University Laboratory School
High School Clubs, 2023-2024
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
Spanish National Honor Society
Youth and Government (Mock Trial, Model UN)
The club's mission is to promote the ideals of academic achievement, character, service, and leadership among high school students.
Membership Requirements
High school students with a 3.5 GPA and teacher recommendations may apply for membership in Beta Club. Members are responsible for annual dues, mandatory service project(s), and attendance at monthly meetings.
Membership applications are due in August, and acceptance letters are sent out in September.
Sponsor
Ms. Barkemeyer, ebark15@lsu.edu
Meeting Schedule and Location
C week, Friday at lunch, Room H242
The Black Student Union (BSU) is a student organization for students of color and allies interested in improving the quality of life for students.
BSU functions to:
Membership Requirements
BSU@UHS is open to all high school students.
Sponsors
Mrs. Gregoire, gregoire@lsu.edu
Mrs. Bevill, jbevill@lsu.edu
Meeting Schedule and Location
B and D weeks, Friday at lunch, Room H138
The purpose of this club is to learn how to play chess, practice, and engage in competition with other club members. The club has regularly scheduled meetings and informal chess games during other times.
Membership Requirements
High school students interested in chess.
Sponsor
Mr. Simpson, bsimps3@lsu.edu
Meeting Schedule and Location
A-D weeks, Tuesday at lunch, Room H141
The Cinema Society meets to watch, study, and discuss films from different points of view. Members can get into video production and learn the technical aspects of filmmaking through film study. The Cinema Society allows students on campus to work with others on campus who are interested in filmmaking.
Membership Requirements
High school students interested in discussing films, being a part of student-led productions, and having a general interest in the film industry are welcome to join.
Sponsor
Mrs. Tsolakis, mtsolakis@lsu.edu
Meeting Schedule and Location
A-D weeks, Wednesday 3:00-5:00 pm, Room H217
The purpose of this organization is to allow students to pursue their interests in the medical field through medical-themed activities and service projects.
Membership Requirements
Students in grades 9 through 12 with a 3.5 GPA and interest in the medical field.
Sponsor
Dr. Hawking, phawking@lsu.edu
Meeting Schedule and Location
D week, Wednesday at lunch, Room H154
Comic Book Club brings together middle and high school students who love reading, drawing, writing, and learning about comics or graphic novels. We discuss comic book history, characters, and how to create comics. Whether you have been collecting, just started, or want to talk about these fantastic characters that you know from other media, here's the place to be.
Membership Requirements
Students in 9th - 12th are invited to participate in meetings.
Sponsor
Mr. Lavergne, mlavergne@lsu.edu
Meeting Schedule and Location
A&C weeks, Friday 3:05 - 4:15 pm, Room H254
For students interested in learning more about computer science, including how computers work and coding. This is great for students who are beginners in computer science or who wish to further their knowledge.
Membership Requirements
Students in 9th - 12th are invited to participate in meetings.
Sponsor
Mr. Simpson, bsimps3@lsu.edu
Meeting Schedule and Location
B week, Thursday at lunch, Room H141
Recognize, bring awareness, and celebrate the many cultures present at University Laboratory School.
Membership Requirements
Students in grades 9 through 12 who are interested in exploring different cultures.
Sponsor
Mrs. Bevill, jbevill@lsu.edu
Meeting Schedule and Location
A week, Tuesday at lunch, Room H217
The purpose is to give students a place to explore themselves and their identities through D&D, a fantasy tabletop role-playing game. Players collaborate, engage in teamwork, and use problem-solving in a low-risk, high-interest environment.
Membership Requirements
Students in grades 9 through 12 willing to learn something new and an imagination are welcome to join. A tablet or computer is helpful but optional.
Sponsor
Mrs. Tsolakis, mtsolakis@lsu.edu
Meeting Schedule and Location
B&D weeks, Thursday 3:00 - 4:15 pm, Room H239
Educators Rising is part of the national organization that provides opportunities for students to learn about the education profession and engage in activities to develop an interest in teaching.
Membership Requirements
High school students interested in teaching or education as a professional career, issues concerning education, and willingness to participate in club activities.
Sponsors
Dr. Robillard, crobil1@lsu.edu
Mrs. McConnell, amcconnell@lsu.edu
Meeting Schedule and Location
A week, Tuesday at lunch, Room H248
Environmental Club is dedicated to making our campus and our planet better through the application of science, stewardship, and sustainability.
Membership Requirements
The Environmental Club is open to all high school students.
