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1 | Name | Teacher/Advisor/Coach | Genre | Who Can Join? | How to Get Involved | Brief Description of Purpose & Major Activities | Website or more Information? |
2 | Amnesty International Group | Advocacy/Leadership/Service | All | Amnesty International's vision is of a world in which every person enjoys all of the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights instruments. In pursuit of this vision, Amnesty International’s mission is to undertake research and action focused on preventing and ending grave abuses of these rights. | Instagram: defoamnesty | ||
6 | BIPOC Student Union | Linda Yang/Kristin Pachal | Advocacy/Leadership/Service | All | Contact Ms. Pachal or Ms. Yang | DAHS BIPOC Student Union aims to build authentic and lasting solidarity among Black, Indigenous and People of Color (BIPOC), in order to undo Native invisibility, anti-Blackness, dismantle white supremacy and advance racial justice. Our goal is to create change in our community with a grass-roots philosophy that celebrates diversity while also acknowledging our shared experiences as and with People of Color in a homogenous environment. | lyang@deforestschools.org and kpachal@deforestschools.org |
8 | Chess Club | Alicia Eith | Strategy games | All | Contact Mrs. Eith | Play and learn chess | |
9 | CosPlay Club | Hannah Black | |||||
13 | Debate | Tim Wells | Public Speaking | All | Contact Tim Wells | Students research a topic, develop a defensible position, take notes and argue persuasively in teams, competing in interscholastic tournaments. | twells@deforestschools.org |
14 | DECA | John Webster | Marketing / Entrepreneurship / Leadership / Community Service | Anyone | Room C124 | DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs to be college and career ready. The local DECA chapter participates in numerous community service activities including Sweetheart Dance, food drives and raising funds for MDA. It also sponsors a varitey of school events including Mr. Norski and the Winter Formal Dance. Leadership opportunities include an overnight to the Kalahari and competitions. | Contact Mr. Webster or www.deca.org |
15 | DeFortes Show Choir | Lyrica Daentl | Show Choir and show band | Grades 9-12 | Auditions held in May | Competitive show choir that meets during flex period at school and Sunday's 1:00-4:00 from November through March with a choreography camp in August. This group performs a varitey of different genres of music, and anyone in the school is welcome to audition. | Contact Ms. Lyrica ldaentl@deforestschools.org |
16 | Disc Golf Club | Chris Smith | Athletics/Recreation | All | Contact Chris Smith | The purpose of the Disc Golf Club is to provide an opportunity for students to learn and play the game of disc golf. As one of the fastest-growing sports, disc golf is a game that can be played by all ages. Students will be given the opportunity to practice/refine their skills and compete against other students, staff, and schools. The Disc Golf Club will be open to all DAHS students. | casmith@deforestschools.org |
17 | Drama | Jan Williams | Arts/Drama | All | Sign-up-Williams | Many community events, One-Act, summer theatre camp, trips and activities. | Contact Ms. Williams |
18 | Environmental Club | Abby Mindock | Conservation, Science, Service | All | Contact Ms. Mindock or Join google classroom (xhpvr45) | Engage with peers while learning about and practicing sustainability, conservation, and environmental stewardship. A variety of environmental based service projects will be part of this organization. All are encouraged and welcome to join! | Contact Ms. Mindock amindock@deforestschools.org |
19 | Esports Club | Matt Scharpf | Recreation, Competition | All | See Mr. Scharpf, Cashton Gobrecht, or Keagan Martindale. | Connecting gamers in an organized, competitive Esports Club. We compete in the Wisconsin High School Esports Association where we'll be playing against other high schools in Valorant, Fortnite, Leauge of Legends, Rocket Leauge, and Smash Bros! All are welcome and encouraged to attend weekly meetings where you can meet new people and share your love of games! | Email Mr. Scharpf mscharpf@deforestschools.org WIHSEA Website |
20 | FBLA | Tim Wells | Business/Leadership /Service | Grades 9-12 | Business Room B107 | FBLA is a business organization for students interested in developing leadership, communication and teamwork skills. FBLA provides unique opportunities for students to meet and network with others at the local, state and national levels. | Contact Mr. Wells (twells@deforestschools.org) or http://www.fbla-pbl.org/ |
