On Monday, October 7, 2025, the Clarkstown High School North Geography Club held its first meeting of the year, bringing students together for an afternoon filled with friendly competition, snacks, and global trivia. Members tested their knowledge of the globe in a game of Jeopardy, with questions ranging from capital cities to world landmarks.
In an era when global information is instantaneous, many teachers and students alike have noticed an alarming trend: geographical knowledge has become a lost art to many. Whether it’s confusing continents or mixing up neighboring countries, fewer people can identify basic world locations. The Geography Club seeks to change that, offering a fun and accessible way to learn about the world beyond North.
Founded to promote geographical awareness and curiosity, the club encourages students to think beyond the borders of their hometown. “I want people to be more knowledgeable about where they are in the world, and to intrigue them into exploring other countries and cultures,” said Sufjo Joseph, the club’s vice-president.
Beyond the learning experience, there’s plenty of fun to be had in room 192. Snacks, laughter, and friendly rivalries are a distinct highlight. Dallas Grosso, winner of the October 7 Jeopardy competition, perfectly captured the energy: “I enjoyed destroying the competition with my immense geographical knowledge! Nonetheless, it felt great being exposed to a group of people who share my interests and want to learn more about the world with me.” Dallas’s teammate, Mohammad Shafquat, put the learning into perspective: “I came into the meeting thinking the capital of Maryland was Baltimore, but I left with the knowledge that it’s Annapolis. I may suck at geography, but at least I learned… and . . .had fun.”
“Geography is a major factor in understanding the world and cultures around you,” Sufjo emphasizes. “It’s more than just maps: it’s about people, environments, and the connections between them.” Through teamwork, trivia, and a shared sense of curiosity, the Clarkstown North Geography Club is determined to remind students that knowing the world around them is not only important but also deeply enjoyable.
Dallas • Oct 25, 2025 at 9:01 pm
This is without a doubt, the best article in Ramshorn history I have been reading the Ramshorn for the past five years ever since my elder brother entered Clarkstown North of the Ramshorn, has intrigued me as a way to get news on the high school of my town I am very happy that Clarkstown North is doing what it can to push the idea of students learning geography which is in my opinion, one of the most important subjects nowadays, I meet people that think Europe is a country and don’t know the capital of Maryland. But this club this club will change all of that. Maybe the people in this club might not know how to locate a girlfriend. But we can locate the capital of South Dakota. Thank you to my fellow club members for such an amazing meeting.
Dallas Grosso • Oct 25, 2025 at 8:02 pm
I’ve been reading the Ramshorn for the past seven years of my life and this is by far the best article I have ever read. It brings about a subject as important as geography and really breaks it down a neglected subject across Clarkstown North for the past couple decades I often find myself surrounded by people who might not be able to identify a country’s flag, and who think Europe is a county but thanks to this club people now understand that the world is way more diverse and I respect that thank you Alexander Frank this was a good read