|
Status |
Club |
Sponsor(s) |
Description |
Day/Time |
Room |
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Active
(New) |
Academic Center Cheer |
Ann Michelle Boyle
Allison Stojak |
Academic Center students who are interested in cheering should come and join this great group. Students will participate in competitions, performances at WYHS while demonstrating school spirit. |
Tuesday & Thursday
1:45pm-2:30pm |
Gym C |
|
Active
(New) |
Academic Center Chess Club |
Paul Kash |
Whether you are new to the game or a veteran, the Chess Club/Team wants you. The purpose of this club/team is to expose students to the thrilling game of chess instructing and coaching students in the art of strategy. Students compete in chess competitions city, state and nation-wide. Interested students are encouraged to join this state champion team. |
Monday & Thursday after 9th period |
Room 342 |
|
Active
(New) |
Academic Center Football Club |
Emily Benz |
Come join us after school if you want to learn and play football. This club will provide excellent preparation for those who may want to tryout for the football team when Ackies become freshmen |
Wednesday & Friday
After 7th period |
Room 318/321
(Meeting)
Skinner Park
(Playtime) |
|
Active |
Academic Center Swim Club |
Elizabeth Graf |
Academic Center students who are interested in swimming can come out and join others in the pool. This club provides great opportunity and practice for students to join the swim team when they become 9th graders. |
Mornings
6:00am-7:30am
Beginning 11/26/07-2/8/07 |
P.E. Building
Pool |
|
Active |
Academic Decathlon |
Brian Tennison
Maria Gevas-Hagen
|
Students who seek scholastic challenge and desire to compete regionally and nationally should join this club. |
Monday through Friday after
9th period |
Room 112 |
|
Active |
African American Culture & Leadership Club |
Leslie Russel
Leandra Khan |
The African American Culture & Leadership Club is about developing leaders for tomorrow while educating students on African American culture, history and the arts. |
Thursday After 8th & 9th periods |
Room 107 |
|
Active |
ALBATROSS Club |
Matthew Heller
Jay Rehak |
The acronym for this club is “American Lovers of British Amusing Tomfoolery Related to Overtly Silly Situations.” Needless to say the meetings shall consist of watching, performing and writing in the style of British Comedy. All who enjoy British and/or sketch comedy are welcome to join. |
Friday
After 9th period |
Room 220 |
|
Active |
Amnesty International |
Kenneth Golub |
Students interested in social justice issues, promoting and protecting freedom and human rights worldwide should join this organization. The club coordinates numerous activities to raise awareness of various social issues. Service Learning opportunities available. |
Monday
After 9th period
(Until December) |
Room 119 |
|
Active |
Animation Club |
Leslie Russell |
This club exposes members to the history, style and techniques in the art of “Japanimation” and ultimately the culture of Japan. |
Wednesday
After 9th period |
Room 107 |
|
Inactive |
Animal Rights Club (ARC) |
Christine Bambara |
Service-based organization that promotes anti-cruelty issues; raise money/supplies for local shelters and animal rescue/welfare organizations. Service Learning opportunities available. |
TBA |
TBA |
|
Active |
Art Club |
Nicholas Gorish
|
This club seeks members who are interested in art, loves art, and wants to “do” art. Bring your creativity and join fellow art lovers and artists. |
Monday
After 9th period |
Room 177 |
|
Active |
Asian American Culture Club |
Rosemary Foy
G.D. Pritchett |
To promote Asian American awareness to the student-body through meetings social activities and participation in annual show. Service Learning opportunities available. |
Thursday After 8th & 9th period |
Room 218 |
|
Active
(New) |
Backyard Games Club |
Mascari |
Do you want to have fun? Do you want to have playing games that you thought could only be played in the backyard? Then this is the club for you! Come out to play game that were made famous in backyards like Wiffle Ball, Ladder Golf, and Off the Wall. |
Monday & Thursday
After 9th
|
The South East Lawn next to Arts Building |
|
Active |
Beacon (Newspaper) |
Alison Stojak |
The Beacon staff is looking for students who are interested in journalism and who want to have a voice. Students learn the process of editing, interviewing and publish the school newspaper. If this sounds like an activity for you, then join this organization. |
Mon.-Fri.
