OFFICER BOARD 2012-2013
Co-President Chris Vasques
5, 5, WE’VE GOT PRIDE, LET ME HEAR YOU COME ALIVE!
Hello Interactors!
My name is Chris Vasques and I am one of your Co-Presidents as well as the Area 5 Director for the 2012-2013 year. I am currently a senior at Washington, and this will be my third year in Interact as a president of our club. Interact is my greatest passion and I am so thankful to have the privilege of serving our club as an officer once again. Almost all of my greatest memories in life have come out of this club. My greatest allies, my best friends, my favorite things to do--they all revolve around Interact. Within Interact, I am a highly experienced leader, having the honor to attend Presidents’ Winter Retreat (PWR) twice as well as the Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA). I am so enthusiastic for Interact 2012-2013, and I promise to make this year the best for everyone to the best of my ability.
As a freshman, and pretty much for my whole life, I have been raised to think that only two things should matter to me--my G.P.A. and college acceptances. However, I have realized over the course of the past two years that this is a rather unfortunate and horrible mindset to live by. Interact has taught me how to appreciate the world that I live in and constantly opens my eyes up to the conditions that some people have to go through. Interact has taught me how to serve, teach, and love my community.
Interact means International Action. We are a club who commits to not only our community, but the world as well. Each year, District 5170 selects an annual International Project that focuses on a specific aspect of an international crisis. Interact will give you knowledge of unfortunate circumstances that some people live in.
I challenge you to step out of your comfort zones, to face your fears, and to turn possibility into reality. Interact has an incredibly nonjudgmental and open-minded environment, allowing you to be the best leader you can possibly be. Through the many other amazing leaders in our district and Area 5, you will learn what being an Interactor is truly about.
There will be many open doors for you to go through and explore. You have nothing to lose, but so much to gain. This is why I ask you to take a chance. Take a chance at opportunity. Be the influence and create the change that this world needs.
Hello Interactors!
My name is Chris Vasques and I am one of your Co-Presidents as well as the Area 5 Director for the 2012-2013 year. I am currently a senior at Washington, and this will be my third year in Interact as a president of our club. Interact is my greatest passion and I am so thankful to have the privilege of serving our club as an officer once again. Almost all of my greatest memories in life have come out of this club. My greatest allies, my best friends, my favorite things to do--they all revolve around Interact. Within Interact, I am a highly experienced leader, having the honor to attend Presidents’ Winter Retreat (PWR) twice as well as the Rotary Youth Leadership Award (RYLA). I am so enthusiastic for Interact 2012-2013, and I promise to make this year the best for everyone to the best of my ability.
As a freshman, and pretty much for my whole life, I have been raised to think that only two things should matter to me--my G.P.A. and college acceptances. However, I have realized over the course of the past two years that this is a rather unfortunate and horrible mindset to live by. Interact has taught me how to appreciate the world that I live in and constantly opens my eyes up to the conditions that some people have to go through. Interact has taught me how to serve, teach, and love my community.
Interact means International Action. We are a club who commits to not only our community, but the world as well. Each year, District 5170 selects an annual International Project that focuses on a specific aspect of an international crisis. Interact will give you knowledge of unfortunate circumstances that some people live in.
I challenge you to step out of your comfort zones, to face your fears, and to turn possibility into reality. Interact has an incredibly nonjudgmental and open-minded environment, allowing you to be the best leader you can possibly be. Through the many other amazing leaders in our district and Area 5, you will learn what being an Interactor is truly about.
There will be many open doors for you to go through and explore. You have nothing to lose, but so much to gain. This is why I ask you to take a chance. Take a chance at opportunity. Be the influence and create the change that this world needs.
Co-President Jamie Kuang
AREA 5 COME ALIVE, WE GOT SPIRIT WE GOT PRIDE!
Hi everybody, my name is Jamie Kuang and I’m your 2012-2013 Interact Club Co-President. I’m currently a junior at Washington High School, finally considered an upperclassmen! Last year, I was Interact’s Vice President and this is currently my third year in Interact. I am ECSTATIC for this upcoming year! Washington’s Interact Club has immensely improved over the past years, but we’re going further. Starting strong and finishing stronger.
