The Environmental Club organized a free family activity that taught the younger generation the proper techniques to assemble seed bombs at a Mansfield Night on the Town event May 4. These small clay “bombs” reduce erosion by holding the soil in place and overall contribute to beautification efforts in the area by growing more plant life. Biology teacher Michelle Fagan lead the club members in fulfilling their overall goal to promote responsible environmental practices in the community by educating the student body one way to preserve the earth.
“The event went really well. It was meant for the kids, but the high school [students] even really enjoyed the activity,” Mrs. Fagan said.
The club joined the Alliance for Climate Education (ACE) this year. The alliance gives high school environmental activist groups the increased ability to teach their student body the science behind climate change and inspire them to take action to curb global warming.
“I’m very proud becoming members of ACE because the leadership organization really helped our club grow and be able to educate our community about how little things actually affect the earth in big ways,” President of Environmental Club senior Ciara Gunter said.
Officer elections for next year’s club were May 17. Members outright voted juniors Katrina Huynh president and Briana Mendoza historian. After a run-off junior Peeti Sothiyopasakul won the position of vice president and the secretary is freshman Natalie Gaona.
“When I first joined, it was more about being able to put it on my college application, but when I became president I realized that we do more than just recycle like everyone thinks,” Gunter said. “We can actually make a difference in our community.”
