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FEATURE: Walk the Block Sisters in Strength

Elan Regasa, Marketing Specialist • January 17, 2025

The most recent episode of Walk the Block featured junior Maraki Melles, the leader of Sisters in Strength, a new club at Jesuit. During her interview, Melles shared the inspiration behind starting the club, its mission, and how it has grown since its inception.

“The club focuses on empowering women in the community and serves as a safe space for people to connect and support one another,“ Melles said

Sisters in Strength is designed to bring together individuals who are passionate about personal growth and collective empowerment. The club meets once a month, and its activities include arts and crafts projects, group discussions, and lessons taught by the club leaders that help members build confidence and learn practical skills for empowerment. These sessions also offer opportunities for members to share their experiences, exchange ideas, and form meaningful friendships.

“We do fun crafts for women in our community or we will have lessons and learn how to empower the women in our community today,” Melles said

In addition to these activities, the club aims to inspire leadership and advocacy. By focusing on the importance of community and collaboration, Sisters in Strength encourages members to take initiative in their own lives and positively influence the lives of others.

Looking ahead, Melles hopes to expand the club’s reach by partnering with other organizations and hosting events that promote empowerment on a larger scale.

Sisters in Strength continues to grow, providing a space for connection and empowerment. For students interested in joining, the club welcomes new members at its next monthly meeting.

 

 

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Elan Regasa
Elan Regasa, Content Creator & Marketing
Elan Regasa is a driven and hardworking junior at Jesuit High School. She took Mr. Falkner’s Fundamentals of Media class last year and is excited to explore and branch out more through Advanced Media Production. This year she is excited to dive more into marketing and social media. At Jesuit, she is a junior BSU leader, ambassador, and team manager for Women’s Varsity soccer. Elan is excited to capture current events at Jesuit, in the community, student life, games, and current trends . She is excited to write and inform others about lesser-known ideas and problems. She has always been a reader and is interested in writing her own stuff. She was born and raised in Portland, Oregon by her two hard-working parents, Dejene and Ergo. Elan has 2 older brothers, Kiyabae and Oliyad, and a sister Debi who also is a junior at Jesuit.  Throughout her life, Elan has enjoyed hobbies, like basketball, gymnastics, and reading, but also loves to hang out with family and friends in her free time. She likes listening to music and her favorite artists are Drake, Bryson Tiller, and PARTYNEXTDOOR. Elan also enjoys traveling and indulging in different cultures. Some of her favorite places include Cancun, Jamaica, London, and Paris. She is excited to start her journey in Advanced  Media Production!