RA SOTA CLUBS�2022-23
Join a student-led organization this year!
RA SOTA CLUB FAQ
If you have any questions about clubs on campus, please email our Club Liaison Fredrica Lipsett (frlipsett@s.sfusd.edu)
Learn 3D modeling on Blender & other tools!
Meetings: Tuesdays at lunch in Mr. Eberhardt’s room (206)
Contact: admenger-thau@s.sfusd.edu
Club Objectives:�Discuss 3D topics & get to know each other!
【Animation Club】
《 Room 322 》
『 We hold discussions about mainly animation-based media, though not exclusively.
Come join us on Tuesdays & watch anime decided through a vote.
Contact Gilbert gimei@s.sfusd.edu』
ARTISTIC ASPIRATIONS 💜
Artistics Aspirations is a non-profit organization where we go to local SFUSD elementary/middle schools to do fun creative art workshops for young students to foster their creativity.
Our goal is to get more students interested in the arts and create more accessibility within learning an art.
MEETINGS ARE MONTHLY IN ROOM 222 (Derek’s Room) ON TUESDAYS AT 12:45 PM!
Contact: artistic.aspirationss@gmail.com
Instagram: @artisticaspirationssf
SCAN TO JOIN!
LEADERSHIP POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE! + All workshop leaders get stipends for creating a workshop!
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Asians United
Asians United is a club dedicated to providing a safe space for our Asian American students! Asians United’s mission is to cultivate a sense of community within a predominantly White school, while also addressing the inequities we face as Asian Americans.
Meeting Day + Time + Place
Every Thursday at Lunch in Room 306
AU Leadership Main Contact
Mana H (mahashimoto@s.sfusd.edu)
Follow our Instagram !!
@a.u.sota
First Meeting !!
Thursday, 9/22
Book Babes!
We are the book babes! If you love to read and love snacks & tea this is the place for you!
We meet once a month on Thursdays during lunch in Room 201.
All grades are
welcome <3
Club leaders
Sasha O’Malley saomally@s.sfusd.edu Simone Lee silee3@s.sfusd.edu
Interest QR form
Book Club
Want to read books? Make friends? Join Book Club! We meet Thursdays in room 219!
*Books are chosen collectively!��Club Leaders: Michelle�miberry@s.sfusd.edu
Cora
The purpose of a BC2M club is to raise awareness about mental health and illness and to reduce the associated stigma.
We will engage in self-care activities, learn about mental health management, work with each other on outreach projects to educate peers about mental health, bond with each other and more!
Location:
Room 226
Meeting Times:
TBD (Bi-weekly)
BSU
Black Student Union
RASOTA’s BSU is a safe space for Black students to connect, hang out, play games, just vibe out, watch movies, etc!
THURSDAYS AT LUNCH IN THE SPOKEN ARTS ROOM
(113/classroom in the cafeteria)
Contact Haley Riggs: hariggs@s.sfusd.edu
Instagram!!: @rasotabsu
Chinese Culture Club
Chinese Culture Club is dedicated to spreading knowledge about Chinese historical and modern culture to diverse communities. Anyone and everyone is welcome!
Founder/President: Tiffany Tan, titan2@s.sfusd.edu
Club Advisor: Derek, macariod@sfusd.edu
Club Gmail: sota.chinese.culture.club@gmail.com
Scan to join!
Meetings are every Friday at lunch in room 222!
Activities Planned
Clean Slate �Social Club
�CSSC is a new group for the SOTA community!��This club is a student resource -- no registration is required to attend our sessions.
During our meetings, we will have peer lead discussions (no one is required to share unless they want to) about various topics such as: peer-pressure, past mistakes, experience with addiction (not only limited to substance-related addictions), times of individual growth, change, and learning.
Meets on Tuesdays in the Wellness Center at lunch.
Note: Clean Slate Social Club is a welcoming and inclusive space for all. Further club expectations, shared accountability, group agreements, and responsibilities will be discussed in our first meeting on October 4th.
