Makayla and Allyssa on a ride at universal studios for grad bash.

Allyssa Andrews
Makayla and Allyssa at universal studios for grad bash.

Allyssa Andrews
Abby Menard (left) waiting in the queue for Hagrid’s Magical Creatures Motorbike Adventure

Abby Menard
Abby Menard (left) posing for a picture with a friend in front of the Hogwarts building at Universal.
Trashcan #34-SLHS, standing proudly and ready to impart life lessons.

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Trashcan #34-SLHS, seen here at attention at ready to receive trash.

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Academics

Signing Success: Sunlake’s ASL Club in Action

Isabella Santos, Marketing Editor

April 29, 2025

Junior Keely Fink during an ASL club meeting, getting ready to speak to her club members. (Ryan Carbonneau)

Sunlake High School’s ASL Club is bringing together students who love sign language and want to learn more about Deaf culture. Led by junior Keely Fink, the club has become a welcoming space for anyone interested in ASL. Fink, now in her third year of ASL, plays a key role in the club. “I joined ASL Club so I could be more involved in the language and meet people who are just as passionate as I am,” she said. “When Mrs. Peddie came to my class looking for officers, I knew I wanted to help get the club started—so I became president!” At their last meeting, members talked about important club details, including voting on senior cords, finalizing a T-shirt design, and sharing info on how to buy one. Her love for ASL started when she was picking her freshman year classes and noticed ASL was an option. “I’ve always been fascinated by sign language, and when I saw Sunlake offered it, I knew I had to take it” she said. Thanks to Fink’s leadership, the ASL Club continues to grow, giving students a chance to practice signing, make new friends, and connect with a vibrant language and culture.

About the Contributor

Ryan Carbonneau, Staffer

Hey, my name’s Ryan Carbonneau and I work as a photographer and writer for The Perch and Sunlake’s Yearbook production. I love music, writing, and (despite not being good at it) art. I’m really glad to be a part of a production that combines some of these things. I’m hoping to capture as much of the meaningful moments of the school year I can so when we look back, it’s the good stuff we want to have physical reminders of. I’m excited to continue in the yearbook and newspaper here at Sunlake until senior year. I plan to go to UCF for college and major either in photography or statistics.