Saugus High School Chartered New Z Club
A student service group officially joined Zonta International following an October ceremony in Santa Clarita.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Women’s Issues
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The Saugus Z Club at Saugus High School received its official charter on Sept. 16, 2026. Trustee Cherise Moore formally presented the charter to the new service organization during an installation ceremony held on Oct. 8, 2026.
Why it matters
The club provides students a platform to develop leadership skills and promote scholastic achievement. It aims to advance opportunities for women and girls through service initiatives.
The Saugus Z Club launched with 36 charter members who proposed 12 initial service projects. This organization is now the fifth Z Club operating within the William S. Hart Union High School District.
The players
Cherise Moore
She is a trustee who formally presented the charter to the student organization.
Marissa Hyke
She serves as the faculty advisor for the newly formed Saugus Z Club.
The details
Under the guidance of advisor Marissa Hyke, the student organization has identified a dozen projects to execute in the coming year. The group operates under the global Zonta International umbrella, which includes more than 25,000 members across 1,100 clubs.
Timeline
The Saugus Z Club was officially chartered on Sept. 16, 2026.
Trustee Cherise Moore presented the official charter on Oct. 8, 2026.
Culture Shift
The formation of the Saugus chapter follows a pattern set by Zonta International to expand its service footprint through youth-focused branches. This local expansion reflects a growing trend of student organizations prioritizing leadership development and community-focused advocacy.
Students at Saugus High School now have a new extracurricular avenue to pursue community service and leadership development. The organization's focus on supporting women and girls will likely result in increased student-led volunteer initiatives throughout the Santa Clarita area.
The takeaway
The creation of this club offers students a structured way to participate in global service movements while addressing local community needs. Participants benefit from access to leadership training and a network dedicated to advancing rights for women and girls.
Further reading
Learn more about local advocacy in the Santa Clarita Women’s Issues section.
More information
For additional details on the organization, visit the Zonta Club of Santa Clarita Valley portal.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Santa Clarita Valley Signal.
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