Sponsor : Pauline Harris Diaz
Room # : 1860
Meetings : Third Thursday of each month
Purpose : To further the art experience for interested art students
ASL Honor Society
Sponsor : Minerva Munoz
Book Club
Sponsor : Tona Espel
Bowling
Sponsor : Lisa Dibrell
Room # : T16
Meetings : Varies from October through March
Purpose : To allow students to learn and stregthen their bowling skills while competing against other schools
Character Building for Life
Sponser : Derrick Craft
Comic Book Club
Sponsor : Anthony June
Officers:
President - Breanna Cleveland
Community Cancer Foundation
Sponsor : Tavares Armstrong
Computer Science
Sponsor : Jason Young
Room # : 1562
Meetings : Tuesdays and Thursdays after school
Purpose : To elevate programming skills and abilityto improve performance at computer science competitions
Cosmotology
Sponsor : Stacey Hendricks
Room # : 1874
Meetings : One Friday a month at 2:45
Purpose : To gain skills in the field and promote leadership
FBLA
Sponsor : Carolyn Harrell and Teri Bradshaw
Room # : 1560
Meetings : Every other Wednesday; 2:40 pm
Purpose : FBLA is the oldest and largest national organization for students preparing for careers in business. FBLA prepares students for “real world” professional experiences. Members gain the competitive edge for college and career successes. More than a quarter of a million students participate in the dynamic leadership organization that continues into a collegiate business fraternity, Phi Beta Lambda.
Requirements : $15 annual dues, to remain in good standing, each member must NOT miss more than 2 meetings per semester, and must earn 10 perticipation points per semester.
Upcoming Events :
Officers :
President - Frank Jarquin
Vice President - Chris Guillen
Secretary - Kendra Rodriguez
Treasurer - Roxsana Guzman
Public Relations - Stephon Smith
Historian - Samantha Yoder
Committee Chairs :
Professional Development - Madison Gwynn
Community Service - Keori Green
Fundraising - Elliott Jaeggi
Community Outreach -
Mohamed Shakora
Social - Julia Mock
FBLA Website for District Competition - by Tray P. and Gabby C.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
Sponsor : Sulema Tamez and Sara Pierson
Purpose : To present to athletes, coaches, and all whom they infuence, the challenge and adventures of receiving Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, serving him in their relationship and in the fellowship of the church.
Vision: To see the world impacted for Jesus Christ through the influence of athletes and coaches.
Requirements: No Dues. Anyone is welcome to attend - you don't have to be an athlete.
Values : Intergrity, Service, Teamwork, and Excellence
Meetings: Thursdays at 6:45am in the new gym
Upcoming Events: Fields of Faith at the Berry Center - October 13th
Officers: Hailey Fuson, Tyler Hern, Glenn Jackson, Michelle Owsley, Michelle Urrea
Contact Info: Contact Sulema Tamez by e-mail at Sulema.Tamez@cfisd.net or 281-807-8068
Other Info: Get to know other students who share a common faith as we have a fun time singing, playing games, and talking about God’s Word.
Fellowship of Christian Musicians (FCM)
Sponsor : Justin Zanchuck
Room # : Band Hall
FFA
Sponsor : Lee Matthews
Room # : 1902
Meeetings : 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7 p.m.
Purpose :To promote Leadership, Community and Career Development through agricultural education.
Requirements : Students must be enrolled in at least one semester of Agriculture class and pay yearly dues of $25.00.
Upcoming Events : Meat sale happens every year after the first 3 weeks of school. Our annual BBQ cook-off is the third weekend of April on an annual basis.
Officers :
President - Rachel Feinberg
Vice President - Irene Galvez
Secretary - Nick Brooks
Reporter - Anna Montgomery
Treasure - Gabi Bagnasco
Contact Info. : Michael2.matthews@cfisd.net
Other Info. : Students DO NOT have to raise an animal to be involved in FFA. Many other opportunities exist such as LDE's, CDE's and scholarships.
French National Honor Society
Sponsor : Roianna Foco
Room # : T20
Gay-Straight Alliance
Sponsor : Keishla Ceasaer-Jones
Rooms # : Teaching Theater
Meetings : First and third Wednesday of the month - 2:45 pm
Health Occupations for Students of America (HOSA)
Sponsor : Shelly Reneau
Room # : Teaching Theater
Meetings : Once a month
Purpose : TO recruit qualified young people to the health professions and give back to the community through service projects.