I remember exactly when I was an incoming freshmen at maze day, Chris Vasques was telling me all about Interact and asking me to join! As the shy girl, I honestly didn’t know what I was signing up for and viewed Interact as any other club. However, I was wrong. I can’t thank Chris enough for introducing me to this club. Out of all the clubs and activities I signed up for, I was most dedicated to Interact. As becoming Vice President my sophomore year, I was able to attend PWR (Presidents’ Winter Retreat), where I gained my passion and love for Interact. Interact has taught me to become a confident, outgoing, energetic leader. I will strive to give 5170% of my effort, along with the other officers, to give you the best year possible. You won’t regret it, I promise!
What’s so great about Interact? What makes Interact stand out from all the other clubs? Interact isn’t like any other club. Our club is like family. We treat each other like we’ve known them for ages. We work together and build great relationships with one another. Believe it or not, you might even meet your new best friend. Not only that, but we build our leadership skills. Most importantly, we inspire others that question our ability to change people’s lives.
I encourage you all to join Interact. You’ll be surprised about the smallest things we can do to help the world. Interact Club has saved lives before with our previous international projects such as End Polio Now and Shelterbox. We focus on promoting international understanding, gaining leadership skills, personal integrity, and community service. Join with us, open yourself to the opportunities Interact has to offer, and we’ll give you the best love there is. Interact Love.
Hi everybody, my name is Jamie Kuang and I’m your 2012-2013 Interact Club Co-President. I’m currently a junior at Washington High School, finally considered an upperclassmen! Last year, I was Interact’s Vice President and this is currently my third year in Interact. I am ECSTATIC for this upcoming year! Washington’s Interact Club has immensely improved over the past years, but we’re going further. Starting strong and finishing stronger.
I remember exactly when I was an incoming freshmen at maze day, Chris Vasques was telling me all about Interact and asking me to join! As the shy girl, I honestly didn’t know what I was signing up for and viewed Interact as any other club. However, I was wrong. I can’t thank Chris enough for introducing me to this club. Out of all the clubs and activities I signed up for, I was most dedicated to Interact. As becoming Vice President my sophomore year, I was able to attend PWR (Presidents’ Winter Retreat), where I gained my passion and love for Interact. Interact has taught me to become a confident, outgoing, energetic leader. I will strive to give 5170% of my effort, along with the other officers, to give you the best year possible. You won’t regret it, I promise!
What’s so great about Interact? What makes Interact stand out from all the other clubs? Interact isn’t like any other club. Our club is like family. We treat each other like we’ve known them for ages. We work together and build great relationships with one another. Believe it or not, you might even meet your new best friend. Not only that, but we build our leadership skills. Most importantly, we inspire others that question our ability to change people’s lives.
I encourage you all to join Interact. You’ll be surprised about the smallest things we can do to help the world. Interact Club has saved lives before with our previous international projects such as End Polio Now and Shelterbox. We focus on promoting international understanding, gaining leadership skills, personal integrity, and community service. Join with us, open yourself to the opportunities Interact has to offer, and we’ll give you the best love there is. Interact Love.
Vice President Kasy Tu
Hey Interactors! I am Kasy Tu, graduating class of 2014, and also your current Vice President. I love Interact with all my heart and it has been a great honor to be an officer for two years now. I enjoy working side by side with my amazing officers and I already sense that this will be another productive and fantastic year.
I believe that joining Interact my freshmen year has been the best decision I've ever made in my life. It changed my personality and perspective of life. I have many great memories such as attending PWR (President's Winter Retreat), RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards), FLC (Fall Leadership Conference), and much more. Joining Interact could be life-changing if you attend the events and "interact" with others. You could meet new people, learn helpful leadership skills, AND earn community service hours all at the same time!
Although Interact is a community service club, it is much more. It's about helping people in need and putting "service above self" in use. You meet so many great friends and learn so much about helping the world. But you won't know until you join! So I am reaching out to each and every one of you, pleading you to join Interact because it is the best club in the world. Don't leave high school with any regrets so JOIN INTERACT!
Say hi and smile if you see me :) I love smiling people. Bye everyone! Hope you see you all soon.
"The youth united will never be defeated."
I believe that joining Interact my freshmen year has been the best decision I've ever made in my life. It changed my personality and perspective of life. I have many great memories such as attending PWR (President's Winter Retreat), RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Awards), FLC (Fall Leadership Conference), and much more. Joining Interact could be life-changing if you attend the events and "interact" with others. You could meet new people, learn helpful leadership skills, AND earn community service hours all at the same time!
