Liberty students have many options to find their “people” through a variety of clubs at the middle and high school levels.

From arts to academics or chess to yearbook, students get together throughout the school year.

“It’s important to offer a variety of extra-curricular activities,” High School Principal Stephen Matuszak said. “They help students gain new skills, find their voices and build camaraderie.”

Two of the newest clubs are FFA and esports.

Through agricultural education, FFA (formerly known as Future Farmers of America) gives students the opportunity to develop leadership skills, personal growth and career success. In only its second year, the story of the club’s founding will be featured at the state conference this month.

At the other end of the spectrum are the esports teams, which started in January. About a dozen students gather daily from January to April to play popular online games against others in the state in the Empire State Scholastic Esports Federation (ESSEF). The teams had strong starts to the year, with multiple victories. Students made playoff appearances in three games: Super Smash Bros solo as well as Marvel Rivals and Rocket League Teams.