Hispanic Organization for Leaders of America (HOLA)
Sponsor : Jessica Hibbitts and Alan Bass
Room # : 2707
Meetings : Every other Wednesday
Purpose : To promote Hispanic culture in our school and community through service, performance and fun
Interact
Sponsor : Henry Curtis
Room # : Teaching Theater
Meetings : Every other Wednesday
Key Club
Sponsor : Anna Errachdi
Le Cercle Francais ( French Club)
Sponsor : Maragarita Diego
Literature Club (Harry Potter)
Sponsor : Nikki Wade
Model UN
Sponsor : Keishla Ceasaer-Jones
For more information click HERE
Music Society Club
Sponsor : Kathy Williamson
Location: Room 1373
Meetings: Two Wednesdays a month
Purpose: To support academic and financial need, by way of scholarship; to promote unity and diversity amongst all cultures with emphasis on music; to foster and cultivate students' individual talents; to provide mini-workshops relevant to financial career opportunities; to provide college opportunities and information on character, etc.
Officers:
President: Camron Laham
Vice President: Christina Tran
Secretary: Tatieanna Palmer
Treasurer: Jasmine Stocks
Sergeant at Arms: Nancy Yee
MSA Muslim Student Association
Sponsor : Yusuf Dadabhoy
National Honor Society
Sponsor : Rick Jacobs
Room # : 1211
Meetings : Meetings will be held in room 1211 in the fall and the teaching theater in the spring. Meeting dates can be found on Mr. Jacobs websitee found in section "Additional Information."
Purpose : National accreditation from National Association of Secondary Schools for NHS; scholarship, service, character and leadership
Contact Info. : NHS School Wires Page
Operation RAMS
Sponsor : Jessica Hibbitts
Photo Club
Sponsor : Jaimie Ladysh
Room # : 1854 and other various field trips
Meetings : one tuesday each month (2:45-3:30); one Saturday a month (8:00-12:00)
Purpose : To promote friendship and better images through photography. To learn about photography to learn appreciation of photography.
Requirements : must be in a photo class
Upcoming Events : t-shirt
Officers :
President - Kayla Westfall
Vice-President - Dalis Hernandez
Historian - Samantha Cardenas
Other Info. : We go on Saturday Field Trips, to take pictures together.
Project Cure Volunteering
Sponsor : L. Locascio, S. Green, J. Bailey
Room # : 1214
Meetings : 2nd Tuesday of every month
Purpose : Volunteer organization for high school students participating in community service.
Requirements : $10 for dues
Upcoming Events : September 25, 2010 Core Love Tour Church Event, Habitat for Humanity, Salvation Army in December.
Officers : Keila Vierya, Crystal Nguyen, Robert Du, Christina Chen, Stefan Sierra, Cory Bradley, Alicia Delgado
Contact Info. : Look up our facebook page: Project Cure 2010 to 2011
Science National Honor Society
Sponsor : Miranda Bussey
Room # : 1152
Meetings : TBA (New Club)
Purpose : To encourage participation in an recognition of scientific and intellectual thought, to advance the students’ knowledge of classical and modern science, to communicate with the scientific community, to aid the civic community with its comprehension of science, and to encourage students to participate in community service and, in turn, encourage a dedication to the pursuit of scientific knowledge that benefits all mankind.
Requirements : must have and maintain a 3.0 grade point average (4.0 scale), must be enrolled in at least one second year honors or upper level science class during or prior to the 12th grade, must maintain a B+ average (3.5 on a 4.0 scale) across all science courses.
Contact Info. : Miranda.bussey@cfisd.net
Other Info. : 1st year this club has been offered at Cy-Ridge
Science Olympiad
Sponsor : Elizabeth Leal and Stephen Green
Room # : 1257
Meetings : 1st meeting will be 9/16/10 at 2:45 and the rest as needed
Purpose : To participate in Science Olympiad competitions, learn more science
Requirements : Student in good standing, $15 for tshirt (required for competition)
Upcoming Events : First Competition is November 20, 2010
Officers :
President - Alexis
VP - Alisa
Build Captain - Max
Secretary - Candice
Historian - Tam
Contact Info. : Elizabeth Leal School Wires Page
Senior Men
Sponsor : Russell Bertrand
Purpose : To raise money for Prom and promote Cy-Ridge PRIDE to the community
Senior Women
Sponsor : Laurie Spence, Nikki Wade, Yvette Casas
Room # : 2812
Meetings : Tuesdays, twice a month at 2:45
Purpose :To promote unity at Cypress Ridge High School and to serve as leaders of the school through positive participation, fundraising, and service to the community.
