Cleveland High School
Clubs
2012-2013 CHS Clubs
AFRICAN STUDENT UNION
This group meets weekly to discuss issues that pertain to Somali students and their families who live in our community.
Advisor: Abdi Jamac, Room 281
ALPINE SKI TEAM
Sponsored by the OR Ski Racing Assn., the CHS and Grant teams combine to compete; members must pay costs of sport.
Advisor: Randy Hewitt at grantclevelandskiteam@yahoo.com
Website: http://grantclevelandskiteam.com
ASIAN STUDENT UNION
Students share and discuss the culture of the different countries of Asia.
Advisor: Alexander Quan, Room 319, at aquan@pps.net
BLACK STUDENT UNION
This multi-ethnic group aims to develop unity, break down negative and be a positive support group.
Advisor: Darryl Miles, Room 284, at dmiles1@pps.net
BREAKDANCING CLUB
Students learn a skill that can benefit mental and physical health.
Advisor: Darryl Miles, Room 284, at dmiles1@pps.net
CHESS CLUB
Members play chess.
Advisor: Darryl Miles, Room 284, at dmiles1@pps.net
CHS LONGBOARD TALK
Intended to bring skaters/longboarders together to talk about proper skating form and places that sell affordable equipment.
Advisor: Gay Chapman, Room 384, gchapman@pps.net
CINEMA CLUB
Members watch movies and learn about the film industry.
Advisor: Jeff Zerba, Room 235, jzerba@pps.net
CLEVELAND CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
Provides an opportunity for students to share their common faith and express their beliefs. Community service is planned.
Advisor: Anna-Kate Peterson, Room 312, apeters2@pps.net
CLEVELAND STUDENT UNION
These activitsts discuss social causes that affect youth, with school funding as its focus.
Advisor: Matt Staab, Room 330, mstaab@pps.net
COOKING CLUB
Introduces basic cooking skills and nutrition basics; balanced meals and budgeting are the emphasis.
Advisor: Kellie Cook, Room 281
CROSSFIT CHS
This approach to wellness is incorporated into the strength and conditioning classes, along with both adult and youth fitness classes offered outside the school day.
Advisor: Kendra Gardner, Fitness Center, at kkgardner@pps.net
DIVORCED POETS CLUB
Provides a platform for students to share literary art, specifically poetry, and to receive feedback (only if requested!)
Advisor: David Hillis, Room 110, dhillis@pps.net
FASHION CLUB
For those who enjoy DIY projects and want to learn sewing skills. Community service is planned.
Advisor: Eric Levine, Room 372, elevine@pps.net
GARDEN CLUB
Members will maintain the school garden and greenhouse, learning about plants and optimal growing conditions.
Advisor: Kellie Cook/Terry Hall, Rooms 281/363, thall1@pps.net
HARRY POTTER CLUB
Harry Potter fans gather to enjoy reading, trivia, watching movies.
Advisor: Tim Graham, Room 225, graham1@pps.net
HISPANIC STUDENT UNION
Sharing ideas, learning about current events and the Hispanic and Latino cultures, along with career opportunities after high school.
Advisor: Susan Douglass, Room 233, sdouglass@pps.net
IMPROV CLUB
Provides a fun, safe environment for students to explore and refine improvisational skills and related art forms.
Advisor: Jane Ferguson, Room 268, jferguson@pps.net
JEWISH STUDENT UNION
All students are invited to learn about Jewish culture and values through movies, food, and games.
Advisor: Tim Graham at mailtotgraham1@pps.net
KOMEDY KLUB
Opportunity to perform stand-up and improv material.
Advisor: Patrick Gonzales, Room 127, jgonzales@pps.net
MODEL UNITED NATIONS
Juniors and seniors study a specific country, its relationship to the world and the U.N. to prepare for the spring MUN conference.
Advisor: Matt Bowman, Room 220, mbowman@pps.net
MURAL CLUB
Goal is to beautify CHS through art and student socialization.
Advisor: Matt Sten, Room 117, msten@pps.net
NORDIC SKI TEAM
Members train for and race in cross country skiing events. Beginners are welcome. Begins in November with State meet in March.
Advisor: Robert Schlichting, Room 320, rschlich@pps.net
PATRIOT CLUB
To show support for our country and each other, these members do not represent any political party.
Advisor: Gaye Chapman, Room 384, gchapman@pps.net
PHOTOGRAPHY CLUB
Those interested in photography meet for instruction and seminars.
Advisor: John Devine, Room 359, jdevine@pps.net
POLITICAL/SOCIAL ADVOCACY CLUB
Students discuss global and justice issues.
Advisor: Maria Santana, Room 355, msantana@pps.net
QUEER STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
This is an alliance of gay and straight students and staff, who meet for social support and community events planning.
Advisor: Keska Kemper/Bryan Smith, Rooms 387/library, kkemper@pps.net/bsmith1@pps.net
QUIDDITCH CLUB
Fans of this sport practice on Sunday afternoons.
Advisor: Matt Sten, Room 117, msten@pps.net
ROBOTICS CLUB
Design, prototype, build and test robots to prepare for competitions as part of Team 'Pigmice'. In January and February, meet every day after school.
Advisor: Roberta Stubbs, Room 229, rstubbs@pps.net
SOLAR ALLIANCE
Its goal is to get another solar array installed on the school.
Advisor: Jeff Zerba, Room 235, jzerba@pps.net
SPEECH AND DEBATE (The 'Cannibals')
As reigning State champions, over 80 students compete at OSAA-sponsored events and meet weekly to practice for competitions.
Advisor: Patrick Gonzales, Room 127, jgonzales@pps.net
STEM (Science/Technology/Engineering/Mathematics)
Members prepare for PPS Science Fair.
Advisor: Anna-Kate Peterson, Room 312, apeters2@pps.net)
SWAG (Students Working in Alliance for Green)
This is part of an international group focusing on sustainable practices and concerns. School projects are a focus.
Advisor: Gaye Chapman, Room 384, gchapman@pps.net
TEXTUALLY ACTIVE
For students who enjoy reading and thoughtful discussions.
Advisor: David Hillis, Room 110, dhillis@pps.net
THESPIANS
An honorary organization comprised of those who work, both on and off stage, on drama productions.
Advisor: Jane Ferguson at jferguson@pps.net
TWO NAMES CLUB
A support group for those who have been "persecuted for their names nd have nowhere else to go." Eating pizza is included.
Advisor: Steve Nims, Room 115, snims@pps.net
VISIBLE WARRIORS
Promote awareness of the Invisible Children mission in Uganda and raise money for this charitable cause. www.visiblewarriors.com
Advisor: Matt Sten at msten@pps.net
WICCA CLUB
Dedicated to teaching others about Wicca.
Advisor: Diana Rowey, Room 236, drowey@pps.net
YOUTH ADVISORY COUNCIL
Organizes health activities and sponsors students working to increase wellness awareness in school and community.
Advisor: Kellie Cook, Room 281
