The African Student Association will be a safe place for African students at Wakefield (and anyone else who appreciates Africa), where we can discuss the many cultures in Africa and enjoy socializing together.  At our meetings, we will have many discussions about how Africans are treated in society, our cultures, and sometimes we will bring different foods to try. We would also like to plan a yearly African Night, which will be open to the public, where we will showcase dances, and songs, and food from the different African countries.

ADVISOR:  TBD

Description:  

This club gives students the opportunity to organize, plan and engage in activities with students with special needs.  Students will also assist with planning seasonal fun days for these students.

Sponsor: Jacob Polzin

WEBSITE

Beta Club Honor Society
Academic/Curriculum

Mission Statement
The purpose of the National Beta Club shall be to promote the ideals of character, service and leadership among elementary and secondary school students, to reward meritorious achievement and to encourage and assist students in continuing their education after high school.

Vision Statement
The National Beta Club, a student-centered organization, continually develops and nurtures individuals by providing opportunities and experiences enabling them to demonstrate the ideals of character, achievement, service and leadership in a global community.

MEETING SCHEDULE:  Please see website for meeting dates

NOTE: We do not take Freshman. Students must have a minimum 3.5 GPA; normally do not take Seniors as new members, but will for the 2021-22 school year only due to those students not having a chance to join during COVID. We did not take new members during COVID.

Advisors:  Jenny Freeman

Black Student Union
Student Initiated/Non-Curriculum

Board Game Club is about coming together to enjoy time disconnected from the internet and make new friends. We learn game strategies, build structure, and relax after a long day. We benefit the school by giving the students a mental break and educating people on the importance of disconnected fun. We will be playing board games, card games, mancala, marbles, puzzles, and so much more! We will also prevent unnecessary waste in our community by accepting the donation of unwanted board games. Our goal is to bring people together and strengthen student's mental health.

Faculty Advisors:  Jesse Kenyon & Alexander Montorosso

TheBook and Literary Club is one part Books and one part Creative Writing.  It is sponsored by the Library-Learning Commons.  This year we will be meeting twice a month (on a Monday).  Once a month we will focus on the chosen book club title and the alternating Monday we will be doing creative activities and writing.   If you are interested in joining please fill out this FORM or contact Ms. Deaton (jdeaton@wcpss.net) or Mary Marley (mcmarley@students.wcpss.net) for more information.  Or you are welcome to just join a meeting and introduce yourself.

Advisors:  Joyce Deaton

Presidents:  Jacquelyn Regan
Vice President: Katherine Topp

Cancer Awareness Club

The Chorus Club offers a supportive community for music enthusiasts looking to showcase their vocal abilities with pride. Joining our club offers a nurturing and inspiring environment for both social interaction and honing musical talents. Members can expect to grow their confidence, develop crucial social skills, and receive guidance to enhance their singing abilities.

Sponsor:  Robin Brown

This is a Packtime activity that is open to all.  Come do some fun hands-on creative activities during your Pack time on Mondays Pack A or Friday's Pack B

Sponsor:  Sarah Dudley

Debate Club is a place to find a creative outlet to express your opinions! Through this, students learn to create factual, logical, ethical, and emotional arguments to persuade the opposing side in the club that their side is correct. Debate club is a respectful, non-discriminating interest club where you can bring yourself, your friends but most of all, your minds ready to debate! 

WEBSITE

ADVISOR:  Ms. Anderson

DECA or the Distributive Education Clubs of America is a leadership and entrepreneurship club that specializes in finance, hospitality and management. DECA is a national club which gives students hands on experience by engaging in realistic business scenarios and competing with other students from across the country. This club also fosters our academic and creative minds while promoting communication and teamwork as the club researches and creates presentations. Travelling to competitions also allows us to expand our network and meet helpful and influential people for our career paths. DECA sets up challenges such as Lead4Change where teams complete and submit a community service project after finishing a series of lessons about 21st Century Skills, or Social Impact Leader of Tomorrow where teams create a marketing idea for the National Pediatric Cancer Foundation. Four-member teams then develop a creative fundraising campaign with NPCF branding, including a social media component and video. These challenges are taken on by the club and brought to conventions to compete with other chapters.

ADVISORS:  Ms. Bouchra Elgaou & Kelly Hallow 

Drama Club
Academic/Curriculum

MEETING Schedule  TBD

Advisor: Catherine Delaney

Theatre Website

Dungeons and Dragons is a multiplayer tabletop board game that runs off of player imagination and the roll of a dice. Newcomers are welcome! D&D is not limited by your experience but your imagination and participation. All you need is creativity, paper, dice and a good attitude.  The club meets after school on the  2nd, and 4th Wednesdays of the month in the Library Media Center.  

