The Pirate Post

GETTING INVOLVED

By: Cali McPeak

Getting involved with sports and clubs at school, you can unlock a world of opportunities to develop new skills, build lasting friendships, and create unforgettable experiences that will shape your life inside and outside of the classroom.
Personal Growth:
Getting involved teaches you teamwork, communication, and discipline. Working together toward a common goal fosters collaboration and mutual respect. Participating in sports and clubs can help kids develop a sense of accomplishment and pride in their abilities. Many sports and clubs require strategic thinking, analysis, and creative problem solving.
Social Benefits:
Joining sports and clubs provides opportunities to meet open minded people and form lasting friendships. Interacting with diverse personalities, backgrounds, and perspectives promotes empathy and broadens kids’ understanding of the world around them. Many sports and clubs participate in community service, teaching kids the value of giving back and making a positive impact.
Academic Benefits:
Balancing sports, clubs, and academics help kids develop essential time management and organizational skills. Participating in sport and clubs requires dedication, discipline, and focus which can translate to improve academic performance. Sports and clubs can increase chances of college admission and scholarship awards.
At Southeast we have over 40 extracurricular activities! It’s never too late to get involved. Join a sport or a club!

ABOUT US

The Pirate Post started out as a club in the spring of 2025. This year, it officially became a Journalism and Communications Class, run by students, that is open to anyone! The process to make this an elective, however, was no easy feat. Student Izzy Goodnite (who proposed that we create a school newspaper) wrote a proposal for the school board, and they agreed to make it a class. We aim to inform the student body about things that are new at Southeast: sports, school plays, field trips, and seasonal news. We cover it all! “I feel this newspaper isn’t just about information though, it is also about learning and recognizing people who deserve it,” states Goodnite. If you enjoy writing, Newspaper is the class for you! If you have any article ideas or any questions, you can email our advisor, Julia Dillon: jdillon@sepirates.org or fill out the form at the bottom of our website.