JOIN EAGLE PRIDE: First Name ___________________________ Last Name ___________________________ Grade _________ Homeroom _________ Address _____________________________ Home Phone _________________________ Cell Phone ___________________________ Email _______________________________ Submit form to Mr. Jackson, room 323 or sign up online at http://sites.google.com/site/gwhseaglepride/Membership

By: Winnie Lin, Class of 2012, EP Vice President of Outreach ASB Student Advisory Council Chair

“Be the change you want to see in the world” - Eagle Pride Motto

Eagle Pride Officers and Pride Committee

Eagle Pride table at the Club Fair

Mr. Virgil Jackson, Eagle Pride Faculty Sponsor, and Ms. Barbara Harris, GWHS c/o 1975, at our car wash.

GWHS EP Members

Class of 2015 155

Class of 2014 84

Class of 2013 55

Class of 2012 124

Total 418

There are many reasons why a student would want to join Eagle Pride, which is by definition a service club at GWHS. However, many of its members would tell you that it is more than just a club, that Eagle Pride is a family. Along with the abolishment of GPA and hours requirements came the freedom for any-one to serve their community. Members can sign up for a variety of events after first consulting their own schedule so there's no need for personal conflict if one is busy a certain day. Furthermore, because students most likely already use the internet to study and to communicate, Eagle Pride makes it even easier to volun-teer, by conducting most of its business online as well. This way, there's no need for members to wait and stress to remember to seek resources, clarification, or the latest updates in-person at school, as it's also possible to ask a question immedi-ately from the comfort of their own homes or even from a mobile device. More-over, officers also call members to remind them about turning in waivers and con-firming their registration for any upcoming events that they've signed up for. At the same time, there is also a brief monthly meeting, rather than the regular weekly one where members can not only receive vital information, but also simply come together and bond. On top of all that, it is possible even to volunteer with students from other schools who share the same passion to give back to their community through volunteer work with EP's sister organization, Heart in Motion. Whenever the school is in need of assistance, we, as Eagle Pride, do all we can to fulfill the need. Over the summer, members gave their time to help distrib-ute class schedules, help teachers set up their rooms, provide assistance to admin-istrators with clerical work, and lend hands to set up the Freshmen Leadership Insti-tute. As of now, Eagle Pride is the only club that commits itself to aiding the Bea-con’s Food Pantry every month. We're always finding new and supportive opportu-nities for its members to step up and improve their leadership skills. Last summer, Eagle Pride launched its Peer Mentoring Program to help incoming freshmen transi-tion smoothly into high school. For the past two years, we've even worked together during Teacher Appreciation Week in May to assemble treat bags, with cookies, cards, and donations from local groceries and volunteer events, for every adminis-trator, clerical worker, instructional aide, security guard, custodial worker, Wellness Center staff, College Center staff, and Beacon staff at George Washington as a to-ken of appreciation to commend their inspiring hard work and tireless dedication. The impact of Eagle Pride and my life: Eagle Pride is a great club to be in. I love how friendly and warm the at-mosphere is. I have met many new friends from joining this club and it has also kept my life busy and fun. As a member, I learned how to communicate better with my peers so that we can perform tasks more efficiently and easily. As an officer, I get to participate in the process of decision making . I learned to take everything into account, decide what’s best for every member, how to hold meetings, and lead events in Eagle Pride. These experiences have allowed me to gain leadership skills and confidence when I speak in front of a crowd. Moreover, it has led me to earn a position with the event team for Heart in Motion, which is a community ser-vice group for youths who are passionate about helping others. Their goal is to pro-vide volunteer opportunities that are fun and rewarding. It is their hope that the dedication to serve within the community keeps growing and becomes a way of life for our members. Eagle Pride and Heart in Motion have both inspired me to reach for my dreams and improve the community in any way that I can.

In GWHS, there are many opportunities for students to discover the gift of volunteering for a better, noble cause. Created in May 2009 and sponsored by Mr. Jackson, Eagle Pride is one of these opportunities where innovation and efficiency work simultaneously for students to experience doing something without getting anything in return. As one of the newest service clubs created, EP has developed a whole new way of volunteering. They offer students the chance to volunteer without any limitations or boundaries. Students in this club are free to volunteer whenever they like because GPA and minimum hour’s requirements are crossed out of the picture. Members are allowed to concentrate on their education and other extracurricular activities while having the option to volunteer that fits their schedule.

Eagle Pride strives to be a positive impact on the school and the community they serve. We realized that with fewer limitations comes more drive and dedication from our members. In the Freshmen Leadership Institute (FLI), for example, members efficiently assisted staff members on paperwork and food; and helped incoming freshmen on directions and feeling comfortable in this school. Eagle Pride has also made connections with the Beacon Food Pantry where students are able to volunteer monthly in the Richmond District Neighborhood Center by unpacking and handing out food to the disadvantaged.

May 2 - 6 is Teacher Appreciation

Week. Eagle Pride will once again honor teachers and staff by sending them thank you note and a little treat. We sincerely appreciate everyone’s effort in making our four year stay at Washington a rewarding and enriching experience.

