We all have our hobbies. We all have a passion for something outside of school or our day-to-day jobs. For some students at Potosi High School, that passion is bowling.
During the 2024–25 school year, the idea for a bowling club came from then-junior Logan Rausch. Rausch had been talking with the owner of Fireball Lanes while bowling with friends when the idea came up. He believed other students would enjoy it as well.
“I had fourth hour with Haverland, and I was talking to her, and I asked if we could start a bowling club,” Rausch said.
The club needed someone to oversee scheduling and organization. That’s when art teacher Rahni Haverland volunteered to be the club’s advisor. Because the bowling club is not an in-school activity, all practices and meets take place after school hours. Since it’s an independent club, no school paperwork was required, making the process simpler.
Once the club was officially created, Rausch began recruiting members. He talked to friends around school to see who might be interested, and soon there were enough students to form a team. Members range from freshmen to seniors.
With enough bowlers, the group could compete against other schools. To decide who would make up each team, they hold Saturday “bowl-offs.” Team A includes the members who perform best in practice that week, while Team B consists of those still improving. Players can move between teams each week based on their scores.
The bowling club offers a great environment for students who want to have fun with friends and meet new people. The club runs from Oct. 12 through Nov. 16, giving members just over a month of weekly events.
For those unsure about joining, Rausch has simple advice: “Nobody is going to come out and be a perfect bowler, not unless you’ve been practicing. Go out for it, try it, and there are no hard feelings if you decide to quit.”
The Potosi High School Bowling Club shows that with a single idea and some teamwork, students can create something new and exciting—both on and off the lanes.