THE PULSE | FEBRUARY 2026 ISSUE
STORY TIME WITH: A COMMUNITY OF STORYTELLERS The Story Time With Club enters its third year of programming since it was founded by Sarah Fisher ‘27. The club offers an outlet for Harvey students to volunteer without having to travel far. The first Friday of every month, members gather and go to Mount Kisco Elementary School, where they read to the students to increase literacy rates in children who speak English as their second language. This program helps support under-resourced children in the community in a way that's accessible. The bonds formed between club volunteers and the children are strong. The children enjoy the company of older students who can help them to grow as individuals. In return, volunteers take on the responsibility of being leaders and adapt to challenging scenarios when they are presented.
By Dylan Coughlin Volunteers take part in art projects with the students, helping them to create memories and masterpieces they will never forget. During an interview with Sarah, who is not only the founder but also the club’s president, she recalled one of her favorite memories of Story Time With, stating, “When we put together an art project, I was able to see the vibrant atmosphere of us coming together and sharing ideas. The club has a collective sense for doing good for others.” The volunteers enjoy guiding the children to express their creativity. Vice presidents Mikayla Neave and Arabella Serfilippi help guide the club in the right direction. Mrs. Cris Alexander, the faculty advisor, provides tremendous assistance to the group. Secretary Chloe Campbell records the names of future book series to read to the children, club plans, art projects, and bake sale information for the members to look back on. The club also features other positions such as social media coordinator, treasurer, and more. The club is like a well-oiled machine kept running by the motivation and strong work ethic of the members. Besides the different club positions, the group also emphasizes its main themes of kindness, compassion, and community.
Members of the Story Time With Club at a meeting. Photo taken by Mrs. Alexander.
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Why join Story Time With? Well, to answer that question, The Pulse spoke to the members. “I joined because I wanted to make a difference in the community, and helping children is a very important cause to me,” noted club member Lexi Vaughan-Johnson. Arabella Serfilippi said, “I joined the club because I really like reading and want to help children who share that passion.”
When The Pulse spoke to Sarah, she gave the inside scoop on all things Story Time With. Sarah enjoys spending time with her club members, putting great emphasis on community rather than a formal or divisive club structure. Sarah said, “I like being club president because I always knew I wanted to be a teacher and a leader, and over the course of my life, I have done things to accomplish that goal. Bringing this to Harvey as a club has been really great and rewarding.” Along with her commentary on friendship, community, and volunteerism, Sarah shared her plans to continue to expand the club to more kids in the community through bake sales and social media. When discussing students who aren’t in the club but want to know more, Sarah said, “I love seeing those who are not in the club still showing interest in it. I love it when more people want to join, and I think it is a really great thing to bring people together, regardless of whether they are in the club or not.” Sarah also said that she is considering “people who can take over the club and continue it once we are gone.” Sarah wants the club to have a lasting legacy. The club that Sarah has created is truly innovative, helping enlighten young minds and changing the world one story at a time.
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