Although Interact is a community service club, it is much more. It's about helping people in need and putting "service above self" in use. You meet so many great friends and learn so much about helping the world. But you won't know until you join! So I am reaching out to each and every one of you, pleading you to join Interact because it is the best club in the world. Don't leave high school with any regrets so JOIN INTERACT!
Say hi and smile if you see me :) I love smiling people. Bye everyone! Hope you see you all soon.
"The youth united will never be defeated."
Secretary Isabella Wang
Hello my fellow Interactors! I am Isabella Wang and I am currently a Junior as well as the Secretary for Interact Club. This will officially be my third year in this club; from being an active general member hoping to find myself as a Freshmen, to becoming Public Relations in my Sophomore year, and now the Secretary of a club I can proudly say that I am passionate about. I will always remember my first Interact event, the HERS Breast Cancer Walk, where a fellow walker came up to two of my friends and I, crying, and thanked us for volunteering. Knowing that you're able to contribute to someone's happiness or see improvement in the community is truly rewarding. Now, I won't try to explain how amazing of a club Interact is, I want YOU to see for YOURSELF. Come by our first meeting during the school year and sign up for an event! Allow yourself to explore and gain a new perspective. Not only are you going to meet the most admiring and inspirational people, but you'll also be helping out the community and the world. I can promise you that Interact will change your life. I am looking forward to meeting all of the new Interactors this upcoming year! Please feel free to ask any officer if you would like to know more about Interact
Hope to see you soon!
Hope to see you soon!
Treasurer Joshua Chang
What is up, you beautiful people?! Joshua Chang here, your 2012-2013 Washington High School Interact Club Treasurer! I am a sophomore right now and I'm honored to play my role in making our club AMAZING! Just a little information about me, I have three things that I can't live without, my faith in God, Interact, and music. I am a dedicated christian and a lover of God. Also, as you can see, I love interact and really couldn't see my life without the club and what it stands for. Lastly, for me, music isn't just a hobby for me but an essential part of my life. Anything from writing music to playing guitar, drums, piano or tenor sax.
I moved to Fremont the summer before I went into 8th grade and I am very glad that I did. When I started freshman year, I didn't know any of the sophomores, juniors or seniors. Thanks to Interact and marching band (mostly Interact) I know more than I can count. They aren't just people that I've met once or twice either. They are people I can depend on to be a a lift-me-up when I need it and tons of fun all the time. I truly thank Interact for bringing this many dedicated, kind-hearted people together!
My obsession in Interact started immediately at the first meeting of freshman year and kept on growing after that. After FLC (Fall Leadership Conference), becoming one of the board members and being honored to be the only non-officer to go to PWR (President's Winter Retreat), I realized that Interact is not just a tool to help me complete my hours, but a family!
Come join Interact if your looking for hours, fun and/or friendships that will last forever!!
If you see me, come say hi to me so see you then! :D
I moved to Fremont the summer before I went into 8th grade and I am very glad that I did. When I started freshman year, I didn't know any of the sophomores, juniors or seniors. Thanks to Interact and marching band (mostly Interact) I know more than I can count. They aren't just people that I've met once or twice either. They are people I can depend on to be a a lift-me-up when I need it and tons of fun all the time. I truly thank Interact for bringing this many dedicated, kind-hearted people together!
My obsession in Interact started immediately at the first meeting of freshman year and kept on growing after that. After FLC (Fall Leadership Conference), becoming one of the board members and being honored to be the only non-officer to go to PWR (President's Winter Retreat), I realized that Interact is not just a tool to help me complete my hours, but a family!
Come join Interact if your looking for hours, fun and/or friendships that will last forever!!
If you see me, come say hi to me so see you then! :D
Board Director Kylie Huynh
HELLO LOVELY INTERACTORS!
I’m Kylie, I’m currently a sophomore, and I will be your 2012-2013 Board Director! As I stepped onto Washington High School’s campus as freshmeat, I wasn’t expecting to get into Interact as much as I am now. I was recruited as a board member and that was by far probably the best decision I’ve made as a highschooler. I didn’t expect being in Interact to change my life so drastically, but it did. Each year, Interact saves lives from around the world, and I am thankful that I am here, as an officer to help inspire every interactor out there to help make a change.
I was the typical freshman when I came to WHS. I was the quiet and shy girl who rarely ever got noticed. I was always afraid to speak my mind. But thanks to this club, it changed me. I attended RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Award) as a mere freshman, and ever since that experience, I’ve broken out of my shell and viewed the world in a different way.