During 8th period with meetings following. |
Room 218/279 |
|
Active |
Best Buddies |
Carla Nelson &
Elizabeth McKenzie-Carter |
This club is designed to enhance to lives of people with mental challenges by providing opportunities for one-on-one friendships through student mentorship. |
Monday
After 9th period |
140 Area |
|
Active
(new) |
Math Matters Game Club |
James Abasimi |
Members enjoy fun games while using mathematics skills to entertain and learn. Students will create board games that both inspire and challenge. |
Friday
After 9th Period |
Room 295 |
|
Active
(New) |
Breast Cancer Awareness Club |
LeeAndra Khan |
This club seeks to rais awareness about the causes and prevention of breast cancer. We also raise money toward organizations such as the Susan G. Komen Foundation. |
Every 2nd/4th Monday
After 9th Period |
Room 298 |
|
Active |
Bridge Club |
Katherine Rehak |
Whether you are an experienced bridge player or want to learn the game, the Bridge Club is for you. Members learn this complex and fun game, make new friends, forge partnerships, improve strategic skills and eat great food. Also, students participate in interscholastic competitions once a month. |
Thursday
After 9th |
Room 326/341 |
|
Active |
Bridge to Africa Club |
LeeAndra Khan |
Members of this club helps African university students at Hope Africa University achieve higher education through student sponsored scholarships. |
Wednesday
After 8th Period |
Room 298 |
|
Active
(New) |
Building With Books |
Charlene Floreani |
Building with Books (BwB) engages American youth through in-class and after-school programs in more than 100 high schools. Students also volunteer in their local communities and help build schools in developing countries. BwB has built 215 schools in villages worldwide, providing more than 100,000 children and parents with access to education. |
Wednesday
After 8th & 9th |
Room 203 |
|
Active |
Chess Team (High School) |
Paul Kash |
Whether you are new to the game or a veteran, the Chess Club/Team wants you. The purpose of this club/team is to expose students to the thrilling game of chess instructing and coaching students in the art of strategy. Students compete in chess competitions city, state and nation-wide. Interested students are encouraged to join this state champion team. |
Monday & Thursday after 9th period |
Room 342 |
|
Active
(New) |
Chinese Chess |
Julienne Au |
Members learn and engage in a compelling game of chess. |
Tuesday
After 8th & 9th Periods |
Room
TBD |
|
Active |
Chinese Club |
Lusha Omara |
This club provides a more in-depth look into Chinese culture to gain a deeper appreciation of this unique culture. Club members will be introduced to old traditional and non-traditional Chinese culture. |
Wednesday
After 8th & 9th Periods |
Room 213 |
|
Active |
Company, The (Drama) |
Daniel Winkler |
Students participate in all areas needed to successful play and musical productions. From tech crew, staging, set design, musicians, managerial positions to the actors and actresses performing, this organization devotes its time, talent and excitement to create a magical experience. |
M-F during play and musical season |
Arts Building Theater |
|
Inactive |
Comedy Club |
Jay Rehak |
Looking for students who enjoy writing original works of comedy (sketch, stand-up, etc.) which would be performed in an end of year showcase. Club members would help each other grow and improve as comedy writers and performers through practice and support. |
TBA |
TBA |
|
Active |
Computer Club |
Nick Dardugno |
Are you “technoholic”? Do you like working with computers? Well the Computer Club wants you to join this exciting team. Members share their knowledge of computer program development, networking, software, creating games, movies and more. Students, in the process, learn about this ever expanding industry. Service Learning opportunities are available. |
Monday
After 9th |
Tech Center |
|
Active
(New) |
Computer Entertainment Club |
Michael Bauer |
Student will travel into the computer entertainment world in order to learn what makes computers so appealing. This is an ideal club for people who want to get into the design/game programming industry. If you are an active member in this club, you will see what draws people to certain games and repels others. This is the perfect club for you if you love computers and you love to have fun! |
Thursdays
After 9th |
Room
327 |
|
Active |
Concert Choir |
Jeong |
The Concert Choir is seeking the most highly qualified male and female vocalists who are accepted by audition only. The Concert Choir performs frequently for a variety of school, civic, and community functions, as well as international travel. State and local competitions will be an integral part of the curriculum. Students perform both sacred and secular works, and refine their performance technique of musical styles from various historical periods. Vocalists will develop skills that are necessary to meet superior standards of performance. After school rehearsals are required. |
