Adam Glasser (CHS), Leah Komada (CHHS) and Gabi Johnson (ECHHS) created the first SKJAJA Clubs in their schools.
SKJAJA Clubs were formed at two of the local high schools during the 2009-10 school year to help support the SKJAJA Fund. SKJAJA Clubs provide a way to improve communities and enrich kid’s educational and cultural experiences. Club members can participate in various activities in and out of their high school. They not only create activities to fundraise for SKJAJA, but they also like to do fun activities that can help the community grow. The Clubs instigated a partnership between the Club members and the director of the UNC-CH Communiversity after school program. Together they creates mentoring and tutoring positions for the Club members. They also have been involved with:
In 2009 Leah Komada founded the Chapel Hill High School club and Adam Glasser (the last “A” of SKJAJA) started the Carrboro High School club. In the 2010- 11 school year a recent grant recipient, Gabi Johnson, formed the SKJAJA Club at East Chapel Hill High School.
Adam Glasser (CHS), Leah Komada (CHHS) and Gabi Johnson (ECHHS) created the first SKJAJA Clubs in their schools.