Sponsor
Mr. Babcock, sbabcock@lsu.edu
Meeting Schedule and Location
B & D weeks, Thursday at lunch, Room H149
FCA challenges coaches and athletes on the professional, college, high school, junior high, and youth levels to use the powerful medium of athletics to impact the world and encourage people to make a difference for Jesus Christ.
Membership Requirements
At ULS, FCA is open to high school students involved in athletics, dance, or cheer, in conjunction with the school or in a recreational setting.
Sponsors
Mrs. Empson, tempson@lsu.edu
Coach Morgan, jmorg61@lsu.edu
Google Classroom Code
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Meeting Schedule and Location
B&D weeks, Tuesday at lunch, Auditorium
French Club is designed to promote and foster the ULS community of students studying the French language and cultures.
Membership Requirements
The French Club is open to students interested in learning other languages and cultures. Fluency in French is not necessary to become a member or attend meetings.
Sponsor
Mr. Harris, sharri9@lsu.edu
Meeting Schedule and Location
1 evening a month, see Mr. Harris for details
The French National Honor Society aims to stimulate interest in the study of French, to promote high standards of scholarship, to reward academic achievements, to create enthusiasm for and an understanding of Francophone cultures, and to promote international friendship.
Membership Requirements
Candidates must be enrolled in the fourth semester of French or higher and have maintained an A- (A minus) average or higher in French throughout their secondary school study of French. Candidates must have maintained a B- (B minus) average or higher in all other secondary school subjects before the semester of selection. French may not be used to calculate this average.
Sponsor
Mr. Harris, sharri9@lsu.edu
Meeting Schedule and Location
One evening a month, see Mr. Harris for details
The Gamer Girls Club provides students with competitive opportunities, teamwork experience, and skill development within competitive video gaming.
Membership Requirements
Open to high school and middle school girls of all video gaming experience.
Sponsor
Mr. Joey, jfauch2@lsu.edu
Meeting Schedule and Location
A-D Weeks, Wednesday 3:00-4:30, Tech Room H206
The organization aims to discuss adept ways to invest one’s money to teach members to be on their way to financial independence.
Membership Requirements:
All high school students with an interest in finance are welcome to join.
Sponsor
Dr. Cambre, bcambre@lsu.edu
Meeting Schedule and Location
B week, Wednesday at lunch, Room H236
Key Club's mission is to improve the world through student service. Members have opportunities to serve, build character, and develop leadership.
Membership Requirements
Key Club is open to all high school students. To maintain membership, Key Club members must participate in two passive projects and one active project per semester.
Sponsor
Mrs. Holden, kholden@lsu.edu
Meeting Schedule and Location
A week, Monday at lunch, Auditorium
Mu Alpha Theta provides mathematical enrichment, allows students to have fun with mathematics, and encourages participation in mathematics competitions.
Membership Requirements
Mu Alpha Theta is open to high school students who have completed algebra and geometry with at least a B average.
Sponsor
Mr. DeRouen, zderou1@lsu.edu
Meeting Schedule and Location
B&D weeks, Tuesday 3:00 - 4:15, Room H129
The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to recognize those students who have demonstrated excellence in scholarship, service, leadership, and character.
Four primary purposes have guided chapters of NHS from the beginning: "To create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership and to develop character in the students of secondary schools" (from the NHS constitution).
Membership Requirements
NHS is by invitation only. Membership application for UHS NHS is offered to students with a 3.7500 weighted GPA as of January, beginning their sophomore year. The application includes questions regarding community service, school service, school leadership, and awards and accolades. In addition, applicants write a plan of action for our community for a service-oriented project. Invitations to apply are emailed in February and due in March/April.
Sponsor
Mrs. Rouse, ajrouse@lsu.edu
Meeting Schedule and Location
B&D weeks, Monday at lunch, Room H154
The purpose of this organization is for high school students to learn to play Ping Pong and compete with others. This is a space to relax and have fun after a long school day.
Membership Requirements
Students in grades 9 through 12 with a good attitude.
Sponsor
Mr. Reimonenq, creimo1@lsu.edu
Meeting Schedule and Location
A&C weeks, Thursday 3:05 - 4:30 pm, Courtyard
The Premiere Company Show Choir combines choral singing with choreographed dance moves, often within the context of a specific idea or story. Styles of music range from Broadway, Pop, and even Classic Rock!
Membership Requirements
All high school students who enjoy singing are invited to audition for the Premiere Company Show Choir. Auditions take place in September.
