In any student population, those interested in the ideas of Ayn Rand are going to be a small minority. If a school only has a few hundred students, chances are there won't be enough interest to maintain a club over time. At the college level, it is sometimes possible to start a club without any direct involvement with the school's administration, at least in the early stages. This is not the case at the high school level. If school facilities are to be used, the administration must give its approval, and most likely a faculty sponsor or advisor will be required.
Parental approval is also an issue for high school students.
Not every parent wants their child to study the ideas of Ayn Rand, and until students become legal adults, their parents have the right to prevent them from participating in an Objectivist club. In discussions with the school's administration or a potential faculty advisor, be sure to emphasize what Objectivism and Ayn Rand stand for. Also be sure to mention the essay contests which ARI sponsors, and explain that studying the philosophy could help students to do better in the contests, thereby improving their chances of winning scholarship money for college. Publicity Publicity for a high school club is going to be different than at the college level. At colleges, we urge club leaders to aggressively place posters around the campus.