Cape Coral High School has its fair share of unique clubs, ranging from the prestigious Key Club to its sunny, outdoor Global Studies Club.
Many students gather around each other every week to explore, learn, and socialize with one another, having fun and giving back to the community.
However, a fairly young club has emerged again to kick off the beginning of the school year, sharing their bright personalities and unique experiences with Cape High.
The Coding Club was founded recently, in late 2023, with the main goal of teaching the students of Cape High some basic knowledge of the difficult coding process. Meetings are held every Monday, in room 160.
Though the Coding Club’s main goal is to grant students the knowledge of coding, it seems that a healthy and fun environment comes along with the process of understanding coding.
IB Senior Alejandro Diaz said, “Everybody is very nice, so there’s no reason to be left out.” With a healthy environment such as this, the club is a safe spot for meeting new people. It’s a good club for students who are finding new friends.
Since coding is a difficult skill to learn, mistakes are bound to happen, possibly leading some students to stray from the club due to the fear of making them.
Students shouldn’t be afraid of this concept, as the Coding Club’s friendly environment is emphasized through acceptance of these mistakes.
In fact, according to Diaz, “The fun part about coding club is making mistakes because when that happens we laugh it off and help each other fix the problems.”
This proves a welcoming environment Cape High’s Coding Club has, giving many students opportunities to make new friends while learning a rigorous course without the stress of assignments.
Something to point out, however, is that though the Coding Club is meant to have fun and meet new people, the main goal is clearly to code.
Considering that software engineering is popular today, Vice President Hector Alberro stated, “I wanted to create a place where other kids could explore that same path.” Alberro also wishes to pursue a career in software engineering.
Additionally, Alberro wishes to continue the Coding Club legacy, where even when he graduates, the club will continue to be a comfortable place for Cape High students to learn coding basics. “Even after I graduate, I still plan on the underclassmen to continue Coding club, where it can continue to be a safe environment for everyone to learn the basics of a rigorous course.”
Cape High’s Coding Club plans to focus on two main system languages: Python and Java. The Coding Club’s main teaching atmosphere is split into two different curriculums. Currently, students at Coding Club are exposed to Python, but sooner throughout the year, they will switch from learning Python to learning Java.
Another aspect of Coding Club that makes it stand out from other clubs, is that it was founded by seniors and has a high potential to pass on the legacy of Coding Club.
Coding Club President Adrian Ruiz stated, “For one I think the potential this club has, any new club, especially being started by seniors, is a great way for students to get involved and rise to leadership positions. Being a relatively newer group we will need some project managers and more officers as we expand.”
Overall, many students should be looking forward to expanding their coding knowledge, especially due to the competition this type of degree has. It gives Cape High students a head start, but it also grants many social opportunities for students, making Coding Club a choice every student should consider.
