CLUB NAME
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Description
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ROOM
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TIME OF DAY
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SPONSOR
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A Wider Circle Club
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To organize groups of students to go volunteer at A Wider Circle. The non profit organization donates furniture to the less fortunate.
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B226
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Tuesday/Thursday/
afterschool
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Ms. Tsarvaris
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| ALS Club |
To help people enhance their learning/knowledge of American Sign Language. We will learn common sign language as well as proper grammar structure. |
B318 |
Wednesday @ Lunch |
Ms. Coe |
Anime Club
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To expose students to Japanese pop culture and broaden the horizons of those who are only exposed to a few animes. There will be club presentations, activities, as well as intra-member manga book trading library. |
A307 |
Tuesdays & Thursdays at Lunch
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Dr. Haupt
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| Appreciation for the Arts |
To discuss arts of all kinds in a comfortable setting in order to bring art and creativity into the lives of B-CC students. |
A314 |
Monday @ Lunch |
Ms. Logan
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| Arabic Language and Culture Club |
Teach the basics of Arabic. Discuss current events/brief history of the Middle East. Cultural exploration. Debate solutions to the Libyan crisis, Palestinian crisis. Raise interest and awareness of the Middle East. |
C207
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Wednesday @ Lunch |
Mr. Pasquale |
| Autism Speaks |
To raise money and awareness for autism |
A224 |
TBD |
Mr. Robinson |
| BCC Asian Culture Club |
To share with the student body the highlights of the diverse Asian culture and its traditions around the world. |
C207 |
Thursday @ Lunch |
Mr. Pasquale |
BCC CAN (Cure Apathy Now)
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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. Will provide hands on experience opportunities within in the Washington DC area.
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C219
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Monday @ Lunch
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Mr. Hall
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| B-CC Crew |
Members will learn and experience crew |
A303 |
Perpetually/ongoing |
Mr. Engler |
| B-CC Cultural Exchange Club |
To raise issues of socioeconomic issues in countries worldwide, with a focus on Latin America. By researching and sharing our information with the rest of the B-CC Community, the club would raise money to support community improvement projects. |
C202 |
Twice a month on Tuesdays |
Ms. Frank |
| B-CC Film Club |
To introduce students to the idea of judging film as art by picking films for students to watch outside of school and thendiscuss at meetings. |
E031 |
Friday @ Lunch |
Mr. Boswell |
| B-CC Filmmakers Guild |
For the production and appreciation of films for the budding
B-CC film community.
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E031 |
Tuesday @ Lunch |
Mr. Boswell |
| B-CC Gardening Club |
Promote gardening and urban horticulture in the B-CC area. |
B219 |
TBD |
Ms. Pfeiffer |
| B-CC Ice Hockey |
Practice begins fisrt week of October and regular season begins second week of November. |
C111 |
Lunch |
Mr. Flynn |
| B-CC Lumberjack |
To establish an independent humor/comedy magazine that accepts student work. |
A307 |
Tuesday @ Lunch |
Mr. Lopilato |
| B-CC Photo Club |
To bring students together who enjoy photography so they may show their work as well as photo techniques they use. |
B129 |
Wednesdays @ Lunch |
Ms. Bontz |
| B-CC Ping Pong Club |
Aims to have fun recreational matches with so added competition |
Aux Gym |
1st and 3rd Tuedays |
Ms. Thom |
| BCC Stand |
A student Anti-Genocide Coalition that seeks to rauise awareness about ongoing genocide in Darfur region of Sudan. |
C205 |
Wednesdays @ Lunch |
Ms. Kontos |
| B-CC Style Club |
To help and teach our members about the different types of styles. Throughout the year we will offer a voluntary style makeover program. |
E032 |
Monday |
Ms. Mahoney |
BCC Ultimate Frisbee
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To learn and play ultimate frisbee
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Norwood Park
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Tuesday & Friday 3:00 to 5:00
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Mrs. Kirk
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| Bicycling Club |
The bicycling club would be a way for students who are interested in biking to get together and organize rides. We would be open to any discipline of the sport (Road/Mountain/Cycle-Cross). The club would encourage students to take an active role in reducing their carbon footprint by bicycling. |
B313 |
Wednesday @ Lunch |
Ms. Wheatley |
| Breakdancing Club |
To express our feelings through dance and spread the culture of breakdancing by teaching people how to dance. |
Aux Gym |
Everyday @ Lunch |
Mr. Hernandez |
| Breaking the Cycle of Addiction |
BCA is a club started for the purpose of raising funds to support second genesis, a non-proft organization dedicated to rehabilitating those suffering from drug addiction and alcohlism. |
B313 |
Every other Monday @ Lunch |
Ms. Wheatley |
Bridge Club
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Members will learn how to play bridge.
