By Samantha Thomas, staff writer

After school clubs have served as a way to improve confidence and employability in ways that most things cannot. Not only do clubs teach about teamwork, but they make it easier to make and keep good friends. I believe that by joining clubs you can improve time management, build respect, and avoid risky behaviors.

I recently asked the students of Saegertown what new clubs they think we should have. Junior Logan Gage said, “We should have a Dungeons and Dragons club. It’s a great way to get away from stress at school and the world.” Gage isn’t the only one with that idea. Junior Casey Jackson agreed on the importance of having a place to game: “We should have a gaming club for the people who need to unwind and do something they enjoy.”

Senior Lexxi Frye thinks a photography club would be a great place to learn photography and photo editing. “There are a lot of people who join yearbook specifically for the photography aspect,” Frye said.

A student who asked to remain anonymous voiced, “We need a gay alliance club. I notice a lot of people struggling with their identity as members of the LGBT community.”

It is important for teenagers to be able to meet and communicate with people with the same uncertainties, beliefs, and hobbies. It’s nice to know you’re not alone when you are living in such a small and fairly secluded area where it’s easy to feel like an outcast.

Creating clubs can change that or at least make it easier to find friends and hobbies. I strongly believe that more after-school clubs would benefit the students of Saegertown in unique and incredible ways.