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�Club Leader�Chance // chgarson-raymond@s.sfusd.edu
Wellness Team �francoeurr@sfusd.edu
DAILY DRAGON
Have an interest in journalism? Want to write funny comics? Interested in doing music and art reviews? ��Join Journalism Club and contribute to the school newspaper, The Daily Dragon!
Dungeons & Dragons (D&D)
When it do?: WE ARE SHUT DOWN�UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE�Where we at?: TBD�What it do?: Gather & play D&D �together on a weekly basis!��Who runs the place?: �Sincere Jones�Sijones@s.sfusd.edu
�MUST BE IMMORTAL AND A MASTER OF THE SHAOLIN MARTIAL ARTS AND TO JOIN.
TOTALLY NOT SUSPICIOUS
Sincere Jones IS NOT your leader.��We DO NOT meet in 322 Thursdays & Fridays during lunch to play games.��The Evil- I mean.��The Totally NOT Suspicious Plan DOES NOT Include World Domination and occasionally pizza��We do NOTHING evil at all, please move on, Have a good day.
Expressive
Arts Club
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sign up! >
themed + collaborative art projects
— share + discuss your art w/ others!
thursdays at lunch
ms. trusso’s room
(#117)
What is Expressive Arts?
Expressive arts is an artmaking and self-care practice used for improving
coping mechanisms, practicing deeper self-expression, and relieving stress. The process of creation is emphasized rather than the final product.
art workshops including:
identity collages
music-based art
zentangle
+ more!
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contact ella: ellewallen@s.sfusd.edu :))))
Gold Star Film Club
We shoot with real film
Meetings on Fridays at lunch in Room 233!
JAPANESE CULTURE
CLUB
What is Japanese Culture Club & what do we do?
We embrace Japanese culture and educate others about the culture. We have guest speakers from Japan to demonstrate Japanese etiquette and traditional activities.
Japanese snacks are provided in every meeting!
Club meetings
Every Mondays during lunch @ Room 235
Contact
Email:erespinoza2@s.sfusd.edu
Instagram: sota_japanesecultureclub
Contact (Isaac): isnystromrice@s.sfusd.edu
Instagram: @sotajewcrewjsu
First Meeting: Thursday, September 22
Model United �Nations (MUN)
@sotamunsf
Contact: Gigi Ginocchio�gaginocchio@s.sfusd.edu
Interested in global politics and debate?
Join MUN! Mondays and Fridays at lunch in the media room (rm.217)!
Learn about current events!
Debate and create solutions to real world problems
Travel to colleges like UC Berkeley and Stanford for conventions!
Indigenous And Multicultural Club (I AM Club)
I AM Club is intended for Indigenous students and those with multicultural backgrounds who don't neatly fall within one ethnic group but whose identities still matter and enrich the community. �This club will celebrate and honor all sides of an individual!
What to expect at meetings!
Join us on Tuesdays @ lunch in Mr. Alejo’s Room 239
Interested in joining or have any questions? Contact Maile Din at madin@s.sfusd.edu
Niche Film Club!
Tues - Thurs
During Lunch
Ever wanted to be a cool film bro and watch experimental, underground films to pretend you’re mysterious and esoteric? Then this is the club for you!���Meetings: Tuesdays & Thursdays during Lunch in room 224���Club Leader Contact:�Max Veggetti mavaggetti@s.sfusd.edu
COLTEN HITCHCOCK
MAX VEGGETTI
Pen Pal Club 💌
Maile: madin@s.sfusd.edu
Sophia: sothein@s.sfusd.edu
In Pen Pal Club, we write letters to incarcerated people, residents of retirement homes, long-term patients in hospitals, and we connect personal pen pals! We celebrate creativity in the artistic side of writing letters. Low-stress and lots of fun!
When and where: Every other Monday @ lunch in the library
Advisor: Mr. Melton
Follow us! @sota.penpal.club
Pinoy Club
A safe place to build a Filipino community among students!
Activities and Plans!
Friday lunches @ room 308
Prom Committee
Open to: All SOTA upperclassmen!�Meetings Time & Location: �Mondays in Ms. Park’s room �(#223) @ Lunch!!
Plan Prom 2023 with us!
