An Interact Club has been established at Fulton High School, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Fulton and officially recognized by Rotary International.
Interact Clubs bring together 12- to 18-year olds to develop leadership skills while discovering the power of Rotary's motto, "Service Above Self." Interact Clubs organize at least two projects every year, one helps their school or community and one promotes international understanding.
Rotary club sponsors mentor and guide Interactors as they carry out projects and develop leadership skills, said Mary Ann Beahon, Rotary Club district secretary.
Officers of the 15-member Interact Club are Anna Bonderer, president; Leah Speer, vice president (service); Baylor Webb, vice president (membership); Hannah Siegel, secretary; Kristine Malone, treasurer; and Alex White, intern. Rotary Sponsors are Debbie Laughlin and Kati Boland. Jessica Parrish is the faculty sponsor.
The club focuses on community service. Members participated in last fall's Trick-or-Treat on the Bricks and the Out of the Darkness William Woods Walk.
There are 20,372 Interact clubs in 159 countries, with a total membership of 468,556.
"Congratulations and best wishes to all who worked so hard to establish this Interact club. The investment in these young leaders of your community will undoubtedly produce great rewards in the future," said Karen Segura-Medina, Rotary International programs specialist, in her congratulatory letter to Fulton Rotarians.
Fulton also has a Rotaract Club, established in 2016 at William Woods University. Rotaract clubs bring together 18- to 30-year-olds to exchange ideas with leaders in the community, develop leadership and professional skills, and have fun through service.
There are 10,904 Rotaract clubs in 184 countries, with a total membership of 250,792 Rotaractors.