Blue Valley High School NON-SPORT Clubs/Activities

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2	GROUP	Description	STAFF SPONSOR(s)			Student Leader (S)	Notes

3	Advanced Repetory Theatre		Jeff Yarnell				Audition process. Enrollment in Course
4	Anime Club		Jim Laughlin				open to all
5	The Art & Design House	The purpose of this club is to have a safe, calm, and learning environment to learn more about the concept of art. Students will be able to sharpen their artistic abilities as well as meet other students who have the same passions as them. Any art form is acceptable and possible competition and contest preparation are also available in this club. We strive for all students to have a fun experience and create memories as Tigers. The main activities include independent drawing time, follow-along tutorial lessons, group projects and idea-sharing, nature and still life sketches, and even trips to art museums. Art supplies will be provided by the club managers (JayLiegh Jarvis and Sara Bowden) and will be available to club members.	Molly Cowan			Sara Bowden, JayLiegh Jarvis, Kate Mahoney,	open to all
6	ASL Club	To inform and educate others about the benefits of sign language while working towards being able to sign letters, words, and eventually sentences	Jamie van Loben Sels
7	Band		Paul Bessetti	Julia Janda			Enrollment in Course
8	Book Club		Caitlin Neneman	Mary-Ellen Gojcevic			open to all
9	BPA	Business Professionals of America (BPA) Competitive national business organization. Students will learn about business and industry while participating in state and national competitions.	Kathy Peres	Madi Plankers			open to all - enrollment in business classes is encouraged; business class required to compete at the State Level
10	Ceramics Club		Michael Johnston				open to all
11	Chambers (enrollment in class required)		Sam Dollins				Audition process. Enrollment in Course
12	Cheer		Jamie van Loben Sels- Head Coach and Varsity	Abby Skiles- JV			Audition process in spring
13	Choir		Sam Dollins				Enrollment in Course
14	Classy Ladies		Sam Dollins				Audition Process
15	Club Repasito	Spanish students get academic support and preparation from Spanish Honors Society members	TBD				Specifically designed for students in Spanish 1, 2.5, and 3.5
16	Color Guard		Mikayla Gresham				Audition process
17	Computer Science Club / Computer Science Honors Society	This club will focus primarily on preparation for competitive programming events and building programs/video games. Competitive events include State BPA, Programming Contest at K-State and more. Students will have an opportunity to have a leadership role.	TJ Slade				Computer Science Club - Open to all Computer Science Honors Society - Must be currently enrolled, or previously completed, Software Development and Game Design
18	Concert Band		Paul Bessetti	Julia Janda			Enrollment in Course
19	Connections						Enrollment in Course
20	Cornhole Club	Relaxing time of day to play a game or two of cornhole with a friend and encourage social interaction	Tyler Randall			Kale Conaway
21	Creative Writing Club					James Pressdee, Lizzy Peeples, Vanessa Onentia, Emily Brixey-Thatcher
22	Dance Team		Allison Chael	Jennifer Duke			Spring Audition Process.
23	Debate		Chris Riffer				Generally enrollment in course. Reach out for info on how to participate without enrolling
24	DECA	International Marketing Student Association that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in the fields of marketing, finance, hospitality and management. Students will learn about business and industry while participating in state and International competitions.	Kathy Peres	Madi Plankers			open to all - enrollment in business classes is encouraged; business class required to compete at the State Level
25	Diversity Club	To promote diversity, cultural awareness, and give support to students and staff on multicultural issues in school and community. The group takes a stand against prejudice, hatred, and promotes an appreciation and understanding of tolerance of others and education for all.	Manal Wiedel				open to all
26	Drama Club		Jeff Yarnell	Maureen Davis			open to all
27	Easy Listening Club		Dr. Nero Shah				Application process
28	Educators Rising	geared for those with an interest in pursuing a career in education	Kendra Smith
29	Environmental Club	The club places recycling bins around the school to collect plastic and aluminum recyclables. We pick them up as well and take them to the recycling bin.	Karen Koch				open to all
30	Fandom Club	A place where kids can discuss anything that relates to their "fandom," whether it be print or visual media. Example fandom discussions/movies/games have included Star Wars/Trek, Percy Jackson, Harry Potter, DC vs. Marvel, anime, comics, etc.	Becky Knueven				open to all
31	FCCLA	Family & Career Community Leaders of America is devoted to helping the Family. Community Service	Kendra Smith				open to all
32	Fellowship of Christian Athletes		curretly inactive- no sponsor				open to all
33	Film and Book Review club	A club for people who just want to openly discuss their thoughts and opinions on movies and books.	Nikki Berman			Avery Howell and Kara Kleweno
34	Forensics		Chris Riffer				Enrollment in course
35	French Club	Open to any student interested in Francophone culture. No need to be enrolled in French class or speak French to attend.	Carol Bar				open to all
36	Freshman Concert Band		Paul Bessetti	Julia Janda			enrollment in course
37	Future Healthcare Professionals	Learning about different health care fields and careers, having guest speakers, community service opportunities, learning about different colleges	Amy Harmon
38	Galley Club		Caitlin Neneman	Mary-Ellen Gojcevic			open to all
39	Gay-Straight Alliance		Moe Edmonds	Caden Laptad	Amy Fear		open to all
40	Girls Who Code		TJ Slade
