We Think We're the Only One...

One of the most common stories we tell ourselves is that we are the only one who thinks or feels the way that we think or feel.  That can be such an isolating and lonely feeling.  And the challenge is that we think we are the only one, but we are not.  You all belong at Kilbourne.  There is a place where you and only you can help fill a need and each of our students help to make WKHS a better place to learn and grow both as students and as people.  But even as I write that, I know there are some of my students who are thinking that they haven't found their place yet.  And I want to stress the word yet in that statement... because there is a place for you here!

One of the best suggestions I have for every student at WKHS is to get involved in sports, clubs, volunteer outreach, or other areas of interest.  This can help connect students to the school and community.  You have special gifts that only you can share and your involvement can make a positive difference!  

At Kilbourne, we are fortunate to have a wide range of opportunities available within the school setting for you to get involved.  There are 29 interscholastic sports, over 40 clubs, the school newspaper, video news team, yearbook and a wide variety of performance groups (choirs, bands, orchestra, and theater).  While there is obviously no shortage of established groups that you can get involved with, if you have other passions that you want to focus on, don't forget that you can also help establish a new club.  As long as you can find a faculty member who is willing to help you with club oversight, Mr. Todd in the athletic office can assist you with the paperwork needed to establish a new club or organization.

For underclassmen, getting involved makes your transition to high school easier because you get to know older students and you find a place where you can belong.  For upperclassmen, being involved gives you the opportunity to demonstrate leadership and to grow in your areas of interest.  (And no, for the record, I don't think you should just get involved because it will look good on your college applications... you should be participating because it is meaningful and important to you, but yes, being involved is a plus for college applications too.)

If you are struggling to find your place, I hope you will stop to see me so that we can review the different groups and organizations that you could try to get connected with and see if that helps to build a positive network for you at WKHS.