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B-CC Clubs/Activities

Advisor: Mr. Herchenroeder

Clubs and organizations offer opportunities for students to pursue their special interests and to participate actively in school life. Availability of clubs/organizations can vary from year to year, depending on student interests.  Below is a list of clubs/organizations that are currently active at B-CC.

Students may also form their own club or activity, subject to the principal's approval. Download the Club Application form and return the completed form to the Student Government Association (SGA) advisor. The form is also available from the Student Government Association (SGA) advisor. All clubs/activities need a school staff person who is willing to sponsor and supervise the club/activity.

To apply for a New club, fill out a Club Application Form.
To have your club participate in the Activities Fair, fill out an Activities Fair Registration Form.
* Return both forms to Mr. Herchenroeder in Rm. C207 by the deadline date.

Note: All clubs, regardless of how long they have been active, must reapply at the beginning of each school year. Clubs wishing to participate in the Activities Fair must turn in both the Club Application Form and Activities Fair Registration Form.

Below are the current active clubs at B-CC:
CLUB NAME DESCRIPTION ROOM   SPONSOR
African Students Association

Members will learn about the different cultures in Africa, help immigrants in make new friends and familarize these new students with our school and community.  You do not have to be from Africa to join this club.

 

C210 Mrs. Roessler
Aiding African Orphans  To raise awareness and money for African children orphaned due to AIDS.

 

C109 Dr. Lerman
Bethesda Students Care Inc.

BSC Inc. is a non-profit incorperation geared toward raising money for underprivileged children and adolesents in our community,  specifically, for education fees ( SAT, AP, IB testing fees).  Members will work directly with children at the nation center for children and families.

C113 Dr. Clark
Black Students Association

Help to embrace minorities in the school and to present students with scholarships and programs for minorities.  Also, will contribute education during black history month.

 

A216 Ms. Bayona
Bridge Club

Members will learn how to play bridge.

 

A405 Mr Soboslay/ Dr. Starr
Building Bridges with Ecuador

Members will be able to learn about indigenous culture based in the South American Indes Mountains, learn about the conditions of poverty in 3rd World countries, and develop ways to assist a poor Ecuadorian community.  Members will develop, design and build a project to help this community.  The project will be executed by a team that will travel to Ecuador in 2009.

 

N/A Mrs. Groeneman
CAN (Cure Apathy Now)

To act as a gateway for BCC students to participate in community service activities throughout the local area.  A new theme will be voted on each month by members and an event is designed around that theme.  We will provide hands-on experience opportunities within in the Washinton DC area.

 

C219 Ms. Gold 
Cello Chior

An inventive and original performing group which aims to expand musical horizons by playing rock, classical and international pieces arranged for cello and encourages a passion for all things cello.

 

E008 Cindi Kornhaus
Cheer-nastics

To teach students the fundamentals of cheerleading and gymnastics.  Students will also watch related videos and listen to music.

 

B318 Ms. McGrew
Chess Team Members will practice and compete in the DC area league. B220 Dr. Halperin
Chinese Culture Club

To introduce the B-CC population to Chinese Culture through numerous activities.

 

C111 Ms. Leng
Club 9000

To raise awareness about the struggles of the homeless in DC.  Members will volunteer at the Salvation Army's Grate Patrol (bus that delivers dinner to homless in DC) and work with the Friendship Place on Wisconsin Ave. to organize drives for clothing and toiletries.

 

TBD Mr. Singer
Club Read

Read, collect, and donate books for kids through DC based organization ROR ( Reach Out & read).

 

TBD Ms. Rojas
Club READ

To organize books for donation to libraries, hospitals, homeless shelters, etc...We will read to children at these locations.

 

TBD Mr. Young
Crew

To engage in friendly competition with other crew teams and to bulid teamwork skills while staying healthy through physical excerise. More info.

A305 Mr. Engler
Cycling Club

To bring people out to ride, have fun, and exercise.

 

C105 Mr. Young
Equestrian Club

This club will bring all B-CC students who share a common interest in horses together to discuss interests.  Members will compete in the Inter-School horseshows.

 

TBD Mrs. Breen
Fantasy Baseball Club

Unite people of all ages with a common interest in fantasy baseball.  Fantasy baseball has math components as well as real life applications of concepts learned in Math class. Meetings will include stategy discussion and members will actually play in the Spring.

