32 students showed up to the Nerdfighters Club orientation meeting yesterday. Welcome to the 24 new nerds and welcome back to the older nerds who came to help out. After learning the definition of a nerd:
“Nerds are people whose unbridled passion for something, or things, defines who they are as a person, without fear of other people’s judgement.” (Zachary Levi)
"Being a nerd is not about what you love, it's about how you love it." (Wil Wheaton)
and hearing the rules:
1. Don't be mean
2. Don't forget to be awesome
they watched three videos. The first was a profile of the Baird Nerdfighters Club. The other two were by Hank and John Green. It was difficult to decide which two videos would best introduce Nerdfighters from the playlist 25 Essential VlogBrothers Videos.
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A few older students spoke about why they come to Nerdfighters Club and how important it is in their lives. The common theme was that it's a place to find like-minded people who share your interests.
The last ten minutes were a frenzy of excitement. A large sheet of paper and some crayons were placed on each table and nerds were given three minutes to write down everything they get nerdy about. They were then given three more minutes to go around to other tables and mark the items they get nerdy about.
The last ten minutes were a frenzy of excitement. A large sheet of paper and some crayons were placed on each table and nerds were given three minutes to write down everything they get nerdy about. They were then given three more minutes to go around to other tables and mark the items they get nerdy about.
Next week, nerds will record their introduction videos and make duct tape bow ties. If you want to get meeting reminders on your phone, send a text with "@bmsnerds" to 413.338.5583. Your phone number will never be shared, even with the teacher.