What started as a simple idea among two high school seniors has developed into a movement that is set to continue inspiring students for years to come. Shae Laskowski-Trant and Trenton Huynh, both seniors at Chandler High School, founded the Kindness Club this year with the intention of spreading kindness throughout their school and community. Their initiative has been a success, with over 170 active members, and now as they prepare to graduate, they are passing the torch to a new group of dedicated students.
Jaden Fontana, Micah Zahir, and Alexis Francis are a few of the juniors who will be stepping up to lead the Kindness Club into its next chapter. Jaden Fontana, who will serve as the new president, has ambitious plans to extend the club’s reach and impact: “We want to open more interactive projects to increase engagement and make a real difference.” Her goal for the club is to create a culture of kindness that extends beyond our school and into the community.
The Kindness Club has already made a significant impact under Shae and Trenton’s leadership. They organized events such as hosting a booth at the Semicolon Society and having their members pass out homemade bracelets to further unify the community. The club also launched a social media campaign to promote positive messages and encourage students to share their own stories of kindness.
As Alexis, Jaden, and Micah take over, they plan to build on these successes and introduce new initiatives. One idea is to create a “Kindness Wall” where students can post notes of appreciation and encouragement from one another. Another is to partner with local volunteer organizations to sponsor community events that promote kindness and unity.
With the new leadership team in place, the future of the Kindness Club looks bright. As they work to spread their message of kindness, they are not only making a difference in their school but also setting an example for others to follow. “Kindness is a simple but powerful message, and we’re excited to see how it continues to grow,” remarks Shae.
