Clubs

Sponsor(s):
Jill Kirkendoll
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Mindy Christofferson
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Susan McCarthy
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Purpose of the Group:
The 2D Art Club meets once a week for workshops to have unique artmaking experiences not available in art class. 

Requirements for Membership:
None

Anticipated Group Activities:
Gelly prints, paper mache projects, community art activities, paper marbling, etc.

Meetings:
Each Wednesday afer school in Room 117

Membership Dues:
None

Sponsor(s):
Amanda Moyers
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Sponsor(s)
Stephanie Haenni
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Purpose of the Group
The Baking Club meets once a month to try out new recipes and baking techniques. Baking Club is an open environment where all members share a love for baking and can exchange personal recipes. Students share interests with others who are also passionate about baking.

Requirements for Membership
None

Anticipated Group Activities
Students work on a recipe in groups, and get to bring home their baked goods, if they don't eat them all up during the club meeting. Coffee, tea and cocoa is available to compliment the baked items. Students are encouraged to hang out, eat and evaluate the baked goods they have produced together!

Meetings
First and Third Thursdays each month

Membership Dues
TBA. (Students currently share the cost of purchasing ingredients for their recipes.)

Sponsor(s):
Annie Bramlage
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Sponsor(s):
Blaire Birdsong
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Sponsor(s)
Daniel Ramming
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Purpose of the Group
The purpose of the Central High School Ceramics Club is to provide enrichment for ceramics students beyond what they are able to experience within the classroom. This club will provide students with the opportunity for further artistic achievement through experimentation with various ceramic materials, field trips to museums and local ceramic artist's studios, and to build camaraderie with fellow student artists.

Requirements for Membership
To qualify for membership, a student must be currently or previously enrolled in 3D Design, Advanced 3D Design, or AP 3D Design, and maintain a 70% (C) average in the class. The club sponsor may approve acceptance of a student to this club who does not meet the above stated criteria based on the students art production in the visual arts AND absence of a disciplinary record.

Anticipated Group Activities The CHS Ceramics Club will design and order t-shirts, sell hand-made holiday ornaments to raise money to fund various trips throughout the year. Events/Activities may include: participate in a Raku Firing (alternative clay firing process), visit the Albrecht-Kemper Museum of Art in St. Joseph, visit the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art in Kansas City, visit MWSU Fine Arts Department, visit NWMSU Fine Arts Department, etc.

Meetings
Wednesdays from 2:35-4:00 PM in Room 143

Membership Dues
$10/annual

Sponsor(s)
David George
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Purpose of the Group
Recreational chess, with opportunity for in-house and regional tournament competition.

Requirements for Membership
Any level of chess ability is welcome. No fees. Participation in fundraising is appreciated.

Anticipated Group Activities
In-house tournaments (one per semester), Possible representation in K.C. tournament (in Spring), fundraising, participation in Festivus and Chairs for Charity, Election of President and Vice President, Holiday social gathering

Meetings
Every Thursday after school until 4PM

Membership Dues
N/A

Sponsor(s):
Ashley Murawski 
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Meetings:
As needed, season depending, in Room 111

Sponsor(s)

Madame Corinne Russell
✉ corinnerussell@sjsd.k12.mo.us

Purpose of the Group

To enjoy the culture and traditions of French-speaking countries and discover new dishes through cooking and tasting!

Requirements for Membership

The French Club is opened to all Central High School students, whether or not they are enrolled in French class. The only requirement for membership is to be in good standing with dues.

Anticipated Group Activities

The French Club meets monthly and participates in a variety of activity based on the students' interests and desires.

Meetings

Students prepare a different calendar of activities every year. Most meetings will be held in Room 213.

Membership Dues

$6/annual

Sponsor(s):
Danyelle Gonzales
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Sandy Samuel
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Purpose of the Group:
Math club meets once a week to practice and participate in the Missouri Math League contents (MOML).  Math club provides an opportunity for students to explore “out of the box” math problems and develop their thinking skills. Math club is open to all students.  Math club is a time where students who are interested in math can share their ideas in solving problems to be better thinkers.

Requirements for Membership:
None

Anticipated Group Activities:
Students do practice competitions 3 times a month. Students do MOML competitions once a month. Students travel to compete at Northwest Missouri State University Math League competition.  Students have an opportunity to qualify for the state competition in math which is held in Columbia at the University of Missouri. 

Meetings:
Every Wednesday after school in Room 36

Membership Dues:
None, but fundraising is required to pay for competitions

Sponsor(s):
Vickey Meyer

Contacts:
Connie Butrick
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Allison Alexander
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Purpose of the Group:
The purpose of Poetry Club is to have a comfortable environment where students can freely write poetry and stories with other students outside of intended classes for those who are interested.

Requirements for Membership:
To attend occasionally

Anticipated Group Activities:
Writing prompts, writing activities and games (occasionally), and poetry sharing (optional!)

Meetings:
Once every other week on Mondays from after school to 3:45

Membership Dues:
None

Information coming soon...

Sponsor(s):
Joanna Lehman
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Purpose of the Group:
Students expand their sewing knowledge and skills.

Requirements for Membership:
Students bring their own projects to work on and can use the classroom sewing machines.

Anticipated Group Activities:
This is an informal club that is stress free and enjoyable.

Meetings:
Thursdays from 2:45-3:45 in Room 124

Membership Dues:
None

Sponsor(s)
Jacob Lewis
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Purpose of the Group
To enjoy the culture and traditions of Spanish-speaking countries and discover new dishes through cooking and tasting!

Requirements for Membership
The Spanish Club is opened to all Central High School students, regardless of if they are enrolled in Spanish class. The only requirement for membership is to be in good standing with dues.

Anticipated Group Activities
The Spanish Club meets monthly and participates in a variety of activities based on the students' interests and desires.

Meetings
Students prepare a different calendar of activities every year. Most meetings will be held in Room 210 after school.

Membership Dues
$5/annual