21 | FCCLA | FCS teachers; Mrs. Vanderbilt or Ms. Buenning | Family, Career & Community Leaders of America | Anyone that is currently enrolled in or has taken an FCS class | FCS teachers; Mrs. Vanderbilt or Ms. Buenning | Become a leader, have a positive impact on your community and can even participate in competitions. | Contact Mrs. Vanderbilt or Ms. Buenning |
22 | FFA | Gwen Boettcher, Abbey Ryan & Zeth Engel | Agriculture, Science, Leadership Development, Community Service, Environmental Action, Career Exploration, Scholarship, STEAM | Grades 8-12 | Students must be enrolled, planning to enroll or previously have been in an agricultural science course with Mrs. Boettcher, Ms. Ryan or Mr. Engel. There are special circumstances-- see any teacher from above with questions. | DeForest FFA is an organization designed to help students discover and experience careers in animals, science, mechanics, environment, STEM and more. It provides many oportunities for leadership development with multple conferences each year. FFA also has a huge local and international impact working to feed the many individuals on our planet that are food insecure. For more information on meeting dates, recreation and members, visit our website. Mission: FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. | Contact Ms. Boettcher, Ms. Ryan, Mr. Engel or www.deforestffa.org |
24 | Forensics | Tom August | Public Speaking | Everyone grade 9 to 12 | sign-up during the last week in October | Forensics is a competitive team of public speaking, prose and poetry reading and acting. We compete in 10 tournaments a year including two State Tournaments. The DeForest team is considered one of the best Division 2 teams in the State. Because of its highly competitive and academic nature, Forensics is one of the best activities to have on a college application. | Contact Mr. August |
25 | Freshman Class Officers | John Webster | Leadership/Service | Planning and participating in the Homecoming | |||
26 | GEAC | Amanda Otradovec | Leadership/Service/Global | Grades 9-12 | Contact Amanda Otradovec (aotradovec@deforestschoosl.org) or join Google Classroom code: qwpv5dx | Complete requirements for the Global Education Achievement Certificate. These include 4 years of world language in high school, 4 credits of coursework with a global focus, reflections (literature, film, art or music), participating in globally focused activities and completing a service project. | https://sites.google.com/deforestschools.org/dahs-geac/ or join Google Classroom code: qwpv5dx |
27 | Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA) | Kate Boyce | Leadership/Service | Anyone who supports | Wednesday after school-Mrs Boyce | Focus is tolerance. Plan activities throughout the year. Head the talent show. Bring awareness to the school, and work with the community. | Contact Ms. Boyce |
28 | German Club | Lisa Manicke | World Languages | Grades 9-12 | Email Frau Manicke | German Club celebrates German language and culture. We take culturally-themed field trips and create after-school activities to practice language skills and enjoy the culture. | https://sites.google.com/deforestschools.org/defodeutsch/german-club |
32 | High School Musical | Lyrica Daentl & Hannah Black | Arts/Drama/Music | All | audition | Fall musical. Auditions are held in May. | Contact Ms. Lyrica ldaentl@deforestschools.org and Ms. Black hblack@deforestschools.org |
33 | High School Play | Jan Williams | Arts/Drama | All | audition | Fall Play and Spring Play | Contact Ms. Williams |
36 | HOSA | Bethany Buenning | Health Occupation Student Association | Grades 9-12 | Contact Ms. Buenning | HOSA's goal is to get students who want to be involved in medical occupations after high school with volunteer experiences, competition, and contact with current medical professionals | bbuenning@deforestschools.org or follow us on Instagram @deforest_hosa |
37 | Intercambio | Alicia Eith | World Languages | Grades 9-12 | Mrs. Eith | Language exchange, play games, learn about cultures from around the world | |
38 | Intramural Basketball | Chris Smith (CCR) | Athletics/Recreation | Anyone grades 9-12 not in a winter sport | Contact Chris Smith | Intramural basketball is a way to stay active for students not in a winter sport. Games take place on Sunday nights from mid January to early March. | FBLA Basketball League Website |
