Clubs
Baking
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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 Thursday of each month through December
Membership Dues
TBA. (Students currently share the cost of purchasing ingredients for their recipes.)
Ceramics
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
Chess
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
Membership Dues
N/A
Coffee & Convo
Sponsor(s)
Madame Corinne Russell
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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
French
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
Spanish
Sponsor(s)
Jacob Lewis
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Purpose of the Group
To explore the Spanish culture through food, music, dance, and art, all while fostering an interest in the Spanish culture and a willingness to try new things
Requirements for Membership
An interest in the Spanish culture and a willingness to try new things!
Anticipated Group Activities
We plan meetings once a month. We celebrate the Hispanic culture by cooking together, going out to an authentic Mexican restaurant, learning a few dances, and making crafts for holidays. We are also open to any fun ideas a club member may have!
Meetings
Monthly from 3:00-4:00 PM in Room 212
Membership Dues
N/A
Women's Empowerment
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Sponsor(s)
Megan McCamy
✉ meganmccamy@sjsd.k12.mo.us
Purpose of the Group
To work towards empowering those who identify as women through respectful discussion and education. These discussions could be on any topic that members of the club believe would be beneficial to talk about.
Requirements for Membership
Everyone is invited to attend!
Anticipated Group Activities
Discussions (topics will vary), community service projects.
Meetings
Every other Wednesday morning at 7am in Lab 1 (Lower LMC)
Membership Dues
N/A