Safely Reopening Schools: 2020-21 Information| CLUB | BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF CLUB | ADVISOR / E-MAIL |
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| Art Club | Julie Laufenburg | |
| AVID | Julie Cox | |
| Blue Devil Strong | Blue Devil Strong is a group that has been created that will bring awareness and help to students dealing with depression, suicidal thoughts, mental illness, and addiction. This is a student group that will be Peer trained, will inform students and bring awareness to these issues, and help all the students pull together in our community. | Andrew Sayers Peggy Needham |
| Boy's Federation | Young men set out to do community service. Past years have included leaf raking, snow shoveling, and have even raised money for a family in need (adopt a family at Christmas). They also sponsor many tournaments for students to get involved with, such as badminton, corn hole, volleyball, Mario Kart, and smash ball. | Scott Magnaghi |
| ChemClub | Terry Carlsen | |
| Cornhole Club | Any Wa-Hi student is welcome to join our club to learn how to play the sport of Cornhole, make friends, and have fun, while respecting the tradition of Cornhole with respect and sportsmanship. | Mike Tomsinski Scott Magnaghi Jason Postlewait |
| Debate Club | Any Wa-Hi student is welcome to join our club. We travel and compete around the region. We do Individual Events and Lincoln-Douglas Debate, Congress and Public Forum. See: Debate Club Facebook page |
Keith Swanson |
| FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) | FBLA is a business leadership organization with a variety of social events, community service, interaction with community business leaders, and competitions throughout the year. | Bernard Ma |
| FCCLA | FCCLA members develop, plan, carry out and evaluate projects to improve the quality of life. Members must be enrolled in a Family and Consumer Science class such as Culinary Arts, Foods and You, Health, Child Development and Careers in Education. | |
| FFA (Future Farmers of America) |
FFA is a dynamic youth organization within agricultural education that changes lives and prepares students for premier leadership, personal growth and career success. |
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| FMPA (Future Medical Professionals) |
FMPA will allow students to explore the medical care field through a variety of activities and opportunities. |
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| FPS (Future Problem Solvers) | The Future Problem Solving Program (FPSP) engages students in critical and creative thinking skills and encourages students to develop a vision for the future. Students compete to qualify for state and international competitions. FPS members meet monthly. | |
| German Trip Club | We host exchange students from Germany in May of even years (2020, 2020 etc.), and we travel to Germany in June of odd years (2019, 2021, etc). We have had this exchange program with our partner school in Reutlingen, Germany, since 2006. You can host a German student, travel to Germany, or both. Being in German class is a prerequisite for those traveling to Germany. The opportunity to host students from Germany is open to all students, although first preference is given to those in German class. | |
| Girls' League | Girls' League is open to all people, whose mission is to advocate for justice and equality on campus and in the community. | Lori Dohe |
| Green Club | Clayton Hudiburg | |
| GSA | Purpose: To provide a safe environment for all people of sexual orientation or gender identity. Our mission is to promote equality through community awareness. | Keith Swanson |
| Indoor Soccer Club (ISC) |
Wa-Hi students will participate in competitive intermural-style indoor soccer, open gyms, leagues, tournaments, and activities for the purpose of keeping students engaged in positive, healthy, activities and to keep students connected with trusting, caring adult mentors. |
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| Walla Walla Valley Interact Club | This club will provide fun ways to get involved in community outreach and meet new people! | Jen Hein |
| K-pop Club | K-pop Club is a place where any Wa-Hi student can come to learn about, discuss, and enjoy Korean music. Our goal is to create a welcoming environment for all students and expose Wa-Hi to Korean culture. | |
| Key Club | Key Club is the oldest and largest service program for high school students. What makes Key Club so successful is the fact that it is a student-led organization that teaches leadership through serving others. Members of the Kiwanis International family, Key Club members build themselves as they build their schools and communities.Today, Key Club exists on more than 5,000 high school campuses, primarily in the United States and Canada. Growth efforts, however, have taken the Key Club experience internationally to the Caribbean nations, Central and South America, and most recently to Asia and Australia. The organization offers a wide range of opportunities to its members:
* Leadership development |
Becky Waggoner-Schwartz |
| Knowledge Bowl | Terry Carlsen | |
| Latino Club | Our mission is to promote the education, culture, and representation of the Latino community at Wa-Hi, and provide opportunities for club members to serve the Walla Walla community. Our activities include educational conferences at WSU and Olympia, Estrellita program at Garrison Night School, Skiing, 5 de Mayo celebration at Wa-hi, and lots of opportunities for community service. We meet everyThursdayafter school in room A-37. We welcome everyone! | Melito Ramirez |
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Link Crew