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A405
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Mondays @ Lunch
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Mr Soboslay/ Dr. Starr
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Building Bridges with Ecuador
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Members will be able to learn about indigenous culture based in the South American Indies 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.
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TBD |
TBD |
Mrs. Groeneman
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| Charitable Investment Club |
To educate students of the benefits of the financial markets, while donating the profit to charity. |
A407 |
Monday @ Lunch |
Mr. Zehner |
Chinese Culture Club
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To educate students about Chinese culture, history and society (both ancient and modern). The Club will provide a place where students can come and play Chinese games and lern about Chinese culture. The Club will also host a series of guest speakers and panel discussions about Chinese history, economics, language and culture. |
C209
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LEvery other Wednesday @ Lunch
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Ms. Pu-Mei Leng
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Chips
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B-CC’s literary art magazine
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C206
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Period 6
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Ms. Charles
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| Clothes Swap |
Students can bring in their gently used clothes that they no longer wear and exchange for new items. This would save students money and benefit the environment. |
C112 |
TBD |
Ms. Milstein |
| Club Free Yourself |
The purpose of this club is to really find a different way/perspective in viewing situations--good or bad. Situations will be discussed by the group and solutions will be offered. |
A224 |
Wednesday @ Lunch |
Mr. Robinson |
Donations of Sports Equipment
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To collect used sports equipment and donate it to underprivileged children and families.
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D004
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Tueday @ Lunch
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Mr. Hernandez
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Empty Bowls Club
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The purpose of the Empty Bowls club is to run soup night to benefit a charity that will be chosen by the club. Soup night is an event that has been previously held at BCC and needs a student organization to help run it. This event is one where people may purchase a bowl of soup and get to take a ceramic bowl how for their donation.
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B126
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Wednesday @ Lunch
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Ms. Grove
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Feminist Club
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We promote the equality of women at B-CC and in the community, as well as gender and sexuality equality.
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C206
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Wednesdays @ Lunch
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Ms. Charles
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| Fire/Rescue Club |
To recruit and assist students through the process of becoming volunteer fire fighters/rescuers/EMTs |
B318 |
TBD |
Ms. Coe |
| Glee |
To perform musical numbers at school events and in the community |
E006 |
Wednesday @ Lunch |
Ms. Dawson |
Green Schools
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To raise environmental awareness around B-CC. We will hold energy and waste-saving activities.
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B313
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Wednesday @ Lunch
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Ms. Wheatley
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Green Service
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Club that focuses on helping the local organizations protect the environment. There are many great organizations that could really use the help to pull of events and Green Service would help do that. Projects would be mostly done outside of school to help make a difference.
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C204
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Friday @ Lunch
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Ms. Roessler
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| Guitar Club |
To have fun playing and learning the guitar. |
E006 |
Friday @ Lunch |
Mr. Brammer |
Horizons: BCC gay-straight alliance
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A place where students of genders, sexual preferences, identities, etc. can come together and discuss issues in the gay community.
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E030
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Thursday @ lunch
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Ms. Lizarazo
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| Human Trafficking Awareness Forum |
To raise awareness and donations to help the victims of human trafficking |
C102 |
Monday @ Lunch |
Mr. Melendez |
Improv Club
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Will aim to instruct its members on the art of improv. We will also perform shows in a small more focused improv Troupe for certain members of the Club. |
E031
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Wednesdays
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Mr. Boswell
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| Infinity |
The purpose is for students to be able to express themselves through a operforming art other than theater. In this club we plan to perform once or twice a year to showcase our talent and dances we have been practicing. |
Cafeteria/Dance Studio |
Monday/Wednesday after school |
Ms. Pimental |
International Club
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To promote new cultures and tech students about other cultures |
C314
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Wednesday at lunch
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ESOL Dept.
