Power of Name

Clubs and Organizations

Think now: What Club and Organizations can you think that Lanier offers to students​

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Lanier Offers

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• Senior Class of 2023 * El Plato de Sol

• Junior Class of 2024 * Special Olympics

• Sophomore Class of 2025 * VOK Allies (LGBTQ+)

• Freshman Class of 2026 * Blue Jackets Spirit Organization

• National Honor Society * Orchestra Club

• Student Council * Mariachi Orgullo De San Antonio

• El Nopal Newspaper * Academic Decathlon/Octathlon

• Math Matters Financial Literacy * VOK Chamber Choir

• Anime Club * Speech & Debate Club

• Art Club * VOK Band

• Boys & Girls Athletics (all sports)

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Open Ended

What Club or organization do you belong to?

Stem: I am a part of the.....

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​The Power of A Name

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​Think Now:

What do you think when you see them?

Why is their name powerful?​

EQ: Why are names important, and how can we ensure that we call each other by preferred names?

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Students will:

• Understand the importance of names.

• Learn preferred names of classmates.

Practice calling each other by preferred names.

Open Ended

Quick-write your name story:

Think about your own name. 

Who gave it to you? 

Does it have a specific meaning? 

Do you have nicknames? 

What is its significance to you? 

Does it reflect your identity?

Preferred name

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• Moving around the circle, each person shares their preferred name.

• Repeat the process three times. 

• Forgot someone’s name? Ask!

​Toss

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• First Person

  • Say your name.

  • Say the name of another person in the circle and toss the ball to them.

  • Put your hands behind your back to indicate that you have participated. 

  • Remember who tossed you the ball and who you tossed the ball to.

Repeat the process until everyone has participated.