Dungeons and Dragons and Quiz Bowl, Oh My! – A Guide to PCHS Clubs

Mia Hernandez, Editor|September 18, 2020

2020 has been a very different year so far. Students left on March 13th with smiles and laughter thinking that there would just be an extra week of spring break. But now the new school year has started with classes online. Students are feeling the new rush of suddenly remembering there was an assignment due at 11:59pm and it’s 11:24pm. Quaran-teens are staggering through uncharted territory right now, but hopefully the return of PCHS Clubs will provide a source of familiarity.

Getting involved with clubs and having virtual interactions outside of classes filled with turned off cameras and silenced microphones could be just what teens need after spending their summers alone and six feet apart (or at least the ones who were selfless enough to care about flattening the curve.)

Talking with Club Leaders

PCNN spoke with Vihaan Ambre, President of Quiz Bowl and Model United Nations about coming back and running clubs.

“It’s honestly really stressful at times, given the increased responsibilities, but it’s also really rewarding when you get to see people grow their interests in the club you’ve worked so hard to keep running.” Ambre explained a lot about what it is like to be a part of Model United Nations. “You could debate about how the GDPR would affect European business or you could do more politically active things, like the Rohingyan genocide. Topics vary by committee, so there are more peaceful topics, some violent ones, and others that have to do with the economy among many others.”

Vihaan Ambre also explained that Quiz Bowl with depth as he explained that it is “for anyone.” A student does not need to “read” the dictionary in order to study ahead of time. “The beauty of it is that you get to learn so many interesting facts along the way and that’s how you get better,” Ambre stated.

Maybe Quiz Bowl is exactly what PCHS students should be signing up for after spending days on end this summer losing brain cells on TikTok. Learning some cool new facts could do teens some good.

Speaking of doing good. PCNN spoke with Project Unify Co-Presidents on the good they are continuing to do. Kaleigh Knight stated “Although we’re under different circumstances this year and can’t have our normal fun year we are still trying to plan as many fun online events that we can.” Project Unify has a schedule out on their website of the ways they are using technology to continue to connect with other students.

Project Unify is not only connecting through webcams but aims to form bonds and friendships. “It’s an inclusive club and there is something for everyone. You get to make so many friends through it and have so many fun experiences,” states Lekha Sullivan. Knight adds on to talking about inclusivity “So many people are quick to judge these kids but little do they know they’re just like you and me.. but honestly better.”