PV’s Signature Programs Seek “Fresh” Members
Charming Chinese culture, radiant robot reveals and dazzling debate displays. The signature programs and electives of PVHS all gathered last month to showcase themselves to both current and prospective students. Through Open House and the Elective Fair, parents and students had the opportunity to learn about what makes PV unique.
For PV’s Chinese Program, these events served as crucial times to educate about the Chinese classes offered.
“Both events were important to introduce and promote our program to current students and new students because a lot of times other students just don’t know too much about our program,” Chinese teacher Nancy Wei said. “I got to meet new parents and students and introduce them to our program.”
The engaging natures of the Elective Fair and Open House allowed students to meet members of these programs and speak to them about their experiences.
“I remember how I first learned about PV High’s Model United Nations program through Open House,” sophomore and PVHS MUN board member Mark Lin said.
“I hope that the outreach of Open House and [the] Elective Fair allow other people to find their passion in debate and current affairs as well.”
Programs loved how they were able to create meaningful connections with prospective members especially with the return to an in-person format.
“It was nice seeing this back in person,” senior and PVIT Space Team OBC leader Izzy Farrow said. “I think it is more authentic and helpful to gauge someone’s experience with their choice of electives through their body language and stories about their time in the programs rather than a virtual setting.”
The interest being generated and long lists of prospective members attest to the success of the Elective Fair and Open House, although this is only a starting point in programs gaining new members.
“We found a group of people interested in our program,” Lin said. “I hope that more people take a look at what we’re doing though, especially since a lot of people may not have had the chance to see our display.”
Regardless of which program or elective students ended up gravitating toward, the pride of each program and the enthusiasm of all students could certainly be felt throughout Sea King Park.
“Students seemed genuinely interested in what PVHS had to offer and even seemed open to getting out of their comfort zone and immersing themselves in a new activity,” Farrow said.
