We believe every student has the potential to become a leader, whether
it is through club membership, athletics, the arts, school events, or
within our local communities. We strive to offer students opportunities
to discover and hone their own leadership skills, and we are proud of
our student-leaders’ accomplishments.
Gold KeyA
service organization affiliated with the Admission Office of
approximately 150 students who act as hosts for prospective students
and their families by providing class visits and tours. Membership is
open to all classes. New members apply and are selected at the end of
the first quarter. Student Diversity Leadership ConferenceThe Student Diversity Leadership Conference is a multiracial,
multicultural gathering of young people that focuses on the development
of self identity and the search for community spirit and understanding. Generation of PromiseThe Generation of Promise is a cross-school district, multicultural,
urban/suburban student leadership-development program founded in 1987.
GOP was formed to increase positive interaction between city and
suburban youth, encourage mutual respect, study issues affecting local
communities, and foster a shared commitment to the advancement of the
Detroit metropolitan area.
Metro Teen ConferenceThe mission of the Metropolitan Detroit Teen Conference is to provide a
forum that allows students from differing backgrounds to meet in small
groups to discuss their concerns, aspirations, academic and life
experiences, to discover their commonalities and to focus on positive
goals; to help these students reinforce in their own minds the fact
that they are empowered to make personal choices in their everyday
lives that will steer them in a positive direction toward the
achievement of those goals. Resident AdvisersResident Advisers are chosen each year from the junior class by current
RAs and House Advisers to serve as leaders supportive to other
students. Students are selected for their citizenship, leadership
abilities and commitment to the quality of the residential community. Student CouncilStudent Council acts as a liaison among students, faculty and
administration. The elected members review issues in school life and
policies; including the dress code, and plan school-wide activities for
the student body. Members are elected at spring class meetings but
weekly meetings are open to all students and faculty. The organization
selects the annual recipient of the Mary Jane Palmer Award. Residence Halls CouncilsOn each campus there is an active Residence Hall Council (Dorm Council)
which helps create the community life. Each of the two councils has
some campus-specific duties, but both help to formulate residential
policy, supervise internal residential functions and plan special
events. Wilderness Co-LeadersThe Wilderness Expedition provides an opportunity for juniors and
seniors to extend their leadership skills to the backcountry setting.
Students can take on leadership, instructional and supervisory roles
that are essential to the success of this eleven-day backpacking trip. International Student MentorsSocial challenges exist for every high school student. Do I fit in? How
do I balance schoolwork and extra-curricular activities? Who shares my
interests? While all students can relate to these questions and
concerns, international students may have heightened fears of social
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The founders of the Cranbrook Educational Community, George and Ellen
Booth, were true philanthropists. Their efforts in founding the CEC
went beyond mere financial support of an artistic vision—they dedicated
their talents and hearts to the achievement of their ideal.
Today, our commitment to service serves as a link to the
outside community, our way of extending the ideals of our founders to
the world.
In addition to those listed here, there are service-oriented groups
such as Cabinet and the Community Service Club, and several outings
sponsored by Parent Organizations. The core values of a Cranbrook
education—respect, integrity, health, and safety—are reinforced through
our community service efforts, and we are proud to have made these
efforts an institutional priority.
Freedom House
Cranbrook Kingswood students have the
opportunity to visit Freedom House each year with the International
Student Life program to teach ESL and volunteer their time and efforts.
Freedom House is a shelter for refugees who are seeking asylum
in the U.S. and Canada. The work CK students do at Freedom House exposes them to other cultures
and walks of life and teaches them the importance of dedicating time to
philanthropic activities. Teaching ESL to people from other countries
also challenges our students to explore their teaching and leadership
skills while crystallizing their connection with the English language.
Habitat For Humanity
Cranbrook Kingswood’s Habitat for
Humanity Campus Chapter supports the work of HFH affiliates to build
affordable housing by volunteering at construction worksites, and
obtaining donations of money and materials through fundraising
activities. CK HFH also works to educate the community about the need
for affordable housing. CK HFH is currently working with the Detroit
affiliate, which is building houses in the Core City area of Detroit
near the Ambassador Bridge. |
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Cranbrook
Kingswood student publications provide a fresh, student-oriented look
at our campus and our students' lives. Whether it is the in-depth
perspective of campus, national and international news found in the Crane-Clarion, the memories we treasure from each year's yearbook and video yearbook, or the artistic expressions found in Gallimaufry, our publications demonstrate the extraordinary talents of our student writers, editors, and artists. Crane-ClarionAs the student newspaper of the Cranbrook Upper School, the Crane-Clarion reports on events in and outside Cranbrook of relevance to our students, faculty, parents, and alums. The Crane-Clarion
was established in 1927 and is published six times a year, including a
special Awards Issue each June that wraps up the year and announces the
awards of our students and the college choices of our seniors. GallimaufryThe School literary arts magazine, published yearly, is produced by a
committee of students and faculty who select from submissions the
finest student writing, art and photography. The literary group meets
each week to discuss student work and to do writing exercises. These
meetings are open to all Cranbrook Kingswood students. Student 'ZinesStudent 'Zines are independent, student-initiated publications that pop
up every year on a host of topics. Although they usually don't last
longer than the tenure of the editors and contributors, these 'zines
exemplify the diversity of expression within our student body.
Past 'zines have featured writing and art on topics such as cultural
issues, animation, politics, and comedy and satire, and they are
enjoyed widely by the entire community. Video YearbookThe Video Yearbook is an annual production which chronicles the school
year on tape. Students use digital cameras to collect scenes of school
life and activities and edit that tape at the end of the year in a
presentation which includes professional quality effects and titles. YearbookBrook-Woodwinds is the upper school yearbook. In a publication
averaging 400 pages, students record the highlights of the school year
in words and photos. Editors and staff do page layout, take pictures,
write copy, proofread and solicit advertising. Each section has its own
editors and staff: Faculty and Administration, Underclassmen, Fine and
Performing Arts, Sports, Boarding Life, Clubs and Activities and
Advertising. The Seniors section has about half the pages in the book,
and its editors also function as Editors-in-Chief. |
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Whether you’re interested in speaking German, discussing political ideologies or working on the yearbook, there is a club at CK that will interest you.
African American Awareness Association
Armenian Club
Brook-Woodwinds Yearbook
Cabinet
CK Radio
Club for Liberals and Democrats
Community Service
Computer Team
Conduct Review Board
Crane-Clarion Newspaper
Cranes Illustrated
Culinary Arts Club
Dance Club
Dining Hall Committee
Ergasterion
Forensics
French Club
Gallimaufry Literary Magazine
German Club
Girls Mentoring Program
Gold Key
India Club
Jazz Band
Junior Statesmen of America
Korean Club
Math Club
Michigan Youth in Government
Model United Nations
Muslim Awareness Club
Presidents' Council
Residence Hall Councils
Rock Climbing Club
Sino Club
Spanish Club
Spectrum
String Quartets
Student Council
Student Diversity Club
Teenage Republicans
Upper School Robotics Team
Video Yearbook
World Club
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