member & oFFICER RECOGNITION 2020-21
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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!
MAY
Leanne Ho
Junior- Class of 2022
Why did you decide to become a Key Club officer?
Fall Rally South was my main inspiration to become an officer for Key Club. The cheers, spirit, and connections made through this event were so astonishing because I never expected anything like this to happen in a club. Key Club's inclusiveness was seen during this event and it made me inspired to be involved in this international community including my local social surroundings.
How do you manage being a Key Club officer along with being a high school student?​
Within my experiences as a Key Club officer and a high school student, I have learned to use my resources to my advantage. I was able to find new friendships through my position and these friendships are very helpful when I'm in stressful situations. The people I have met are so collaborative with each other and this helped me to improve as an officer. Additionally, with the new world that was put in front of me, I gained new skills such as time management, which helps greatly in both my duties as a student and officer.
What is your favorite part about being a Key Club officer?
My favorite thing about being a Key Club officer is definitely the new friendships that are made throughout the year. Yes, members are also able to make new friends through Key Club, but being an officer allowed me to reach beyond my comfort zone and find new people that share the same passions as me. Through several events and meetings that officers are required to attend, they are very beneficial in many aspects. 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.
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Comely Tan
Junior- Class of 2022
Why did you join Key Club?
At first, I just joined Key Club because of service hours, but now I’m really glad I joined because of how lively and fun the experiences are.
How have you changed since you became a member?
Becoming a member has changed me as I became more comfortable with meeting new people and going outside of my comfort zones.
How do you feel about getting MOTM?
When I got MOTM, I felt very proud of myself for being able to still be an active member even after quarantine started. I plan to give more to my community by continuing to participate in the service weeks and seeing other ways to help whenever I can.
JUNE
Hazel Choe
Senior- Class of 2021
Why did you become a Key Club officer?
I decided to become a Key Club officer because being part of this club has been a great experience and an officer position allows me to contribute more to my community.
How do you manage being a Key Club officer along with being a high school student?​
I managed being an officer and a high school student by being able to balance my academics with my club duties. Key Club is important to me so I knew the hard work that would come with being an officer which is why I was willing to challenge myself despite having a busy schedule.
What is your favorite part about being a Key Club officer?​
My favorite part about being a Key Club officer is that I get to communicate with members through volunteering events and socials!
Yzabelle Mejia
Senior- Class of 2021
Why did you join Key Club?
Before I began my junior year, I felt like I didn’t belong anywhere. I wanted to join a club that provided a lot of volunteering events so I can help my community. But I also felt very lost regarding who my true friends were and the significance of having any friends. When I talked with my cousin, he recommended Key Club because it had all the attributes I was looking for. I joined Key Club in freshman year at Cypress High School, but it didn’t reach my expectations. When I transferred to Kennedy, I decided to give Key Club another chance. I was able to make some long lasting friendships while still being more involved. I’m thankful that I joined because I never would’ve met such great friends.
How have you changed since you became a member?
I surprisingly became more excited to volunteer. I didn’t care if we had to wake up at 4 a.m. (rose float parade) or go to school on a weekend (school cleanup) as long as I was doing it with my friends. They motivated me to work hard and have fun at the same time. One thing I also learned was to give every opportunity a chance, because you never know what you can lose and gain.
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JULY
Gwen Kim
Senior- Class of 2021
Why did you become a Key Club officer?
I finally decided to become an Key Club officer because I figured that my last year in high school would be easier than my other years at school. I wanted to be more involved in the club and bring more people into the club before I leave off to college.
How do you manage being a Key Club officer along with being a high school student?​
Being an officer and a student wasn't the easiest, but due to covid it has been much easier to manage my work. I also found it easier to do my club work as soon as possible, so that I don't forget to do them.
What is your favorite part about being a Key Club officer?​
My favorite part of Key Club was being able to meet new people, especially freshmen. I enjoyed showing others a new side of me that I wasn't able to show before.
Alan Jung
Senior- Class of 2021
Why did you join Key Club?
I joined Key Club to earn volunteer hours and serve the community.
How have you changed since you became a member?
I became more productive.
Fun fact about yourself?
If I get nervous, my hands get cold.
How do you feel about getting MOTM?
I feel good about being MOTM and I will try to do more volunteering.
AUGUST
Bethany Zwibel
Junior- Class of 2022
Why did you become a Key Club officer?
I became a Key Club officer because I wanted to have a large role in Key Club and be able to make an impact in the club.
How do you manage being a Key Club officer along with being a high school student?​
I am able to manage being a Key Club officer along with high school by having an agenda with deadlines and a plan so that I can gauge what I need to do every day.
What is your favorite part about being a Key Club officer?​
My favorite part about being a Key Club officer is how close all of the officers are and how we all are able to work together to get a task done.
Harvey Gallana
Junior- Class of 2022
Why did you join Key Club?
I joined Key Club mainly to hang with friends and to gain community hours while I do so.
How have you changed since you became a member?
