NEWS: Law Hosts Elective Expo For Middle School Students
By Morgan Taylor – Editor-In-Chief
Jonathan Law High School recently welcomed the incoming Class of 2023 at an Elective Expo.
Students were able to learn about classes, electives, clubs, sports, and more.
“The purpose was to inform our incoming ninth graders about all the opportunities beyond the core course offered to them,” principal Mr. Thompson said. “This was a new way of presenting the information – having both middle schools come to Law. We wanted to make it exciting and interactive for them.”
Tables were set up for different classes and electives such as cooking, choir, and journalism.
“I really enjoyed all the stations that showed us all the awesome electives and how everyone made us feel so welcomed,” eighth grader Emily Nobles said.
Many of these booths served the purpose of persuading the incoming freshmen to take those classes or electives.
“It was really an interactive experience for the eighth graders which made it a special event,” journalism teacher Mr. Kulenych said. “From guest-hosting Eagle Eye News to using robots to looking at small engines, kids got a hands-on look at all of the amazing elective opportunities we have here at Law.”
Volunteering students from Law helped out at the event, talking to eighth graders about some of their favorite classes at Law.
“The volunteers were the best part,” said Thompson. “I can’t thank them enough.”
There were also a few presenters who talked about their experiences at Law. Seniors Cameron Asmussen and Shayna Levay had a station where they recorded a live episode of their podcast, Subject Matters.
“Having a station at the Elective Fair was a lot of fun,” Asmussen said. “My co-host, Shayna, and I had fun hosting a podcast with the middle schoolers and we let them talk on it if they wanted. Hopefully, some of them are inspired to make their own podcast because it’s a lot of fun to have one.”
The event was a true success with great response from both Harborside and West Shore Middle Schools.
“The feedback I have received has been overwhelmingly positive,” said Thompson.
The Elective Expo was a great way for students to start to get involved with the high school before arriving.
“I thought it went very well and the eighth graders got just a little taste of what it’s like to be a Lawmen,” business teacher Mr. Beler said.
The information also allowed for incoming students to calm their nerves about arriving to high school.
“I loved how they explained everything to us slowly so we could get a real feel of what it’s like to go to Law and so we aren’t as nervous for high school,” said Nobles.
Thompson was elated at the response from student volunteers and staff.
“I am so proud of our school and our community,” said Thompson. “This was another example of how Lawmazing we are and I am so grateful to everyone who made it happen.”