Monday
After 8th & 9th |
Room 196
(Choir Room) |
|
Active |
Debate |
Laura Ramirez
Chad Solomon |
Come join this club and learn the art to debate as you prepare to compete against other schools in debate competitions. |
Monday after 9th Period |
Room 275 |
|
Active |
Environmental Alliance |
Lynn Waheed
Emily Benz |
Members of this club hope to increase awareness about environmental concerns while exploring ways in which to present solutions to problems. Our greatest task is to make the school a more environmentally-friendly environment through hosting many “green” school-wide initiatives. |
Tuesday
After 9th period |
Room 319 |
|
Active
(New) |
Face AIDS Club |
Michael MCIntosh |
This clubs endeavors to raise money along with 142 other FaceAIDS chapters in high schools and colleges nationwide for the purpose of funding AIDS research and treatment in Africa. |
Tuesdays
After 8th & 9th Periods |
Room 115 |
|
Active |
FBLA |
Carol Uhl-Alba
Susan Heaney |
FBLA promotes business skills and service activities through activities and competitive events. |
Every 1st & 3rd Tuesday after 8th |
Room 278 |
|
Active |
Forensic Science Club |
Jason Lopez
Tammi Garcia |
Members in this club explore and study the various disciplines of Forensic Science (i.e. entomology, anthropology, pathology, etc.) This will be primarily accomplished through laboratory investigations, guest speakers, informal educational experiences and traditional textbook use. |
Begins November
3:30-4:30 |
Room 322 |
|
Active |
French |
Margaret Stoiljkovic |
This club is designed to increase knowledge of the French culture, its history and art through discussion, reading, learning basic language and activities. Service Learning opportunities are available. |
Tuesday
After 9th |
Room 307 |
|
Active |
Frisbee Club, The |
Michael Bauer
|
As a club we will promote a healthy and friendly game that virtually anyone can learn. It will be an alternative to competitive varsity sports at Whitney Young. |
Friday after 8th
Active during months of Sept., Oct., Apr., May |
Room 2:40 |
|
Active |
Future Problem Solvers (AC) |
Anne Boyle |
This club helps Academic Center students develop the full rang of social studies skills to include critical thinking, analysis, logic, evaluation, combining elements, writing and presentation. Students participate in annual competitions. |
TBA |
TBA |
|
Active |
Garden Club |
Katz
Waller |
The Garden Club seeks members who desire to learn more about different types of flowers, plants and vegetables and engage in hands-on activities by planting flowers and plants. |
TBD |
TBD |
|
Active
(New) |
Glowstick Club |
Julianne Au |
Members of this club learn the art of rhythmic object dancing using “glowsticks”. Students are taught eye-hand coordination, choreography, balance and dance while incorporating many martial arts techniques. This is an exciting club with high energy light and sound! |
Monday
After 9th Period |
Room 295 |
|
Active |
GO Organization |
Todd Katz |
Members teach and practice the Japanese board game GO. In addition to forming a potential competitive team, this club will include culture immersion and socialization. |
Monday after 9th period |
Room 320 |
|
Active |
Gospel Choir |
Mr. Gold |
Do you love Gospel music? The Gospel Choir is seeking male and female vocalists who love the sound and are inspired by the words of this rich heritage and music genre. The Gospel Choir performs frequently for a variety of community functions. Students perform sacred works and refine their performance technique of musical styles. After school rehearsals are required. |
Wednesday after 9th period |
Room 212 |
|
Active |
GPNBP Club |
Michael Mascari
Anthony Lanzino |
In this club, you practice and learn in a comfortable environment how to play guitar/bass. A cooperative club in which people share, compare and play riffs, scales and songs to expand the knowledge of the guitar/bass. Jazz, rock, blues, and Latin. All players are welcome |
Wed. & every second Thursday After 9th |
Room 188 |
|
Active
(New) |
Guitar Club |
Michael Mascari |
The clubs provides a time after school to have access to guitars and a guitar instruction to enhance musical ability. Also to create material to use in performances and perform in monthly “Coffee House” at WY. |
Tuesday
After 9th Period |
Room 188 |
|
Active |
Guys & Dolls |
Ricky Harris |
Guys & Dolls is a precision dance team that infuses the techniques of jazz, modern dance and hip hop. The team fosters teamwork, provides performance opportunities and brings dance to school event, community programs and local competitions. |
