Clubs & Activities

LET'S GET INVOLVED

Erica Kegarise

Assistant Principal, Activities

School: 630-301-5517

Patricia Cors

Office Professional

West Aurora High School Student Activities, clubs and Organizations

ALL Clubs and Organizations are open membership, unless otherwise indicated:
* Must be invited or audition to join
**Can join if you are a part of the class

Competitive Clubs

Club	Staff	Description
Academic Challenge	N. Gross (Math)	To gain a deeper appreciation of Science and Engineering through contests and group activities (formerly titled WYSE) Schoology Access Code: RMCQW-582CN Contact: ngross@sd129.org
AFJROTC Drill Team**	S. Hellinger / E. Pettyjohn (AFJROTC)	To enable a team to move as a cohesive unit in an orderly manner. It aids in disciplinary training by instilling habits of precision and response to a leader’s orders, which then provides the development of strong character, attention to detail, and excellence. *CAN ONLY JOIN IF IN CLASS* Contact: shellinger@sd129.org OR epettyjohn@sd129.org
Bass Fishing Team	W. Loftus (Weisner)/TBD	For students who want to develop fishing skills in a competitive setting Schoology Access Code: VWBR-43RK-B9D98 Contact: william.loftus@sd129.org
BPA	C. Bourjaily (CTE)	For students who are interested in computers, business skills or career prep Schoology Access Code: 64ZH9-B5PHP Contact: c hris.bourjaily@sd129.org
Chess Team	S. Carroll (Soc Studies)	To learn / perfect the game of chess & increase strategic thinking Schoology Access Code: PG2K3-GN35J Contact: samcarroll@sd129.org
DECA	D. Hafer / J. Whiteaker (CTE)	For career exploration in marketing, management and entrepreneurship Schoology Access Code: 5V24X-4MPFB Contact: TBD
E-Sports	J. Favela (Div)	Participate in a multiplayer video games played competitively for spectators. We turn gaming into a sport! Schoology Access Code: VS2R-DTZG-5R5KR Contact: jfavela@sd129.org
FCCLA	K. Armstrong (CTE) / TBD	To explore careers in Family and Consumer Sciences Schoology Access Code: WQT5R-TF2P6 Contact: karmstrong@sd129.org
HOSA**	A. Sonnefeldt (CTE)	To promote career opportunities in the health care industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people *CAN ONLY JOIN IF IN CLASS* Contact: asonnefeldt@sd129.org
Mathletes	M. Love / N. Gross / K. Prince (Math)	To gain a deeper appreciation of math through contest / group activities Schoology Access Code: RMCQW-582CN Contact: mlove@sd129.org, ngross@sd129.org, OR kprince@sd129.org
Scholastic Bowl Team	J. Payne (Science)	To compete in a Jeopardy-like team against other schools Contact: joshua.payne@sd129.org
Skills USA	K. Phillips (CTE)	A national organization serving students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical and skilled service occupations, including health occupations. SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. Schoology Access Code: ND3KX-P82QR Contact: kphillips@sd129.org
StellarXplorers*	S. Freitag (CTE) / E. Pettyjohn (AFJROTC)	To function as a team in a competitive environment, solve complex engineering problems, and develop critical thinking skills. Subject matter focuses on creative solutions to optimize satellite design and launch planning. Contact: sfreitag@sd129.org OR epettyjohn@sd129.org

Performance Based Clubs

Club	Staff	Description
Band**	P. Sampson / R. Schueller / J. Sierakowski (Fine Arts)	To provide entertainment and develop skills in music; taken as an elective *CAN ONLY JOIN IF IN CLASS* Contact: rschueller@sd129.org, psampson@sd129.org, OR jsierakowski@sd129.org
Choir**	B. Smith / G. Currie (Fine Arts)	To develop skills and appreciation for singing; taken as an elective *CAN ONLY JOIN IF IN CLASS* Contact: briansmith@sd129.org OR grace.currie@sd129.org
Comedy Club	TBD	A student group who writes, casts and performs an annual sketch comedy show. Schoology Access Code: 55K3S-Q66GD Contact: TBD
Drama Club	K. Ruffalo (Eng)	To provide opportunities for backstage, onstage and theater activities Schoology Access Code: D6G77-FC4BV Fall Play -* J. Pauley (Eng): to produce and participate in a Main stage production of a drama or comedy. Contact: jpauley@sd129.org Winter Play -* S. Becker (Eng): a Main stage production of a drama or comedy open to freshmen/sophomores or students new to Drama. Contact: sbecker@sd129.org Winter One Acts* - J. Pauley / K. Ruffalo (Eng) to allow a venue for student-directed and produced one-act plays. Contact: jpauley@sd129.org OR kruffalo@sd129.org Spring Musical* - K. Ruffalo (Eng): to produce and participate in a Main stage production of a musical. Contact: kruffalo@sd129.org
Madrigals*	B. Smith (Fine Arts)	To develop skills and appreciation for music through madrigal music *CAN ONLY JOIN IF IN CLASS* Contact: briansmith@sd129.org
Step Team*	T. Towles / T. Walls (Div)	To be part of a competitive spirit squad which uses rhythmic sounds in a drill team fashion Schoology Access Code: WNJX5-XH7CN Contact: ttowles@sd129.org OR twalls@sd129.org

