t.c. williams student clubs 2019-2020 · 2019. 10. 21. · t.c. williams student clubs 2019-2020...

T.C. Williams Student Clubs 2019-2020

Updated 10/18/19

Name of Club/Activity Purpose of Club/Activity

List of Sponsors Meeting Times and Location

Aquarium Club Aquarium club meets to care for, research and test the aquariums in B217 and around the school. We also take a trip to the Baltimore aquarium at the end of the year.

Lexye Hearding B217 Tuesday After School

Arabic Club This club is for anyone and everyone who is interested in the Arabic language! We will do poetry nights, play Arabic music, and read Arabic stories. We will also host social gatherings for events like Ramadan, Eid, and other events for everyone to join!

Lobna Raya Tuesday at 3:30 in room A-318

Bee Club To educate people about bees and how bees are part of the environment.

Mary Joy Kotapish and Allison Briestansky

Once a month, Rm B333

Best Buddies Non-profit international program that strives to create 1to1 friendships between people with IDD and their non-disabled peers.

Susan Blake and Brent Morris 3rd Wednesday of the month in quiet dining

Bible Study Club To help students gain a greater understanding of the Bible and how to apply to their everyday lives.

Kobe Jackson, Sheila Hyman, Michael Rollo

Every Wednesday 3:30 -4:15 room B220


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Black Student Union The club will sponsor cultural enrichment activities, guest speakers field trips and mentoring activities that will enhance cultural unity and self esteem among its members.

Ra Alim Shabazz, C. Lewis, b309 Thursdays

Blackout Models We provide school spirit performances throughout the school year!

Nikki Dowdell TC Williams Dance Studio, Cafeteria, Auditorium, Gymnasium, Thursdays

Book by Collaboration Collaborative writing experiences

Matthew Henry First meeting 10/22 in A211

Broadcast Club To provide audio visual services to TC Williams, ACPS and the Alexandria community. The club is composed of a select group of Advanced students from the TV/Media program who have demonstrated what it takes to be a successful visual artist.

Vilma Zefran, Benjamin Lyon We meet only when needed. The club members shoot when requested.

Building Better Futures The Building Better Futures (BBF) program is a partnership of The Campagna Center, Alexandria City Public Schools, and local businesses. We aim to establish a pro-learning environment, cultivate leadership qualities, strengthen academic skills, and

Lizzie Liu [email protected] Ashley Garcia [email protected]

TC William High School King Street Campus Tutoring: Tuesday and Wednesday 3:20 pm- 5 pm Enrichment Seminar: Thursday


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remove obstacles students face during their high school journey and guide them on a path to post-secondary opportunities and success. an externship is a one week job shadowing opportunity that takes place over spring and summer breaks.

3:20 pm – 4:30 pm Spring break and summer break: externship experience

C.U.R.E. Creating an environmentally and sustainable environment at TC and within the community

Matthew Henry A211--first meeting TBD

Cricket Club Playing pick-up cricket

Drew Chadwick, Andres Acosta, Gabe Elias

Wednesdays, 3:30-4:10 (to get on late bus) Chinquapin Field behind band practice

CyberPatriot / Computer Security Team

Cyber Security team Michael Hughes TCW Room B-225 every Tuesday and Thursday 3:30 pm play CP on computers

DECA Co Curricular marketing class student organization that supports community service, student academic practice and business skills. Students also compete at district, state and national

Mary Ellen McCormick, Purcell Braxton, Teresa Chavis, Antiya Clemons

Usually Tuesdays after school when announced in C-105


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levels.

E-Sports Playing E-Sports games after school and to compete in tournaments against other high schools

Jaaron Kay Tuesdays, Learning Community, from 3:30-4:30

Ethiopian Eritrean Club Ethiopian Eritrean club is a club where students from Ethiopian and Eritrean Heritage (or those interested to learn more about the heritage and come together with others from that background) can come together to celebrate their heritage, share their experiences and support one another. Students will partake in many opportunities including, college field trips, cultural showcases, volunteering at elderly home and mentoring/tutoring Amharic/Tigriniyan speaking youths in the community.

