Whether you’re into robotics, ultimate frisbee or chess, CHS has a practically endless catalog of clubs for you to choose from. On Friday, Sept. 12, these clubs were but a small fraction of the many that gathered on the front lawn to be presented for the 2025-2026 school season.
Sam Davidson, a CHS Junior, has made an effort to involve himself in clubs every year.
“The clubs help you build smaller communities,” Davison said. “You’re able to make new friends that you wouldn’t usually reach out to. You know, people who aren’t in your classes or forum.”
While Davidson simply enjoys checking out what clubs his peers have created, others, such as senior Lincoln Fox, prefer to blaze their own trail. Upon discovery that CHS had not already established a Board Game Club or D&D Club, Fox jumped at the chance to create something new.
“I’ve always been into board games and D&D. Those were circles that, when I came here, weren’t really a thing. So, I started them,” Fox said. “[Games are] one of my main loves. I think there’s a lot to learn from them. A lot to grow.”
Clubs, like Fox’s, were scattered across the front lawn. Some tables were covered in vibrant spreads of candy and baked goods, while others came with informational posters and pictures, but every single one was completely student-run.
Junior Nylee Harmon returned to be the voice of Black Student Union for the second year in a row.
“I’ve been a part of this club since freshman year,” Harmon said. “I think the overall environment and vibe of everyone in the club is what’s kept me coming back.”
Harmon also values the club for its community involvement and passionate message.
“A couple of years ago, we went to Carpenter Elementary, and we spent a day with the kindergarteners there,” Harmon said. “We also went to the Black History Museum in Detroit, and last year we spent time looking through the exhibits at Uma, a museum downtown.”
Club Fair always welcomes new leaders to pitch their ideas to the student body. First-time club president Max Hollander now runs both the Desmos Art Club and the Physics Club. Similarly, seniors Maggie Lamb and Sophie Alcumbrack have newly founded the St. Andrews Volunteer Club.
“I’m super excited, but also nervous that our club will kind of fall apart because I know that happens a lot,” Lamb said. “I’m hoping we stay strong and I’m anticipating feeling really fulfilled by the end of this year. Hopefully, we can help people start their own volunteer journey.”
