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Meet the newest clubs

David Zhou, Staff Writer • October 8, 2025

Global games

US students stop by the Geography Club at the club fair. (Staff Photo by Katy Varadi)

Maps, continents, countries, capitals and flags are the focus of a new club at the Upper School (US). Debuting on Sept. 24 during the annual club fair, the Geography Club enables US students to test and improve upon their knowledge of global trivia.

“We wanted to increase people’s geographic literacy in our community,” Geography Club Co-President Conrad Straight Nissen ’28 said. “We found that in America, specifically, people struggle to name countries like Pakistan on the map, and we wanted to change that. We aim to make young Americans much more knowledgeable about the world around them.”

The club plans to host weekly geography-themed games, including geography Jeopardy, GeoGuessr, Seterra and custom-made Geography trivia, Geography Club Co-President Lucas Ho ’28 said.

“On a broader scale, we want to host a school-wide geography competition with prizes. We plan to have multiple guest speakers who have PhDs in geography or are experienced in the field.”

Lucas said the Geography Club plans to meet each Wednesday CAB.

“We encourage people who have an interest in geography or those who want a relaxing space to learn more about different parts of the world at our club.”

Styles with spirit

School spirit is more than just wearing blue and gold at the new Upper School Spiritwear Club. Members of the new club can contribute ideas for the school’s spiritwear designs.

“Students have incredible ideas for styles and designs, but they often aren’t heard,” Spiritwear Club Co-President Anaïs Kahvejian ’26 said. “My goals are to make spiritwear something students are genuinely excited to wear and connect it to moments that matter, like ‘psychs,’ rivalry games and school events.”

The club seeks student opinions on school merchandise designs.

“We’re aiming to launch at least two surveys to hear directly from students, design one limited-edition item that celebrates a group on campus and tie new promotions into big school events like Homecoming. We’ll also partner with the Parent Association and other clubs to expand both creativity and visibility.”

Spiritwear Club members will meet twice a month to brainstorm designs and plan sales.

“Anyone who cares about design, fashion or school pride will find this fun, but it’s also great for students who like marketing, leadership or just want to make their voice heard in what we wear. It’s a mix of creative and practical work, so there’s something for everyone.”

Club graveyard

US students faced countless options as they browsed the Club Fair, but not all clubs will survive the year. Below is a list of clubs from the 2024-25 school year that no longer exist.