Colton, CA—The Dungeons & Dragons club is officially established at Colton High School.
With the addition of this club, students now have another exciting opportunity to engage in the popular role-playing game. This club will provide a platform for students to bring their imaginations to life and immerse themselves in the game.
The club was started by freshmen Jayden Camacho and Eric Cruz Sandoval. They have been playing “D&D” for two years, and wanted to continue the D&D club after middle school.
“We decided to start the club mostly because we wanted to continue having a place to play D&D after middle school, so Jayden and I decided to ask Ms. Buskirk if we could make the D&D club,” said Eric Cruz.
D&D, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, has long been a popular fantasy game. One of its most attractive features is the ability of players to create a unique character with various desired characteristics. Through gameplay, players can determine their character’s future and how they want them to be shaped.
The game is a roleplaying game. A Dungeon Master creates, or uses a game scenario for players to interact. Game play goes in a predetermined order, and players roll specific dice to influence game action. Throughout the game, characters can level up their abilities as they engage with the various obstacles and challenges.
The club will meet on Wednesdays from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. in room 509. The advisors are Mr. Chris Barta and Ms. Megan Kelley. Players are advised to prepare for the session by bringing their character’s paper as well as D&D dice.
“Word got out somehow, somewhere that I used to play the game when I was younger,” said Barta. Camacho and Cruz Sandoval, who have Barta for first period, reached out to him to advise the club and he gladly accepted.
This year, multiple clubs have emerged on campus. The Hip-Hop Club has been involved in several assemblies. And a new religious club, Uncommon, is meeting in room 306 every week.
For students interested in starting a club, there is a process they must follow. All clubs are overseen by ASB, who hold onto the club charter and constitution, as well as process all fundraising and paperwork.
After getting initial paperwork from ASB Director Alexandra Buskirk, students are encouraged to seek out individuals with similar interests.
After finding people interested in joining the club, an advisor needs to be secured for purposes of supervision, location, and signing on paperwork.
Club’s must submit a constitution with ASB that explains how the club will be managed. Officers should be elected, and articles voted upon for purposes of running meetings.
In addition to D&D and Uncommon, there are two more clubs in the early stages of becoming active: the community service organization Key Club and a new dance club called Feel the Rhythm.
