As March progresses at Old Saybrook High School, female students contribute to keeping the class spirits alive during Women’s History Month. Whether those contributions are through involvement with National Honors Society, clubs, or sports, students showcase what they do to better the community around them.
Within OSHS, Senior Erin Nygard stands out as a member of National Honors Society, Youth and Government, Ecology Club, Student Government, InterACT club, as well as a captain of the girls’ track and field team. When it comes to sustaining involvement within these clubs, especially NHS and track and field, Nygard stated that, “It’s extremely important for women to get involved so that they can gain skills and experiences that can be used beyond high school.” Furthermore, she believes that these clubs aren’t just important while in high school, but that they also “further education, boost involvement, and increase morale for students.”
Senior Marie-Therese Morosky involves herself in many different activities and clubs as well, including the soccer team, indoor track, the vice president of Student Government and the Class Executive Board, as well as running the math team. Furthermore, MT tries to push for involvement from female students within OSHS, saying that, “I think that I’ve encouraged a lot of girls to be involved in my clubs, specifically Student Government.” MT went to the Youth and Government conference alone her first year, but by the next year she had gathered 10 others to be involved in the club. Building on this statement, MT stated that “It’s good to have women being involved in government because we want to make sure our voices are heard.”
Additionally, Senior Talia Bauer, president of Ecology Club and founder of Model UN, involves herself in a multitude of clubs and extracurricular activities, including Secretary of Class of 2025 Executive Board, Student Government, and Interact Club. To Bauer, involvement in any school activities “not only betters our community, but it also fosters a drive to get active and have a voice in decisions made for the school.” More student involvement can end up leading to more enjoyable experiences whether that’s organizing the class’s prom or something as simple as a hike within Ecology Club. On top of this, Bauer believes that in terms of female involvement, “OSHS is lucky to have so many bright and ambitious girls that are eager to make a change in both the school and OS community.”
Moreover, Drama Club president and NHS member Senior Hallie White indulges in a variety of activities as well, such as Suprin, Gender Sexuality Alliance, President of Swiftie Club, and member of Class of 2025 Executive Board. When it comes to Drama Club involvement, White stated that “it’s a place where everyone can be themselves and put on a production for our community.” Being a part of something not only pushes school morale, but inclusion as well when it comes to exploring new activities and ways to help others. One way this is shown according to White is, “the Senior Class Executive Board being all girls, giving fundraisers for our class a boost of school spirit and female power.”
All the various leaders seem to fit under Bauer’s description: “We are responsible and innovative leaders that seek to make a difference where we see fit.”