The impact of Eagle Pride and my life: When I first joined Eagle Pride in the summer of 2010, I was hesitant on whether I would fit in or be accepted. But of course, with such a great environment like theirs, Eagle Pride’s members and officers were all welcoming when I first volunteered at my first volunteering event. They were all so friendly, caring, and thoughtful on how I felt and how comfortable I was. It felt like I belonged, like a family unit. And so, as my sophomore year unraveled, I found myself taking a lead in this group of 357 students in the middle of the year. As an officer, I learned to strengthen my skills as a leader from all of the responsibilities I hold and the stature it takes to fulfill my duties. With the help of Eagle Pride, I am now a more confident leader, able to take what all I have learned from this club to school and in life.

JOIN EAGLE PRIDE: First Name ___________________________ Last Name ___________________________ Grade _________ Homeroom _________ Address _____________________________ Home Phone _________________________ Cell Phone ___________________________ Email _______________________________ Submit form to Mr. Jackson, room 323 or sign up online at http://sites.google.com/site/gwhseaglepride/Membership

By: David Luu , Class of 2013: Pride Committee Member

“Be the change you want to want to see in the world” - Eagle Pride Motto

Freshman Leadership Institute (FLI)

Monthly Meetings held the last Friday of the month

Team Building Workshop, facilitated by Beacon Staff

GWHS EP Members

Class of 2011 17

Class of 2012 162

Class of 2013 71

Class of 2014 107

Total 357

EAGLE PRIDE

By Reina Ota, Eagle Pride VP of Outreach and Class of 2013 Executive Council

There are over 50 clubs at GWHS, however Eagle Pride is rising to one of the top and

making way for service that is truly from the heart. For example, we eliminated the GPA and

hour requirement to no requirement; anyone who is willing to help out should have the

opportunity to do so. EP finds new and different approaches in providing students with

volunteer opportunities to help make a difference.

How EP impacted my life:

The reason why I think EP is so amazing is because everyone knows each other like a

family. Just in eight months, I met so many new people from

different schools and grade levels, and now we are like best

friends. We really watch out for each other and we’re all very

close. We work together to help promote our own club that we

love because we want others to know how great EP is. We

volunteered at the club fair for freshmen orientation (FLI) and

we got around 70 new freshmen members. We are excited to have them being part of our

family. And I hope they will learn many things from us like I did.

I really love how EP is very flexible and how volunteers can just sign up for the events

they want to participate in. Everyone can volunteer during their spare time without their other

commitments being interrupted. That is why EP has a very simple sign up system. Members

are able to find all the information and all the volunteer opportunities on an organized website,

which is very convenient!

Eagle Pride taught me how to be a leader, and how to

make our club more efficient and convenient for all of our

members. When I got more involved with EP, I got to help

out with the officers and see how they keep everything so

organized. For example, all the officers call all the volunteers

(yes, even if it’s more than 100 people) and confirm if they

are still volunteering, make sure they know all the important

information, and remind them to bring their waiver if they need one. Without the dedicated

officers, EP would not have been successful. Eagle Pride helped me to gain the courage to run

for student government because they taught me about organizational and communication skills

I need in order for me to be successful.

Encourage your child to join Eagle Pride today. Membership is opened year round.

https://sites.google.com/site/gwhseaglepride/Membership

Eagle Pride – it’s so much more than just a club. When I think ofEagle Pride, I think extraordinary, revolutionary, and epic.

Extraordinary- because it’s a source of hope for the future.Students want to make a difference in their community, so they didsomething about it, they established Eagle Pride.

Revolutionary- because Eagle Pride has truly changed the meaning of volunteering. In the past, volunteering was a form ofpunishment or something students did to make their college applications look good. Now students can’t get enough of it. Why youask? Because with EP, it’s a productive, positive, and a fun way for students to spend their time. Instead of staying home playingvideo games, stuck on the computer or getting into trouble, they’re out there having fun and making a difference.

Epic- because Eagle Pride is unlike any other service club. Eagle Pride is very much like a family. The EP officers know theirmembers (as far as schedule and availability to volunteer) and of course that’s after a couple of events. For example, the officerswould know if someone had Chinese school meaning that day isn’t available or sports, or any other activity they may have, etc.It’s vital that everyone connects and understands one another in order for any and all events to run smoothly.Why choose Eagle Pride? EP has the best events! We are sought after by event organizers because we do a great job and they cansee that we really enjoy helping out. Our events are fun because we get the best shifts and are well organized, so sign up, spacesfill up real quick.

EP makes it very convenient and fun to volunteer, it fits easily into our hectic schedules. We meet onlywhen necessary, especially if there is a huge event coming up. Everything is conducted online, whichis a huge time saver and a necessity because we have members from other schools.

Students like to do things that are fun, things they can enjoy such as hanging out with their friends.That is why EP encourages all their members to invite their friends to any and all of the events. Byvolunteering with friends, it no longer feels like something you have to do, but rather something youwant to do. It’s also great that EP is not limited to Washington students, so friends from other schoolscan become members and participate in our events.

