As the students and teachers settled into a new school year, various clubs on campus also started proceedings. California Scholastic Federation (CSF), being one of the most popular clubs on campus, now led by Academic Adviser Michelle Warkentin, held their first meeting where they elected officers. With a new advisor this year, officers Tynin Fries, ’14, Lucas Lopez, ’14, and Annalise Rosik, ’14, share their provision they have for the club.

President Lucas Lopez

According to CSF president Lucas Lopez, he is surprised that he got elected to be CSF president. He is appreciative and plans on trying his best to lead the club the right way.

“I had absolutely no idea that I would be able to become the president,” Lopez said. “It?s definitely humbling and as a result, I am very excited and grateful to be a large part of CSF this year and to help lead it in its endeavors.”

Lopez believes that being a good listener is an important characteristic of being a leader. He will listen to his club members to see others? thoughts on how to improve the club.

“Although I am still just a small part of a large whole, I will do my best to participate in as many projects as humanly possible,” Lopez said. “Also, I want to reach other club members to get opinions and further improve the club based on the thoughts and feelings of its members.”

Since the CSF motto is to serve others, Lucas hopes to have more volunteer projects throughout the year.

“My personal goals for CSF are to increase the number of participants in our charity projects,” Lopez said. “Also, I want to further broaden the spectrum in which those projects cover and who we do them for.”

According to Lopez, serving others through CSF is important, because it reflects good Christian behavior. Lucas believes as Christian students, it is not only important to succeed academically, but represent God through our actions.

“Doing our work through CSF serves several purposes,” Lopez said. “But I hold the belief that it leads to a humble and charitable spirit. One that reflects, not only a good student, but also a good Christian.”

Even though the club has a new advisor this year, Lopez believes that the club will still serve others and function properly.

“I think it will be very different without Mrs. Sargent this year,” Lopez said. “However, that will not stop CSF from accomplishing its job. We will maintain ourselves through student lead projects and continue doing our best to maintain a strong club foundation.”

Vice President Annalise Rosik

As vice president of the club, Rosik believes that she can improve the club by including everyone?s ideas.

“I just want to help make the meetings run smoothly,” Rosik said. “Some people are not as outspoken, but I want to incorporate everyone?s ideas into the events we plan. If anyone has ideas or suggestions, I want them to come to me anytime.”

Since Warkentin is new to the club, Rosik plans on working with Lopez and Fries to help her with maintaining the club.

“All the officers have been in the club as long as possible,” Rosik said. “We know the system pretty well so we can lead her in the right direction. When it comes to meetings and conferences, all three of us can inform our advisor.”

According to Rosik, it is important to include God in the club. As a Christian school, Rosik believes students should serve others with pride, and experience the joy of serving others in need.

“As Christians, we are called to serve with what we are given,” Rosik said.
“CSF is a simple way to help others. It is important to get outside ourselves in order to really experience the joy of giving. I feel like we get the satisfaction by helping others as well.”

Rosik says that she plans on including everyone in the club will all the upcoming events.

“I want to include everyone in the club,” Rosik said. “I want to engage them in events where serving will be fun. We have a good group this year and I hope we will be productive.”

Secretary Tynin Fries

Fries believes that it is important for the members to communicate properly. She started using social websites such as Facebook and Twitter to inform the members and the advisor.

“As secretary of CSF, I really want to improve the club?s communication,” Fries said. “I want all members of the club to have some sort of communication, other than word of mouth, to know what is happening at meetings with projects. I have already begun using Facebook, Twitter and Google Docs to communicate with Mrs.Warkentin and the other officers.”

Since God calls us to be servants, Fries believes that CSF is a good opportunity for students to serve others in the community. Fries believes that CSF can teach students valuable life lessons on how important serving people is.

“I think that Jesus calls us to be servants in the Bible, so it?s one of the things that we should strive for in our lives,” Fries said. “CSF is an opportunity for students to serve alongside one another to serve their community and school. I think learning to put others needs above our own is one of the most important skills that we should learn. It?s the most important thing CSF can each student.”

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