Gaming Club
On Wednesday afternoons, we have a group of about 25 students that meet in our library computer lab in order to play video games. The students usually play online games from 3:30 - 5:30.One of our teachers, Mr. Russell Wylie, volunteers as the sponsor of the Gaming Club. Mr. Wylie stated that the students usually discuss games that they have been playing and they take suggestions for new games. The group looks for games that are multiplayer, competitive, and free to play through the Steam client. Currently, the club has been playing Paladins. This game allows 10 people to play about a 15-minute match.They will also have a group playing another game - usually Team Fortress 2, while the Paladins game is going.
Mr. Wylie commented that the student response has been great this year. On average, there are 23 players each Wednesday. They have hopes of expanding the club to play other high schools; but, they are still in the initial planning stages. When asked about his experience with the club, Mr. Wylie commented "I have enjoyed the experience of reaching out to a different type of student who may not be involved in other extracurricular activities."
The Gaming Club at Henderson High School provides a safe place for students to meet and play games with other students - whom they may not normally interact with outside of the classroom.