Eden Buba B304 3:15 Wednesdays (dates TBD)

Everyday Titan The crew produces the daily news/announcement show, Everyday Titan. We shoot everyday.

Vilma Zefran, Benjamin Lyon 4th and 5th period everyday


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Fashion Club To give students an outlet to express fashion creativity,as well as be informed on the world of fashion and secondary education opportunities available.

Teresa Chavis King Street room B111 - Thursdays

FBLA This NOVA chapter prepares students to enter the business world and to compete in FBLA Student Events at a Regional, State, and National level. Meetings are usually the first Wed of each month.

Jim Pondolfino*, Tina Caras, Beulah Willis-Brown, Shawnell Carmichael, Deborah Leow (* primary sponsor)

Meetings are usually the first Wed of each month after school in C204

FBLA Student oriented organization for Future Business Leaders of America.

Katrina (Tina) Caras; Beulah Willis-Brown; Jim Pondolfino; Deborah Leow; Shawnell Carmichael; Jessica Schipp

Usually in C204; After School 3:30 -4:30; usually once a month on Wednesdays

FCCLA Career and technology student organization for students enrolled in CTE Family and Consumer Sciences courses

Dee Harris and Kim Wilson Every other Tuesday 3:30-4:15 room E119

Film Makers Club Making films and discussion of film and film culture

Matthew Henry Rotates among Blue Tuesdays and Wednesday in A211

Fishing Club Involve students in the wonderful recreational activity of fishing.

Emmet Rosenfeld Room A207, first Wed of the month after school (3:30-4:30)

French Club French Club's goal is to expose anyone interested to the various French-

Bridget Tomich, Anna Kobylski

villa 6; every 1st and 3rd Wednesday


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speaking cultures via guest speakers, movies, holiday foods and traditions, and games. All are welcome!

French Honor Society National honor society for students having achieved high levels of French at the high school level. Students are required to complete service hours, conduct peer tutoring, and organize an annual event for French at TC. Formal meetings happen approximately three times per year.

Margot Valentine, Anna Kobylski

F905, Wednesdays 3:15-4:15

Garden Club Learn about gardening

Patrick Earle Wednesday, 3:30pm to 4:15pm, through mid-November, and then again starting late February through the end of the school year.

Gay Straight Alliance - Minnie Howard

- Provide a space for open-minded, accepting individuals to share and discuss topics relating to queer communities - Develop outreach activities which will create inclusive and safe outlets for queer youth and their allies

Jonathan Gamby Minnie Howard Campus Room 115 - Mr. Gamby's Room Thursdays After School - 3:15 to 4:15

Gay-Straight Alliance- T.C. Williams

To celebrate all people and support the struggle against homophobia

Erin Fitch A-204 3:30-4:20

Girl Up Raise money and awareness for girls'

Kiyak every other Wednesday


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education outside of the US

after school in A230

Historical Book Club We will be discussing books about history both nonfiction and fiction. Books may cover any type of history, World, American, or European. Books may also be about social, political, military or really any type of history.

Mr. Deville We will meet in room B-329 on the first Wednesday of the month.

History Club Investigate books, events, films and anything else related to history

Molly Freitag B310 after school once a month on Tuesdays (as announced)

HOSA The mission of HOSA is to empower HOSA-Future Health Professionals to become leaders in the global health community through education, collaboration, and experience. Purpose The purpose of HOSA-Future Health Professionals is to develop leadership and technical HOSA skill competencies through a program of motivation, awareness and recognition, which is an integral part of the Health Science Education instructional program.