After School Clubs

Club	Staff	Description
Above The Influence	M. Mikos (P.E.)	Encourages students to remain “above the influence” of Drugs, Alcohol, Distracted Driving and other Negative Influences that teens face in today’s society Schoology Access Code: QKTK-D6HV-GDBJW Contact: m adison.mikos@sd129.org
Alianza Hispana	O. Delahoya (World Lang)	To promote cultural pride and influences that shape the Hispanic community Schoology Access Code: NN22W-F2S5G Contact: odelahoya@sd129.org
American Sign Language (ASL) Club	K. Szkola (Div)	To increase awareness and knowledge of communicating with individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing Schoology Access Code: SKNBD-NM3HR Contact: kszkola@sd129.org
Anime Club	TBD	To provide opportunities to explore the world of anime Schoology Access Code: JXPHN-Q3Q46 Contact: TBD
BE (Biblical Escape)	C. Sendzimer (World Lang)	A student-led club that brings fellowship and fun, offering an escape of the busyness of high school by reading the Bible and talking about God Schoology Access Code: F79P-P2HQ-25TWC Contact: csendzimer@sd129.org
Blackhawk Spikeball Association	K. Burke / J. Favela / C. Ranallo / J. Tokarz (Div / PE)	A club for students to learn and play the sport of Spikeball Schoology Access Code: NNCN-V7GC-PQS48 Contacts: kburke@sd129.org, jfavela@sd129.org, cranallo@sd129.org, OR jtokarz@sd129.org
Black Student Union	T. Walls (Div)	To promote cultural pride and explore influences that shape the African-American community Schoology Access Code: FXMZV-M82KX Contact: twalls@sd129.org
Book Club	N. Romanov (World Lang)	To read and discuss books to promote the love of reading and critical thinking Schoology Access Code: 2R5BX-D7GGH Contact: csparks@sd129.org
Breakthrough	C. Tammen (Soc Studies) / B. Farren (Eng)	A student-led Christian/Catholic club that brings in guest speakers and worship leaders, attends concerts and conferences, and participates in community service and outreach events Contacts: ctammen@sd129.org
Broadcasting Club	TBD	To teach broadcasting skills and practice them at school events. Schoology Access Code: RHNZX-T7M4R Contact: TBD
Clay Club	E. Bogucki (Fine Arts)	To develop or expand on skills creating pottery and other clay artwork. Schoology Access Code: 9ZSRK-RQ8MJ Contact: ebogucki@sd129.org
Creative Media Club	S. Schultz (Fine Arts)	To engage students who exhibit interest and talent in photography, filming and handling PA equipment. Students will have the opportunity to develop their skills through training programs such as video editing, short film projects, photography, exhibitions, field trips and competitions. Contact: sschultz@sd129.org
Creative Writing Club	C. Hill (Eng)	An opportunity to share your poetry or short stories and learn about upcoming writing competitions and events Schoology Access Code: WPBGK-8BKTJ Contact: chill@sd129.org
Educators Rising	J. Coy (P.E.)	To provide an atmosphere for those students who want to be educators Schoology Access Code: Z32QJ-7BSHS Contact: jcoy@sd129.org
Empowered Women of the Future	T. Shepard (Eng) / M. Rios (Eng)	To empower the young women at West High to discover their voices and make them known in our school, community, state and country to promote social justice Schoology Access Code: MV2T-8QWX-DJKXM Contact: tshepard@sd129.org OR mayra.rios@sd129.org
Engineering Club	S. Freitag / D. Hammarberg (CTE)	To influence more knowledge and creativity for students interested in engineering as a career Contacts: sfreitag@sd129.org OR dhammarberg@sd129.org
French Club	A. Schultz (World Lang)	To learn about the French culture and language Schoology Access Code: 5C56G-HGXGT Contact: aschultz@sd129.org
French Honor Society*	A. Schultz (World Lang)	To promote scholarship and to recognize high honor achievement in the French language Contact: aschultz@sd129.org
Games Club	M. Persons (Eng)	To provide opportunities for gaming - both board and interactive Schoology Access Code: HXJ83-75BWZ Contact: mpersons@sd129.org
Global Minds	A. Cyrus / K. Orchard (Guidance)	A for-youth by-youth organization inspiring students to form social bonds, intercultural friendships, and consider global issues in order to combat the issues of cultural intolerance and discrimination Schoology Access Code: FN85M-P44K6 Contacts: acyrus@sd129.org OR korchard@sd129.org
Gospel Choir	B. Tyler (Jefferson MS)	To foster the love of gospel music and prepare for performances Schoology Access Code: 6WW8-G9BV-Q63JR Contact: brianna.tyler@sd129.org
Homework Club	K. Gilchrist / M. Rothery (Div)	Need help on your homework? If so, drop in any time after school to get assistance. Schoology Access Code: 8HX7-89V3-M5H3X Contacts: kgilchrist@sd129.org OR megan.rothery@sd129.org