That’s really the best part, being able to do something great with your friends from Washington and outside of Washington.Eagle Pride gives everyone a chance to make a change. EP does not have a GPA requirement which opens so many doors forstudents who may not excel academically and may in other areas. And with an open membership all year long, new members arealways welcomed. I’ve met so many great people that I wouldn’t have if it wasn’t for Eagle Pride. Currently, EP has about 340members and still growing.

Not only does it allow students from different schools the opportunity to give back to their community, EP strives to make it justas fun for the volunteers as it is rewarding for those who receive our service.

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Be part of the change, join Eagle Pridehttps://sites.google.com/site/gwhseaglepride/Membership

Eagle Pride Co-Founded by Stephanie & Sean Dy JuancoOfficers: Anna L, Inge C, Nancy L, Jasmine A, Nancy C, Harmony X

In May 2009, Eagle Pride was approved as

a service club at GWHS. We pride

ourselves as a service club and dedicate

our time to serve the different segments

of GWHS community such as student

government, PTSA, school clubs and

various community organizations. Our

mission is “...to provide a safe place for

students to gather and an atmosphere

that encourages them to take pride as an

Eagle with an opportunity to contribute

to work that will promote school spirit

and unity.”

We are new, young and innovative. We

have no GPA or minimum hours of service

requirement. We believe everyone who

has the heart to serve should be given

the opportunity to. Our volunteer

opportunities are open to all, including

students from other schools.

SCHOOL SERVICE

We work closely with Student

Government and provide fund raising

events for the senior, junior and

sophomore class. Our next goal is to

provide fund raising events for ASB and

the freshman class.

Eagle Pride is committed to assist

teachers and staff whenever there is a

need, such as stuffing envelopes or

helping in the bookroom. We are

requested to assist at various school

functions such as the Welcome Back

Teachers Breakfast, Freshmen

Orientation, College Expo, Back to School

Night Teachers Dinner, 8th Grade Open

House and the Bell Games.

Eagle Pride formed the Neighborhood

Cleanup Crew to help keep the

neighborhood around GWHS clean.

Members pick up trash daily at lunch

time on 32nd Ave. Our goal is to assist

Mrs. Lovrin from this task and to save our

school from losing its off-campus lunch

privilege.

Eagle Pridehttp://sites.google.com/site/gwhseaglepride/

COMMUNITY SERVICE

Eagle Pride thrives on giving back to our

community. We’ve racked up 4,266

community hours volunteering at various

community events such as the AIDS Walk

San Francisco, Nihonmachi Street Fair,

San Francisco Aloha Festival, and the

Richmond Village Beacon Food Bank. We

were happy to help out the Special

Olympics with their last minute

volunteer needs. We felt honored to be

invited to volunteer at the prestigious

Presidents Cup Tournament. We also

look forward to volunteering at the Green

Festival in November and North Face

Endurance Challenge in December.

FUND RAISING EVENTS

Eagle Pride actively seeks fund raising

opportunities. We have worked at the

Escape from Alcatraz Triathlon, San

Francisco Triathlon at Treasure Island,

Bay to Breakers and the Nike Women’s

Marathon in various roles. We aim to be

the best service provider and thus have

been invited back by every organization

we have worked with.

MORE THAN A CLUB

Eagle Pride is committed to being an

information hub for GWHS. We

maintain our own website filled with the

latest news on GWHS, events, clubs,

sports, PTSA and much more. We have

the largest GWHS Facebook group and a

Facebook fan page.

We invite everyone who has a heart to

serve the school and our community to

join us. We offer three distinct

Membership options to meet the

unique needs of our Members.

Elite Member – for members who

are committed to making Eagle Pride

their top priority. Elite Members are

asked to join PTSA ($5 due) and

attend these events:

Regular Member – for members who

are not ready to make a full

commitment to Eagle Pride but wish

to participate in as many events as

their schedule permits. Regular

Members can attend any events of

their choice.

Community Member - for those who do

not attend GWHS.

Community Events

• February - Kaiser Marathon

• April - Presidio 10k

• July - AIDS Walk San Francisco

• August - Nihonmachi Festival, San

Francisco Aloha Festival, Freshmen

Orientation, Welcome Back Teacher

Breakfast, Back To School Readiness

• October - Bridge To Bridge Run, Back To

School Night Dinner, College Expo, Bell

Game

• November - Green Festival, 8th Grade

Open House, Public School Enrollment

Fair

• December - NorthFace Endurance

Challenge

Fund Raising Events

• May - Bay to Breakers

• June - Escape from Alcatraz

• July - San Francisco Triathlon at

Treasure Island

• October - Nike Women’s Marathon

Email gwhseaglepride@gmail.com for

more information on becoming a

member. Go Eagles!

Sponsor:

David Ko / Sandra Dy Juanco

Making aDifference

Be the change

you want to see in the world

~ Mahatma Gandhi