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Link Crew is a high school orientation and transition program that increases freshman success. Members of the junior and senior class are trained to be Link Crew Leaders who act as positive role models, motivators, student mentors and teachers helping guide the freshmen to discover what it takes to be successful during their high school transition. Freshman orientation is run by Link Leaders as well as social and educational events all year long. | Advisors Mindy Meyer Michelle Higgins Stacy Estes Julie Laufenberg |
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Outdoor Recreation Club |
The purpose of Outdoor Club is to offer members an awareness and appreciation for the outdoor environment. This club allows students and staff to experience the amazing nature surrounding us in the Walla Walla Valley and gives the opportunity to participate in activities such as hiking, snowboarding, skiing, etc. Members will also learn how to take care of our wildlife such as the Leave No Trace policy. |
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Ping Pong Club |
Ping Pong Club creates a fun and competitive atmosphere where students can bond and play the great sport of table tennis. | |
| Spain Trip Club | We have taken students from Walla Walla to the Valencia region of Spain for a 3-½ week immersion experience in the summers of 2011, 2013 and 2015. Or next tentative trip will be the summer of 2019. You will live with a Spanish-speaking host family and experience Spanish culture by visiting the beach, water park, castles, 800-year old churches, palaces, fortresses and other historical sites, in addition to shopping, flamenco dance shows, etc. The trip is open to students who have taken Spanish at Wa-Hi. | |
| Sports Med Club | The purpose of sports medicine club is to introduce students to a variety of sports medicine topics and professions and to prepare them for success in any associated field. As a chapter of the Washington Career and Technical Sports Medicine Association, students will participate in associate leadership events and competitions. | |
| Wa-Hi Buddy Club | The objectives of the WaHi Buddy club is to facilitate an avenue, where teenagers with developmental disabilities or "special needs" have opportunities for socialization and friendship with the entire high school population. | |
| Honorary Groups | ||
| National Honor Society | The purposes of National Honor Society are to create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to develop character in high school students. NHS is open by invitation to juniors. To be eligible to receive the invitation, after first semester of junior year, students must * be enrolled in current grade-level coursework * be seeking a Walla Walla High School diploma * attend Wa-Hi or Opportunity (Running Start students are included) * have a cumulative 3.5 GPA * have earned at least 15 credits * be enrolled at Wa-Hi for at least one semester * bring NHS eligible documentation from your previous school (transfer-in students ONLY) Final NHS membership decisions will be made by a faculty panel based on students' demonstration of the 4 NHS pillars: scholarship, service, leadership, and character. |
Kim Cassetto |
| Performing Groups | ||
| Cheerleaders | Carrie Lujan | |
| Drama Club (Encore) | Kristin Glaeser | |
| Military Department | ||
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Sporter Rifle Team Precision Rifle Team |
SFC Mark Mebes | |
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Unarmed Drill Team Armed Drill Team Individual Exhibition Teams Color Guard Teams Physical Fitness Team |
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| Music Department | ||
| Bands | Andrew Ueckert | |
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Orchestra Advanced Orchestra |
The Orchestra club is designed for members of the Wa-Hi Orchestra program. It seeks to promote excellence in orchestra music and practice, to increase awareness of the orchestra program, and to familiarize students with the wide ‘musical world’. | Julia Woods |
| Vocal Groups | Choir, Chamber Singers, Treble Ensemble: We sing at many concerts and community events throughout the year. We also participate in several events of a competitive nature. | Colleen Hatch |
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Musical Production/Play
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Kristin Glaeser | |
| Publications | ||
| Yearbook | The Yearbook staff is responsible for creating, publishing, and distributing Wa-Hi’s yearly edition of the Royal Blue. | Kerry Delfino |
| Journal |
Members of the school newspaper staff produce The Wa-Hi Journal, update online news and spotlight for the Wa-Hi Blue Devils website, and create the content and maintain the Journal's own website at wahijournal.org. |
Lori Finn |
| Student Government | ||
| Executive Council | Decision-making body made up of elected student body officers, class officers, and applicants to the ASB Leadership Class. | Marilyn Melgoza |
| Legislative Assembly | Elected body of homeroom representatives that meets monthly to solicit and report on feedback from student body. | Marilyn Melgoza |
| Inactive Groups | ||
| France & Italy Trip Club | ||
| Auto Club | Blue Devils Above the Influence | DECA |
| Math Club | Mariachi Club | History Club |
| Judo Club | WSU Gear Up Cougar Club | Youth & Government |
| Mock Trial | Harry Potter Club | Royal Ruckus |
| Current Issues | Writing Guild | Technology Club |
| Science Club | Compassion for Animals Club | International Club |
| Crest Club | Music in the Community | Amnesty International |
