Seven Lakes High School Clubs & Organizations 2008 ... - Katy ISD

Seven Lakes High School
Clubs & Organizations
2008-2009

CURRICULUM RELATED CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Academic
Decathlon
John P. Irish
Room 1612
Academic Decathlon is a nationally recognized,
intellectually competitive, and fun academic
team competition open to grades 9 – 12 and
designed to include students from all academic
backgrounds. Each team consists of three “A”
students (Honors: un-weighted GPA of 4.00 –
3.75), three “B” students (Scholastic: unweighted
GPA of 3.74 – 3.00) and three “C”
students (Varsity: un-weighted GPA of 2.99 –
0.00). AD is a fun way to challenge yourself
intellectually, be part of a competitive team,
and win scholarship money. Competition is at
the District, Regional, State, and National levels.
Spartan Decathlon Website:
www.orgsites.com/tx/spartandecathlon/index.html
We offer PreAP Humanities for Juniors and a
study hall for AD Sophomores.
Academic
Octathlon
American Sign
Language Club
Best Buddies
John P. Irish
Room 1612
Joanna Ruth
Room 1675
Shannon
Womack
Room
1274/1276
Academic Octathlon is a nationally recognized,
intellectually competitive, and fun academic
team competition open to grades 9 – 10 and
designed to include students from all academic
backgrounds. The competition consist of a onehour
essay and written comprehensive exams are
given in music, art, language/literature,
mathematics, economics, science, and social
studies. In addition to the topic content, which
changes from year to year, there are general
knowledge questions in math, economics, music,
literature, and art. AO is a fun way to challenge
yourself intellectually, be part of a competitive
team. Preparation for AO begins in the Spring of
the school year and students are required to
meet after school. There is a designated AO
study hall.
The ASL Club's purpose is to allow current and
former ASL student's to increase their knowledge
of Deaf culture & Sign language through fun
activities. Student's will be learning and
practicing new vocabulary & using their skills in
a social setting. The club will meet every other
Thursday and the cost is $25 for membership
which will include a t-shirt.
Best Buddies is a national organization dedicated
to enhancing the lives of students with mental
and physical challenges by providing
opportunities for one-on-one friendships.
Interested students are interviewed and
matched with a participant. Students will then
participate in group and individual social
activities with their “Buddies”. Meetings are
held before and after school to organize Best
Buddies activities.

Book Club
Cheerleading
ComedySportz
Computer
Science Team
Dance Team
Sapphires
DARE –
Drug
Abuse
Resistance
Education
Kippie Curcio
Library
&
Peggy
Ratcliffe
Room 1636
Amy Weaston
&
Sarah Lizana
Dance Gym
1770
Chocs
Landgrebe
Room 1134
Paul
Stroud
&
Harold
McGee
Room 1001
LaKeisha
McGowen
Dance
Gym
1770
Kippie
Curcio
Library
Seven Lakes Book Club
Students meet regularly to choose books from
different genres. They gather to discuss, share
ideas and predictions after reading the book. The
book club is open to anyone who has a love for
reading. We meet on Tuesdays once a month
after school in the library. Listen for the
announcements for the next meeting.
Cheer Try-outs are opened to any 9 th , 10 th and
11 th grade student who is interested in promoting
school spirit. A mandatory parent information
meeting will be held in February to inform parents
of the financial obligations and team requirements
for membership. A try-out clinic will be held for
one week prior to try-outs to assist interested
students in preparation and the actual try-out at
the end of that week. Cheerleading is a yearround
activity.
A competitive improvisation troupe open to all
grades. Students undergo an audition in the fall.
The troupe meets regularly and plays in matches
against other area schools. Students learn
teamwork, quick thinking & sharpen their acting
skills through improv.
Students practice daily in the computer lab as our
team strives to earn District, Regional, State and
National Championships in Computer Science.
Practice times are held at the convenience of the
students anytime from 2:45 until 4:00 on most
days. Club meetings are Wednesday from 3:15
until 4:00
Dance Team try-outs are open to any 9 th , 10 th and
11 th grade student who is interested in being a
part of a dance team and promoting school spirit.
Interested students must be enrolled in a
drill/dance training class the year they wish to
audition. A mandatory parent meeting will be held
prior the auditions to inform parents of the
financial obligations and team requirements for
membership. A try-out clinic will be held for one
week to prepare students for the try-out. The
actual try-outs will be held in late Fall. Sapphire
Dance Team is a year-round activity.
DARE role models serve as positive role models
to influence younger students to live in a drug-free
and healthy life style. The role models attend
DARE skate nights; DARE graduations and other
community events. Our meetings are scheduled
on the first Friday of every month.

