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Cypress Woods HS Student Life
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Clubs and Activities
| Anime (OKTAKU) |
This
Club is for fans of Japanese anime to come hang out, watch movies, and
share favorite animes. Group
activities, such as attending anime conventions, also take place outside
of school hours on students’ own time. MEETINGS: Every Monday, from |
Finch,
Heather |
| Academic Challenge |
A
Quiz Team that competes in all subjects MEETINGS: every Tuesday, from |
Beery,
Vanessa |
| Advocats |
To
focus on raising money and awareness for the Invisible Children Schools
4 Schools Program, as well as one additional charity each year, through
benefit events and donations. MEETINGS: As Announced. Meet in room 2612 |
Leonard,
Stacy |
| Amnesty International |
A
worldwide movement of people who campaign for Internationally recognized
human rights MEETINGS:
|
No
sponsor at this time |
| Art |
MEETINGS: Thursdays, from |
Boltros,
Marina Fons,
Marin Fox,
Tina Stuart,
Charolette |
| Asian Culture Club/Rock Climbing Club (ACC/RC) |
To
explore in specificity Asian culture, customs, and traditions for anyone
interested in expanding their cultural knowledge. MEETINGS:
Every Tuesday and Thursday, at |
Villamagna,
George |
| Athletics |
|
Jones,
David |
| Band |
|
Vasquez,
Mickey |
| Best Buddies |
To
provide an opportunity for students to be matched in a one-to-one friendship
with individuals who have intellectual disabilities. MEETINGS:
2nd. & 4th Thursday of each month, from |
Dailey,
Maggie McCormick,
Allison |
| Bowling Club |
A
competitive bowling team MEETINGS:
As Announced. |
Wong,
John Kennedy,
Susan |
| Cheerleading |
CW Cheer News: **Cheer page coming soon! |
Singletary,
LeManda |
| Choir |
|
Robinson,
Marsha |
| Class Sponsor - 2009 |
Assistant
Principals: Williams,
Jimmy Lagard,
Andrea |
Co
– Co
– Schlarmann, Elizabeth Co
– Abbott, Todd |
| Class Sponsor – 2010 |
Assistant
Principals: Ellis,
Kelly Bergeron,
Lisa |
Co
– Rivard, Rebecca Co
– Teal, Alison |
| Class Sponsor – 2011 |
Assistant
Principals: Miller,
Steven Rauch,
Chelle |
Co
– Browning, Rita Co
– Fox, Tina Co
– Bowen, Sara Co
– Turnbow, Jennifer |
| Comedy Sportz-Houston |
A
professional improvisational troupe which consists of two teams of improvisers
combining sportsmanship and artistic expression in a friendly battle
for audience laughs. Created
in 1995 and modeled after the professional matches, the Comedy Sportz
High School League trains “actletes” to perform Comedy Sportz improvisation
utilizing the students creativity and spontaneity. From scheduled practices and public performances,
students learn social, artistic, and communication skills, greater confidence,
the ability to think on one’s feet, adapt to the unexpected, and overcome
obstacles. MEETINGS: Every Tuesday, from |
Lyons,
Kathy |
| Common Ground |
Diversity
Club MEETINGS: Every Thursday, |
Tannous,
Candy |
| Computer Science, TCEA |
A
competitive computer club that prepares Computer Science contestants
to compete around the State. MEETINGS:
1st and 3rd Thursday of each month, from |
Armstrong,
Stacey |
Cooling Club |
To
discover the wide variety of foods produced by different cultures and
thus learn about those cultures so very different from our own. MEETINGS: |
Marsh, Mary Beth |
| D.D.R. (Dance Dance Revolution) Club |
To
gather people of the same interests and get them to meet each other. Also, to help those who would like to stay
fit but want to have fun while doing so with a great game they can do
with friends. MEETINGS: Every Thursday, |
Wilkinson,
Laura |
| Debate Club |
Debate
Team competes at tournaments for UIL, TFA, and NFL, which are forensic
associations statewide and nationally recognized. They prepare cases for debate rounds through
extensive research and prepare pieces for individual speech events to
perform. MEETINGS: Every Wednesday, |
Adkins,
Ashley |
| Drama Club |
The
purpose of Drama Club is to provide the school and the community with
creative theatrical experiences by allowing opportunities for performances
and to attend performances. MEETINGS: 2nd. & 5th Thursday
of the Month in Auditorium |
Carroll,
Wendy |
| Drill Team |
|
Mestayer,
Jennifer |
| Destination Imagination |
To
assist students in selecting teams and working with teams to solve one
of 5 set challenges through creativity, team building, and problem solving
as teams prepare for the regional competition in the Spring. MEETINGS: Will start in October and meet once a week
in Room 2113 |
Powers,
Trina |
| FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of |
MEETINGS: Second Thursday of each month, |
Whinery,
Sue |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) |
The
F.C.A. is an interdenominational faith organization. The group seeks to challenge athletes, coaches
and other students to share their faith with one another and the community. MEETINGS:
every Friday, |
Barrow, Keith Ahlfinger,
Ashley |
| French NHS |
The
French club is an honorary organization recognizing academic excellence
in French MEETINGS:
Every other Monday, |
McArthur,
Roya Van
Hooser, Juli |
| French
Club |
To
better acquaint members with francophone cultures, language, and expose
members to French activities in town. MEETINGS: Every other Monday, |
McArthur,
Roya Van
Hooser, Juli |
Future Business Leaders of |
The
purpose of the Future Business Leaders of America is to develop leadership
and teamwork skills while exploring various trends in business and careers.
