At LSHS a very attended club, especially this year, is Black Student Union. But BSU is more than a club, it’s a community where people come together to support each other to be united and learn more about African American history. Not just in school, but also with events outside of school. BSU is for everyone and anyone can join. 

“Black Student Union is a group of black individuals, but also white individuals. Anyone’s invited. It’s just to form a community and learn about the history of African Americans and everything that happened, but also to go out and have events and have fun with each other and meet new people,” freshman Adrian Blakeney said 

Over time, connections are built in BSU and a tight-knit community is built. 

“The best part of BSU is the people that are in it, because they’re not just your friends there, they become your family. And eventually, those people, you’re gonna know that they’re gonna be there for the rest of your life. I feel like you’re making connections there. That’s the best part of it, and also you get to learn stuff out of that club, so you’re gaining education at the same time,” junior Myah Gomez said. 

BSU helps the members not only to expand their knowledge on African Americans but also to be an important part of the school community and be more involved in the activities that the school offers. 

“I would say being involved with the school, because a lot of our members are freshmen. This is giving them a way to be involved with the school and also with people,” junior Jessica Sands said. 

BSU has a huge impact on the students that are part of this club, especially with friendships and making people feel included and wanted. 

“A lot of times in my life I’ve gone to a predominantly white school, and I haven’t really had a very diverse friendship as much, and I feel like now I do, and it makes me feel included,” freshman Grace Kamudzand said.