Destination
Imagination
FBLA – Future
Business
Leaders of
America
FCCLA-
Family, Career
and Community
Leaders of
America
FFA – Future
Farmers of
America
French Club
Christopher
Romero
Room 2258
Emily
Rabalais,
Sheila Abel &
Colleen
Thuesen
Room 2515,
2513, 2511 &
Spar-Mart
Martha
Nicholson
Room 1306
Joe Bochat
Room 1313
&
Amanda Kacal
Room 1315
Teresa
Chardola
Room 1261
Students work in teams to solve one of five longterm
problems creatively and efficiently. Students
also work on spontaneous problem-solving skills.
Teams meet with Mr. Romero after school at
times determined by the team.
Future Business Leaders of America is open to
any student. There are no prerequisites to join,
but we have an annual fee of $30.00 which
includes local, state, and national dues and a club
t-shirt. FBLA is an association of students
preparing for careers in business and businessrelated
fields. The national high school division
has more than 215,000 members. Members
participate in bi-monthly meetings, community
service and fundraising projects, as well as
socials. A major part of FBLA is our competitions
which are held in the spring. Students compete in
area competitions and may advance to state and
national competitions.
Meets the 1 st & 3 rd Tuesday of the month.
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
vocational preparation
FFA is a national youth group that promotes
agriculture. Students raise and show animals at
livestock shows, such as Houston Livestock Show
and the Katy ISD Livestock Show. FFA members
compete in judging and leadership contests.
Students can receive scholarships; attend State
and National Conventions, leadership training,
etc. Anyone can join if they are enrolled in an
Agriculture Science class.
The French Club will offer exposure to the French
speaking world and its cultures. The intent is to be
educational and fun for its members. It is the
intention of this club to promote the use of the
French language and offer activities that will
enhance enjoyment and knowledge of French
culture. Annual club dues are $20 per year which
includes the cost of the French Club tee-shirt.
The French club is open to students who have
been or are currently enrolled in French classes,
or students who have a genuine interest in the
Francophone world.

Friends of
Rachel
German Club
HOSA
Health
Occupations
Students of
America
Junior Girls
Club
Junior Class
2009
Mu Alpha Theta
Jennifer
Coleman
&
Becky Palmer
Julie Schneller
Room 1678
Meets
Bi-monthly
Kathy
Steinberg
Room
1227
Joann Roberts
&
Sandra
Pagonis
Cathy Kraus
Room 1657
Stephanie
Goldman
Room 2232
&
Vimla
Rupnarain
Room 2236
Meets first
Thursday of
every month
before or after
school
F.O.R. is an outreach group designed for students
to reach out to other students and to assist and
mentor new students. This group meets bimonthly
listen to announcements for dates, times
and location.
The German Club is open to any student currently
enrolled in German at SLHS, planning on
enrolling in German or students who speak
German. The club has many events each
semester, including dinners out, Wurstfest, movie
nights, nights out at the game, and holiday
events. We also have active philanthropy in which
we give back to our community. If you would like
to learn more about the culture of German
speaking countries and the language as a whole,
please join the German Club.
SLHS German Honor Society is by invitation only
to those students who meet academic criteria in
German and across the curriculum.
HOSA is a student organization whose mission is
to promote career opportunities in health care and
to enhance the delivery of quality health care to
all people. HOSA membership is for secondary
and postsecondary students interested in Health
Care Careers. Membership fees of $20 enroll
students at local, state and national levels.
Tentative plans include fundraising activities,
arranging volunteer opportunities and a school
blood drive.
Junior Girls is a support organization for junior
varsity male athletes. Junior Girls promote good
sportsmanship and camaraderie among the junior
class through various activities, including hall
decorations, locker decorations, bulletin boards,
pep rally signs, and other approved activities.
The Junior Class will work to generate fundraising
opportunities for the Class of 2009. These funds
raised will offset the cost of senior activities.
Meeting are open to all Juniors, listen for
announcements for dates and times.
Mu Alpha Theta () is a national high school
and junior and community college mathematics
honor society that is co-sponsored by the National
Council of Teachers of Mathematics and the
Mathematical Association of America. Many
chapters participate extensively in regional and
state competitions. Our chapter also does
extensive tutoring in different math classes and
has various activities and meetings. The club
was formed to “engender keener interest in
mathematics, to develop sound scholarship in the
subject and promote enjoyment of mathematics
among high school and junior college students.”

