Upper School Club Day launched a year of servant leadership in the Bolles community. Student organizers from most of Bolles’ 60+ upper school campus clubs manned booths in Davis Gym to field interest from students during Activities period September 18. A wide range of special interests, cultures, causes and associations were represented during the event.

The list of club opportunities this year includes many mainstays like the Angels for Allison Club, the Black Student Union, the Chinese Club, the Dreams Come True Club, the Bolles Environmental Club and the Bolles Buddies. But students also initiated some new club ideas this school year – including, among others – the Cars for Concern Club, the Civil Discourse Club and the DIPG Ellie Club, which helps fund DIPG cancer research and educate people on incurable diseases that affect children.

Many students start the clubs based on personal experiences or interests. Trey Zaccour ’20, for example, founded the Cars for Concern Club because he has a passion for cars and wanted to provide an opportunity for students with a common interest in cars to come together, learn more about cars and provide service outreach to various local charities.

While community service is not required at Bolles, students are motivated personally to make a difference in the lives of others. They also share a commitment to The Bolles Way: “Pursuing excellence through courage, integrity and compassion.” Bolles’ clubs provide students fun and meaningful opportunities to apply their passion for service. The clubs are directed by students who organize fundraisers, community service events and other programs throughout the year. The clubs build fundraising and awareness for nonprofit groups, foundations and other issues around the world.