Sponsor: Mr. Phillips, Mr. Hensey, and Mr. Roderick

Learn about business, money, and what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur! Each month, local business owners and entrepreneurs will visit to share advice and tips on starting and running a business. You'll get to join fun workshops, create your own business ideas, and get expert feedback to help your ideas grow. If you’re interested in business or just want to learn how to turn an idea into reality, this club is for you!

FBLA 
Academic/Curriculum  

The purpose of having FBLA available to middle and high school students is to provide opportunities for students to develop vocational and career support competencies for business and office occupations and to promote civic and personal responsibility. FBLA’s mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.

Wakefield Small Business Association: Wakefield High School Small Business Association is a joint effort of FBLA and DECA. Students in this organization will be a member of both FBLA and DECA state and National organizations and have the opportunity to work with and compete with both organizations. 

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is a nonprofit national career and technical student organization for young men and women in Family and Consumer Sciences education in public and private school through grade 12. Chapter projects focus on a variety of youth concerns, including teen pregnancy, parenting, family relationships, substance abuse, peer pressure, environment, nutrition and fitness, teen violence, and career exploration. Involvement in FCCLA offers members the opportunity to expand their leadership potential and develop skills for life -- planning, goal setting, problem solving, decision making, and interpersonal communication -- necessary in the home and workplace.

Mission:
To promote personal growth and leadership development through Family and Consumer Sciences education. Focusing on the multiple roles of family member, wage earner and community leader, members develop skills for life through: character development, creative and critical thinking, interpersonal communication, practical knowledge, and career preparation.

Motto:

FFA

Film Club is a club for film lovers. We aim to create a community for cinema lovers as well as create a place for people interested in anything film related as a career to build their portfolio. Hopefully, this club can help many students break out of their shells and help them get into desired college programs. Some activities held in this club are: film analysis, film dissection, short film making, history of film, etc

Sponsor/Advisor:  Micheal Boyd

 Objective:

FRENCH CLUB

The purpose of French Club is to educate students on the French culture and language outside of class. We hope to inspire and share the culture with the rest of the school.  

SPONSOR:  Ms. Rabe

The mission of the Future Healthcare Student Association is to educate and empower future healthcare workers through the exploration of career paths and by providing experiential opportunities. The Future Healthcare Student Association brings fellow students together who share the same passion and interest in pursuing the medical field beyond high school years. It allows students to get an idea about different paths they could go towards in the medical field after high school that they might not learn about otherwise, along with providing opportunities outside of school to further students toward their goals.

Sponsor/Advisor: Mrs. Dembisky

Co-Presidents: Elle Harris, Delilah Thorson Vice President: Danielle Tobias Secretary: Sophia Motta Communications Officer: Reagan Hopper 

remind: fhsa2425

instagram: wakefieldfhs 

German Club
Academic/Curriculum

International Thespian Honor Society
Academic/Curriculum

The mission of International Thespian Society is to honor student excellence in the theater arts; its motto is, "Act well thy part; there all the honor lies." It is a division of the Educational Theatre Association.

MEETING SCHEDULE: TBD

Advisor: Catherine Delaney

Website  Bylaws

Jewish Student Union

Student Initiated/Non-Curriculum

The Jewish Student Union aims to educate students from all backgrounds about the Jewish culture, history, and heritage through activities, presentations, and community service projects.

Advisor: Ms. Gluck and Lola Combs

Just Think First
Student Initiated/Non-Curriculum

Raise awareness of teen drinking, texting and driving, drug use, bullying and peer pressure. Must help at the Skinny Turkey 5k/half Marathon at Wakefield the week of thanksgiving in order to meet the qualifications to receive your cord/medal at graduation. the race is sponsored by Just Think First.

Advisor: Mr. Dorenkamp

Key Club
Academic/Curriculum

Key Club is an international student-led organization which provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership.

WEBSITE:  HERE

Advisor: Mr. Atkinson

Latin Club

Latin Club´s mission is to encourage an interest in and an appreciation of the language, literature, and culture of ancient Greece and Rome. 

WEBSITE

Sponsor:  Steven Hill

The LatinX Student Union is an organization to celebrate and promote LatinX culture, and provide a supportive community and create opportunities for personal and academic growth.

SPONSORS:  Ms. Martinko and Mrs. Davenport

REMIND:  whslatn

MISSION: "The Wakefield Letters of Sunshine Club is dedicated to writing heartfelt letters to bring comfort and support to hospital patients and families with the help of creativity, empathy, and kindness! Our mission is to spread compassion and positively impact our community through the power of words and generosity." 

Sponsor/Advisor:  Joe Williams

Club Website HERE

LGBTQ PRIDE 
Student Initiated/Non-Curriculum

The LGBTQ Pride Club will continue the work of the Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) and is a student-run club, which provides a safe place for students to meet, support each other, talk about issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity and expression. The Gay Straight Alliance is a club is a safe space for students of all orientations and gender identities, as well as supporters, to come together to exchange experiences, learn about each other, and form friendships. GSA raises awareness about LGBTQ issues and promotes acceptance. Meetings are open to anybody and everybody.

