Damascus High School supports many clubs and organizations.
Amplifly
Sponsor(s)
Sara Clark x7067
Meeting Day(s)
After school Monday, Wednesday, & Friday
Description
Students practice and perform Hip Hop dances for various school functions and competitions
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AOIT
Sponsor(s)
Mr. Hanson ext 7054
Meeting Day(s)
The first Thursday of the month
Description
Opening in 2005 at Damascus High School, the Damascus Academy of Information Technology (DHS AOIT) operates as a small learning community providing a program of study that introduces students to the broad career opportunities in today’s digital workforce.
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Art Honor Society
Sponsor(s)
Ms. Goldsmith x7064
Meeting Day(s)
Once a month.
Description
Exceptional art studentsperform community service and other activities.
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Art Club
Sponsor(s)
Ms. Goldsmith x7064
Meeting Day(s)
Most Fridays
Meeting Time
2:15-3:30
Description
Students participate in art related activities as well as community service.
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Auto Club
Sponsor(s)
Mr. Ortiz x7063
Meeting Day(s)
Thursdays
Description
Auto tech studentswork on cars belonging to them or their family.
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Best Buddies
Sponsor(s)
Ms. Formeller x7060
Meeting Day(s)
Always on Wednesdays; members receive calendars.
Description
Studentsare joined in one-to-one friendships and do fun activities with special needs students.
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Book Club
Sponsor(s)
Mrs. Garnham ext 7060
Meeting Day(s)
One Wednesday per month
Description
Students suggest, select, and discuss monthly book selection
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Chorus
Sponsor(s)
Mrs. Jennifer berry ext 7075
Meeting Day(s)
Monday - Friday during the school day
Description
Chorus is open to any and all students that are interested in singing. We offer three vocal ensembles. Chamber Singers and Women's Ensemble are audition only.
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Debate Team
Sponsor(s)
Mr. Anderson x7072
Meeting Day(s)
When Announced
Description
Students practice and prepare for debate meets with other schools.
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Drill Team
Sponsor(s)
Mrs. Hyman (contact Mr. Doherty ext 7075)
Meeting Day(s)
Thursdays
Description
Students perform at all home football games, pep rallies, and additional engagements
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Drama
Sponsor(s)
Mr. Kachadorian X7072
Meeting Day(s)
Monday - Friday 2:30 - 5:00
Description
Along with performing 3 plays a year, including a musical, the drama club employs students in set building, light and sound engineering, costume and prop making, and make up. Auditions are required for the plays, but technical work is available throughout the year.
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Environmental Club
Sponsor(s)
Ms. McCormick
Meeting Day(s)
Third Wednesday of the month
Description
Students work to make changes in the school and community for a better environment.
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Future Farmers of America (FFA)
Sponsor(s)
Mrs. Mayhew (240) 620-5237
Meeting Day(s)
Thursdays
Description
FFA is an organization for students interested in agriculture that develops leadership, personal growth and career development.
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Future Web Designers and Developers
Sponsor(s)
Mr. Brown ext 7062
Meeting Day(s)
Every other Thursday
Description
FWDD is for students interested in the visual design or programming aspects of the world wide web. Students work on projects, learn, and share.
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Foreign Language Honors Society (FLHS)
Sponsor(s)
Ms. Bartel x8708
Meeting Day(s)
First Wednesday of every month.
Description
Students who excel in foreign languages participate inactivities such as tutoring other students.
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Forensics / Public Speaking Club
Sponsor(s)
Mr. Barnes (Not in the building)
Meeting Day(s)
Mondays in Room 9.
Description
Students practice and compete in county wide public speaking meets.
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Interact
Sponsor(s)
Ms. Hartson x7060
Meeting Day(s)
First Tuesday of the month.
Description
Students volunteer and raise money to help others. Fundraising activities include Pampered student day to benefit Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
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International Club
Sponsor(s)
Mrs. Russell ext 7069
Meeting Day(s)
One Thursday a month.
