2007-
2008 Clubs & Sponsors
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Spanish
Honor society
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The purpose of the Spanish Club is to broaden the students' understanding of and respect for diverse cultures. The students can develop and sustain self-esteem and an understanding of the personal uniqueness of others.
The activities planned by the club are a combination of an extension of
the material taught in class and volunteer service activities. The
students in the Spanish Club contribute much to create a school
atmosphere of caring and mutual respect. The club exemplifies the goal
of the World Languages Department which builds on respect and appreciation
for all people.
For the past three years the club has been an active participant in the Davie/Cooper City Relay for Life, having fundraised over $4,000 for the American Cancer Society. We have also visited several Spanish Language TV shows, participated yearly in Homecoming activities,
competed yearly in the Broward County World Languages Competitions, visited several Florida tourist attractions, and have organized the Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration at Western.
Come join us for a fun filled year with some surprises!
President: Tamara Martir
Vice-President: Diana Laverde
Secretary: Daniel Sanchez
Public Relations & Historians: Melisa Villanueva & Andrea Castro
Advisors: Sivia Maldonado and Madeleine Molinet
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Spanish
Club
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The purpose of the Spanish Club is to broaden the students' understanding
of and respect for diverse cultures. The students can develop and sustain
self-esteem and an understanding of the personal uniqueness of others.
The activities planned by the club are a combination of an extension of
the material taught in class and volunteer service activities. The
students in the Spanish Club contribute much to create a school
atmosphere of caring and mutual respect. The club exemplifies the goal
of the World Languages Department which builds on respect and appreciation
for all people.
For the past three years the club has been an active
participant in the Davie/Cooper City Relay for Life, having fundraised
over $4,000 for the American Cancer Society. We have also visited several
Spanish Language TV shows, participated yearly in Homecoming activities,
competed yearly in the Broward County World Languages Competitions,
visited several Florida tourist attractions, and have organized
the Annual Hispanic Heritage Celebration at Western.
Come join us for a fun filled year with some surprises!
President: Tamara Martir
Vice-President: Diana Laverde
Secretary: Daniel Sanchez
Public Relations & Historians: Melisa Villanueva & Andrea Castro
Advisors: Sivia Maldonado and Madeleine Molinet
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Defying
Cadence Club
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Ray
Dominquez from "Louder
Than Life" has chosen Western
High School to compete with other
Broward County Schools in a slam
poetry competition. Western's slam
poetry meetings are open to all students
who are interested in poetry, music,
spoken word, or any form of performance
art, but only six students will move
on to the actual competition.
Thursday, October 19 -- North Regional
Library (Western, Pompano, Dillard,
and Stranahan)
Thursday, October 26 -- BCC campus
(Piper, Blanche Ely, Coral Springs,
and Boyd Anderson)
Thursday, November 2 -- Broward
County Main Library (Dillard, Piper,
Coral Springs, and Pompano)
Thursday, November 3 -- Broward
County Main Library (Dillard, Blanche
Ely, Boyd Anderson, and Western)
Thursday, December 7 -- African
American Cultural Library (Piper,
Dillard, Western, and Stranahan)
Thursday, December 14 -- African
American Cultural Library (Coral
Springs, Boyd Anderson, Blanche Ely,
and Pompano)
Western's meetings are Thursdays
from 3 to 5 in portable 19.
For more info visit their Web site
-- http://writesidepoets.org/
Meetings:
Thursdays from 3 to 5 in P19
Sponsor:
Miss Phillips
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Ecology
Club
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- Weekly
recycling of school's paper, removal
of exotic plants from Tree Tops park,
school awareness of Earth Day, beach
and waterway clean ups. Contributions
to save rain forest and manatees.
Meetings:
After school
on Tuesdays
Sponsor:
Susan Weiss
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HOSA
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Health Occupations Students of America is a co-curricular club that promotes leadership and learning in the medical field. Since its initiation in 1976, HOSA has grown steadily reaching nearly 90,000 members through 44 chartered HOSA State Associations.
