The Russian Pen Club was established at Kucera Middle School in 2007 with 12 founding members and has since grown to 40 members. The club has 15 pen pals from Russia and holds member meetings twice a week. Throughout the year, the club celebrates Russian traditions like decorating Easter eggs and dances. They also learn about Russian culture through souvenirs, costumes, and folklore. The constitution establishes the club is for students interested in international friendship.