Community Spotlight: Club Unique
Photos submitted by Club Unique
Club Unique is a student organization at Hamilton that aims to promote diversity throughout the school and community by celebrating and embracing new cultures and ways of thinking. Club Unique also capitalizes on finding different ways to give back to the community in a diverse way. In the past, Club Unique has been a dominant participant and organizer in many fundraisers including the Valentines day flower sale, the spring eggroll sale, and the holiday brownie sale. Our club donates a large portion of these proceeds to numerous organizations. This year, Unique will be donating to the No Kid Hungry foundation. This foundation aims to support low-income neighborhoods and school districts by providing before and after school meals, supporting families during the Covid-19 pandemic, and educating and advocating for adequate childhood nutritional standards.
Club Unique’s newest project is the development of cultural posters that are going to be shown in the library. These posters will showcase different cultures and traditions throughout each of the continents, and we hope to have them finished by spring! This club meets every month to discuss current events that involve the cultural and racial backgrounds of our club members, to discuss activities that are planned by club leaders, and most importantly, to create an environment for anyone who would like to be a part of a culturally welcoming and accepting place.
When there isn't a pandemic happening, by this time, Club Unique would usually be in the middle of planning a school district-wide culture fair. This fair showcases different cultures that live in the Sussex community. Participants are able to set up booths, prepare food, and even perform traditional dances and songs to showcase their cultures and what they mean to them. We hope that next year Club Unique will be able to once again bring together the community this way.
If any students are interested in joining Club Unique, or have any questions or ideas, we encourage you to reach out! The student leaders for the 2020-21 year are Sonia Estrada (estrson@hamiltonstudents.org), Grace Pagel(pagegra@hamiltonstudents.org), Nkem Ebije (ebijnke@hamiltonstudents.org), and Chrisanna Yang (yangchr@hamiltonstudents.org. The staff supervisor for Club Unique is Mrs. Tinus in room 18. Remember to ride the spirit of your unique energy!
