Joining clubs to learn what you often can’t in basic classes is a privilege. One relatively new club at FCHS is the African American Heritage and Culture (AAHC) Club which studies African American history and culture. Sponsored by African American History and Civics and Economics teacher Alexander Burruss, the club is run by the following students: freshman Sanai Berry (club president), junior Natalie Fanning (vice president), freshman Valerie Betancourt (secretary), and freshman Caitlyn Hodson (treasurer).

“This club started as a scholastic bowl with trivia questions to study heritage, and has grown since then. This club is offered to everyone and is helpful to learn about African American ancestors and culture,” said Burruss.

The AAHC Club held a bake sale on Jan. 11 in front of Jefferson Pharmacy where they sold baked goods and raised $50. The bake sale was held to raise money for the club’s field trip to Washington, D.C., to go to the National Museum of African American History and Culture.

“The club decided as a whole to do a bake sale because we thought it would make the most impact,” said Berry. Betancourt added, “This field trip will help us see what we can’t usually see at the school and understand what we’re learning better.”

To attract new members, the AAHC Club participated in last semester’s culture fair and is planning on more educational experiences for the school. “We want to host a walk and are incorporating more vendors to help us,” said Burruss.

“This club has taught me that it is important to learn and respect other cultures. It has opened my eyes to the heritage and culture of African Americans,” said AAHC club member and freshman Zoe Jeffries.

The AAHC Club meets during WIN 4 club days in Room 4615.