By Yara Marji, Grade 11

Beloved science teacher, Mr. Chapman, runs the Environmental Club. The Environmental Club strives to be a club for anyone interested in saving the environment and tackling climate change. As more years go by, the dangers of climate change become more prominent. Thus, this club endeavors to raise awareness of climate change in the Lourdes community. For example, the club is planning to replant the garden in the courtyard of Our Lady of Lourdes, clean the fountain in the south-side lobby area, and other fun projects. There are meetings every other Thursday, and their motto is “Helping the Planet, one project at a time”, which truly showcases the abundant projects the club has. Last year the club, with the AP environmental students, took a trip to the Boston Zoo, where the members saw many animals. There is word that the club may be doing something similar again this year. In addition, the club is most known for the it's mascot, a bearded dragon named Spyro. The club introduced Spyro to the Lourdes community last year when Mr. Chapman wanted to add a new pet to his classroom. Ever since then, Spyro has become an important part of the environmental club. During our Spirit Day festivities, the club held a fundraiser where students had the opportunity to take pictures with this beloved reptile! All proceeds will go back into the club to sponsor the many exciting projects that take place. Madeline Anthony and Kaitlyn Druckenmiller are the co-presidents; Delilah Eckwall is the vice president; Yara Marji is the treasurer; and Carter Mckay is the secretary. All five of these students make the environmental club what it is today—a welcoming and educational club for everyone to join. Visit them every other Thursday and take a photo with Spyro there!