your foot in the door…I wanted to create a community of students so that we could help each other reach our aspirations.” 

The Aviation Club plans to take part in many fun activities such as “using a flight simulator or flying a remote-controlled aircraft.” In fact, the club will be “flying a remote-controlled helicopter around the track” at their next meeting on Thursday, September 28th. 

For those interested in attending, the Aviation Club meets every other Thursday in Mr. Rice’s room, Room 3401. Their Remind code is @aviati0n23, and they are available on Instagram @ahsaviationclub. 

Haley encourages any interested students to come out to the meetings: “Our club is open to every student no matter how much knowledge they have about aviation. We welcome everyone!” 

English Studies Club

The English Studies Club was started by senior Milanya Mather because of her love for English. She explains, “My goal is to show my peers that English is not just a mandatory school subject but a fun and engaging topic that can better help you understand the world around you.” 

Activities at the club meetings include games and presentations “that discuss English ideas from the era of the classics to modern times.” She adds that they are also looking for “opportunities for English-related competitions and scholarships.” English Studies Club will also have a booth at the Hispanic Heritage, Breast Cancer Awareness, and National Book Month First Friday event in the courtyard, during both lunches. 

The club meets every other Thursday, “not the Key Club Thursdays but the other ones,” in the media center after school; their next meeting is Thursday, September 28th. Interested students should join the Remind with the code @engstudies, and follow the Instagram account @englishstudiesahs. 

Milanya’s message to any student: “We are looking for anyone to join; you don’t have to love English or even like it, but taking the opportunity to learn more about English and possibly gain a fondness for the topic is all I ask for!”

Girls in White Coats

Girls in White Coats is the Apex division of the global organization by the same name. Founded by seniors Remi and Timi Ogunleye, the club hopes to encourage girls to pursue higher degrees in the medical field. 

“We are here to encourage girls to use their strength to push themselves further and set themselves up for success; we are here to help instill dedication, motivation, and overall happiness!” 

They want to prepare girls to be the “Elle Woods of Healthcare,” and they emphasize “mixing femininity with ambitious goals of being healthcare leaders one day.” 

At each meeting, volunteer activities, internships, and information about careers will be shared. The club plans to volunteer at hospitals and create mood boards of what they imagine their lives to look like in the future. There will be snacks at each meeting, and a screening of Legally Blonde is planned. 

Girls in White Coats meets once a month on the third Tuesday of each month in Room 4105. Their next meeting is Tuesday, September 26th. They are available on Instagram @girlsinwhitecoatsahs and their Remind code is @girlsinwh. 

Speedcubers of Apex

Speedcubers of Apex, founded by Hemanth Sudhaharan, aims to improve student’s Rubik’s Cube skills. He decided to start this club because of his “passion for spreading knowledge and interest in Rubik’s cubes.”

If you are interested in learning how to solve Rubik’s cubes but don’t have much experience, this is a wonderful club for you. Each Speedcubers meeting includes different groups for differing skill levels. “Generally, we have a highly advanced group and a beginners group focused on advancing their skills.”

Speedcubers of Apex also features presentations about upcoming events and competitions. The club has an idea to host a World Cubing Association competition in Apex, but details have not yet been finalized. However, they are “proud to be sponsored [by] a Rubik’s cube shop in New York!”

The Speedcubers of Apex meet once a month on Wednesdays in Room 3108. Their Remind code is @4f2d4a9a and their Instagram account is @apexspeedcubing. 

The fall semester is a wonderful time to broaden your horizons by learning new skills and meeting new people, and there is no better way to do that than by joining a new club at Apex. We here at Legacy encourage all students reading this article to try something new this year. We wish you all a wonderful fall semester!