To perform and achieve academically at a high level that reflects excellence in learning.
To encourage participation in activities beyond the classroom that promotes higher-level thinking skills, problem-solving competencies, as well as, leadership expertise.
To increase and develop character, responsibility, and maintain high moral character.
To promote school spirit and good sportsmanship.
To represent Cypress Ridge High School at school functions, on and off campus.
To encourage and support interest in all sports, fine arts, and other school activities.
Requirements : Senior students who are females, $10 dues
Upcoming Events : Homecoming Face Painting - October 8th at all lunches; Think Pink Breast Cancer Awareness Day October 21st; Powder Puff Game March 2011
Officers :
President - Angelia Hicks
Vice President - Jessica Tegethoff
Treasurer - Janet Hill
Secretary - Chloe Charendoff
Historian - Michelle Nguyen, Allison Cerda, Erica Rios, Chelsea Allen-McDaniel
Parliamentarian - Cristine Aye
Skills USA
Sponsor : Stacey Hendricks
Skills USA Autotech
Sponsor : Joel Mooneyham
Spanish National Honor Society
Sponsor : Roiann Foco and Linda Gonzalez
Room # : T-15
Meetings : Every other Thursday at 2:45
Purpose : To recognize high achievement of high school students in the Spanish and Portuguese languages and to promote a continuing interest in Hispanic and Portuguese studies.
Requirements : Need to currently be in Spanish 2, 3, 4, 5 or students who have taken Spanish 3 or higher. Have a A average the last semester of Spanish taken, an overall GPA of 5.8, 3 teacher recommendations, commit to taking Spanish 3 (if you are currently in Spanish 2), $20 semester dues.
Upcoming Events : Car Wash on October 2nd
Officers :
President - Cyrus Byramji
Vice President - Jessica Campos
Secretary - Kiara Manzano & Haneen Abdelkhaleq
Treasurer - Cyra Byramji & Quy Vu
Historian - Megan Maldonado
Social Officer - Stefan Sierra
Photographer - Philip Shin
SPARKS
Sponsor : C McNeill, J Bostick, B Horance
Room # : 1380
Meetings : First Monday of every month
Purpose : To connect students with and without disabilities within Cy-Ridge and in the community. To promote awareness and acceptance of disabilities, as well as enhance relationships between peers with different needs.
Speech and Debate
Sponsor : Crystal Link
For more information click HERE
STAND - A Student Anti-Genocide Coalition
Sponsor : Allen Roberds
Technology Student Association (TSA)
Sponsor : Kyle Johnson and Troy Petersen
Room # : 1938
Meetings : Thursdays, twice a month
Purpose : TO create drawings, designs and projects for the purpose of competing in regional and state competitions, while learning leadership skills.
Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE)
Sponsor : Michelle Smith
Thespian Troupe # 6641
Sponsor : Brian Moses
Triathlon Club
Sponsor : Kyle Horne and Meagan Wien
Vietnamese Club
Sponsor : Anh Pham
Young Ladies of Positive Action (YLPA)
Sponsor : Robin Darensbourg, Tiffny Simmons, Carla Ragston
Room # : Physical Practice in the Main Hall area near the Science Wing. We will also have meetings in room 1719, 1604 or 1262. (TBA)
Mettings : Every Thursday 2:45-4:15. More meeting times may be required for special performances and District Competition.
Purpose : YLPA is a District-wide female student organization that promotes: Leadership, Academic Achievement, School Spirit, High Moral Character, Community Service, Positive Relationships, Fundraising and Good Sportsmanship.
Requirements : Tryouts are required for participation unless you are interested in a being a Manager. Must maintain a 2.0 GPA and good conduct. All Members pay initial dues of $35.00. Monthly dues are due on the 1st Thursday of every month at a cost of $5.00.
Upcoming Events : Once a month fundraiser…Our Famous “COOLICKLES” and Pizza!
Contact Info. : Robin.Darensbourg@cfisd.net, Tiffany.Simmons@cfisd.net, Dujuana.Ragston@cfisd.net
Other Info. : We are the “Emerald Star Steppers” - Stepping is a form of dance in which the participant's entire body is used as an instrument to produce complex rhythms and sounds through a mixture of footsteps, spoken word and hand claps!
Young Muslim Learning Group
Sponsor : Shah Haque
