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Awty Clubs Focus on Global Outreach

By Zach Daube, The Awty International School, School Buzz Reporter | November 9, 2021

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Lauryn Tu displays her “Standing for Refugees” club poster at the club fair.

Awty recently hosted its annual club fair, boasting a whopping 70 clubs available to students. The event is always exciting, with a variety of options to choose from and learn about. Awty’s club scene is constantly changing, with new clubs formed every year.

Because of the unconventional learning environment last year, it was hard for many students to create clubs. This year, however, with school back in-person, students have taken initiative and formed new clubs, using their creativity to create change.

Many of the new clubs will take on an international outlook and be service-focused, as these are key tenets of the Awty International School.

Junior Lauryn Tu, motivated by the recent events in Afghanistan, started the “Standing for Refugees Club” to bring awareness to the struggles of refugees.

“I was initially inspired to start this club due to the recent Afghan refugee crisis that reached the spotlight a few months back,” says Lauryn. “Prior to this event, I spent the summer volunteering for the Houston Welcomes Refugees. I had the privilege of meeting a refugee family of seven fleeing the Taliban. I was extremely touched by their story, and helping the family, especially the kids, meant a lot to me. Through this club, I will share this experience with others and give them the opportunity to help as well.”

Another unique club starting this year is the EYNO pen pal initiative, started by Junior Owen Onyejekwe.

“EYNO is a pen pal project with the primary goal of connecting Awty students with students in Nigeria,” says Owen. “We will correspond with students in Asaba, Nigeria, attending a Nigerian/British School.”

Owen’s main goal for the club is to create an environment that cherishes and appreciates all cultures and gives students an opportunity to have a conversation with others that do not have the same opportunities.

Standing for Refugees and EYNO are but two of the many interesting club offerings at Awty, and they highlight the opportunities offered to students to demonstrate leadership and a commitment to service in their global community.