In the 2024-25 school year, 11 new clubs were approved and added to the lineup of around 80 existing clubs.
These include the Hindu Students Association, Youth Medical Association, Card Club, Girls Who Code, Hack Club, Neurodiversity Club, Pre-Veterinary, Psychology Club, and the Student Sikh Association, each offering unique experiences and community engagement.
One new club is the 4-H Cornell Club (a youth mentoring organization focused on “Head, Heart, Hands, and Health”). The club offers internships, research, and free events. THHS students can join a presentation event, win awards, and earn an overnight trip to Cornell University, with support for projects from 4-H and the PTA. The founder of the 4-H Cornell club is senior Kayla Lin.
“I decided to open up 4-H after learning other schools had the opportunities offered by 4-H in the NY branch. I realized that THHS shouldn’t be kept in the dark. Our goal for this school year is to further develop the 14 passion projects we founded last year,” Kayla said.
THHS’s Neurodiversity Club “aims to promote acceptance and provide a new space for students,” according to their Instagram bio. “I’m most interested in the Neurodiversity club because I am neurodivergent and would like to be involved in the community,” said senior Autumn Clarke. The club meets biweekly on Tuesdays.
Hack Club is the newest addition to THHS’s extensive programming and computer engineering community. Hack Club focuses on engaging projects, game development, “hackathons”, website building, and more. The club is part of the Hack Club network, a nonprofit with over 400 clubs in high schools across 30+ countries.
THHS’s Youth Medical Association, or YMA, works to support future medical professionals and helps students who are interested in the medical field learn more about their passions.
The Sikh Student Association (SSA) meets bi-weekly on Thursdays, inviting all THHS students to learn about Sikh culture, traditions and values.
On Wednesdays, THHS students can join Card Club where they can collect, trade, and play a variety of card games, from Pokémon to Yu-Gi-Oh, in a welcoming and competitive environment.
Pre-Veterinary Society is another club that students can select this fall at THHS. Senior Silga Chism, President of the THHS Pre-Veterinary Society, said, “I noticed that THHS has limited resources and opportunities for the veterinary field. I decided to create this club as an outlet for students to educate themselves on animal health.” Students who join this club will have the chance to expand their knowledge of animal science, explore the veterinary field and career, and accumulate volunteer hours through opportunities at animal shelters.
Psychology Club encourages students to delve deeper into the human mind beyond what is covered in their classes. Freshman Clair Kim said that she is excited to join because she wants to “learn more about how the mind works” to make her stories more realistic. This club offers a space for thoughtful discussion and exploration of psychological concepts.
The Hindu Students Association helps students connect with their roots and learn more about Hindu culture. Junior Sarna Paul said, “I’m glad there’s finally a club to raise more awareness and have a community for Hindus in the school.”
The Spirit Squad “will create and lead chants while keeping students engaged during sports games,” according to the club’s Instagram bio. Sophomore Sophia Cherry said, “I’m interested in the Spirit Squad because THHS has been lacking a cheerleading team, and I know a lot of upperclassmen were upset because of it. It’s interesting to see a new sport come into the school and I want to see how it develops.”
Finally, Girls Who Code, originally founded in 2012, is now becoming a full club at THHS after years of hosting summer programs with Harrisite participation. This club empowers girls to pursue their interests in technology and coding, providing a supportive environment for learning and growth.