NHS
National Honor
Society
Quiz Bowl -
(Academic
Challenge)
Recycling Club
Robotics Team
Senior Women
Spanish Club
Julie Schneller
Room 1225
&
Rachel Hout
Room 2238
Paul
Stroud
Room 1001
Janine Sledz
Room 2224
Duff McClain
Room 1213
Ann Welsh
Room 1643
&
Tracey
Grimme
Library
Nancy Muniz
Room 1239
&
Patricia
Chadwick
Room 1235
NHS is open to junior and senior students who
have at least a 3.75 GPA and receive teacher
recommendations. Students may be eligible in
the spring of their sophomore year. Members are
required to earn 25 service hours per year to
remain in good standing. Many opportunities to
earn these hours will be available to the students.
The Seven Lakes HS Quiz Bowl Team practices
daily from 2:45-4:00 in preparation for weekday
afternoon and weekend matches against area
schools. Questions range from Math and Science
to Literature and the Arts and Pop-Culture. The
Official meeting is on Friday from 2:45-4:00.
We are a service organization that is currently
involved in school wide paper and battery
recycling. Our regular meetings are in room 2224
on Tuesdays and Thursdays after school. It is a
great way to earn service hours at school!
The Robotics Team will participate in
competitions and attend the Regional and State
Competitions.
Senior Women is a support organization for
varsity football athletes. Senior Women promote
good sportsmanship and camaraderie among the
senior class through various activities, including
hall decorations, locker decorations, bulletin
boards, pep rally signs, and other approved
activities.
Senior Women meet on Thursday at 7:00 am and
2:45 pm.
Any current or previous Spanish student who is
interested in experiencing different Spanishspeaking
cultures from around the world is eligible
to join Spanish Club. Social events are held
approximately once per month. The social events
may consist of dinners at various restaurants,
volunteering in the community, and many other
cultural experiences. By purchasing a Spanish
Club membership of $25, the student will receive
a club T-shirt and first-hand cultural lessons.
Spanish Club promotes understanding and
celebration of different Spanish-speaking cultures.
With the 2007-2008 school year beginning with
over 300 members, students should not miss out!
Meetings are held once a month; listen for
announcements for dates, location and times.

