By Sophia Kiluk – Staff Reporter

The Jonathan Law Keyettes Club is back for another year of helping out the local community.

The Keyettes Club at Law dates back all the way to the 1960s, which makes the club almost 70 years old. There are currently about 12 members of the club, and they are still looking for more.

“I think people should join Keyettes because it’s a chance to be a part of a community of girls who want to make a difference,” Keyettes Advisor Ms. Smuniewski. “It’s an opportunity to form friendships, develop leadership skills, and empower one another while giving back to the community.”

There are also no officers of the club yet, as they just started meeting earlier this month. However, there will be elections for officers very soon.

The Keyettes just had their first meeting on October 13. They meet every other Tuesday after school in Room 231.

Smuniewski took over as the new advisor of the club this year. She is very excited to be able to work with the Keyette members.

“I’m excited to advise this club,” Smuniewski said. “It’s a very dedicated group of girls who have great ideas on how they’d like to get involved and give back to the community.”

The club may be small, but that doesn’t mean they are small in the impact they make. This club is all about giving back to the community and making friends along the way. The small size also helps focus on each person’s individual performance and makes sure everyone feels included. 

The Keyette Club is a special club at Law, especially for female students. It creates an environment where they feel empowered and able to make a difference. 

“I think one of the most special things about Keyettes is that it brings girls together in a supportive environment where they can encourage one another, build confidence, and recognize the positive impact they can have on their community,” Smuniewski said.

The Keyettes accept anyone who is open to joining. They are a very inclusive community within the school. 

“This club has been very welcoming to me,” sophomore Molly Giancola said. “It seemed like a great opportunity to be able to socialize, volunteer, and help out my community all at the same time.”

New members already feel welcomed within the first month of the club running.

“I felt welcomed because even though I go to RCA and can’t attend all of the meetings, Ms. Smuniewski is finding a way to still make me feel included, and she’s catching me up on all of the details discussed in the meetings so that I can still get the community service hours,” sophomore Abigail Maciag said.