DAMASCUS HIGH SCHOOL

Damascus High School is a high school in Montgomery County Public Schools, Maryland, USA.

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Damascus High School
25921 Ridge Road
Damascus, MD 20872 USA
o (301) 253-7030
f (301) 253-7046

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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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