member & oFFICER RECOGNITION 2021-22
Each month 1 member and 1 officer are recognized by JFK Key Club for demonstrating the four core values of Key Club and going above and beyond member expectations. We do our best to recognize these individuals who work hard for the sake of our school, club and community.
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Thank you for your hard work and dedication to Key Club!
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We cheer the MOTM on with the cheer "Good Job" and the OOTM with the cheer "Superstar."
Learn the cheers here!
APRIL
Rohan Bhakta
Sophomore- Class of 2023
Why did you decide to become a Key Club officer?
After being a member for 2 years, I decided to increase my involvement in the club. Furthermore, I hoped to leadership skills by becoming an officer.
How do you manage being a Key Club officer along with being a high school student?​
Being an officer requires time management and making sure to avoid procrastination to make sure that you get your work done on time.
What is your favorite part about being a Key Club officer?
I enjoy the constant collaboration that all the officers have with each other, making it an overall more fun and memorable experience.
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Sofia Arias
Freshmen- Class of 2024
Why did you join Key Club?
I joined Key Club because of its community interaction. I noticed how involved Key Club was and wanted to be a part of that. To be a part of a club that gives back to its community. Key Club radiates positivity and joy and I looked forward to joining and being a part of a community so welcoming.
How have you changed since you became a member?
I have changed since I became a member by focusing on giving back. Before joining this club I felt a little consumed by academics and not in giving much time to my community. Through Key Club I have been able to also prioritize making my community a brighter place.
Fun fact about yourself?
A fun fact about myself is that I crochet. My first project was a blanket and my second was a bonnet.
May
Taylor Calonzo
Freshmen- Class of 2024
Why did you decide to become a Key Club officer?
I decided to become a Key Club officer because as a freshman, I was very new to the school and my entire experience at Kennedy had been online. I wanted to find ways to get more involved and get to know some of my peers. I had been a member of Key Club for a few months and had always found the board to be very comfortable with each other, so once I heard applications for the 2021-2022 board were open, I knew I had to apply.
How do you manage being a Key Club officer along with being a high school student?​
Managing being a Key Club officer on top of academics and other extracurricular has never been an issue because my workload at Key Club is very manageable. Usually, I am notified of my duties a couple of days in advance to allow optimal time to execute them to the best of my abilities, and I've never felt overwhelmed with the number of projects I was given as an officer.
What is your favorite part about being a Key Club officer?
My favorite part of being a Key Club officer is definitely communicating with the other officers and members. I feel that the people are really what make or break a club, and the people in Key Club are all so lovely. They've been very welcoming to me and ensured that I felt comfortable asking questions and getting familiar with my position.
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Adalina Lara
Freshmen- Class of 2024
Why did you join Key Club?
I thought it would be fun and exciting and I could make new friends
How have you changed since you became a member?
I became more involved in different activities that both help others and are fun to do
Fun fact about yourself?
I love drawing, both traditional and digital
June
Bethany Zwibel
Senior- Class of 2022
Why did you decide to become a Key Club officer?
I originally decided to become a Key Club officer to have a larger role in Key Club and be able to express some sort of creativity and passion that I had for the club, but I decided to reapply for my second term because of how much more I learned to love the club because of its family dynamic and the fun activities that we had, despite the previous term being all online.
How do you manage being a Key Club officer along with being a high school student?​
I manage being a Key Club Officer with being a high school student by utilizing planners and calendars with my family and classmates to prevent overlapping meeting times. Plus, a lot of the time doing club work is a way for me to "productively procrastinate" on my other work for school, so it gives me something to work on while taking a break from school.
What is your favorite part about being a Key Club officer?
My favorite part about being a Key Club officer is being able to express some kind of creativity, even if it is not the traditional idea of art being an activity like drawing, through creating events, photography (hopefully more when we get back in person), and working on the club wixsite. In addition, the board is always so supportive and a place that I can go to if I ever need help with anything.
Paul Kim
Junior- Class of 2023
Why did you join Key Club?
My friends said that this was a good opportunity for service hours, and to allow me to interact with others that I have not met before. Key Club also seemed like a good club to put on my resume.
How have you changed since you became a member?
A way I've changed since I became a member is that I've become more diligent in doing different things and it also allowed me to become more knowledgeable in different areas.
Fun fact about yourself?
A fun fact about myself is that I cook and bake occasionally.
July
Paige Wu
Senior- Class of 2022
Why did you decide to become a Key Club officer?
Originally I didn't intend on being a Key Club officer my freshman year, actually! I was too nervous, and I had also missed the deadline. The President then, who knew me from being in Walker's Builder's Club, gave me a lucky opportunity to assist on a new~ grant project! I took the chance, :D and I'm so glad I did because I've been able to make so many of my current friends from Key Club!
