What if you could change the world, one act of service at a time? At Kettle Run High School, Interact Club is about making a difference in our community and allowing students to demonstrate key life skills. This club is sponsored by the organization Rotary International and from the United States, Canada, Brazil, Nepal, and India there are almost 15,000 interact clubs from all over the world. Interact allows students to grow, learn, and make a real difference no matter where they’re from. Whether it’s organizing a courtyard clean up, a food drive, or making cards for the elderly, our Interact club is dedicated to creating a sense of community and allowing its members to lead with a purpose.
Interact has been at Kettle Run since the school was established in 2008, but it has continued to grow and become a larger part of our community. Each year, the club attracts more dedicated members who are excited to give back and develop a sense of leadership. Chad Wright, history teacher and club sponsor says the club is all about “building up the five C’s of communication, collaboration, creativity, critical thinking, and citizenship.”By teaching these important life skills at an early age it can help students become well-rounded and prepare for future challenges in their personal and professional lives.
Through involvement in various service projects, members of the Kettle Run Interact are not only making a difference in Fauquier County but also in our school community. A recent project they have taken on is the courtyard clean up, which is a way to transform an unused area into something functional everyone can enjoy. This project not only will improve the physical appearance of our school but also strengthen the sense of community by creating yet another place for students to eat lunch, study, or relax. Amon Alipio, interact club president stated “Interact affects our entire community, we run fundraisers and drives that may not be seen or heard but have a big impact”. These efforts, although they aren’t always acknowledged, continue to strengthen our school community and create lasting change
As the club continues to evolve members are also trying to expand their focus to activities outside of school. Vika Barrett, Interact Vice President explained “We’re trying to expand and do more outside of school activities.” By taking their efforts beyond Kettle Run they aim to make a difference not just in the local community but throughout the county. With the commitment to the motto “Service Above Self” there is no doubt these dedicated members will continue to inspire others and make a positive change.
The Kettle Run Interact club not only plans to broaden its reach in the future but also engage more students in these service opportunities. By continuing to help others within school and outside they demonstrate that even small acts of kindness can make a difference. Inspiring others can make the world a better place, one act of service at a time. Through their efforts, these students are not only helping to shape their futures but the future of their community as well.
