Apr 30

Apr 30 New Club Recruiting Members & Officers: SPARK

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Lari Li

In a world that rarely slows down, taking time to grow as a person can feel impossible. It can also be hard to reach out for support, advice, or even begin your self-growth journey. That’s why Hamilton High School now has a new space dedicated to just that: self-improvement. Whether you’re chasing big goals, wanting to build better habits, or simply looking for support in your journey, SPARK is here to help you get there.

What is SPARK?

An acronym for Students Pursuing Ambition, Resilience, and Kindness, this club focuses on goal-setting, mental health, and building a support system of driven peers. It was created for peers to inspire each other and truly improve as people—whatever that means for you—whether that’s waking up earlier, being kinder, or being more consistent with responsibilities.

I decided to found SPARK largely because I wanted to create a community. I want a welcoming space where large groups can talk about their own life experiences and learn from each other to get better, as well as engage or volunteer in panels for life advice.

What Happens at SPARK Meetings?

For panels, meetings will consist of guest speakers (athletes, authors, professionals in their respective fields), and upperclassmen advice panels (navigating life, undergoing the journey from Hamilton to post-graduation, and maintaining healthy personal relationships).

For those interested, we would also love to start the initiative of guidance for members to do something that matters to you and make an impact from it, like your very own initiative surrounded by support from all members. Whether that’s writing a book, founding a club of your own, or starting a non-profit, SPARK is here to help you make an impact.

Our other meetings will be more laid-back as a perfect way to destress after a long day all while improving yourself. Workshops like vision board creation, playlist-making, individual journaling, and insightful conversations all while enjoying a film and some snacks will be the basis.

Why It Matters

Founded on the idea that personal growth doesn’t have to be a solo journey, SPARK knows that everyone has their own strengths and strategies to get better. Meetings are designed to be low pressure, nonjudgmental, and have a supportive atmosphere. Overall, the goal is for everyone to share their experiences, life advice, and self-growth journey or pointers. We all can get stronger as a community and as individuals through contribution and open conversations. We all have something to learn from each other!