If you think Interact is just like any other club out there, you are wrong. All the new people you will soon meet, all the relationships you build, and the inspiring moments you will experience is all worth it. Trust me, Interact is a blessing and joining was a decision that may probably change your view on things.
Interact isn’t just about helping you complete your hours. It’s about the effort you put into trying to change the world. No matter who it is, one person can make a change. And I’m here as an officer this year to help each and every one of you to realize that.
WASHINGTON INTERACT, ARE YOU READY? WE ARE ABOUT TO BECOME THE BEST INTERACT CLUB IN THE DISTRICT.
"Interact love is the best kind of love."
I’m Kylie, I’m currently a sophomore, and I will be your 2012-2013 Board Director! As I stepped onto Washington High School’s campus as freshmeat, I wasn’t expecting to get into Interact as much as I am now. I was recruited as a board member and that was by far probably the best decision I’ve made as a highschooler. I didn’t expect being in Interact to change my life so drastically, but it did. Each year, Interact saves lives from around the world, and I am thankful that I am here, as an officer to help inspire every interactor out there to help make a change.
I was the typical freshman when I came to WHS. I was the quiet and shy girl who rarely ever got noticed. I was always afraid to speak my mind. But thanks to this club, it changed me. I attended RYLA (Rotary Youth Leadership Award) as a mere freshman, and ever since that experience, I’ve broken out of my shell and viewed the world in a different way.
If you think Interact is just like any other club out there, you are wrong. All the new people you will soon meet, all the relationships you build, and the inspiring moments you will experience is all worth it. Trust me, Interact is a blessing and joining was a decision that may probably change your view on things.
Interact isn’t just about helping you complete your hours. It’s about the effort you put into trying to change the world. No matter who it is, one person can make a change. And I’m here as an officer this year to help each and every one of you to realize that.
WASHINGTON INTERACT, ARE YOU READY? WE ARE ABOUT TO BECOME THE BEST INTERACT CLUB IN THE DISTRICT.
"Interact love is the best kind of love."
Co-Publicity Coordinator Jason Eom
Hey my lovely Interactors! My name is Jason Eom and I am one of your Co-publicity officers for the year of 2012-2013. I am very excited about this year!
Justine and I will work as hard as we possibly can to make Interact the best club not only at WHS but in the whole FUSD.
So far in my Interact history, I was recruited as a board member in the spring of 2012. As a freshman, this was a huge step for me in my high school career.
Although I was nervous at first, I learned responsibility and leadership skills as the year progressed. This year, I am confident that I will do well in making Interact even better than it already is. My goal this year, is to make WHS's Interact club the biggest in Area 5. Even though this is only my second year in Interact, I believe that I have found my passion. Interact has become such a huge part of my life that I would sacrifice anything to benefit this club.
So if you just found out about Interact and think that this is just some ordinary club, come to our meetings and FLC ( Fall Leadership Conference) and I guarantee that you will change your mind.
In the beginning of my freshman year, I just joined Interact because my friends had joined it and I also wanted to finish my hours early. Although my mindset about this club was already set, it quickly changed after a couple events. Interact doesn't just give people hours and benefit people a little, It changes the world. I strongly encourage you incoming freshman to join Interact. If you're one of the people who have friends don't want to join but you do ( you know who you are), just join!
You will quickly make a ton of new friends and have the best memories of your life.
See ya!
Peace.Love.Interact
Justine and I will work as hard as we possibly can to make Interact the best club not only at WHS but in the whole FUSD.
So far in my Interact history, I was recruited as a board member in the spring of 2012. As a freshman, this was a huge step for me in my high school career.
Although I was nervous at first, I learned responsibility and leadership skills as the year progressed. This year, I am confident that I will do well in making Interact even better than it already is. My goal this year, is to make WHS's Interact club the biggest in Area 5. Even though this is only my second year in Interact, I believe that I have found my passion. Interact has become such a huge part of my life that I would sacrifice anything to benefit this club.
So if you just found out about Interact and think that this is just some ordinary club, come to our meetings and FLC ( Fall Leadership Conference) and I guarantee that you will change your mind.
