Clubs offer fun, scholarships and that grand opportunity that everyone loves: making new friends.

Run by co-presidents Rebecca Church and Samantha Rudd and adviser Scott Leaman, Pie Club invites students to come to enjoy the many varieties of pie. Whether it be apple, cherry or key lime, members will always leave the meetings with a smile and a warm belly. Pie Club meets about once a month in Leaman’s room. There are only two requirements to join: Students must love to eat pie and have a good time with friends.

“Everyone who has been to a Swing Club meeting has found it to be fun,” said junior Vicky Lin. Swing Club is currently run by Adam LaMee, the resident physics teacher. Those who want to join just have to be interested in dancing, especially in the “swinger style.” Swing Club is a cool place for students to dance and let go and enjoy themselves. The club currently meets at 3 p.m. in the Forum on Thursdays. LaMee is considering making T-shirts and possibly organizing a dance.

National Art Society meets once a week, and members must be a sophomore, junior or senior. The club is run by president Danice Stetson and art teacher Marilyn Proctor-Givens. “Art Club inspires and recognizes those students who have shown an outstanding ability in art,” said Proctor-Givens. The membership fee is currently at a $5 minimum, not including T-shirts. Scholarship opportunities include the Rising Star Secondary Recognition Program and Charles M. Robertson Memorial Scholarship.

Nine students met Tuesday, Aug. 29, in English teacher Laurel Boyett’s classroom, for the Writing Club. The Writing Club is a brand new addition to Lincoln’s repertoire of organizations. Anyone who is interested in writing stories or poerty is welcome to join. It is a “community of writers meeting to exchange ideas, give feedback and learn about publishing,” Boyett said. The club meets every Tuesday from 2:50 to 3:50 p.m. in room 815, though the members may select a new meeting place. At each meeting, the members will engage in writing activities and have an opportunity to share feedback on their writings. Occasionally, there will be a guest speaker and workshops on poetry and publishing.

Seven Latin II students met Aug. 25 to test their knowledge of the Latin language and Roman history and culture. The meeting in room 611, the classroom of Latin teacher Lois Ann Bower, was called Certamen, or “contest” in Latin. Certamen is a brain bowl for Latin students of all levels. Each Latin class level meets separately on different days of the week. All Certamen teams work toward the regional, state, national and workshop competitions. So if you are unsatisfied with just attending Latin class or are interested in learning more about Roman culture or would just like to fatten your college application, try the Certamen challenge and make all sorts of new friends.