I felt like ^^ needed to be said first off.
So, I was thinking about the CLS club. As the previous procrastinator of my past personalities, I learned to be way ahead than way behind. So I am. Yay. And I realized how awkward it must've been for the 9th graders. Because, heck, it is REALLY awkward to lead. I'm not sure if it was Mr. Wag's aura of security in the club, but I feel like (literally) the club is kinda falling apart. We're the most disorganized, discombobulated, and disfunctional club. Ever. And this time, not in a good way. I think it's because last year, you guys didn't have personalities that clashed often. Or less often and kept it somewhat hidden anyways. We fight, we yell, and we go crazy. That's VERY true for all of us.
I honestly have doubts about the club this year. After how terrible it's going. Woop. So much for keeping the legacy going. I think it's because Mr. Wagenseller put the club into his schedule. For Ms. Mazzullo, not so much. She works around it. That makes it hard to schedule anything, get any rooms, or any of that. I feel like she's raining on our spirits. Or, at least mine.
And after that, she's taking away my power to buy food. Nobody get's it. I WANT TO BUY FOOD EVERYBODY!
And everybody misses Mr. Wagenseller. I'm not sure if you guys know this, but about 30% of the kids dropped out after they found out that Mr. Swag didn't come back. And all the 8th graders I talk to about the club (meaning the ones who aren't in the club) all say the same thing.
I only asked for Improv because Mr. Wagenseller was fun.
I only wanted to do CLS because Mr. Wagenseller was fun.
I'm not joining either of those anymore.
I guess in the end, this spiel does kinda turns nostalgic, but I miss the good old days. The days when I didn't worry about what games we had to do. When we didn't have to worry about getting bread. The days that I could just enjoy the club as it is, and actually meaningfully participate. Now, I feel like I have nailed my hands into the wood. I'm stuck.
So my point is, if anybody has any suggestions on how we could keep the club and possibly get more outside attention, please comment. I'm desperate. We're desperate. Seals need Koalas to thrive.
The only 8th grader who posts, and too often at that.
-Marie
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ReplyDeleteAw. Don't worry Marie! I'm sure things will hopefully clear up soon. After all it's still early in the year! I'm really sorry to hear that kids aren't even giving CLS a chance just because Mr. Wagenseller (sorry can't bring myself to say steve) isn't here. Are you guys still meeting on B and E days? Maybe I can drag Ian along with me to visit. As a wise "Gift Rapper" told me, "keep your head up high!" I wish you luck Marie!
ReplyDeleteHey, it's okay! We're doing pretty well here in 9th grade so next year hopefully you'll have a secure club to join. Something I suggest is coming up with a list of games to do before the meetings, that way you don't have to come up with something during the meeting. (Refer to the improv-lopedia!) I don't know what other advice to give you. I guess it's true, this year and last year we didn't/don't really fight a lot. I'm surprised so many people dropped out... who was it that dropped out? Maybe they'll rejoin next year. :)
ReplyDeleteI also heard that a certain freshman was creeping the club. Does this have to do with the kids dropping out? As far as leadership goes do what you can do. The people who stick through it all are the people who are most devoted to the club. Take the good with the bad and fail gloriously.
ReplyDeleteNatalie; Yep. Definately.
ReplyDeleteHang in there, Marie. SEALS club didn't take off right away a couple years ago. We had a rocky start, too. We had to find space, develop an organization (Leadership Council), and do recruitment. Yes, it helped that I was there to guide you all, but the energy and enthusiasm came from the members. If you need to find another faculty advisor, then don't be afraid to do so. Mrs. L-M has improv skills. Mr. Tsujimoto has actually acted and directed (!), but that was 100 years ago. Look around, get some of the old team to help you, and take a risk! Miss you, kiddo. Hope you still get control of the chair in Kelley Lab when you want it! --Mr. W.
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