Investment Club	C. Bourjaily / D. Hafer (CTE)	To provide students their first experiences with the stock market, investments, financial responsibility, and to gain insight and experience into the world of finance. Students will learn about investing money, playing the stock market, and pursuing careers in finance by using stock simulators and competing in competitions with other high school students around the world. Schoology Access Code: 6X3H-FK6S-TQ3D8 Contacts: chris.bourjaily@sd129.org OR dhafer@sd129.org
Key Club	K. Caliendo (Div)	A student-led organization whose goal is to encourage leadership through serving others Schoology Access Code: 57M54-2D6T2 Contact: k.caliendo@sd129.org
Mental Health Awareness Club	M. Aponte / N. Hayes (World Lang)	To promote an understanding and acceptance of mental health issues Schoology Access Code: RFVC-7XH3-K8TR9 Contacts: melissa.aponte@sd129.org OR nhayes@sd129.org
Muses	J. Pauley (Eng)	To produce a literary magazine which includes poetry, stories and more Schoology Access Code: DF7H4-WR789 Contact: jpauley@sd129.org
National Art Honor Society*	J. Goeringer (Fine Arts)	To honor and promote scholarship, leadership, character and service through the arts Contact: jgoeringer@sd129.org
National Honor Society*	K. Szwajkowski (Eng)	To honor and promote scholarship, leadership, character and service Contact: kszwajkowski@sd129.org
PAWS	J. Black / J. Larson (Div)	To promote awareness of animal welfare efforts and help homeless pets Schoology Access Code: M3X2H-XD42X Contacts: jblack@sd129.org OR julielarson@sd129.org
Photography Club	C. Hazelton (Fine Arts)	To develop creativity through photography Schoology Access Code: 7H2X-ZDPD-KS6ZF Contact: caitlin.hazelton@sd129.org
Pride Club	K. Phillips (CTE)	To promote a safe and welcoming school environment for all students Schoology Access Code: MMPBR-P3T9S Contact: kphillips@sd129.org
Puzzle Cube Club	Q. Huynh (Eng)	an opportunity to learn how to solve puzzle cubes (i.e. Rubik's) and share a passion for fun, thought-provoking puzzles Schoology Access Code: 2QJ4-C446-V85CG Contact: QHuynh@sd129.org
SAAC	E. Kegarise (Activities)	Student Activities Advisory Council The goal of the SAAC is to bring ideas from a student’s lens and use these ideas to implement strategies to connect students to West High. Schoology Access Code: TBD
SAVE Promise Club	TBD	Students Against Violence Everywhere A place for young people across the country to show their leadership, creativity & passion for protecting their friends, school & communities from violence BEFORE it happens Schoology Access Code: V2HR-F9F9-3DWBB Contact: TBD
SEAC	V. McCall (Admin)	Student Equity Advisory Council The SEAC was established in an effort to ensure student voices are heard, and to make sure our school is a place where students have equitable opportunities Schoology Access Code: TBD
SOW	T. Gallagher (Math)	Saving Our World: Sowing the seeds of Environmental Awareness in every student at WAHS! To educate students on global climate and environmental, and finding solutions that individuals/small groups of people can apply to their lives Schoology Access Code: TBA Contact: tgallagher@sd129.org
Spanish Club	A. Scharm (World Lang)	To learn about Hispanic cultures and the Spanish language, while providing social activities and community service Schoology Access Code: ZF4V-B4VC-WW254 Contact: ascharm@sd129.org
Spanish Honor Society*	C. Aguilar (World Lang)	To promote scholarship and to recognize high honor achievement in the Spanish language Contact: caguilar@sd129.org
Stage Crew	S. Tait (Aud)	To learn and provide all lighting, sound, scenery & special effects for West High events Schoology Access Code: KF4KX-7XPW5 Contact: stait@sd129.org
Student Ambassadors*	E. Kegarise (Activities)	To provide a venue for service to the school, district and community. *Must Apply - Applications are posted in the spring.* Contact: ekegarise@sd129.org
Student Council	C. Fischer (Div)	An organization devoted to student voice and involvement at West High Schoology Access Code: 7ZZT-W9RS-3BG2T Contact: cfischer@sd129.org
West Buddies	C. Davidson / E. Hernandez (Div)	To provide opportunities for building relationships between all students Schoology Access Code: T5CDV-NW6VF Contacts: cdavidson@sd129.org OR ellenhernandez@sd129.org
World Relief Homework Club	C. Gomez (World Lang)	To provide extra assistance and guidance for students who are new to the United States Contact: cegomez@sd129.org
Yearbook Club	C. Hazelton (Fine Arts)	To learn publication techniques and publish the annual yearbook Schoology Access Code: N8DP8-MQGPN Contacts: caitlin.hazelton@sd129.org

Student Council Structure

Meetings are open to ALL West High students!

Student Council is an opportunity to support school spirit, support Blackhawk teams, develop and mobilize service endeavors, plan and organize activities and dances, and develop leadership skills.