Activities

At WKHS you are blessed to have a wide range of activities that you can choose to be involved with based upon your interests. Whether it is athletics, music groups, theater, clubs, or community service outreach opportunities, every student can find a place where they can contribute and belong. And, in the off chance that there is not a group that you are interested in, it is also possible that you can work with a staff member to establish your own group.

Sometimes students or parents will talk about their belief that colleges want to see students who are involved in a ton of activities. What is more important than just being a part of a lot of activities is that students find areas of passion and pursue those areas with focus and long term dedication.

As you are considering your areas of involvement, how you can get involved, and also how you will report that information to colleges, these articles might be helpful. Remember though, it is far more important that you are involved because it is meaningful to you rather than because it will "look good" on a college application!

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Summarizing Your Activities on the Common Application

Focus your activities – don’t take a shotgun approach

11 Ways Teen Entrepreneurs can Volunteer in their communities

How many volunteer hours do I need?

Admissions officers not impressed by pricey service trips

Do colleges want well-rounded students or those with a passion?