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What started as a middle school club is now attracting high schoolers with various crafts and projects centered around German tradition.

The German club was started by middle school German teacher Hannah Matuszak, and received approval in January, according to club co-adviser Shari Fox.

“The German students in the middle school were the first target market,” Fox said. “It has been expanding to the senior high kids now, as they have heard about the activities and want to join in.”

Senior and club member Amra Mucic said German club has given her the opportunity to better her German skills.

“Talking in German at the club and having to figure out what I need to do from German instruction is just a little extra push to better my German skills,” Mucic said.

Fox said while German club is directed at German students, any student who is open to learning or understanding some German is welcome to participate in a wide range of traditional and cultural activities, although both advisers usually speak only German at the club.

“We have so far made pretzels from scratch and international sauces for french fries which are very popular in Germany,” Fox said. “We will also be doing some crafts, watching a movie and playing some fun outdoor games when the whether shapes up.”

The German club meets once a month and those interested can keep an eye out for posters around the school advertising upcoming meetings, Mucic said.

“If someone is looking to have a lot of fun with their friends and an awesome teacher they should definitely join German club,” Mucic said. “Being able to see German culture (through the club) has allowed me to appreciate Germany as a whole and it peaks my interest in German language.”