Advisor: Emmett Kelly and Russ Williams

Our goal /mission for this club is for Middle Eastern people (including other places such as North Aafrica Balkans and South Asia) to embrace their heritage and to exchange cultural ideas ,as well as to learn more about these regions.  We will play games, trivia activities and even host a cultural fair for these countries. This club isn't only open to people from the region, but anyone and everyone interested to learn more about the region can join this club.  People can and will be removed for the following: racism against other people/races or  religious discrimination.  

Faculty Sponsor/Advisor:  Bouchra Elgaou

 Mindfulness strategies are a great way to improve productivity and confidence as well as reduce stress. During club meetings we will engage in fun group activities and discussions as well as personal reflection.  

CLUB WEBSITE  

Faculty Sponsor:  Frank Merksamer

President: Olivia Berta

Description: Coming Soon

Advisor/Sponsor:  Mr. Hensey

Mu Alpha Mu Alpha Theta

Mu Alpha Theta (Math 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. Mu Alpha Theta achieves these goals by: Providing a method for schools to recognize and encourage those students who enjoy and excel in mathematics.  CLUB WEBSITE

Advisors: Jung Yu, 

Email: jyu@wcpss.net

Bylaws

Muslim Student Association (MSA)

MSA has two main goals, not only does the club want to educate the Wakefield population about the Islamic faith and increase tolerance between diverse communities, but it also aims to provide a safe space for students to express themselves and gain a sense of community. Visit the Wakefield Muslim Student Association's website to learn more about the faith, meeting agendas, club goals, and information about events sponsored by the school's first Muslim Student Association! 

Advisor: Ms. Elgaou

National Achievers Society
Academic/Curriculum

The National Achievers Society recognizes, encourages, and reinforces achievement among African American youth and other youth of color. The purpose of National Achievers Society is to create a national group presence of achievement in which young people can aspire and participate. The Society is designed to drastically reduce the negative peer pressure associated with academic achievement. Through identifying, nurturing, and creating an environment in which motivation soars for youth, high academic achievement will grow and develop. The National Achievers Society will primarily seek to recognize, encourage and reinforce achievement among African- American youth and other youth of color. The purpose of the group is to create a national group of achievement presence in which young people can aspire and participate.

Advisor: Rasheedah Fletcher 
Website

National Art Honor Society
Academic/Curriculum

This is a nationally recognized club that is used to unite student-athletes in our school to help grow and aid in the growth of the community.This club not only allows us to have student-athletes help the community but also allows the student part of a student-athlete to become just as important as the athletic part. This club will be used to inspire students to keep their cumulative GPA high and continue to grow in the classroom. We strive to help the younger generation of students to become better student athletes.

Faculty Advisor:  Lola Combs

Website

National English Honor Society
Academic/Curriculum

WEBSITE  

National Honor Society
Academic/Curriculum

The National Honor Society serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service and character. Our goal is to continue to challenge these students to develop further through active involvement in school activities and community service.

National Technical Honor's Society
Academic/Curriculum

NTHS honors the achievements of top CTE students, provides scholarships to encourage the pursuit of higher education, and cultivates excellence in today’s highly competitive, skilled workforce. For over 30 years, NTHS has been the acknowledged leader in the recognition of outstanding student achievement in career and technical education. 

Newspaper: The Howler

One Love works to educate young people about the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships, empowering them to identify and avoid abuse and to learn to love better. Our club will focus on raising awareness of domestic abuse and how to detect it in our community. We will follow the one love club guided lessons and work on any projects that they ask. This could include making posters, being a part of rallies or fundraisers, or just learning more.

Faculty Advisor: Emily Fryar

Operation Smile helps to deliver safe surgery for cleft palates where it's most needed. The majority of these children’s families are unable to receive the surgery and comprehensive care they need because it’s too costly, too far away from their homes, of inadequate quality, or not available at all. Operation Smile helps provide surgery and resources to these families! We have the common goal of raising $480 to pay for 2 cleft palate surgeries. This money will be raised through various fundraising events throughout the year.

Faculty Advisor:  JoAnn Richardson

Pickleball is a paddle sport that combines elements of tennis, badminton, and ping-pong using a paddle and plastic ball with holes. It is a game that is appropriate for players of all ages and skill levels. Meetings will be biweekly / monthly at the outdoor basketball courts, dependent on the weather. All scheduling and communication will be done through Remind. We will provide all equipment necessary for participation, just bring yourself and safe shoes!

Remind Code: @pickle002

ADVISOR:  Robyn Debinsky

Bylaws

Science Honor Society
Academic/Curriculum

The Science Honor Society at Wakefield is a charter of the Science National Honor Society (http://www.sciencenhs.org/).