Enrollment in a business class is not necessary. MEETINGS:
Every other Monday, at |
Austin,
Cathy |
| Future Farmers of |
To
make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their
potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success
through agricultural education. MEETINGS:
2nd. Tuesday of each month at |
Parisher,
Roddy |
| German Club |
To
better acquaint members with German speaking people, their countries,
language, and culture. MEETINGS: Once a month (day will vary) in room 2113. Must be enrolled in Mrs. Powers German Class. |
Powers,
Trina |
| German Honor Society (Delta Epsilon Phi) |
A
Honorary organization recognizing academic excellence in German MEETINGS: will only meet in the Spring |
Powers,
Trina |
| H.O.S.A. |
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. MEETINGS: Time and dates varies – please see Mrs. Jacks
in Room 1711 |
Jacks,
Lynda |
| Habitat for Humanity |
The
Habitat club’s purpose is to serve three functions: building or rehabilitating
houses in partnership with Habitat affiliates, educating the public
and fundraising, and being accepted as a charter by the end of the year. MEETINGS:
As needed – See Mrs. Ramirez in Room1314 |
Ramirez,
Adella |
| Industrial Tech. Club |
To
prepare students and projects for regional competitions. There is a $15.00 membership dues. MEETINGS: First Tuesday of each month at |
Berry,
David Bennett,
Michael |
| Interact Club |
Extension
of the local Rotary Club MEETINGS:
Every Monday, from Every
Wednesday, from |
Botros,
Marina |
| Key Club |
Extension
of the local Kiwanis Club MEETINGS: 2nd and 4th Tuesday
of the month at |
Kent,
John |
| Latin Club |
The
purpose of the Latin Club is to provide cultural enrichment activities
for participating students. MEETINGS:
1st and 3rd Thursdays of each month at |
Johns,
Barbara |
Latin Honor Society |
The
Latin Honor Society is an honorary organization recognizing academic
excellence in Latin. Students
in the organization serve Latin students through tutoring and mentoring
relationships. The Honor Society also conducts the annual
induction ceremony for new members. MEETINGS:
See Mrs. Johns for times and dates |
Johns,
Barbara |
| Math Club |
To
raise the confidence level of all students in areas of Math MEETINGS: Every Tuesday |
Beery,
Vanessa |
| Model United Nations |
The
purpose of this club is to provide students with an experience similar
to the negotiations and controversies in a legislative body, the United
Nations. MEETINGS:
normally Tuesdays and Thursdays at |
Sandefur,
Rusty |
| Music Club |
Will
listen, watch and learn about music, different types, styles and genres.
We will also hold various concerts in attempt to raise money for charity. MEETINGS:
every other Thursday in room #2214 |
Wilson,
Michael |
| National Beta Club |
MEETINGS:
Every Thursday at |
Watkins,
Alana |
| National Honor Society |
The
Cypress Woods National Honor Society recognizes successful student leaders
in the school and community. Juniors
or Seniors who maintain a 5.8 grade point average and demonstrate exemplary
leadership skills and character both in and out of school are eligible
to apply. Demonstrated community
service hours are also required and NHS group focuses on community service
throughout the year. MEETINGS:
To be Announced |
Self,
Nikki |
| New American Youth Movement |
MEETINGS: Every Thursday from |
Tannous,
Candy |
| Orchestra |
|
Campion,
Victoria |
| PALS |
The
Peer Assistance and Leadership Program (PAL) is a peer helping program
in which selected high school students in their junior or senior years
are trained to work as peer helpers with students on their own campuses,
or at feeder middle and elementary schools.