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| International Cuisine |
Introduce international foods to the student body; promoting diversity in a fun fast and easy way. |
C111 |
Tuesday @ Lunch |
Mr. Tracy |
It's Academic
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Practice and prepare for and represent BCC in "It's Academic!" and "Quizmaster quiz competitions.
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A403
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Monday & Thursday at Lunch
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Mr. Richard
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Jewish Culture Club
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This club is for Jews and non- Jews to learn about and celebrate the Jewish religion customs.
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C309
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TBD |
Ms. Yuter
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| KIDS FIRST |
To provide free tutoring program and aid to Title 1 schools in MCPS |
A411 |
Tuesday @ Lunch |
Mr. Gallagher |
Latin Club
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To enhance student's knowledge of Latin grammer and culture. |
C307
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Friday before School |
Dr. Clark
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| Latino Athletic Club |
To support fellow Latino athletes at their athletic events nd meet occasionally. The main goal is to go to each others games and cheer each other on. |
C207
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TBD |
Mr. Hernandez
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Math Team
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To do practice math problem sets and to compete against other schools at Interscholastic Math meets with the goal of improving mathematical analytical skills and problem-solving strategy.
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B303
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TBD |
Mr. Smith
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| Men's Chorus |
To sing and perform for the B-CC Community |
E006 |
Tuesday/Wednesday @ Lunch |
Ms. Vanek |
| Middle East Film Club |
A relaxing and educational escape from School. We will be watching Middle Eastern movies and discuss the culture in the movies. We will also have Middle Eastern snacks during some meetings. |
A405 |
TBD |
Mr. Soboslay |
Model UN
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To give students the opportunity to learn about different cultues and debate positions.
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E034
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Tuesdays @ Lunch
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Mr. Herner
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| National Art Honor Society |
Exists to recognize students with ouststanding ailities in art. The organization strives to bring art education to the attention of the school and community. |
B127 |
Thursday @ Lunch |
Ms. White |
National Honors Society (NHS)
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To provide students at BCC 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
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A302
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Thursday @ Lunch
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Mrs. Kirk
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| Natural Disaster Relief Club |
To raise awareness for any natural disaster around the world. We will educate high schoolers of ways they can help people and communities in need of aid. |
C215 |
Monday @ Lunch |
Mr. Brammer |
| Nothing Below A 3.0 |
To get students to see the importance of maintaining a 3.0 GPA or above rather than just a 2.0 for eligibility. We will discuss study habits, tutoring, classroom behavior, and give academic assistance to those who need it. |
C 111 |
Wednesdays @ Lunch |
Mr. Tracy |
| Nothing But Nets |
The purpose of this club is to raise money for mosquito nets which will be sent to Africa to prevent Malaria. We work through the Nothing but Nets organization. |
A307 |
Monday @ Lunch |
Ms. Frank |
| Obama Club |
Go in groups on little field trips to canvass over the weekend. Phone bank for Obama campaign during the week. Do activities to raise awareness of issues |
TBD |
Monday @ Lunch |
Ms. Kirk |
| Once Upon a Prom |
Works with a non-profit in DC to collect dresses to donate to teenage girls who cannot afford them. The club wants to make sure that all teens have a chance to wear a beautiful dress to prom. Members collect dreses from the community, sell "Once Upon a Prom" tee shirts and help distribute dresses in May. |
B305 |
Wednesdays @ Lunch |
Ms. Molnar |
Outdoor Adventure Club
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To allow students to take part in outdoor activities. These activities include hikes, long bike rides, while water rafting, and other.