Western High School's first HOSA meeting will be held on
Monday, August 27, 2007
in Mrs. Boulgers' room (room 319) after school.
In order to be a full pledged member you must be enrolled in a
Health Science class at some point throughout the school year.
HOSA also organizes 4 blood drives throughout the year,
the first being Monday, September 24, 2007. So come join "HOSA:
Where Dreams are Made and Futures Begin."
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GSA
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Sponsor: Mr. Abels
UNITY: G.S.A. is a Gay-Straight Alliance. It seeks to offer support
to Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender students and their Allies.
We meet every Monday and currently Friday.
Business Mondays at 2:45-3:30/socials on Fridays 2:45-4:00.
Some issues these year are: Ally Month to support the members and
promote tolerance while standing up to Bullying; World AIDS Day
with an assembly on AIDS awareness; The Day of Silence to promote
awareness against bigotry towards gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender
people; Gay Pride Month to promote contributions of Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual,
and Transgender individuals; and the Atlernative Prom.
We have a membership between 16 and 23 students
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SADD
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SADD
= Students Against Distructive Decisions.
This is a national club that helps
students to stay away from drugs and
alcohol. It is open to all students
who want to be a part of it.
Meetings:
Mondays afterschool starting Sept.
18th
and will be the 2nd Monday of
every month thereafter
Sponsor:
Karl Linhart
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RhoKappa
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Rhokappa
is a Honors Social Studies Club.
It is for sophmores, juniors and
seniors only. We participate in
activities like the Social Studies
Brain Bowl and the Florida History
Fair. Last year we won first place
in Video Documentary and 1st place
in Visual (Poster Board) presentation.
Meetings:
Mondays afterschool
starting Sept 18th
and every other Monday
thereafter
Sponsor:
Karl Linhart
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SGA
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Student
Government Association (SGA)
- "The
purpose of SGA is to promote the unification
of the student body; act as a liaison
between students, faculty, administration,
and the community; provide orderly direction
of student affairs; and promote the
general welfare of the school"
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Student Government Association Constitution
SGA
seeks to encourage school spirit and
community service through a variety
of projects and outlets (such as Homecoming
and Spirit Week). To effectively handle
its responsibilities, SGA can be subdivided
into five component parts: four classes
- Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior
Class, each devoted to carrying out
the same goals as SGA itself- and the
Inter Club Council (ICC). Each of the
four classes collaborate volunteering,
service projects, fundraising, and leadership
potential in a centralized goal - improving
student life and class unity at Western
- while effectively planning and organizing
class trips and activities in preparation
and fundraising for Senior Prom and
graduation.
The
fifth component of SGA, the Inter Club
Council (ICC), has the dual mission
of overseeing all Western High School
clubs and acting as a communication
forum &endash; allowing Western's clubs
to interact, working together to network
and plan joint activities.
- SGA
provides students with basic influential
and management skills and exposes them
to the standard parliamentary procedure
followed in actual governmental branches-
creating character, individuality and
the ability to lead in almost any situation.
- SGA
and Class officers are also encouraged
to participate in a leadership class
offered at Western High School.
Student
Government Association of Western High
School
Senior
Class, Junior Class, Sophomore Class,
Freshman Class, Inter Club Council (ICC)
Meetings:
see sponsor for more information
In
the Auditorium
Sponsor:
Dr. Marianne Robin Russo
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FEA
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Future Educators of America (FEA)
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Introduces Western High School students
to the field of education through
community projects working with children
and teachers. General events include
Countywide rallies and various activities
for teachers throughout the year.
1st
and 3rd Wednesday of every month
Guidance
Mrs.
Nolan
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National
Honor Society (NHS)
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is the nation's premier organization
established to recognize outstanding
high school students. More than
just an honor roll, NHS serves
to honor those students who have
demonstrated excellence in the
areas of Scholarship, Leadership,
Service, and Character. In addition,
NHS does at least one service
project a month to benefit the
surrounding community. NHS members
also tutor students in the media
center, Tuesday, Wednesday and
Thursday, from 2:45 pm 3:45 pm.
