Last Monday, the Girl Up Club hosted a Galentine’s charm bracelet making event for the Valentine’s season. Galentine’s Day is a celebration of female friendship, typically observed on February 13. With an entrance fee of one dollar, Harrisites gathered in room 410 to create personalized accessories, enjoy snacks, and listen to music.
English and Instructional Support Services teacher Katherine Gelbman, the club’s advisor, shared the motivation behind the event. “Our board does a really good job of trying to think of what people might be interested in. With Valentine’s Day coming up, they wanted to do a Galentine’s Day event. [These activities] can be something you can do for yourself and not have to necessarily give to someone else.”
Ms. Gelbman also said, “A lot of times we think about Valentine’s and we think about love interests or relying on someone else. But it’s important that we find that love from friends and support from other girls.”
Although the event charged an entrance fee, it was not primarily a fundraiser. “I don’t think that we’ll probably make much money off of this, but it’s more to just raise awareness of the club and to hopefully gain some new members,” said Ms. Gelbman.
This event resonated with the club’s mission of promoting female empowerment. Freshman Hannah Wolman, a club member, said that these activities “bring people together, and girls bring girls together. [This club] teaches about women’s achievements and makes people more aware of that.”
At the event, students collected charms to attach to bracelet chains and also pierced pendants onto their cosmetic lip products. The hands-on activity encouraged creative collaboration, with students sharing resources and designing their pieces.
Senior Vee Shupty said, “I think a big part of being a student at THHS is being creative and being a part of the community, and events like these support that. Events like these are a lot more fun if you have someone to come with you.”
“[These events] introduce you to many new people. You get to see different kinds of art types, cultures, representations, and many new ways to express yourself,” said freshman Aishani Sharma.
By the end of the event, students left with custom-made accessories, new connections, and a stronger sense of community.
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