On Wednesday, Nov. 13, the annual club fair was held in the quad, featuring student-run club booths on either side of the school entrance.

The event provides clubs an opportunity to advertise and recruit new members, which is particularly important for first year clubs with fluctuating numbers.

“The goal is to just have everyone in the school hear [about our club]!” club leader Madison Fletcher said.

The fair is also key for students looking for new hobbies and extracurriculars, as most booths have QR codes directly leading to sign-up forms. Students might even gain access to a chat group, where they’ll get notified on upcoming meetings or updates.

“The club fair allows me to see all of the opportunities that are available. For example, there are leadership and volunteer positions that I wouldn’t have known about before,” Sahana Narasimhan, 10, who enjoyed walking around, said.

The students aren’t the only ones who get to have fun. Curricular clubs are sponsored by teachers specializing in the related fields. They get to see all of the creativity present while the event is going on and discover student organizations they might not have previously known about.

“I love making my teachers proud and seeing how excited they are whenever we accomplish our goals, I love making my teachers proud and seeing how excited they are whenever we accomplish our goals,” Addisyn Wimberly, 11, said.

The significance of club participation isn’t just limited to Emerson, as they add a boost to college applications by showing involvement. Additionally, students are able to form close bonds while growing their knowledge.

“The club fair is a lot more than some tables lined up together; it helps bring our school community together,” Hayden Karp, 12, said.

Whether it’s volunteering, a competition, or just a club surrounding an interest, everyone can find their people. Colleges want to see that you are a part of your school community and actively build that environment for yourself and others.