The Chess Club has finally announced the 2022-2023 officers. For President, Luis Flores has been elected, for Vice-President, Carolina Amador, for Treasurer, Jesus Menchaca, and for Historian, Mariana Castillo.
The Chess Club, sponsored by physics teacher Derrick Morin, was introduced this year to allow students to exercise their chess skills or learn some. Some students have taken the lead to join the club despite not having any background in chess.
“I like how they take initiative because a lot of them don’t know how to play, but they are learning and are very active in learning how to play chess,” said Morin.
Morin looks forward to working with the officers.
“I am very excited for the chess club and for the chess club’s future.”
The officers also express their excitement about working with Morin this upcoming year to help the chess club.
“He’s a very interesting person. I just think it’s going to be very interesting working with him both as a student and as an officer,” Menchaca said.
The officers also look forward to working together and bringing their ideas to the table for the chess club’s benefit.
“I think this year is going to go very well. We all seem to work very well together and we’ve already known each other for a while,” Flores said.
Although the chess club has barely begun, the officers and members already have some plans in mind.
“Right now I just want to focus on the Mercado, you know, it’s coming up in a few weeks. I just want to help prep everything, and get some ideas for what we’re going to have for food. For now, that’s pretty much it,” Amador said.
The officers hope to create a welcoming environment and make the best out of what they have to offer.
“Although I am barely new to chess, I look forward to making the best out of this position and I hope I can contribute as many ideas as I can,” Amador said.