*All committed prom committee members receive discounted tickets to Prom 2023!
Questions? Email: Maile madin@s.sfusd.edu
Gabe gachapitalderenty@s.sfusd.edu
SOTA Environmental Club 🌳🌴🌵🌷🌸 🌺🌻🌿🍀🍁🍂🍄
We meet every Friday at lunch in room 205 (Mr. Mironov’s room)
SOTA Environmental Club is a group committed to tackling school-wide, local, and global climate issues.
What do we do in environmental club?
Emails: Natalie, nagreene@s.sfusd.edu
Oscar, osberry@s.sfusd.edu
@sotaenvironmental
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Helped design and paint biggest street mural in history!
Advocacy work at City Hall!
Farm day!
Installing worms in the garden!
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SOTA Chess Club
The SOTA Chess Club is a great way to meet and play with other players over the chessboard. If you are looking to connect with other chess enthusiasts, consider becoming a member! All skill levels are welcome!
Meetings:
Contact Info:
Tyler Chew, tychew@s.sfusd.edu
Francisco Hurtado, frhurtado@s.sfusd.edu
2022-23
SOTA KPOP CLUB
Learn about KPOP & KPOP Culture
The Best Fandom in the World XD
Meet 1 time per week during lunch @ Ms. Coghlan’s room
Time TBD
What we do
- A space for all to immerse into Kpop
- Discussions about Kpop (industries, comebacks, survival shows, new groups, controversy, etc)
Contact Qien at insta @papa_lime04
Or Maria at masolares-horsfie@s.sfusd.edu
If interested:
IG - sotakpopclub
SOTA Red Cross Club
By joining SOTA Red Cross, you’ll be able to make new friends while making a positive difference in your community, build your college resume, learn CPR, and expand your leadership skills!
We have many fun activities planned this year such as:
President: Erika
Vice President:TBD
Treasurer:TBD
Secretary/Publicity:TBD
SOTA �Dragon & Lion �Dance Team
What do we do?�Learn about Chinese Lion Dance, acrobatic tricks, Music/percussion, and Chinese Culture!
Meetings on Tuesdays and Thursdays in the Band room at lunch! �
SOTA MOCK TRIAL
@sotamocktrial
Mock Trial is a simulation of a courtroom trial with students playing the lawyers and witnesses. Every year, we are given a new case and we work on our argument for both the prosecution and the defense throughout the Mock Trial season. We have won city competitions for the last two years and got 2nd in state competitions last year!
Meetings: Every Sunday @ 10 AM - 1 PM
Introductory Meeting Info Coming Soon �Contact: �Natalie Greene, nagreene@s.sfusd.edu�Mana Hashimoto, mahashimoto@s.sfusd.edu �
Join us if you love to argue, act, watch tacky court shows, want to be a lawyer, get guidance from real attorneys, or be a part of a fun and supportive community!
SOTA MT FBU!!
Neurodiversity Club
About: Neurodiversity Club is a club to welcome neurodiverse students and education on neurodiversity/bond with other students. This club will provide a safe learning environment. All students will be included. There might be possible field trips and there will be snacks! �
When:Every other Thursday�
Where: Mr.Almanza’s room�
Time: During Lunch�
Contact:
itediae@s.sfusd.edu (Angel) or almanzam@sfusd.edu (Mr.Almanza)
Further details will be provided soon!
SOTA Physics Club
Where: Room 308 (Mr. Hernandez’s Classroom)
When: Thursdays @ Lunch
Contact: sarasheed1@s.sfusd.edu
Or contact @sotaphysicsclub on instagram
We will learn about:
Dynamics, kinematics, force, oscillations, fluids, thermodynamics, waves, electricity, magnetism, light, theoretical physics, and modern physics.
Who should join:
Students who have an interest in obtaining a scientific understanding of the world, have a passion for STEM, enjoy math and want to learn about its applications, and want the opportunity to learn advanced physics concepts should join this club! �(all grades levels are welcome to join!)
About: Physics club will be a place where you can learn college level conceptual physics. In this club we will have lectures, do mini labs, solve physics problems together, learn about the applications of physics in engineering, and explore careers in STEM.