41	Holocaust/Anti Semitism Education Club	Join HEC to gain insight on various topics relating to the Jewish people. All participants are members including Jewish and non-Jewish students. We will also have a goal of making the Jewish students at school feel like they have connections to students who are of other religions as allies. This club will be an outlet of education on different religious topics in a way that makes people feel more connected and more inclusive.	curretly inactive- no sponsor			Emma Sandler (co-president, sophomore) Sammy Robertson (co-president, freshmen) Noah Clayman (vice president, senior) Jenny Buchanan (sponsor)
42	Hammock Club		Karen Koch				open to all
43	Horticulture Management Club	The Horticulture Management Club centers around the propagation and cultivation of plants around school grounds and beyond. The purpose of the club is to facilitate the proliferation of plant life in the BVH community. Some of our activities include watering and cultivating plants, holding seminars about different types of plants and how best to care for them, and a variety of fun activities that encourage plant conservation around the school.	Steven Dean
44	Investment Club	Stock market game; learn stock tips.	Kathy Peres				open to all
45	Jewish-Student Union		Eli Kanarek				open to all
46	KAY Club	Community service organization	Samantha Newlin				open to all ($5 dues required)
47	Literary and Art Magazine - Headrush	Design, edit, publish school lit & art mag	Maureen Davis				open to all
48	Literature Appreciation Club		Theresa Middleton				open to all
49	Model UN		Kim Thompson				open to all
50	Mu Alpha Theta (National Math Honor Society)	Mu Alpha Theta is the National High school and Two-Year College Mathematics Honor Society. We are dedicated to inspiring keen interest in mathematics, developing strong scholarship in the subject, and promoting the enjoyment of mathematics in high school. Students who want to join must be in either pre-calculus or higher and have at least a 3.5 GPA in math.	Kate Baker				application process
51	Musical		Sam Dollins				Audition process
52	National Art Honor Society	The NAHS program inspires and recognizes students who have shown an outstanding ability and interest in art. The program supports members in their efforts to attain the highest standards in art scholarship, character, and service, and to bring art education to the attention of the school and community.	Mark Mosier				Application open to students who have completed >1.5 semesters of Visual Arts credit and maintained at least a 3.0 GPA in Art.
53	National English Honor Society	NEHS is the BVHS chapter of National English Honor Society. Our goal is to foster a love of all things ELA throughout BVHS and the community. Inducted members participate in community service activities and monthly meetings where English-related topics are discussed.	Theresa Middleton				Application open to students who have a 3.5 or higher unweighted English GPA and who are in good standing with their teachers. Applicants must be enrolled in AP Language and Composition their junior year and AP Literature their senior year.
54	National French Honor Society		Carol Bar				application process
55	National History Honor Soc.	National History Honors society is first and foremost a student group who enjoys history. Our goals are to engage in historical discussion and enlighten our fellow students to historical events, ideas, and topics whenever and wherever we can.	Molly Cowan-Johnson				application process - Open to anyone who has had at least 1 semester of a history course in high school
56	National Honor Society	BVHS NHS is a group of students who have applied and been inducted into NHS. Second semester juniors who have at least a 3.50 GPA are eligible and will be invited to apply. Students must demonstrate leadership, character, service and scholarship in order to be members. Inducted members meet monthly and perform service projects that benefit the school and community.	Robin Lerner	Catherine Whitten			application process
57	National Latin Honor Society/Latin Club	We are the BVHS chapter of the National Junior Classical League, under the auspices of the Kansas Junior Classical Association, as well as the National Latin Honor Society. We have monthly meetings, as well as social events throughout the year and regular events with the other chapters of the Kansas Junior Classical League.	Jordan Dillon				application process
58	National Science Honor Society		Charlene Sieve				application process
59	National Spanish Honor Society	NSHS meetings and events are designed to provide opportunities to explore Spanish language and culture while fostering a supportive community of language learners. Anyone is welcome to attend meetings and events, all of which are carried out in Spanish, even though students must meet level and GPA requirements to officially join.	TBD				application process
60	Newspaper		Michelle Huss				Enrollment in Course
61	Orchestra		Amy Fear				Enrollment in Course
62	Prairie Restoration Club		Kale Mann				open to all
63	Programming Club		TJ Slade				open to all
64	Quill & Scroll	Honor Society for students in publications classes through their senior year.	Michelle Huss				application process
65	Repertory Theatre		Jeff Yarnell				Enrollment in Course
66	Right to Life Club		Charlene Sieve				open to all
67	Robotics Society	To participate in and hopefully win robotics competitions as well as advancing every members knowledge of robotics.	TJ Slade	Amy Harmon		Coel Mueller
68	SAFE	Safe is a student led educational program, designed to raise awareness for seatbelt usage. Students participate in surveys to determine the percentage of seatbelt usage on and around Blue Valley High School.	Officer Nathan Schmidt	Officer Trevor Burgess			open to all
69	School Store	Tigers Inc. School Store & Tigers Cafe Coffee Shop - two school-based enterprises run solely by students	Kathy Peres				Application process. Enrollment in 4th hour, full year course. See Mrs. Peres if interested.
