Voices from Hoover Club Members
At the end of every year we ask the participants for Hoover High share their thoughts on their experiences with the Young Women's Studies Club.
Below are some of the quotes we have collected over the years.
Responding to the question: “What do you find most valuable about the club?”
Below are some of the quotes we have collected over the years.
Responding to the question: “What do you find most valuable about the club?”
- “That not only am I able to make friend[s] but at the same time we learn more about women.” - Amy, 16
- “That everybody shares their own idea.” - Brendan, 16
- “That we all talk and nobody is left out.” - Miguel, 16
- “That it's very informative and [there are] really nice people.” - Anonymous, 16
- “That it pinpoints the flaws that are in society when it comes to portraying women[.]” - Christina, 17
- “[G]etting to know my mentor[.]” - Meg, 17
- “It shows women who we are and that we are valuable no matter what.” - Greta, 16
- “What I found valuable about the club was that both guys and girls can come and we learn many new things.” - Juan, 14
- “That it helps us students to realize that there is some wrong in seeing the things we see everyday and thinking of them as normal.” Ali, 17
- “Getting insights about how women are portrayed in the media.” - Fernando, 18
- “Sharing your opinions with others.” - Nigel, 15
- “In class I usually don’t answer questions out loud, but when I’m in the Club I give my opinion…I’m more comfortable, I guess, because it’s with all girls. –Jane
