By Emma Kavcioglu & Anna-Carolina Knapp

On September 19 and 20, Granada Hills Charter (GHC) hosted its annual Club Rush, an event in which clubs showcase their booths in order to recruit potential members. Students were given two lunch periods in order to explore different clubs, such as Black Student Union, Paws and Poms, and Global Youth Mission.

Students flock to the quad to visit booths to explore the many unique clubs on campus. There are clubs that feature and celebrate the diverse cultures among GHC’s student body, while others help students take action in the world.

Eager students were able to peruse the quad and talk with officers and founders in order to learn more about each individual club’s vision. Pictured are juniors, Savanna Kimball (left) and Kiana Soleil (right) listening to an officer discuss the club’s mission statement.

The Associated Student Body (ASB) had its own booths for freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior councils. Pictured are juniors, Daniel Ramirez (left) and Reece Trice (right) learning more about their grade-level council.

The Origami Club displays to potential members the creativity that their club focuses on by showing sample origami works at their booth.

Many new clubs were introduced at Club Rush as well. Unplugged (left) welcomes a community of passionate students with eclectic music tastes. Pictured (from left to right) are juniors Alexandra Chung, Stephanie Dinh, and Fallon Prince, who are showing their support for new clubs by posing with Unplugged’s decorative frame. Paws and Poms (right) provides volunteer opportunities to aid and cheer on sheltered animals. Pictured are seniors, President Lily Gonzalez (left) and Historian Lillie Rios (right), showing their excitement as emerging leaders.

Black Student Union (BSU) displays its booth at Club Rush. Their goal is to create unity among students through celebrating black culture, lifestyle, and history.

The Chinese Culture Club (CCC) utilizes lanterns and other traditional decorations in order to embrace Chinese culture and appeal to members, whether of Chinese heritage themselves or even simply those who are interested in the culture. Pictured (from left to right) are Treasurer Emily Peng, Creative Director Jin-Hwa Tsao, Sectary Ken Phongpharnich, and President Ariana Kagan.

Project U.S.A.V.E. (Underprivileged Sports Academic Volunteer Education) aims to provide sports lessons and tutoring to shelters throughout the San Fernando Valley. Pictured are juniors, founders, and Co-Presidents Nihaal Thakkar (left) and Hannah Langford (right), standing next to their club sign.

Global Youth Mission is a non-profit club that creates service projects in order to benefit the community and provide service hours to students. They partner with many organizations to help those who are less fortunate throughout the world. Pictured (from left to right) are Secretary Levon Ipchyan, President Abigail Chin, Vice President Eric Kang, and Treasurer Ethan Chung.

The Filipino Culture Club (FCC) meets to celebrate Filipino history and traditions both in America and worldwide. Pictured are Co-Treasurer Justin Jose (left) and Mitch De Guzman (right) holding up the Filipino flag in order to show pride in Filipino culture.