70	Science Knowledge Bowl	Tuesdays. 3-4 in room 213. Weekly meetings are held to practice for a single, springtime quiz-based tournament focused on science questions with schools from across the bistate area	Dianne Dunn				open to all
71	Science Outreach		Charlene Sieve				See sponsor for more information
72	Select Blend		Sam Dollins				Audition Process
73	Show Choir		Sam Dollins
74	Sources of Strength	The Sources of Strength club is committed to promoting mental wellness, positively influencing school culture, and reducing stigma surrounding mental health needs. Students involved are expected to be change agents for creating positive supports and strength among the student body.	Moe Edmonds	Caden Laptad			open to all
75	Spanish Club		Steven Dean				open to all
76	Spring Play		Jeff Yarnell				Audition Process
77	Student Council		Mark Mosier	Jennifer Stock			Selection process. General meetings open to all
78	Students Against Destructive Decisions(SADD)	SADD is a national organization that focuses on empowering students to make a difference in their school communities. The three main focuses would be traffic safety, substance abuse, and personal health and safety. Meetings would focus on promoting student well-being. Students would also look for opportunities to work with existing campus organizations whose missions overlap with SADD to team up and 'signal boost'.	Catherine Whitten			Noor Hadeiri
79	Students Assist Schools (SAS)	Students Assist Schools (SAS) is committed to supporting and aiding teachers at middle and elementary schools. We visit neighboring schools to help teachers and office staff, tutor students, volunteer at school carnivals, and organize a fun run/walk to raise money for education-based organizations.	Becky Knueven				open to all
80	Symphonic Band		Paul Bessetti	Julia Janda			Audition Process. Enrollment in Course
81	Symphonic Orchestra		Amy Fear				Audition Process. Enrollment in Course
82	Table Top Club		Caden Laptad				open to all
83	Technical Crews for Play Productions		Jeff Yarnell
84	Technology Student Assoc.	Working lunch to visit about all things tech., including CAPS, robotics.	David Briggs				open to all
85	Thespians		Jeff Yarnell				See sponsor for more information
86	Tiger eSports	Students will play non-shooter competitive video games. We will conduct structured practices with opportunities to travel to other schools, colleges and events to compete.	TJ Slade				open to all
87	Tiger Mentors		Mackenzie Fuller				Application processs in spring
88	Tiger Pride Leadership		Azie Pickert				Application process in winter/spring (Jan-March). Enrollment in Course
89	TailBlazers: Guide Dog Awareness	This is a club to raise awareness for guide dogs (and other types of service dogs) in the community. We can have guest speakers come in to talk about service dogs, hold Q&As, and possibly do dog-related crafts like making toys for Southeastern Guide Dogs. I want to fundraise for Southeastern Guide Dogs because they don't get any government funding, and they train many kinds of service dogs. In meetings, we can plan fun ways to fundraise, make posters, and learn about managing events and money. I think this would be fun for lots of people because it appeals to many interests including animals, marketing and finances, and philanthropy.	Maureen Davis			Callie Dyches, Mackenzie Gallentine, Riley Alderson, Clara Thompson, Maggie Bakkedahl, Scarlett Moore, Abby Reeves, Ella Romine, Hailey Schmidt
90	Tri-M Music Honors Society		Paul Bessetti				Application process
91	Unicef		Catherine Whitten
92	Unified Sports	Special Olympics Unified Sports is an inclusive sports program that combines an approximately equal number of Special Olympics athletes (individuals with intellectual disabilities) and partners (individuals without intellectual disabilities) on teams for training and competition. We are involved in basketball, bocce, and soccer.					See sponsor for more information
93	Winter Guard		Mikayla Gresham				Audition process
94	Winter Play		Jeff Yarnell				Audition process
95	Writer's Workshop	INACTIVE	TBD				See sponsor for more information
96	Writing Center		TBD				Application process in the spring but open to all to apply
97	Yearbook		Michelle Huss				Enrollment in Course
98	Young Conservatives		Steven Dean				open to all
99	Young Progressives		Jana Koehn				open to all
100	Youth Court	Youth Court is a voluntary alternative to the formal juvenile justice system in which juvenile offenders are sentenced by their peers. The goal of Youth Court is to reduce the number of youth entering the court system by providing early intervention to youth who are truant or commit first time minor offenses. Youth volunteers participate in the roles of: prosecuting and defense attorneys, judges, jury members, and bailiffs. Their ruling ultimately decides the sentencing for the juvenile offender(s).	Officer Nathan Schmidt	Officer Trevor Burgess			Application process