In the beginning of my freshman year, I just joined Interact because my friends had joined it and I also wanted to finish my hours early. Although my mindset about this club was already set, it quickly changed after a couple events. Interact doesn't just give people hours and benefit people a little, It changes the world. I strongly encourage you incoming freshman to join Interact. If you're one of the people who have friends don't want to join but you do ( you know who you are), just join!
You will quickly make a ton of new friends and have the best memories of your life.
See ya!
Peace.Love.Interact
Co-Publicity Coordinator Justine Sarmiento
"Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much." Hellen Keller
Hey, guys! I'm currently a sophomore at Washington and my job with Jason as your Publicity Coordinators this year is to show everyone for what Interact really is: a group of the most motivated, inspirational people you’ll ever meet. I truly care about this club and hope that it will inspire you as much as it inspired me. The people here truly give their all to put Service Above Self and I could not find better people to spend my time with, be it at a simple fundraiser or a tiring ten-hour event. It's a great way of meeting new people, so I encourage everyone to join.
A little about me...
The most important things in my life are God, family, music, and Interact. I love crazy, interesting people that always bring something fresh to the table. I crack jokes that aren't funny at all but I think I'm hilarious anyway (just laugh with me). One day, I'm going to travel the world and learn different languages and it will be cultured and overwhelming and great. But I'm gong to settle with changing the world first...
l have always wanted to contribute to my local community and the world as a whole, but I thought that, hey, I’m just a kid, how the heck can I pull that off? I can’t.
I could not have been more wrong.
I can totally pull that off, with the help of people who work together effectively with absolute drive, hard work, and effort. With the help of Interact. We're not exactly donning on flashy capes and flying around completely obstructing all signs of evil, but we might as well be. (Come on, capes are cool.) But we have helped individuals all around the world in the past year alone, raising over $100,.000 for our international and community projects. We work together to go above and beyond. With a little determination and teamwork, we can accomplish so much to affect others around us positively. We are STRONGER TOGETHER. Synergy is a beautiful thing and I believe differences and diversity should be embraced. Each individual is different and creative and together we challenge and push each other to open the door to discovery. It's not about completing the service hours anymore--it's about helping and celebrating each other and the world.
Intrigued yet? If I triple dog dare you to join Interact then you have to do it, right? No backsies! (Remember those days?) No, but really. The experiences that come with this club are precious and unforgettable. I guarantee that whether you attend three events or three hundred events, you're not regretting a single one.
I hope to see you at our next meeting! Say hi to me, say hi to any of the other officers, say hi to any member. Interact.
Hey, guys! I'm currently a sophomore at Washington and my job with Jason as your Publicity Coordinators this year is to show everyone for what Interact really is: a group of the most motivated, inspirational people you’ll ever meet. I truly care about this club and hope that it will inspire you as much as it inspired me. The people here truly give their all to put Service Above Self and I could not find better people to spend my time with, be it at a simple fundraiser or a tiring ten-hour event. It's a great way of meeting new people, so I encourage everyone to join.
A little about me...
The most important things in my life are God, family, music, and Interact. I love crazy, interesting people that always bring something fresh to the table. I crack jokes that aren't funny at all but I think I'm hilarious anyway (just laugh with me). One day, I'm going to travel the world and learn different languages and it will be cultured and overwhelming and great. But I'm gong to settle with changing the world first...
l have always wanted to contribute to my local community and the world as a whole, but I thought that, hey, I’m just a kid, how the heck can I pull that off? I can’t.
I could not have been more wrong.
I can totally pull that off, with the help of people who work together effectively with absolute drive, hard work, and effort. With the help of Interact. We're not exactly donning on flashy capes and flying around completely obstructing all signs of evil, but we might as well be. (Come on, capes are cool.) But we have helped individuals all around the world in the past year alone, raising over $100,.000 for our international and community projects. We work together to go above and beyond. With a little determination and teamwork, we can accomplish so much to affect others around us positively. We are STRONGER TOGETHER. Synergy is a beautiful thing and I believe differences and diversity should be embraced. Each individual is different and creative and together we challenge and push each other to open the door to discovery. It's not about completing the service hours anymore--it's about helping and celebrating each other and the world.
Intrigued yet? If I triple dog dare you to join Interact then you have to do it, right? No backsies! (Remember those days?) No, but really. The experiences that come with this club are precious and unforgettable. I guarantee that whether you attend three events or three hundred events, you're not regretting a single one.
I hope to see you at our next meeting! Say hi to me, say hi to any of the other officers, say hi to any member. Interact.