SOTA Outdoors Club
Hikes/rides ect. Will mainly be on weekends! We hope to regularly plan bike rides and hikes.
Past trips have included
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We plan to rarely meet on campus and mainly plan online, if we do meet on campus that will be in Derek’s room (222) or outside in the garden!
Email: algershon@s.sfusd.edu
SOTA In Service
Meetings: Thursdays at lunch, Room 205
Instagram:�@sota.in.service
Volunteering is a great way to give back to your community, make new friends, grow as a person, and strengthen your college apps!
We link students to a wide variety of fun volunteering opportunities focused on different topics, and based on your interests and input!
if you love…..
….and much more!
Come Join Us!!
Come Join Us!!
SOTA’S VOLUNTEERING CLUB
�Leader: Anya Patel�anpatel1@s.sfusd.edu
We do have off campus practice 1-2 times a week. Ask us about the dates, We’d love for you to join!!!
Presidents:
Cal Smolenski (c/o 23)
Elle Corson (c/o 24)
Secretary:
Oscar Perry (c/o 24)
Message us on insta @sotasailing
or email Elle at aucorson@s.sfusd.edu
Interested in Sailing ?
SOTA Sailing is both an in and out of school commitment, We will meet on Tuesday at lunch in Mr. Hernandez’s room (308), We have two different opportunities, a race team and a casual team ! Come visit us at club rush!
SOTA Snow Club
The SOTA Snow CLub is a club where we raise money for a big ski trip that we all get to go on. If you love skiing or snowboarding we would love for you to join!
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We plan On meeting once a month to check in -- Mr. Castleman's room (327)�
Email: Castlemanj@sfusd.edu
*Photos from our past trip
SOTA Heart in Motion♡
Meetings: Room 304 during lunch, �once a month on Mondays
Heart in Motion (HIM) is a nonprofit volunteer organization that strengthens communities through promoting volunteerism and leadership development in youth. During club meetings, we discuss volunteering events with HIM, play bonding games, and discuss our leadership training internship. We strive to develop a passion for helping others in each of our members and volunteers.
Scan to join!
SUMMIT COMMITTEE
Meetings: every other Tuesday in Ms Park’s room (Rm. 223)
Contact:
Mana Hashimoto: mahashimoto@s.sfusd.edu|
Haley Riggs: hariggs@s.sfusd.edu
Help plan our 4 school summits!
Gain valuable leadership skills!
Be an active member of our school community!
Spanish
Book Club
Bienvenidos!
Contact:�Dylan dydacquisto@s.sfusd.edu �Ms. Stankiewich stankiewichc@sfusd.edu
Esperamos a verte!
Trans and Nonbinary Club!
Trans, Nonbinary, and Gender Questioning folx! Come join our safe space to hang out and talk about gender.
If you’re up for it, bring your experience to elementary/middle school kids. Let’s inspire acceptance & belonging at an early age.
Mondays @ Lunch �2nd floor balcony
Student led by Anshel & Haze!
Contact anmamet@s.sfusd.edu or
hafry@s.sfusd.edu with any questions.
Sign up here!
Ultimate Frisbee Club!
Come learn how to play! �All skill levels welcome! �Let’s Huck some disc!��Fridays @ Lunch�Meet at upper field!
Contact: Avi Shapero avshapero@s.sfusd.edu
VEX Girls Robotics
You will learn: Robot design and how to program in an 11 week program and compete in tournaments!
Who should join: Any female-identifying students who are interested in robotics from any skill level
Practices: Every Sunday, 2pm off campus
Yearbook!
Things you get to do when you join:�
If interested, contact sacallaghansanson@s.sfusd.edu , liaiman@s.sfusd.edu ! (We know you’re interested!)
READY TO JOIN A CLUB?
Look up club leader contact info & reach out to the leader or advisor �via email!
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CAN’T FIND A CLUB TO JOIN? �YOU START A CLUB AT ANY POINT IN THE YEAR!
If you have any questions about clubs on campus, please email our Club Liaison Fredrica Lipsett (frlipsett@s.sfusd.edu)