We are a chapter of the Science National Honor Society.

SNHS will be the prominent scientific organization that will engender a new group of young thinkers who will be the future of industry, research, and scientific exploration for America.

The members pledge to:
Encourage and recognize scientific and intellectual thought
Advance the students’ knowledge of classical and modern science
Communicate with the scientific community
Aid the civic community with its comprehension of science
Encourage students to participate in community service and in turn, encourage a dedication to the pursuit of scientific knowledge that benefits all humankind 

Bylaws

Science Olympiad
Academic/Curriculum

The Science Olympiad team is a group of students who are interested in taking their classroom knowledge to the next level. We prepare for 1-2 tournaments in the spring that are rigorous academic interscholastic competitions that consist of a series of different hands-on, interactive, challenging and inquiry-based events that are well balanced between the various disciplines of biology, earth science, environmental science, chemistry, physics, engineering and technology.

The following is from the page of the national organization (www.soinc.org):

SCIENCE OLYMPIAD MISSION
Science Olympiad is a national non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of K-12 science education, increasing male, female and minority interest in science, creating a technologically-literate workforce and providing recognition for outstanding achievement by both students and teachers. These goals are achieved by participating in Science Olympiad tournaments and non-competitive events, incorporating Science Olympiad into classroom curriculum and attending teacher training institutes.

SCIENCE OLYMPIAD GOALS
To create a passion for learning science by supporting elementary and secondary Science Olympiad tournaments at building, district, county, state and national levels with an emphasis on teamwork and a commitment to excellence.

To improve the quality of K-12 science education throughout the nation by changing the way science is perceived and the way it is taught (with an emphasis on problem solving and hands-on, minds-on constructivist learning practices). This goal is accomplished through in-depth core curriculum training workshops and the distribution of curriculum materials.

To celebrate and recognize the outstanding

Spanish Honor Society
Academic/Curriculum

The Gaudí chapter of the Spanish Honor Society recognizes high achievement in the subject of Spanish as well as interest in the culture of those who speak the language from Wakefield High School students. The goal of the organization is to promote and encourage enthusiasm about advanced knowledge of the Spanish language and culture, to render service to the local Hispanic community, to promote scholarship in the Spanish language among both members and non-members that are taking Spanish courses at Wakefield High, and to encourage and develop the leadership skills and character of all members. 

Sports Medicine Club/ National Honor Society of Sports Medicine
Academic/Curriculum

Advisor: Brent Dorenkamp

The Stock Market Club of Wakefield is designed to engage students with an interest in business and finance by providing practical experience in stock market investing through the Stock Market Game platform (https://www.stockmarketgame.org/). Our purpose is to enhance students' financial literacy and understanding of economic principles. The goals include offering interactive learning experiences, building a community of finance enthusiasts, and improving students' saving and investing habits. The club's benefits to the school community include promoting better financial decision-making and contributing to students' overall academic and personal development. Proposed activities involve students signing up at the first meeting and then managing virtual investments throughout the year on the stock market game website, competing against peers both within the club and from other schools for opportunities to win a $100.00 cash prize and a trophy. This initiative aims to provide valuable financial education and create a supportive environment for students to explore and deepen their knowledge of the stock market.

Sponsor:  Ms. Elgaou

Student Council

SGA is a student body council dedicated to promoting leadership, building school spirit, and creating school wide events. SGA organizes school events, such as Homecoming, Spirit weeks, Prom, Pep rallies, and more. Membership is by application only with Elections for officers and appointed positions selected in the Spring of each year. Freshmen are elected/appointed in the Fall 

Students For Seniors is a club where we provide companionship for the seniors at the Atria Oakridge Senior Living Home by participating in crafts, games, and other fun activities.

Advisors: Mr. Thomas and Mr. Schacht  

WEBSITE

Video Game Club
Student Initiated/Non-Curriculum / pending student leader and faculty advisor

A club to discuss, celebrate, and play video games. We will have gaming sessions in the media center on current and past generation systems.

Description: Coming Soon

Advisor/Sponsor: Mrs. O'Berto

Yearbook
Academic/Curriculum

The Yearbook is created as a year long class at Wakefield. For students interested, they must apply and be interviewed in the Spring for the next school year. This is a challenging and creative class building the school's yearbook and documenting through photography all the events at Wakefield.

The purpose of this club is to help promote art and literature at Wakefield High School. The Zine’s vision is to enable members of the club, and in a wider sense, school, with a common interest in the arts and journalism, to share their work, amplify their and others’ voices, and help foster a future in journalism and the arts. Our mission is to bring everyone together and create an environment where students can express their creativity. The goal is to create a magazine with student created artwork, creative writing, and digital art.

SPONSOR:  Ms. Dudley