Student Spotlight
By Maisie Fitzmaurice
Coding Connections UAHS computer science club teaches students about the ever-changing world of technology
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handle new things and do bigger things,” Kahle says. “I also think that logic and problem solving are two skills that are entwined in everything you do in computer science, and definitely two great skills to help you survive your future.” Students enjoy that the club gives them opportunities to further explore computer science, whether through volunteering or hackathons. “A lot of times people like to explore things on their own, and computer science club kind of gives them an avenue to do that realistically with different competitions and different service opportunities they can partake in,” says club copresident Annie Hu. “So, it’s kind of like a
way for them to explore that and do even more, since a lot of times just taking the class isn’t enough.” Hu and co-president Susie Hodson, both juniors at UAHS, lead the club in preparing for competitions, learning Python programming language and discussing historical advancements within the field. In addition to weekly club meetings, the club has worked with the Upper Arlington Commission on Aging to hold help desk sessions where older adults can get technology guidance and advice directly from students in the club. The stuMay/June 2022 • www.trivillagemagazine.com
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rom coding competitions to public service, the computer science club at Upper Arlington High School allows students to transcend traditional classroom instruction and learn coding and programming skills. Students in the club compete in technology competitions against other schools, discuss technology advancements and participate in community service projects. Diane Kahle, a math teacher at Upper Arlington High School and advisor for the club, says learning about technology and computers is vital to any career students may pursue in the future. “When they get formal training on it, they just are that much more equipped to
Computer science club students have offered tech help sessions and taught classes through the Summer Academy.