39 | Jazz Ensemble | Brandon Bautz | Music | Grades 9-12 | Join Symphonic or Concert Band | Jazz Ensemble is an AUDITION only group. To be enrolled, you must be enrolled in either Concert or Symphonic Band at the same time, with ONE exception--if a student plays piano, bass, guitar, or drumset, students may audition and be enrolled without being enrolled in Concert/Symphonic Bands. | Contact Mr. Bautz |
40 | Junior Class Officers | Gretchen McClain, Meghan Caulfield | Leadership/Service | 4 Students elected as officers in the spring, then open to all juniors | See Ms. Brickl or class officers | Homecoming week activities and planning prom | |
43 | Leo Club | Outside Leo Club | Leadership/Service | Perform volunteer service in the DeForest area. This group meets the 2nd Monday of each month at 6:30 in C129. New members are always welcome. Email defoleos@gmail.com for more information | |||
44 | LSU - Latin Student Union | Joana Calixto | Leadership/Service | all | See Ms. Calixto | A safe place to honor & celebrate Latino cultures and diversity | |
45 | Mock Trial | Alison Pharo & Brian LeCloux | Law/Public Speaking | grades 9-12 | See Mrs. Pharo or Mr. LeCloux | Students learn the functioning of the Wisconsin court system by engaging in role play as lawyers and witnesses. Practices are usually one day a week after school beginning in early November, with the season ending in early February with our major presentation at the regional tournament in Madison. | Contact Mr. LeCloux or Mrs. Pharo |
46 | NEW Crew Club | Kari Drotning | Leadership/Service | 10-12 | See Ms. Drotning | Provide support to new students entering the district. Meet once per month and summer training. | |
47 | New Life Club | Tim Wells | Faith-based | All | Contact student Caleb Ekezie at CE13633@deforestschools.org | To help students better understand the Chistian faith and to allow them to determine and grow in their own faith journey. | Contact student Caleb Ekezie at CE13633@deforestschools.org |
48 | NHS (National Honor Society) | Jessica Louis/Melissa Volz | Academic/Leadership/ Service | Invited Juniors and Seniors (GPA of 3.5+) | Students with a cumulative GPA at the end of their Sophomore year of 3.5 or higher will be invited to apply in the fall of their Junior Year | We focus on the four pillars of National Honor Society: character, service, academics, and leadership. Students participate and lead service projects within the school and larger community. Some of our big events are Fall Festival and parterning with the Red Cross for blood drives. | Jessica Louis: jlouis@deforestschools.org Melissa Volz: mvolz@deforestschools.org |
49 | Norski Mentor | Kari Drotning | Leadership/Service | Grades 11&12 | Apply in Spring for Fall Norski Mentor | Support and mentor freshmen through Freshmen Orientation, regular lessons and fun activities throughout the year. | Contact Ms. Drotning |
50 | Norski Nation Cooking Club | Brittany Vanderbilt, Jenny Lervik | Culinary | Anyone 9th-12 Grade | See Mrs. Vanderbilt in B201 or Mrs. Lervik | We have lots of fun trying out new recipes and cooking technique! We will still be meeting virtually, so please join us! | Contact Ms. Vanderbilt or use this code to sign up for our google classroom: 5rusokd |
51 | Norskies Unified | Jennifer Rae, Katie Buonincontro | Leardership, Inclusion,Community | Student with and without disabiltites | Email Jen or Katie and Unified Ambassadors are nomintated by other clubs | DAHS is a Special Olympics Unified Champion Schools; this student led group aims to bring studends of all abilties together to positively impact our school community by promoting social inclusion. Activities range from school wide Autism Walk to building school awareness and accpetance of students with disabilites. We meet during connection days and try to meet and attend other school events together. | kbuonincontro@deforestschools.org jrae@deforestschools.org |
52 | Pep Band | Brandon Bautz | Music | Grades 9-12 | Join Symphonic or Concert Band | Pep Band plays an assortment of popular songs for Football and Basketball games in the Fall and winter seasons. | Contact Mr. Bautz |
53 | Random Acts of Kindess (RAK) Club | Melissa Volz, Jenni Brown | Service | Anyone | Contact Ms Volz or Ms. Brown | Our purpose is to spread kindness through the school and community through random acts of kindness and service projects. | Contact Ms. Volz at mvolz@deforestschools.org Ms. Brown at jebrown@deforestschools.org |
54 | Robotics | Angela Flickenger-Pierce | |||||