General
Meetings are one Thursday each month
after school (check calendar outside
room 516)
Sponsor
: Mrs. Ida Gaudet
Tutoring
is available M-TH
2:30 to 3:30 in media
For
more information see sponsor in
Room 428
General
Meetings Wednesdays in Auditorium
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Art
Club
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- We
promote community spirit through art
projects. This year we have made and
sold holiday ornaments, done face painting
in the cafeteria, painted windows at
the SW Regional Library, done a banner
for the City of Weston, and are planning
on doing a wall of honor for the WHS
Soccer team, as well as windows in a
veterinary office, and possibly traveling
to an elementary school to face paint
there.
Students
earn community service hours for projects
that benefit the school, community,
or charity work. Members are current
or former art students and there are
no dues.
Meetings:
Every
Wednesday
after school until 4 PM
Room
323
Mrs.
Hahn
See
Club Photos:
Face
painting
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Club Banner
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Club Ribbon
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Mu
Alpha Theta
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Mu Alpha Theta, as the Math Honor
Society, champions the various subjects
of mathematics; as well as performing
math related community service projects
and tutoring. Mu Alpha Theta also
volunteers with the Flamingo Elementary
After School Care program, helping
to reinforce the basic math skills
of elementary level students. In addition,
Mu Alpha Theta takes part in a variety
of math competitions, traveling to
other schools to participate in individual
and team tests.
Sponsor:
Vera Koutsoyannis.
2004-05 President:
Eileen Hernandez
Room 525.
Meetings: Every other Monday.
Web
Site:
http://www.geocities.com/holly1222499/mu.htm
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Family,
Career, and Community Leaders of America
(FCCLA)
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A co-curricular organization that
includes four courses: Child Development,
Family Dynamics, Early Childhood Education,
and ProStart. The students involved
in these classes become a part of
the club, not only in the classroom
setting by voting on officer positions
and holding meetings, but outside
the classroom as well. Each FCCLA
chapter holds fundraisers to raise
money for the end of the year convention,
and offers community service to organizations
such as Women in Distress and Family
Central. FCCLA prides itself on being
an asset to its school and surrounding
community.
Room
316
Mrs. Barbara Schneck
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Debate
Club
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Learn how to debate, present clear,
well-organized arguments, and compete
in state and national tournaments.
Students are also encouraged to become
a member of the prestigious National
Forensics League (NFL). Students learn
to debate a variety of topics and
are taught different styles (everything
from the traditional Lincoln-Douglas
to Duos).
Meetings:
Every Monday
Room
428
Ms.
Dean
Web
site: http://www.westerndebate.com/
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Best
Buddies
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An international corporation devoted
to enhancing the lives of children
who are developmentally disabled,
or differently-abled, by pairing them
up with mainstream children. These
students are responsible for contacting
their partner once a week and the
chapter hold an outing once a month.
Typical chapter outings include the
movies, bowling, picnics, etc.
Meetings
in Room
608
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Interact
Club
Interact Club Sponsor is: Mr. Joseph Franco
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A student organization sponsored by the Rotary of Weston. Students take charge in benefitting the community through various service projects in and out of school. This club offers a great chance for any student to actively participate in activities for fellowship.
Meetings are held in room 1118 the first and third Wednesday of every month.
Interact Web Page includes Current News>>
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Red
Cross Club
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A service club dedicated to extending
the goals and carrying on the mission
of the American Red Cross through
student participation. This includes
disaster preparedness, community education,
and health and safety activities.
TBA
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Science
Honor Society
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-A club dedicated to enhancing student
interest in science by performing various
service activities and participating
in science competitions.
Meetings:
After
school on Wed.
Sponsor:
Susan Weiss
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Students
Working Against Tobacco (SWAT)
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Educates students about the dangers
of smoking and tobacco related products
TBA
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