Description
Students plan the international dinner and entertainment night as well as participate in other activities.
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It’s Academic
Sponsor(s)
Mr. Anderson x7072
Meeting Day(s)
Most Fridays in room 254
Description
Students practice and participate on the high school TV game show.
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Jazz Club
Sponsor(s)
Mr. Doherty x7075
Meeting Day(s)
TBD
Description
Students play Jazz music with other student musicians.
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Latin Leadership Club
Sponsor(s)
Mr. Fields ext 7035
Meeting Day(s)
Wednesdays & Thursdays
Description
The goal of this club is to promote integrity, honesty, pride, respect, and responsibility on a daily basis. Members are expected to be leaders not only in their social groups, but throughout the entire school. Emphasis placed on academics, teamwork, and character.
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Leo's Club
Sponsor(s)
Ms. McCormick ext 7062
Meeting Day(s)
Second Tuesdays of the month in room 149 after school
Description
Studentsparticipate in community service activities such as soup kitchens.
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Literary Magazine
Sponsor(s)
Mrs. Theobald x7066
Meeting Day(s)
Thursdays
Description
Reverie students publish a Spring literary magazine annually.
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Magic Club
Sponsor(s)
Mr. Brown ext 7062
Meeting Day(s)
Every other Thursday
Description
Students can practice, learn, and share magic tricks.
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Marching Band
Sponsor(s)
Mr. Doherty ext 7075
Meeting Day(s)
Tuesday & Thursday, 5:00-6:30 in the Fall
Description
The marching band performs at all home football games in regular season and playoffs.
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Math Team
Sponsor(s)
Ms.Paulson x7070
Meeting Day(s)
After school one Wednesday a month.
Description
Students practice and compete in county divisional meets.
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National Honors Society
Sponsor(s)
Mrs. Berg & Mrs. Krebs ext 7068
Meeting Day(s)
Before school once a month on Fridays announced via morning announcements
Description
NHS is a national organization that recognizes students with outstanding accomplishments in the areas ofscholarship, leadership, character, and service.Eligible juniorsare inducted in the Spring.
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Newspaper
Sponsor(s)
Mrs. Reilly ext 7066
Meeting Day(s)
Period 7 and every day after school
Description
As a student newspaper, The Buzz strives to provide a forum for free and responsible expression of student opinion and present well-balanced, locally researched coverage of issues of broader student interest.
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Photography
Sponsor(s)
Ms. McCormick
Meeting Day(s)
Most Wednesdays after school
Description
Students take pictures of school functions and events to assist the Yearbook, Newspaper, Website and Booster Clubs.
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Step Team
Sponsor(s)
Mrs. Brown ext 7030
Meeting Day(s)
Wednesdays and Thursdays
Description
Students practice and perform Step routines for various school functions and competitions
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Student Government Association (SGA)
Sponsor(s)
Mrs. Voketitis ext 7071
Meeting Day(s)
When Announced
Description
The Student Government Association (SGA) serves the DHS community by providing students with opportunities to develop their leadership skills, promoting positive student-faculty relations, and supporting other student clubs and organizations. Student Government is open to all who want to help out and make a positive difference.
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Student Academy of Science
Sponsor(s)
Mrs. jennings ext 7071
Meeting Day(s)
Thursdays
Description
Students interested in science meet to perform experiments, hear speakers, and go on field trips.
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Weightlifting Club
Sponsor(s)
Mr. Dow ext 7070
Meeting Day(s)
Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays, 2:30 - 3:45
Description
The weightlifting club is designed to improve strength and conditioning. It is a relaxed atmosphere where students work out at their own pace.
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Yearbook
Sponsor(s)
Ms. McCormick
Meeting Day(s)
Period 4 Daily, Room 149
Description
Students work year-long to produce the school yearbook, the Scimitar.
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