Eighth-graders visit high school, learn about clubs

Join clubs, get involved and don’t be

that guy who doesn’t wear a costume during homecoming week. This

important advice was passed on to incoming Whitefish High School

freshmen by current students at the annual eighth-grade assembly

last week.

School administrators and students use

the opportunity each year to tell the incoming class about the

clubs, sports and activities available at Whitefish and to sell

them on the idea that Whitefish is a top-tier school.

“It was so great to have those

eighth-graders in our building and for our current students to

present all the positive activities we have going on at this high

school.” Whitefish activities director Jackie Fuller said. “We

truly are a great place to be.”

Selected students talked to the group

about clubs they are involved with and offered advice about

transitioning into high school. A few took the opportunity to

promote Whitefish as a better school than others in the valley.

“I almost decided to go to Glacier,”

sophomore Hanna Lewis said. “I’m so glad I stayed here. We have

great activities and sports.”

Freshman Aaron Torgerson told the

eighth graders to “stand out in a good way,” in reference to all of

the clubs available to join. Torgerson is a member of the jazz

band.

Senior Stella Holt advised the incoming

class about student council and encouraged them to get involved in

any way possible.

“Come into high school and create an

identity,” Holt said.

The drumline, choir, cheerleaders and

drama club each performed at the assembly.