POLIS
POLIS
POLIS n comb form [LL, fr. Gk, fr. polis] : broadly : a state or society esp. when characterized by a sense of community; a Greek city-state
POLIS is the non-partisan Politics Studies Club at AQ. Students have opportunities
to engage in scholastic and fun activities such as Model United Nations, Model Arab League, sponsor speakers from across the political spectrum and watch
cool movies. POLIS has a tradition of sponsoring fun afternoons or evenings watching
then debating the material in films such as We Were Soldiers, Dr. Strangelove, The
Manchurian Candidate, Apocalypse Now, Hearts and Minds, and Schindler's List to name
only a few. POLIS has hosted a Grand Rapids City Commission debate as well as a Third
Congressional District debate between Representative Vern Ehlers and Tim Steele. POLIS
members also look forward to the annual golf outing and barbecue at the the end of
each school year and to volunteer opportunities such as the Ronald McDonald House.