I personally changed for the better since Ive become a member of Key Cllub. The atmosphere and people who are in Key Club brings a very nice and accepting vibe along with them, which lets me become really comfortable while being with them.
Fun fact about yourself?
One fun fact about me is that I am friends with all the people on the Key Club board, as in the President, Spirit Coordinators, Treasurer, etc.
How do you feel about getting MOTM?
I really didn’t expect to become a MOTH, and it really was a huge surprise for me. I am thankful though, because Ive been honored with something that I don’t really think I deserve but am honored to accept. As of now, when there is an activity that I may accomplish or do to help out the community while in this pandemic, I will try and participate and aid in these trying times.
SEPTEMBER
Abigail Kim
Senior- Class of 2021
Why did you become a Key Club officer?
I decided to become a Key Club officer because I was amazed at the kindness the (past) officers had when I first joined the club, I took on an officer position to preserve that atmosphere for new members
How do you manage being a Key Club officer along with being a high school student?​
I manage being both a Key Club officer along with being a high school student by well managing my time. I try my best to finish all my homework during the weekdays, and focus on Key Club related tasks on the weekend. This way I would be able to concentrate on one thing, rather than multitasking between club and school stuff.
What is your favorite part about being a Key Club officer?​
My favorite part of being a Key Club officer is seeing all the behind the scenes for events, fundraisers, and meetings. It's really fun to work with the board in planning events, fundraisers, and meetings. It allowed me to appreciate more things about the club.
Brenda Daza
Sophomore- Class of 2023
Why did you join Key Club?
I joined Key Club because I knew there would be fun and amazing opportunities to give back to my community.
How have you changed since you became a member?
I have been more appreciative of my community since I’ve become a member. I also feel more active in school because I’m completing service hours and taking part in activities.
Fun fact about yourself?
A fun fact about me is that I have watched the sitcom “The Office” a total of four times and am currently on my fifth rewatch.
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OCTOBER
Lauren Byun
Senior- Class of 2021
Why did you become a Key Club officer?
I decided to become a Key Club officer after learning I loved to serve and would love to expand it to serve both my school and community! I was encouraged to join the big Key Club family after all it had already done for me and I'm happy to have taken that initiative that year.
How do you manage being a Key Club officer along with being a high school student?​
I manage being a Key Club officer and high school student by staying organized and utilizing both physical journals/to-do lists and digital calendars and memos. However, knowing that both Key Club and school can be flexible helps a lot though I try to stick with personal deadlines and goals!
What is your favorite part about being a Key Club officer?​
My favorite part about being a Key Club officer is seeing the behind the scenes work and being able to feel its outcomes. When our volunteer events were in-person, it was very gratifying to be able to work with people and help people be happy. While the ability to serve is not confined with being a Key Club officer, the position helps see what goes on and what people make these things possible.
Millard Truong
Junior- Class of 2022
Why did you join Key Club?
I joined Key Club because I wanted to be more involved with my community, as well as be able to earn volunteer hours along the way.
How have you changed since you became a member?
Since I became a member, my ability to cooperate with others has changed drastically.
Fun fact about yourself?
The real fun fact about myself is tHe fRieNdS wE mAde ALoNg tHe wAy.
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NOVEMBER
Thien Transqu
Junior- Class of 2022
Why did you become a Key Club officer?
I became a club officer because I wanted to improve my speaking skills while making new friends along the way. I also wanted to be an officer because compared to other club, Key Club felt like a close family rather than just an ordinary club.
How do you manage being a Key Club officer along with being a high school student?​
There are two key components toward managing your time as a key club officer while living your high school life. First, you need to know your deadlines; if you don't know your deadlines, how are you supposed to manage your time? And second, communicate with your President if you have struggles in your schedule. Communication is key and without it, your relationships within the club is withered.
What is your favorite part about being a Key Club officer?​
My favorite part of being a Key Club officer is seeing how many leaders combine the spirits to serve the earth. When people view a Board of a club, they seem them as the real leaders; however, the members also working hard to serve as leaders along with the Board.
Thrisha Wong
Junior- Class of 2022
Why did you join Key Club?
The reason why I joined key club is because my friend suggested it. I believe there are a lot of opportunities and ways for me to help the community.
How have you changed since you became a member?
Joining key club has made me much more social even though with the pandemic we are facing.
Fun fact about yourself?
Fun fact about me is that I love waking up in the morning and seeing that I have no pimples in my face although that rarely happens.
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DECEMBER
November
December
Andrea Kang
Senior- Class of 2021
Why did you become a Key Club officer?
In Junior year, I became an officer mostly because of my friends who said that there would be exactly enough space for me if I applied. The former president also encouraged me, and though I applied on such short notice, the fun experiences that I encountered that year made me determined to apply again in my Senior year.