Pam Hippolyte-Walter, Laura Evans, Josephine Bloodworth, Gregory Wright

Every other Tuesday 3:30 to 4:30 pm


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JROTC/Drill Team/Raider's/Academic/Honor Guard

Perform at all home Football, Basketball games, Community Service, Community Color Guards, Compete all over the DMV area, After School every Tues, Wed, Thu meetings.

Reginald Geary, William Jordan, Felisa Holden

Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, after school 3:30 to 5:30. We have a list of all meets available upon request in the JROTC department room A127 T.C. campus.

Keep It 360 KeepIt360—empowering teens to engage their peers and have open and honest conversations about issues that impact the Alexandria Community though – volunteer opportunities, workshops and activities. A teen campaign co-sponsored by Alexandria Campaign on Adolescent Pregnancy ( ACAP) and Substance Abuse Prevention Coalition of Alexandria ( SAPCA) - Hosts of Titan Takeover and Youth Leadership Conference !

Beth Coast, Joy Kone room C 210- Wednesdays


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Key Club Volunteer opportunities in the Alexandria Community, such as Meals On Wheels, Art on the Avenue, Tree Lightings in Old Town/Del Ray, Turkey Trot, Halloween Parade in Del Ray. Members receive points for each event that they participate in. Senior receive a cord for graduation if they earn enough points. Affiliated with the Alexandria Kiwanis Club; the Kiwanis award scholarship money to active Key Club graduating seniors each year. Dues are $15/year; Key Club t-shirts $10.

Patty Moran First and Third Thursday of each month; auditorium lecture hall; 3:30pm.

K-POP Dance Club K-POP members enjoy the company of other student's who simply love K-POP. We will learn different dances together, laugh and enjoy the experience.

Mrs. Johnson Dance Studio, 3:30-4:20 every Tuesday unless other wise announced.

Labyrinth Magazine TC Williams Literary Arts Magazine which solicits and publishes student creative work, including poetry, fiction, art, and photography.

Benjamin Renne Meetings occur during 1st period Creative Writing / Journalism II class in A225, twice per week.

Latin Club Cultural activities and academic extensions related to ancient Rome and the Latin language.

Justin Redpath F904, monthly on a Wednesday; see Mr. Redpath for a schedule.


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Liberty's Promise An after school, civic engagement and college/career prep program for immigrant youth and English language learners

Mariam Abdelwahab Melissa Gelias

Tuesday and Thursdays

Marine Conservation Club Raise awareness of how are actions here in Alexandria impact on the ocean.

Trisha Christopher Tuesdays after school in room A218 (twice a month)

Math Honor Society We are dedicated to inspiring a keen interest in mathematics, developing strong scholarship in the subject, and promoting the enjoyment of mathematics in high school students.

Dawn Crawford Room B203

MH Library Poetry Club MH Poets will create various poetry, engaged by listening and critiquing poems, collaborating and sharing poetry at Minnie Howard's Poets will participate in the annual MH Poetry Cafe.

La Gina Gross - MH School Librarian

Minnie Howard Library - 3rd Tuesday of each month

Model United Nations Model United Nations will compete at conferences hosted by local high schools. Model UN is a role-playing, debate simulation that addresses issues in foreign policy and current affairs. Meetings are for students to research roles and learn about conference topics.

Stephanie Camarda Tuesdays after school in rm. B-312


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Mongolian Throat Singing Club Celebrate the culture of Mongolia and practice/perform the art of throat singing.

Molly Freitag B310, 2nd and 4th Thursday after school

National English Honor Society Honorary society with a focus on English-based volunteering opportunities.

Kirsten von Topel First Thursday of the month at 8:00am in B303

National Latin Honor Society Academic honor society for Latin class students who are high-achieving both academically and in the community.

Justin Redpath Meetings specifically for NLHS are not held but an invitation to the society is offered to high-achieving Latin class students in the spring. See Mr. Redpath in F904 for details.

Open Studio Open Studio is meant to provide a time and space for students interested in art to work on and/or discuss the art of their choosing. Students do not have to be enrolled in an art class to participate. There is no formal instruction but an art teacher is available to provide guidance.

