Choosing what clubs to be in at South is like being a little kid in a candy store; there are so many choices. A recent addition to the numerous clubs at South is Celtic club. This particular club focuses on the culture and background of Irish and Scottish heritage.

Celtic club is lead by senior Caroline Maddalozzo, and was founded by her this year. Celtic club sponsors are history teacher David Kane and science teacher Marianne Gudmundsson.

According to Maddalozzo, she started the club because she believed that many people do not take Irish dancing and culture very seriously, so the goal of Celtic club is to teach students more about Irish culture so they can get a better understanding.

“I Irish dance. People joked around about it, and I would get angry about [people making fun of it],” Maddalozzo said. “If [Ms. Gudmundsson and I] can incorporate it in a way people would know more about it, then maybe they wouldn’t judge it.”

Maddalozzo leads the club along with other students, including sophmore Annelise Potter. Within weeks of starting the club, 60 students have shown interest by attending Celtic club meetings.

According to Potter, both she and Maddalozzo are very passionate about raising awareness about the Scottish and Irish cutures.

“[Caroline and I] used to Irish dance together,” Potter said. “We thought it was a good idea, and a good cultural experience.” Potter stated that they have not had very many meetings, but they are already planning a lot of fun activities.

While Celtic club focuses on Irish and Scottish cultures, students don’t have to be of either background. Celtic club is open to any one interested. Meetings are held before school in the science wing or after school in the history wing on Mondays.