Student Athlete Leadership Team (S.A.L.T.) Club Sponsor at Morton Community Unit School District 709

MJHS - Club

Description: A  student-led organization that promotes school pride and support for the school community and athletic programs. Members organize and lead school-wide events, and activities to build excitement and create a positive atmosphere for students and staff at MJHS athletic events. 

Goals of S.A.L.T.

• Promote school spirit: Generate enthusiasm and school pride through cheers, chants, posters, and themed game nights.

• Support school events: Organize attendance and coordinate a supportive student section for athletics (at least 1 home game/event per sport)

• Encourage sportsmanship: Lead by example and promote respectful behavior toward other teams and fans at athletic events.

• Develop leadership: Provide students with hands-on experience in planning, organization, communication, and teamwork. Each team will have 2 representatives to support mission as well as student section leaders that encourage positive student interactions and involvement at games. 

• Foster community: Create a sense of unity and camaraderie among the student body through inclusive and fun activities at athletic events, not only as athletes, but as fans/supporters

Activities of S.A.L.T. 

• Organize Highlight Game (at least 1 per team per season): Plan themed dress-up theme, make posters, organize chants, promote event to student body and community. 

• Help at pep rallies: Support as needed at school pep rallies for state teams

• Create signs and banners: Make posters, banners, etc. for home games/matches

• Advertise events: Promote games, dances, and other school-related activities through announcements posters, word of mouth

• Attend and cheer at games: Organize and lead the student section at athletic games, cheering on teams and motivating players.

• Promote “Red Zone” t-shirt sales: help with distribution/organization of student section t-shirt sales

• “Red Zone” Kids Club: support the creation of a Potter Kids Club (2026-2027 School year) and encourage attendance from elementary schools, Morton Club teams, etc.