Sponsor
Mrs. Lux, dlux1@lsu.edu
Meeting Schedule and Location
A-D weeks, Tuesday 3:10-4:15, Choir Room
We set our purpose, charge, and mission of the Gay-Straight Student Alliance to serve as a support group for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and other queer identities at U-High and their straight allies. PRISM exercises the task of being a cultural bridge between the stated individuals and their peers by uplifting and encouraging a healthy and positive lifestyle for its members, raising awareness of LGBTQ + civil rights issues, and striving to help students in this group reach higher levels of academic excellence.
Membership Requirements
PRISM is open to all U-High students identifying as LGBTQ+ and their allies.
Sponsor
Mrs. Bevill, jbevill@lsu.edu
Mrs. Carver, lcarver@lsu.edu
Meeting Schedule and Location
A-D weeks, Wednesday at lunch, see Mrs. Bevill (H217) or Mrs. Carver (M214 A)
Quiz Bowl is a national academic competition where teams of students answer questions about various school subjects and pop culture.
Membership Requirements
Quiz Bowl is open to all high school students.
Sponsor
Mr. Lavergne, mlavergne@lsu.edu
Meeting Schedule and Location
A-D weeks, Monday 3:00 - 4:30 pm, Room H254
Spanish Club is designed to promote and foster the ULS community of students studying the Spanish language and cultures.
Membership Requirements
The Spanish Club is open to students interested in learning other languages and cultures. Fluency in Spanish is not necessary to become a member or attend meetings.
Sponsor
Mrs. Mancilla, isabelm@lsu.edu
Meeting Schedule and Location
C week, Thursday at lunch, Room H250
The Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica is a national and international academic honor society in the study of high school Spanish and Portuguese and is sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese, Inc. (AATSP)
Membership Requirements
Candidates are high school students with an honor average in Spanish classes for at least three semesters. Character, leadership, seriousness of purpose, cooperation, honesty, service, and commitment to others are also considered in selecting members. The student must be enrolled in Spanish at the time of initiation.
Sponsor
Mrs. Mancilla, isabelm@lsu.edu
Meeting Schedule and Location
C week, Tuesday at lunch, Room H250
Student Council promotes student participation, encourages stronger student-faculty relationships, strives for a better school and community connection, serves as the representative governing council of the student body, promotes interest in scholastic activities, and provides experience in leadership and citizenship.
Membership Requirements
Voting members of the Council are the elected officers of the Student Council (president, vice-president, secretary) and delegates from each grade. This delegation includes the class officers elected by the student body and allotted class representatives who meet membership requirements established by the Student Council and elected or appointed under the procedures prescribed by the constitution and bylaws.
Sponsor
Mrs. Calloway, jcallo2@lsu.edu
Meeting Schedule and Location
A&C weeks, Wednesday at lunch, Room M245
Triple M opens up opportunities for students who have already shown themselves academically capable and musically gifted. They’ll develop confidence, creativity, critical thinking, compassion, and other leadership skills through performance and community service to serve them well in school and beyond.
Membership Requirements
Students in grades 9 through 12 who are enrolled in a school-sponsored music ensemble or class, are of excellent character and maintain at least a C average overall and a B average in music are eligible to join.
Sponsor
Mrs. Lux, dlux1@lsu.edu
Meeting Schedule and Location
A week, Friday at lunch, Choir Room
This organization meets to discuss, analyze, and have meaningful discussions about books.
Membership Requirements:
Anyone in grades 9-12 may join.
Sponsor
Dr. Cantey, ccantey@lsu.edu
Dr. Robillard, crobil1@lsu.edu
Meeting Schedule and Location
D week, Monday at lunch, High School Library
This organization aims to empower teens and young adults by increasing their self-confidence.
Membership Requirements:
Anyone in grades 9-12 who wants to better themselves and spread positivity to others.
Sponsor
Ms. Barkemeyer, ebark15@lsu.edu
Meeting Schedule and Location
A week, Friday at lunch, H242
The VGC HS provides high school students with competitive opportunities, teamwork experience, and skill development within competitive video gaming.
Membership Requirements
Open to high school students of all video gaming experience.
Sponsor
Mr. Joey, jfauch2@lsu.edu
Meeting Schedule and Location
A-D Weeks, Tuesday 3:00-4:30, Tech Room H206
The Youth and Government Club allows students to hone debate skills and gain practical experience in formal discourse through the Youth Legislature and Model United Nations conferences, Mock Trial, and Speech and Debate competitions. Preparing for and participating in these opportunities is beneficial in allowing students to work, learn, and lead together.
Membership Requirements
The Youth and Government Club is open to all high school students.
Sponsors
Mrs. Monica Tsolakis, mtsolakis@lsu.edu
Meeting Schedule and Location
A week, Thursday at lunch, Room H239
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