Clinton’s annual holiday send-off: the Winter Festival, every year Clinton has a multi-club celebration the week before Christmas Break for 9th and 10th-grade students at Clinton, giving them a chance to mingle and experience a little of what each club is about!

With end-of-unit projects, midterm exams, and late-work deadlines piling on top of each other in the days before break, an event where students can freely explore their interests, and be reminded of the enjoyable parts of being in a learning environment is beneficial to the school community. 

The Winter Festival helps gain traction for clubs around the school and is also a way for students to relax and enjoy themselves at the end of the semester. 

During the festival, clubs line the sides of the gym, each with their own unique activities in order to have fun and potentially gain interest for their club the next semester. This year a wide range of clubs participated such as ASU and Jewelry Club, all with various stands containing different snacks, crafts, and DIY activities. 

Here are the specifics of the holiday fun!

Asian Student Union

The Asian Student Union, or ASU, had some of their 11th-grade club members making and giving out kwacha, a sweet, chilled fruit drink originating from Korea.

Hoodies For The Homeless

Hoodies for the Homeless, a club that collects hoodies from students to be then donated to the homeless, held a sugar cookie decorating stand with festive icings.

Genders and Sexualities Alliance

GSA offered button and bracelet making where students could design their own pins and jewelry. Students could choose from a variety of images to put on a button or a wide color selection of string and beads to show their pride in being a member or ally.

BLSPU

The Black-Latin Student Power Union was hosting a snow shovel race and giving out hot chocolate

Model United Nations

Model UN offered out a platter of mini rice krispies with each country’s flag in their own designated treat.