Leslie Rousseau King Street room C-211, Tuesdays, 3:20-4-20

PERIOD Collaborate with Girl Up; fund raise to buy menstrual products for homeless women in the community and DC Metro Area

Samantha Sorto Tuesdays after school in A230


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Psychology Club Monthly meetings focusing on key concepts in psychology, quarterly field trips to meet with experts in the field, and other activities surrounding psychology.

Bernadette DeSario The first Thursday of every month in B329

Random Acts of Kindness random acts of kindness :)

Erik Perini TCW - A209 - Days TBD (probably once per month)

Rho Kappa Social Studies Honor Society

Social studies related community service in the community and within the school.

Elizabeth Gaffney B335, Wednesday mornings at 8am

Scholastic Bowl Participation in VHSL tournament and participation in NBC 4 show It's Academic. We meet twice a week to play trivia in preparation for these contests.

Matt Zahn Wednesday and Friday at 7:45 am in room A208

Science Bowl To compete in the US Dept. of Energy Science Bowl

Tim Anderson We meet in A-330 Wednesdays after school 3:20 PM.

Science National Honor Society

The intent of the club is to develop activities designed for students that are very interested in the sciences incorporating community service work.

Vivian Mirto B323, time and days vary.

Social Justice Club This after school program of Tenants and Workers United - The Social Justice Club intends to work with high school students to discuss current issues happening in the local, state, national

Leslie M. Auceda Room B-105, 3:30-4:30, (Every Wednesday)


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and worldwide level. It's an opportunity to learn about the work we do with our community as well as develop leaderships skills through fun and educational activities.

Spanish Honor Society To recognize high academic achievement in the study of Spanish and to promote Latin American and Iberian Spanish culture.

Darrell Templin General meetings in B-102 throughout the year, no activities have yet been scheduled

Special Olympics Basketball Special Olympics is a global movement of people creating a new world of inclusion and community, where every single person is accepted and welcomed, regardless of ability or disability. ***student volunteers are encouraged come join us to help our athletes at practices and games.

Nola Gaskins (Mighty Titans) Brent Morris (T.C. United)

Epsicopal High School (Basketball Gym) on Saturday mornings from 9 - 10 am.TCW - MH day/time TBD.

Students for Environmental Action (SEA)

To address the climate crisis by promoting sustainability and political awareness of environmental issues at TC williams and in the greater Alexandria community.

Every tuesday from 3:30 to 4:30

Trisha Christopher

T.C. Climbing Team A group that meets bi-monthly, and possibly later in the season bi-weekly, to discuss and learn about rock climbing. Group activities will

Sarah Beaudet Place - TBD, will email Trice, Days - T/Th, Time - 3:15 - 4:15


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include community builders, screening of rock-climbing documentaries, instruction of knot tying and safety techniques, and climbing!

TC Dragonslayer Society Dungeons and Dragons Club for everyone!

Lyon Room A-227, 3:15-4:30, Thursdays

Titan Book Club Read and discuss books

Beth Ebenstein Mulch Once a month, Tuesday in the library after school

Titan Robotics This Club meets after school and competes in robotics competition with nearby schools

David Ly John Kennedy

Monday - Friday 3:15 to 6:00pm in the robotics engineering room

Watershed Warriors to teach hands on science lessons to ACPS 5th graders.

Vivian Mirto B323, times and days vary

Young Democrats Canvas, political discussions, community involvement

Sarah Kiyak Mondays after school A230

Young Life Club Young life club is a positive environment where students from all backgrounds can come together to play fun games and activities, meet other students and volunteer mentors/leaders from the community and hear stories from the bible. We meet one Tuesday a month in the titan den. We also take field trips/outing students can partake

Eden Buba Titan Den Tuesdays (Dates TBD)


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in along with an annual winter weekend camping trip and summer camping trip!

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