The Astronomy and Astrophysics Club at Southwestern State College plays a vital role in +2 education by extending learning beyond textbooks and nurturing a scientific mindset among students. The club fosters curiosity about the universe while strengthening academic understanding in physics and related disciplines. Through activities such as telescope observations, sky-mapping, research projects, and discussions on recent space science developments, students gain hands-on experience and develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and scientific communication skills. These qualities are especially valuable for platforms like the Young Science Summit (YSS), where innovation, research aptitude, and presentation skills are essential.