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YOLO Club: The Start of Something New at MBHS

Haley Hart and Copy Editor • December 15, 2025

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Daily life in high school can be overwhelming; swarmed with classes and social pressures, there seems to never be a time when one can simply enjoy the moment they’re in. But with a determination to shift such a concept, two MBHS seniors came up with a solution.

As the 2025 school year began, Alana Shields and Lucy Duprey had the idea to start a new extracurricular entitled YOLO Club..

YOLO, the acronym for the phrase “you only live once,” perfectly suits what the club is all about: experiencing the now and living daily life to its absolute fullest.

Shields shared that the initial concept for the club was created by Duprey, who then “reeled her in to joining.”

“We really wanted to give people the opportunity to do more activities in high school. We just loved doing all these fun things outside of school, so why not put it in a club format?” said Shields, with Duprey adding, “We wanted a safe space for people to go out and have fun, just live life to the fullest.”

The club meets every other Tuesday at lunch, doing what could be considered more mellow activities, such as various art projects and different games. However, the club is also no stranger to participating in more adventurous endeavors, such as ocean dips and concert-going. When speaking to members of the multifaceted extracurricular, it couldn’t be clearer that the club offers numerous opportunities for a diverse range of MBHS students. YOLO covers all the bases; whether one is more spontaneous or more reserved, the club appeals to both parties.

As the school year has progressed, what started as a quaint club, composed of a small group of friends, has now become a space where a wide variety of students meet. Duprey and Shields both shared that this was indeed their intention when starting the club: to foster an environment where all will feel welcome.

Both being seniors, Duprey and Shields have only a mere semester left with the club they worked so hard to cultivate; however, the pair looks to the future with optimism. The two shared that they hope YOLO continues to grow once they’ve graduated, having many wishes for what the next year may potentially bring.

“Maybe students could even go on trips together,” Duprey said, sharing her wishes for the future of YOLO.

YOLO Club, though its founders have only a few months left at MBHS, will no doubt continue to persist long after Duprey and Shields’ departure from Morro Bay. The extracurricular has given students of MBHS an incredible opportunity and environment that encourages them to experience all the world has to offer.

Stop by Ms. Cherry’s room any Tuesday afternoon that you have free, because after all, “you only live once.”

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Haley Hart, Sports & People Section Editor

Preparing to enter her final year at Morro Bay High School, Haley Hart is set on enjoying every moment. “I miss summer, but it’s my last year, so I’m trying to soak in all of it,” she said, thinking about the bittersweet transition from summer to the school year. Hart has been a familiar person on campus, involved in multiple activities throughout her high school career. Despite growing up playing soccer, she began playing golf her freshman year, a sport she now loves, and is currently on varsity. She has also been involved in Drama Club here on campus, as a hair designer, as well as being one of the yearbook editors here on campus. Out of all her commitments, Hart said Yearbook class has quickly become one of her favorites.“I like doing graphic design type stuff,” said Hart. This school year, Hart said she wants to “try not to rush through this year or just get it over with and try to really enjoy it, even if it’s hard because I’m not gonna be here for that much longer.” Beyond extracurricular activities, Hart is a long-time member of Journalism, participating in the class since her freshman year. “I love to talk, and journalism has a lot of talking. I love writing, just anything social,” she said. With her kind personality, she naturally loves storytelling and connecting with others. Outside of school, she enjoys hanging out with friends, thrifting, spending time at the beach, and doing anything “artsy.” While Hart describes herself as extroverted and “an open book,” many of her closest friends are quieter, more reserved people. Hart said she enjoys this more. “I like it because I can talk enough for two people…usually I’m more drawn to people who are quieter because I want everybody to feel included.” Looking ahead, Hart hopes to attend UC Santa Cruz, a campus she fell in love with during a visit last spring. “It was the most beautiful campus I’ve ever seen in my entire life,” she said. Her dream is to pursue journalism, specifically writing columns and personal essays. “I always said I wanted to be like a journalist and work somewhere where I could write columns…maybe give advice, even if I don’t really think I’m in a place to give advice,” she said, laughing. After college, Hart’s plans are set. “In about five years, I’m probably going to be graduating from college and just being set up, you know, having a job somewhere I like, and maybe having a cute little boyfriend.” Getting ready to graduate, Hart’s goals are simple: finish strong, appreciate her time at MBHS, make memories with others, and take the next step towards the future.