Spartan
Speech &
Debate Team
Spartans Out
Serving (SOS)
Student
Council
Studio VII
Theatre Co.
Vincent
Beard
Room 2671
Jaime Wagner,
Debbie Muir &
Kathy Hooper
Parent Liasons
Tracey
Grimme
Teacher
Representative
Stacey Loeffler
Room 2275
Summer
Fonseca
Room 2005
Taylor Hardy
Room 1601
Chocs
Landgrebe
&
Joshua
Heerssen
Room 1134
The Seven Lakes Spartan Debate Team is an
organization that competes in a variety of speech,
debate, and interpretation contests at the local,
state and national levels. Events include speaking
on current events, prepared oratorical speeches,
improvisational speeches, debates on government
policy or values in conflict, student congress, solo
and duet dramatic or humorous performances, and
interpretive reading. Rehearsals are on Tuesdays
and Wednesdays. Tournament sign up is always
posted on the Debate Bulletin Board inside room
2671. Membership is open to any student in grades
9-12. Membership is also available for parents in
the Debate Booster Club.
vincentbeard@katyisd.org
SOS is a service organization for students
designed to highlight the importance of giving back
to the community. Current Students can join by
Oct. 1 st . New Students can join throughout the
school year. Each student can earn an award pin if
he/she reaches their particular class requirements
by the end of March of each school year. Seniors
can earn a service cord that is worn at graduation.
The requirements and volunteer opportunities are
stated on the SLHS web page under Student Zone.
We meet every first Thursday of Sept. Nov. Feb.
April and May at 6:45 am and 2:45 pm in the Black
Box – Room 1130.
Student Council is an organization based on school
and community service. Every year the club
organizes events such as Homecoming, Food
drives, and Santa Sleigh. Student Council also
promotes school spirit through Good
Sportsmanship League and recognition of
numerous extracurricular activities. The goal of
Student Council is to positively represent the
student body within the school and in the
community. The Student Council meets every
Tuesday before.
Thespians are the drama organization at SLHS.
The club provides a continuing cycle of activities,
both social and theatrical, for SLHS students
interested in theatre production. The club is open
to all Seven Lakes students, whether or not they
are enrolled in theatre classes or involved in
theatre productions. Students earn points for
membership in the International Thespian Society,
the national organization, by participating in all
areas of production, from acting to backstage
technical support to box office and publicity.

University
Interscholastic
League – UIL
Paul
Stroud
Room
1001
Each of the 23 teams has practices that are
arranged with the teacher that is in charge of that
event. Events are Informative Speaking,
Persuasive Speaking, Prose Interpretation, Poetry
Interpretation, LD Debate, Calculator, Math,
Science, Accounting, Computer Applications,
Literary Criticism, Social Studies, Spelling and
Vocabulary, Computer Science, Current Issues
and Events, Ready Writing, Number Sense, News
Writing, Feature Writing, Headline Writing, and
Editorial Writing. There is something for everyone.
Interested students may see Mr. Stroud for more
information.

NONCURRICULUM RELATED CLUBS & ORGANIZATIONS
Anime Club
Tracey Grimme
Library
&
Rudy dela Rosa
Room 1661
Meets in the library.
Bowling Club
Chess Club
Eastern Gaming
Inc. (EGI)
FCA –
Fellowship of
Christian Athletes
Fishing &
Hunting Club
International
Relations Club
Muslim Student
Association
(MSA)
Ping Pong Club
Seven Lakes
Asian Cultural
Society
Seven Lakes
Hockey Team
Space Club
Vianca Hirsch
Room 1276
Duff McClain
Room 1213
Peggy Ratcliffe
Room 1621
Dan Miller
Room 2675
&
Chris O’Neal
Room 1224
Lauren Becnel
Room 2671
Jessica
Postlethwaite &
Angele Fowler
Joanna Ruth
Room 1223
Bill Marzen
Room 2637
Leslie Flattery
Room 1530
Lisa Bullion
Room 2227
Kay Stuart
Room 1212
Bowling is an intramural sport at Seven Lakes.
Try-outs are held in October.
Chess meets every Tuesday after school.
Meetings will be held on Mondays after school in
the Library.
Meetings times will be posted.
Meetings to be held on the 1 st Tuesday of each
month.
Meetings will be held in Room 2009.
Meetings will take place on Fridays after school in
Room 1223.
Meetings will be held on Fridays after school in the
9 th Grade Commons.
They meet on Thursdays after school in the LGI2.
Team will meet on Wednesdays at 5:30 with
games on Fridays and Saturdays.
Meetings will take place on Mondays after school.

Spartan Crazies
Spartan Run
Thru Crew
Students For
Christ
Ultimate Frisbee
Club
Dan Miller
Room 2675
Darryl
Supercinski
&
Carole
Smithwick
Danielle
Williamson
Room 2223
Duff McClain
Room 1213
The Spartan Crazies support the in-season sports.
The Run Thru Crew supports the Spartan Varsity
Football Team.
SFC meets on Wednesday mornings at 6:45 am.
Meetings will be held on Tuesdays and Thursdays
2:45 pm to 4:15 pm.