How do you manage being a Key Club officer along with being a high school student?​
It's definitely tough to manage both club and school work, especially since I'm not amazing at managing my time and I get distracted easily. I tend to overthink and be a perfectionist as well, but even though I often sleep really late and get stressed, I think the phrase "Perseverance is key" really applies to what I do. Even though some of the work is tedious or can get frustrating, I overall enjoy my job, and I think that's really important to balancing everything. Of course, I'm still a very lacking officer who might rely on her partner a lot and often loses track of things while tending to neglect the website, but I believe that I grew a lot through my experiences.
What is your favorite part about being a Key Club officer?​
My favorite part is being close to the other officers. Being part of a close-knit board, especially one that has to work more closely because of the pandemic brought us closer, and I really am thankful that I made a lot of new friends. I feel that even though I'm older than most of them, they can be more mature than me and it's quite fun to see that. I also like my job specifically, just because I always liked to take pictures and work with digital art.
November
December
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Haneul Choi
Freshman- Class of 2024
Why did you join Key Club?
I first decided to join the club thanks to one of my friends' recommendations. She told me that her brother had been in this club and that he said it was fun and that it was a great way to earn service hours with your friends so I thought it would be a fun experience to join this club in high school.
How have you changed since you became a member?
So far the service events were all online however through them I changed and learned to become more flexible with my responsibilities since I had to do school work as well as participate and submit the forms for the service events.
Fun fact about yourself?
Fun fact about myself is that I love to bake and paint :). I feel very honored to be chosen as the member of the month since it is my first club in high school and also a club that I think is fun and has great purpose
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JANUARY
November
December
Isabella Pascual
Sophomore- Class of 2023
Why did you 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.
November
December
Wendy Bajamundi
Sophomore- Class of 2023
Why did you join Key Club?
I joined Key Club to participate in the community and be able to interact with others for a good cause.
How have you changed since you became a member?
Being in Key Club has benefited me as I was able to assist those in need and learn different things about people.
Fun fact about yourself?
A fun fact about me is I love anime and cherish the artwork of each. With being the member of the month, I shall continue to work harder in all aspects, and improve my community every day.
FEBRUARY
November
December
JANUARY
Marilyn Nguyen
Junior- Class of 2022
Why did you become a Key Club officer?
From viewing the events Key Club has hosted like fundraisers, I love how people were content for the club. Joining the club my sophomore year has been one of the greatest experiences in my high school journey. Participating in service events to serve our community, meeting other members with the same goals of creating a safeKEY environment, to attending the DCMs, have been factors that have made me grow as a leader and the best person I could be! I aspire to become a leader of Key Club, to continue its legacy, and become a person's light in serving our home, school, and community!
How do you manage being a Key Club officer along with being a high school student?​
Ever since I was in middle school, I have been in leadership classes that focused on organization and techniques to utilize my resources wisely. Before being an officer, I have become an inclusive member in supporting fundraisers, participating in service events, communicating with members, and attending meetings. The bonds I have made within Key Club before joining and during my officer term are some of the motivational and supportive ways pushing me to complete my officer tasks. Manging my time as a Key Club officer alongside being a high school student has not only allowed me to further grow as a leader inside the club but, I have grown as a better individual! As a result, my time management skills have greatly improved which has helped me balance my time in the club and my personal life.
What is your favorite part about being a Key Club officer?​
My favorite part about being a Key Club officer is organizing events for members to participate and create memories. It brings great joy when others are happy as everyone should feel content in their lives. Being apart of the greatest accomplishments and moments makes me feel fortunate in life. Establishing new friendships is also another great thing about being an officer as well as they bring out the best person I can be, by being expressive in my beliefs and see life from a different perspective.
November
December
JANUARY
Jeslyn Bui
Sophomore- Class of 2023
Why did you join Key Club?
I joined Key Club to participate in the community and be able to interact with others for a good cause.
How have you changed since you became a member?
Being in Key Club has benefited me as I was able to assist those in need and learn different things about people.
Fun fact about yourself?
A fun fact about me is I love anime and cherish the artwork of each. With being the member of the month, I shall continue to work harder in all aspects, and improve my community every day.
MARCH
November
December
JANUARY
Caitlan Tayde
Junior- Class of 2022
Why did you become a Key Club officer?
I became a Key Club officer because I saw a lot of my friends involved as an officer during freshman year and it inspired me to do the same.
How do you manage being a Key Club officer along with being a high school student?​
It’s difficult to manage both at the same time, especially since I’m in IB, but I usually prioritize work by their due dates and go from there.
What is your favorite part about being a Key Club officer?​
Being spirit coordinator is really fun because I get to work with Thanya and create really fun socials and events. Bonding with the rest of the board is really fun as well.
November
December
JANUARY
Ryan Tomooka
Freshman- Class of 2024
Why did you join Key Club?
I joined Key Club because of how interactive (and freshman friendly) it looked.
How have you changed since you became a member?
Since joining, I've changed by learning how to balance not only academics and athletics, but also club-related activities.
Fun fact about yourself?
A fun fact about myself is that I ran a 16:38 3 mile time recently! It feels like a huge accomplishment to be the MOTM, and I'll continue to contribute valuable hours of service back to the community.