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E006
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Ms. Vanek
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| Perspectives and Discussion |
The purpose would be for everyone to share and discuss issues tht they want to be more aware of, or tht they want others to be more aware of, creating an environment of students who are well rounded and help to weed out gossip by giving students something to talk about. |
A405 |
Friday @ Lunch |
Mr. Soboslay |
| Philosophy club |
To think about and discuss philosophical and controversial ideas and topics. To open minds and broaden horizons |
A307 |
Wednesday @ Lunch |
Mr. Lopilato |
| Recent Events in Science and Technology |
Discuss and deabte recent news in science and technology. |
B217 |
Wednesday @ Lunch |
Mr. McDonald |
Rugby Club
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To teach students the sport of rugby, and create a group of people to play rugby together.
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C215
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Thursdays @ Lunch
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Mr. Brammer
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School Girls Unite
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The first high school sponsored chapter of the organization SCHOOL GIRLS UNITE which raises money and awareness for girls who don't get to go to school.
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E032
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Tuesday @ Lunch
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Ms. Mahoney
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| Science Bowl |
To practice and compete in the DOE Science Bowl. Answer science and math questions. |
A218 |
Thursday @ Lunch |
Mr. Jacobs |
| Science Club |
To encourage participation in science and science activities. |
B219 |
TBD |
Ms. Pfeiffer |
Shakespeare Club
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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 Shakespeare Festival & other regional theater festivals.
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E031 |
Tuesday @ Lunch
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Ms. Taylor
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| Somaly Mam |
To raise funds for the organization that raises awareness of the problem of modern day slavery and human trafficking. |
A404 |
Wednesday |
Ms. Moses |
Special Olympics
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B-CC Special Olympics Club serves to get B-CC students involved with mentally and physcially disabled youth in our area by playing sports with them. We also participate in the annual walk for Autism Speaks and the Polar Bear Plunge.
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C205
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Wendsdays @ Lunch
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Mrs. Newman
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| Spread the Word to End the Word |
To raise awareness about the campaign to end the use of this derogatory term at B-CC. |
C206 |
Every other Tuesday @ Lunch |
Ms. Charles |
| Students Against Human Trafficking (S.A.H.T) |
To raise awareness about human trafficking in the Americas and parts of Europe and Africa. We will educate people about the issue and do fundraising activities tht will be donated to organizations whose goals are to stop human trafficking. |
C202 |
Every other Tuesday @ Lunch |
Ms. Frank |
Tattler Extra
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To put the Tattler online and add stories and features not possible in the print edition.
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A307
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Thursday @ Lunch
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Mr. Lopilato
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| The B-CC Writing Club |
To promote young writers within B-Cc community and to better writers. |
E032 |
Wednesday @ Lunch |
Ms. Mahoney |
| The Nerd HQ of B-CC |
To create a safe space where nerds can congregate and talk nerdy. |
E031 |
Monday @ Lunch |
Mr. Boswell |
| The Pine Tree |
Production of the 2010-2011 yearbook. |
B305 |
Period 4 |
Ms. Molnar |
| The Public Speaking Club |
To help fellow students overcome their fear of public speaking, or help them review for an oral test or just to motivate them to participate more in class. |
C209 |
Tuesday @ Lunch |
Mr. Singer |
| The Scandinavian Club |
To teach about Scandinavian culture and language to other students. |
C210 |
Tuesday @ Lunch |
Mr. Melendez |
| The Society of Book Eaters |
To read and discuss books taht we do not get a chance to read in class. |
C215 |
Wednesday @ Lunch |
Mr. Brammer |
| UNICEF Club |
UNICEF's mission is to reduce children's death from hunger, war and disease to zero. As a club we will be supporting this mission because we will be educating the community, fundraising for UNICEF and advocating to our members of Congress on behalf of UNICEF. |
A305 |
Friday @ Lunch |
Mr. Sheridan |
| Vegetarian Club |
To eat and share vegetarian food. |
B318 |
Friday @ Lunch |
Ms. Coe |
| Yoga Club |
To give people a taste of Yoga and give people a place to relax and get away from school. It is an opportunity for people to meditate and show people ways to relieve stress. |
Dance Studio |
Friday @ Lunch |
Mr. Hernandez |
| Young Democrats of America |
To help People to sign up to vote, do community service, and engage in debates and discussions. |
A402 |
Monday @ Lunch |
Mr. Zehner |