How do you manage being a Key Club officer along with being a high school student?​
On most days, when I'm mentally sound, I like to view my club work as something fun and something I would genuinely enjoy doing. Good scheduling is crucial too (Google Calendar, Notion, Planners)! Both have helped me a lot, in the long run, to avoid burnout as I'm balancing my IB work!
What is your favorite part about being a Key Club officer?
My favorite part about being a Key Club officer is the board I am grateful to work with. Everyone is so sweet and the connections I make each year really brightens my week—this also includes outside the home club (like our Division)!
Cazzandra Mendoza
Junior- Class of 2023
Why did you join Key Club?
I joined because I wanted to help the community and push myself to socialize.
How have you changed since you became a member?
Ever since I became a member, I realized how you could serve people while having fun with friends.
August
July
Mikayla Luu
Sophomore- Class of 2024
Why did you decide to become a Key Club officer?
I became an officer because I've always wanted to look for a leadership role in Key Club. However, the actual incentive came from another officer who encouraged me personally to apply!
How do you manage being a Key Club officer along with being a high school student?​
Being a Key Club officer doesn't interfere with my high school life aside from small time intervals. As long as I keep track of my assignments and duties for each class/extracurricular, there is plenty of time for me to work, especially since the board divides work so evenly across themselves.
What is your favorite part about being a Key Club officer?
My favorite part of being a Key Club officer is the level of involvement I can reach with both upperclassmen and underclassmen. It makes me feel as if I can help out anywhere while enjoying myself with friends. Everyone is so kind and passionate about service, which is honestly contagious!
July
Zianna Roland
Senior- Class of 2022
Why did you join Key Club?
I joined key club in order get more involved with the community.
How have you changed since you became a member?
As a member of key club, I have more gained experience.
September
July
Mikayla Aguilar
Sophomore- Class of 2024
Why did you decide to become a Key Club officer?
I decided to become a Key Club Officer because I wanted to get more involved in the club!
How do you manage being a Key Club officer along with being a high school student?​
I like to create a weekly schedule of what my week will look so I organize my time well!
What is your favorite part about being a Key Club officer?
My favorite part of being a Key Club officer has to be getting the opportunity to meet new people from other clubs by making socials!
July
Alvin Vu
Sophomore- Class of 2024
Why did you join Key Club?
I joined Key Club because of my sister who goes to Western Key Club. She took me to go to a Key Club event called Beach Boomba. I had a lot of fun meeting new people so I decided to join this year.
How have you changed since you became a member?
I have grown since becoming a member by being more open minded and talking to more people throughout my experience.
October
July
Jacqueline Lee
Sophomore- Class of 2024
Why did you decide to become a Key Club officer?
The role seemed like a fun experience while still being participating in something productive and meaningful.
How do you manage being a Key Club officer along with being a high school student?​
If you plan out your week ahead of time, you can find room to do everything you need to do!
What is your favorite part about being a Key Club officer?
I love being around my fellow officers and being comfortable while doing any events/participating in meetings.
July
Jayda Bellows
Sophomore- Class of 2024
Why did you join Key Club?
I first heard of Key Club from my aunt who was a member in her home state, Hawaii. She talked you guys up so much I just had to see what Key Club was all about. The club has really aligned with the image I had in my head by being as inclusive, active, and creatively unique as it could be.
How have you changed since you became a member?
Before school started back up again, I disliked the idea of joining clubs because that meant that I had to get out of my little introvert shell. But I convinced myself that it would be a great opportunity to meet people and get the experience in my community that I needed. I went to my first volunteer event for Key Club so nervous, but everyone was so welcoming and enthusiastic. I have continued to go to more volunteer events after that experience. I’ve definitely changed in my communicative skills and the ability to be more involved thanks to Key Club and it’s members.
November
July
Isabella Pascual
Junior- Class of 2023
Why did you decide to become a Key Club officer?
I decided to become a Key Club officer because I was captivated by the very inclusive, fun environment that Key Club had when I first joined as a freshman. I wanted to be a part of a team that could help our home club grow and wanted to expand my leadership experience
How do you manage being a Key Club officer along with being a high school student?​
I managed being a Key Club officer along with my academics by planning out my time and keeping a calendar and bullet journal of all my tasks, priorities, and meetings I was obliged to attend. Journaling and practicing stress management helped me through difficult school assignments and commitment to club tasks after adaptation and improvement
What is your favorite part about being a Key Club officer?