 

C107 Mr. Orlando
Fashion Club

Members will come together and share their different styles and produce a runway show.  This club is also for people who want to become designers.  This club will also work with the BSA.

 

A307 Ms. Finarelli
Foreign Film Club

Members will watch movies that focus on different continents around the world.  Each month, members will choose movies from one continent that give signifigance to their culture.

 

A209 Mr. Boswell
Future Educators of America

To promote careers in teaching and to join a network of other students with common interests in education, especially ECE (elementary).

 

C113 Dr. Breen
Go Club

To absorb eastern culture and play an ancient game more than 4,000 years old.  It's called Igo in japanese and Wei 'Qi in Chinese.  It's basically chess of the eastern world.  

  

A405 Mr. Soboslay
Gospel Choir

To spread the word of God through song.  Singing and praising as this club has been doing for the past 3 years.

 

E006 (chorus room) Ms. Vanek
Green Schools Project

Promote awarness thoughout our school and community about environmental/energy concerns, and help BCC conserve energy and be a "green" school.

 

B318 Mrs. Wheatley
Guitar Club

Basically just jam, but in doing so, students will be able to learn from each other by sharing useful tips and ideas about playing the guitar.

 

E006 Ms. Vanek
Heifer International Club

Members will raise money to buy animals for families in third world countries.

 

3rd Floor A Dr. Haupt
Help Disables

To raise awareness of the disabled in our community by contributing money to the non-profit organization that deals with disabled people.  Members will voulunteer at this organization and help people with disablilities interact with people without disabilities.

 

C313 Galit Zolkower
Hiking and Backpacking

Meet and discuss about backpacking and hiking, best routes, experiences and techniques.  Also, wewill share information about hikes and trails from the PATC (Potomac Appalachain Trail Club) and plan weekend hikes/ backpacking trips.

 

A405 Dr. Hogewood
Horizons Club Gay-Straight Alliance A218 Ms. Lizarazo
International Club

Members will organize international night, discuss foreign topics and play games about international events.

 

C307 Mr. Alonso
Investment Club

Members will learn from effective managers about financial assets and will become prepared for a business course of study later in life.

 

TBD Mr. Zehner
Invisible Children

To raise awareness and money for the children suffering in North Uganda.

 

TBD Ms. Rojas
It's Academic

Practice, prepare, and represent BCC in "It's Academic!" and "Quizmaster quiz competitions.

 

A403 Mr. Richard
Junior Statesmen of America

A non-partisan club, where we discuss politics and current events.

 

A218 Ms. Lizarazo
Kayaking Club

To teach youth how to kayak and have fun on the Potomac River.  Students will learn how to handle difficult rapids as well as flat-water kayaking techniques.

 

C105 Mr. Young
Latin Club

To spread the learning of the language and promote Latin knowledge and disipline.

 

C113 Dr. Clark
Latin Dance Club

Compete with other schools in latin dance competitions. Encourage Hispanic students to know and get familiar with the hispanic music culture.

 

C307 Mr. Alonso
Live Green Learn Green

An environmental non-profit organization that looks to improve the energy efficiency and standard of living for low income families in Montgomery County.  Members will tutor and babysit to raise funds in order to purchase supplies that will be energy efficient and will insulate homes.  

 

A302 Mrs. Kirk
Meditation Club

Students will be able to explore different types of meditation by looking at the history of meditation, practicing meditation and learning the benefits of this practice that can be used in everyday life.

 

A218 Ms. Lizarazo
Mock Trial

Members will participate and compete in the MD State Bar Association Mock Trial competition after four excellent seasons.

 

A408 Dr. Kerin
Model U.N. To meet and learn conference rules and prepare to represent a country at a national convention Mr. Herner's Room Mr. Herner
Moment of Inertia Improv

Members will perform improv at various events, as well as teach others the art of improv.  Thursdays nights, members will perform their techniques.

 

A307 Mr. Taylor
Music Admiration Society

To broaden musical horizons and have fun.  We will explore all types of music from different time periods and different cultures around the world in a laid-back, friendly environment where all will feel welcome.

 

TBD Mr. Taylor
National Art Honor Society

Make art and have fundraisers to support B-CC and the community.

