Hughson High School is hosting Club Rush Week to kick off the 2025-2026 school year!
This week, lunchtime at Hughson High looks a little different – tables line the outside of the office, music plays, and students are crowding around club booths, excited to see where they might belong this year.
From August 25th to 29th, HHS has yet again transformed the campus with Club Rush, the school’s yearly display of the clubs designed by students, for students. Whether you’re into Band, Broadcasting, or Bass Fishing, there’s a club for you. Each year, every student at HHS is invited to explore the booths during lunch, all week long. Club leaders and members wait at their tables, answering questions and doing their best to convince those who are curious that their club is the best to join this year.
According to ASB Public Relations Officer Estefania, “A successful Club Rush has all the clubs present that want to be there, a lot of students who want to be informed on what clubs to join, and a lot of students joining the actual clubs. We want every single club to have multiple students who want to join.” Every year, students are expanding in clubs and interests, and ASB members like Estefania help to make sure things run smoothly and that students have plenty of clubs to choose from.
So, what does one look for when deciding which club to join? When asked why she chose to join NAMI, the mental health club, over other selections, Janette Valencia Gonzalez, NAMI Historian answered, “I struggled a lot with mental health, and having a community that understands that and are actually supportive gives more of a homey feel, I guess. I was pretty close with Mrs. Cordano, and she introduced me to i,t and I loved it.” Choosing a club that you feel connected to and are interested in is important for enjoying your experience.
There have also been some exciting new developments within Club Rush this year, particularly with the start of a brand new group, the Dungeons and Dragons Club. I spoke to Sarah Forshey, a member of the group, for more information. According to Sarah, Dungeons and Dragons stands out from the rest. “I mean, we’re doing something very different from the other clubs, obviously. I don’t think there’s too many clubs for the kind of community we have, and it’s more about fun than some of the other clubs. They’re all fun, but this club is gaming.”
Club Rush has once again shown the spirit and involvement of our students, giving everyone a chance to connect, explore new interests, and find their community on campus. With so many clubs to choose from – ranging from academic groups to fun hobby-based activities, students have many opportunities to get involved and make memories. Events like Club Rush not only display the variety of different kinds of student talents and passions, but they also remind everyone that being a part of a club is about more than attending meetings. It’s about building relationships, learning new skills, and helping to better unite us as a school.