55 | Role-Playing Game Club | Bill Jameson | Entertainment | anyone | show up, Fridays after school, the room formerly called C150 | Explore dungeons! Slay dragons! Play games with fun people, meet new friends, explore imaginary places. Most groups play Dungeons and Dragons, but any game is welcome. | talk to Mr.Jameson |
56 | SADD (Students Against Destructive Decisions) | Jan Williams | Leadership/Service | All | Sign-up-Williams | Educate students about AODA, Mock Car Crash, and activities. | Contact Ms. Williams |
57 | Senior Class Officers | Tom August | Leadership/Service | Grade 12 | Four people from the class are elected as officers. | In charge of all homecoming activities and graduation plans | |
60 | Social Justice Team | Amy Jambor | Advocacy/Leadership/Service/Cultural Awareness | Leadership from DAHS student groups that focus on service, social awareness, multiculturalism, and social justice. | Contact Jambor at ajambor@deforestschools.org | ||
62 | Solo and Ensemble | Lyrica Daentl & Brandon Bautz | Music | Grades 9-12 | Members of Band or Choir | Included in the 3rd quarter music curriculum is the requirement for all music students to participate in the Badger Conference Solo and Ensemble Festival. Participation is required at the District or State Level. This experience will help students enhance their performance skills. Students may opt to perform for class in lieu of performing at Solo and Ensemble Festival. | Contact Mr. Bautz or Ms. Lyrica |
63 | Sophomore Class Officers | Keith Treinen | Leadership/Service | Grade 10 | Four people from the class are elected as officers. | Homecoming week activities and fundraising | |
64 | Spanish Club | Nick Katsadonis | World Languages | ||||
65 | Special Olympics | Lisa Wendt | Athletics | All special needs athletes aged 9 and older | See Lisa in Room B109 or contact specialolympicswi.org for athlete registration information | For complete information about Special Olympics see our website at specialolympicswi.org | |
66 | Step Team | Alex Garcia and Sarah Heatwole | |||||
67 | Student Council | Tom August | Leadership/Service | 9th - 12th grade | Elections in May | The Student Council is DeForest High School’s student government. Members of the Student Council are elected in the spring for the following school year. Each grade level can have up to 1 Student Council representative for every 20 people in the class. A student does not need to be a member of the Student Council in order to help with a Student Council event. Members of the Student Council are responsible for planning and executing many of the events that happened at DeForest High School. These events include but are not limited to Homecoming, Veterans Day, school assemblies and pep rallies. The Student Council also acts as a liaison between the student body and the school Administration by taking concerns to the Administration Team and finding workable solutions. Members of the Student Council also have the opportunity to attend leadership conferences with other schools from across the state. Student council meetings are held during the activity period. | Contact Mr. August |
74 | Violet Noise | Lyrica Daentl | Music, a cappella | Grades 9-12 | Auditions held in May | Violet Noise/Contemporary A Cappella is an auditioned based, advanced ensemble specializing in unaccompanied vocal music. This ensemble is ideal for students who have a minimum of one year high school choral experience, are currently enrolled in one of the other curricular choral ensembles, and want to explore advanced choral singing specific to the genres of contemporary a cappella. Students will sing in 4 part divisi harmony with focus on advanced vocal techniques specific to the genres being explored. Students will continue to study advanced level music theory, sight reading skills (rhythmic and tonal) and stage presence and performance skills. Prerequisite(s): Grades 10-12. Must currently be enrolled in a curricular choral ensemble. Audition and instructor placement required. | Contact Ms. Lyrica ldaentl@deforestschools.org |
77 | Youth Apprenticeship | Gwen Boettcher & John Webster | Career | 11th and 12th grade | see Ms. Boettcher or Mr. Webseter | Students who are interested in checking out and getting experience in a career in high school. Youth Apprenticeship Programs include: Auto Technician, Biotechnology, Construction, Engineering, Health Services, Information Technology, Pharmacy Technician, Veterinary Technician, Fire and EMS. Click here to learn more. | Contact Mrs. Boettcher gboettcher@deforestschools.org or Mr. Webster jwebster@deforestschools.org |