 

B127 Mrs. White
National Honors Society (NHS)

To provide students at B-CC with tutoring support (especially focusing on 9th grade). Also NHS runs the school recycling program.  Students will also work to raise funds for a variety of good causes.

 

A302 Mrs. Kirk
NHS - Recycling

To run the schools recycling program.

 

A302 Mrs. Kirk
NHS - Tutoring

To tutor students, especially focusing on ninth grade.

 

A302 Mrs. Kirk
Nothing Below a 3.0

To aid students in achieving a 3.0 GPA or higher. The NBA 3.0 will be a support system that stresses the importance of good organizational skills, long and short-term goals, as well as introduce and improve study habits.

 

TBD Mr. Tracy
Operation Smile Club

Raise money for kids in third world countries with facial deformities.  This club sponsers the annual Mr. B-CC.

 

B221 Dr. Creaven
Rebuilding Together

Join the Mongomery County chapter of Rebuilding Together and help a family in need by performing necessary repairs to their home.

 

TBD Mrs. Groeneman
Save Darfur Club

Members will raise money to support people in Darfur, mostly by bakesales and a class competition.  Members will also do advocacy that targets elected officials with lobbing and letters.  Members will also plan the 3rd annual Darfur Awarness Day.

 

A302 Ms. Kennedy
Shakespeare Club

Members share mutual interest in Shakespeare though discussions, tutoring,and the production of a Shakespeare play that will be performed at the Folger Secondary School Shakespare Festival & other regional theater festivals.

 

A303 Ms. Kennedy
Sign Language Club To learn & practice sign language. C215 Ms. Gold 
Skateboarding

Teach students how to skate safely with respect for their community.

 

Outside (TBD) Ms. Port-Hall
Sleight of Hand Club

Members will participate, share, and perform magic/slight of hand effects with cards, money and various other objects.

 

A307 Mr. Taylor
Society for the Study of Modern Visual Culture

To get members familier with the latest movies, novels and games in order to keep them up to date on our ever-changing Media-centric culture.

 

C211 Mrs. Lyddane
Spanish Honor Society

To Honor Spanish Society.

 

C309 Ms. Yuter
Special Olympics

Provides friendship and ethics of good sportsmanship to kids with disabilities and special needs.

 

C205 Mrs. Newman
Squash

To learn to play a great all year-round sport that is also an exceptional cross trainer for soccer, tennis, and lacrosse. Squash is great for cardiovascular fitness, and in winter B-CC teams play against other high schools in the SIVL Sport & Health Interclub Varsity League. More Info.

 

  Ms. Lee
SSL Hour Club

Helping students in need of extra SSL hours.  This club will plan different activities to help each person reach their SSL hours goal.

 

Career Center Mrs. Goltz
Step Team

To exercise and learn team effort as well as dedication through the basics of step dance.  This club will allow students to have a family with whom they will perform with during events both in and outside of school ( Basketball games, community centers, black history month).

 

Cafeteria Ms. Kontos
Students for Barack Obama

Increase students political involvement in support of the Democratic presidential campaign. Works with Obama campaign to effectively register voters, and organize weekly phone-banking.

 

B219 Mr. Hall
Super Smash Bros. Club

Play a fast-paced video game to improve our reaction time.

 

B220 Ms. Lynch
Teens for Technology

Members will raise money through fundraisers to provide computers for Jamaican schools in poverty.

 

C204 Mr. Noland
Theater Arts Club

To keep students up to date on current production as well as various fundraisers and club activities.  Also provides info to students regarding theater honor society and the MD HS Theater Festival (States).

 

A307 Mr. Taylor
Tree House Club

Raise money and do service projects for the tree house organization which helps kids and family members who are victims of sexual and physical assault.

 

C211 Mrs. Lyddane
Ultimate Frisbee

To learn and play ultimate frisbee.

 

TBD Mrs. Kirk
Unicycling Club

Aims to provide a safe learning environment for those who are interested in learning to ride a unicycle.

  

C111 Mr. Flynn
Vietnamese Orphans Relief Fund

To hold fundraisers, which will contribute to the constrution and creation of orphaneges and schools in Vietnam.

 

B226 Mr. Richards
Writing Club Students will be able to share poems, stories, and screenplays that they have written.  Members will critique and give suggestions to other's works and participate in group writing activities. A314 Ms. Mahoney


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