The program is approved by the Texas Education Agency as an elective
course for credit toward graduation. MEETINGS: Meets daily during 5th period from
|
Prieto,
Julie |
| |
|
No
sponsor at this time |
| Poetry Club (Open Mike) |
Students
write and read their own poetry, encourage participation in competitions
and open mike readings. MEETINGS:
Every Tuesday from |
Jablonsky,
Abby Rountree,
Melody |
| Proclaim the Name |
The
purpose of this group is to offer fellowship and encouragement to students
interested in sharing their personal faith in Jesus Christ. MEETINGS: Every Tuesday morning from |
Summin,
Terri Sralla,
Melinda |
| Science Olympiad |
The
purpose of Science Olympiad is to allow students to compete in various
scientific fields of interest. Members
participate in competitive teams of 2-3 in 23 different events. MEETINGS:
As Announced |
Sutton,
Patrice |
| Skate Club |
Creates
an environment of people with a common interest in skating who will
discuss and enjoy various skate activities. MEETINGS: |
No
sponsor at this time |
| SkillsUSA |
SkillsUSA
is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry, working together
to ensure MEETINGS: The 3rd. Thursday of each month
from |
Billimek,
Karen |
| Spanish Club |
The
purpose of this club is to promote cultural understanding and to share
the Spanish Culture and the uniqueness of each country throughout the
Spanish speaking world. Students
celebrate Spanish holidays and engage in fun activities to reach the
goal of the club. MEETINGS:
Every other Thursday at |
Silvia
Scheirman Praget,
Martha Homsy,
Vicky |
| Spanish National Honor Society |
The
Sociedad Honoraria Hispŕnica is an honor society for high school students
enrolled in Spanish. The purpose
of the society is to recognize high achievement of high school students
in Spanish and to promote a continuing interest in Hispanic studies. Character, leadership, seriousness of purpose,
cooperation, honesty, service and commitment to others is also a criteria
for selection into the Society. The
student must be enrolled in the study of the language at the time of
initiation. The Society is classified
as a national and international academic honor society in the study
of high school Spanish and Portuguese and is sponsored by the American
Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese, Inc. (AATSP). Members of this distinguished society complete
service hours to show commitment to our community. MEETINGS: Every third Thursday of the month at |
Praget,
Martha |
| STEP CLUBS: HOLA YLPA |
Primary
Purpose is to perform and achieve academically at a high level that
reflects excellence in learning; to encourage participation in activities
beyond the classroom, to increase and develop character, responsibility,
and maintain high moral character; to promote school spirit and good
sportsmanship; to represent Cypress Fairbanks ISD at school functions
on and off campus; to encourage and support interest in all sports,
fine arts, and other school activities; and to create and maintain satisfactory
relationships with the fine arts department.
MEETINGS: Mondays and Thursdays at Young
Ladies Positive Actions; Step Group to promote and develop character,
responsibility, high moral character, good sportsmanship and school
spirit. Also, unity among all
females on campus. MEETINGS:
Mondays and Thursdays in room 2913 |
Solis,
Shannon Bair,
Kaylene Fleming-Jones,
Karla |
| Student Council |
The
Student Council consists of student representatives who promote good
leadership through the working of a democratic student organization. MEETINGS: One Wednesday each month to be announced in
Auditorium |
Self,
Craig |
| Tree Hugger Club |
To
raise awareness of environmental issues and to help stop them MEETINGS: Every Monday at |
Edwards,
Stephen |
| Yearbook and Newspaper Club |
MEETINGS: Once a month on Fridays – see Mrs. English
for details |
English,
Jennifer |
| UIL Academics |
The
University Interscholastic League is a comprehensive literary and academic
competitive program that competes annually in the Spring. MEETINGS:
Every Monday, |
Armstrong,
Stacey Rountree,
Melody |
| Video Club (Pilot Productions) |
To
film and edit videos made by our club and to broadcast them to the school. |
Crook,
Elizabeth |
| Wildcat Book Club |
To
raise awareness of bestsellers named by the American Library Association,
particularly YALSA, the Young Adult Library Services Association. Our goal also includes our commitment to encourage
literacy among the students of MEETINGS: Every other Tuesday, from |
Grail
Drago Barb
Lesselyong |
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