There are a myriad of clubs at Harriton that are associated with both the Science and Technology departments, including Science Olympiad, Physics Olympics, Science Club and TSA. Most of these clubs involve different events with a competing aspect. Everybody wants to gain that extra knowledge for personal/team satisfaction and to get that shiny thing called a medal or a trophy. It’s all about the competition and that thirst for knowledge. That being said, the main question is still unanswered: what are we, as Harriton students, going to do with this knowledge? Should we share it? That’s where Science Club plays in. The club hosts shows for elementary school students a few times a year, and it hosts the annual Science Night at the end of May. Mr. MacNichol supervises the club, and the Co-Presidents are Matthew Zhao and Jason Herrmann.

This year is a special year for Science Club.- they recently received a new faculty supervisor, Mr. MacNichol, after being supervised by the one and only Mr. Schwartz for decades. The club is excited to welcome Mr. MacNichol, but at the same time a bit sad to see Mr. Schwartz leave. I was in the club last year, and I can honestly say that I loved working with Mr. Schwartz. It’s sad to see him leave, but luckily we have a teacher like Mr. MacNichol who stepped in and has done an amazing job. Mr. MacNichol will be working together with two fantastic people, Matthew Zhao and Jason Herrmann. There are not many bad things to say about the leadership capacity of these stunning personalities, and there is no doubt that the club will flourish under this leadership. Science Club is primed for yet another great year.

Science Club works with children of all ages. Throughout the year, it hosts different events for students in 1st to 5th grade who attend the different elementary schools in Lower Merion School District. The kids are able to learn about topics ranging from ferromagnetism to impulse. The shows covers a wide variety of complicated topics, which are displayed to be easily understood by elementary school students through the use of cool experiments and fun activities. Two or three Harriton students cover each topic, and they are asked to prepare a 10-minute presentation on their topic. The students can use fire, hover crafts, sand-sound machines, and anything else they need to make the experiment as understandable and entertaining as possible, for the kids and themselves. If science isn’t done for fun, then what’s the point? Every year the club increases the number of kids who have an interest in science, as the shows captivate the kids’ attention and get them to think.

In addition to these shows, the club also hosts an annual SCIENCE NIGHT. It is usually held at the end of May and is where true science takes place. There are different presentations taking place in the four physics classrooms, and every half hour there is a giant presentation that takes place in one of the four classes. I remember coming to one of the science nights when I was younger, and it definitely changed my outlook on this subject. I’m sure this is true for many other kids out there in both the Harriton and local communities.

Science Club is a great club here at Harriton that deserves further recognition. Every year, it educates hundreds of kids and peaks the interest of many future science students.

Parents love bringing their children to Science Night, and it is a great event that takes place within our community. While this is only a small portion of Science Club’s events throughout the year, this club is downright exceptional and deserves more recognition here at Harriton.