My favorite part of being a Key Club officer was helping to conduct meetings, attending DCMs, and taking part in planning service events/weeks because it helped me develop new skills and put my creativity to use
July
Jennifer Nguyen
Freshmen- Class of 2025
Why did you join Key Club?
I joined Key Club to gain community hours as well as be involved more at Kennedy. I found it a great opportunity to not only help in community events but meet new people
How have you changed since you became a member?
Ever since I became a member, I see being more involved as a fun experience. I like helping the community and it makes me more responsible as I keep track of the Monday meetings and the upcoming events
December
July
Millard Truong
Senior- Class of 2022
Why did you decide to become a Key Club officer?
I decided to become a Key Club officer because I wanted to better serve my community and was enthralled by the club's warm and welcoming environment.
How do you manage being a Key Club officer along with being a high school student?​
Along with being a high school student, I managed being a Key Club officer through a sophisticated working schedule. A lot of my club work is also done over my free time.
What is your favorite part about being a Key Club officer?
My favorite part about being a Key Club officer is being able to contribute to my community collaboratively with my friends through service events. I also enjoy putting my creative skills to work either through editing videos or producing graphics for the club.
July
Sol Park
Sophomore- Class of 2024
Why did you join Key Club?
I joined Key Club because I was looking for a club to help me be more engaging throughout my school years and get involved in the community that I newly moved to, and my friend introduced me to this club and found it to be fitting what I want out of joining a club.
How have you changed since you became a member?
I changed from only going to places I know, meeting only people I know to getting out of my comfort zone more. It also helped to getting to know people, from inside and outside of school through events.
January
July
Leanne Ho
Senior- Class of 2022
Why did you decide to become a Key Club officer?
Fall Rally South was the motivating force behind my decision to become a Key Club officer. I never anticipated anything like Fall Rally to happen in a club, but the cheers, spirit, and relationships formed as a result of this event were incredible. The inclusivity of Key Club
was evident throughout this event, and it encouraged me to become more active in this community.
How do you manage being a Key Club officer along with being a high school student?​
It was challenging at first to find a balance between being a Key Club officer and being a high school student, but as I became more accustomed to being an officer, I learned several skills that helped me manage my time for both responsibilities. I discovered that the
best approach for me to balance officer and student duties was to have a checklist for the week and use a calendar to keep track of my workload.
What is your favorite part about being a Key Club officer?
My favorite thing about being a Key Club officer is certainly the friendships that are formed throughout the year. Being an officer allowed me to reach beyond my comfort zone and find new people that share the same passions as me. I was able to find new friends from
different divisions and within our division including learning new skills with them. Key Club is such a vast organization that you can make friends from all over the country if you wanted to, and that is why I love being an officer so much.
July
Kelsey Paguyo
Sophomore- Class of 2024
Why did you join Key Club?
I joined Key Club because it seemed like a very fun and positive community where I could make new friends while also giving back to the community!
How have you changed since you became a member?
Though I have a lot of room to grow, since I have become a member, I have been more open-minded, more compassionate, and more involved in the community.
February
July
Emmalee Ho
Sophomore- Class of 2024
Why did you decide to become a Key Club officer?
I decided to become a Key Club officer because I wanted to have a bigger role and I wanted to see if I would be able to go farther in Key Club!
How do you manage being a Key Club officer along with being a high school student?​
I manage being an officer and student by keeping up with a schedule in a timely manner and to ensure I do all my work on time.
What is your favorite part about being a Key Club officer?
My favorite part of being a Key Club officer is meeting new people and bonding with the board. We are all totally different people. It was fascinating to meet and connect with similar hobbies and interests.
July
Larne(felle) Reyes
Junior- Class of 2023
Why did you join Key Club?
I joined Key Club because I loved the way the environment felt welcoming and positive all the time.
How have you changed since you became a member?
Ever since I became a Key Club member I have been more open to volunteering and attending DCMs to socialize more.
March
July
Comely Tan
Senior- Class of 2022
Why did you decide to become a Key Club officer?
I decided to become a Key Club Officer because I had a lot of fun being a member is 9th grade and it helped me be more social, so I wanted to be able to reply the club for that.
How do you manage being a Key Club officer along with being a high school student?​
I manage it by keeping my priorities organized, ranking by the time the responsibility will take and the deadline.
What is your favorite part about being a Key Club officer?
My favorite part of being an officer is how close the bond grows between officers.
July
Vanessa Iwaki
Senior- Class of 2022
Why did you join Key Club?
At first, I was invited to go to club meetings through friends, slowly I started to feel more welcomed and decided to officially become a member. I have become a lot more social during the years, though I was not very active at the start.
How have you changed since you became a member?
Now I am a bit more involved with the club and its way of giving back to the community, which has sparked my interest in servicing my community.