Clubs and Honor Societies

Organization descriptions and sponsors

Clubs | Honor Societies

Club Name	Sponsors	Club Details
Deaf Academic Bowl	Shan Pillai Julie Clinch	Type: Academic Team Meeting Times: Wednesdays, 3:10 PM - 4:45 PM Criteria: Deaf & Hard of Hearing Purpose: Fostering the pursuit of academic excellence, promoting a spirit of academic competition and sportsmanship, and providing social opportunities for the development of collegiality and lifelong friendship.
Anime Club	Peggy Linski	Type: Special Interest Meeting Times: Contact Sponsor Dues: TBD in Library Lab Criteria: Interest in Anime and Japanese culture Purpose: Watch Anime films and learn about Japanese culture
Band	Aaron Morgan	Type: Performance Group Meeting Times: Contact sponsor Criteria: Must be enrolled in Band class. Purpose: Music appreciation, perform at concerts
Cavalcade (Newspaper)	Andrew Springer	Type: Publication Meeting Times: Periods 1 and 5; After school the last week of the month Criteria: Must be enrolled in journalism class. Occasional exceptions. Purpose: The Cavalcade tells the stories of people who have something to share. It is a student publication run by students, for students, using the power of the written word.
Cavalier (Yearbook)	Will Giampapa	Type: Publication Meeting Times: Yearbook meets as a class. However, students who are interested in freelancing (photography, writing stories, or helping with spread design) are welcome! Please contact Ms. Pierce, the adviser, or with any yearbook staff members. Criteria: Applications for the yearbook class are available each spring; however, there is no course requirement for joining the yearbook staff. Purpose: The Cavalier Yearbook strives to record the history of the people, events, and memories that comprise each school year while maintaining the highest standards for scholastic journalism.
Chess Club	John Nah	Type: Special Interest Meeting Times: Monday afternoons 3:00 - 4:30 PM, D107 Criteria: No previous chess experience or skill necessary Purpose: Intramural club for students and faculty that enjoy playing Chess
Chinese Club	Jennifer Forney	Type: Special Interest Meeting Times: TBD Criteria: Interest in Chinese food and culture Purpose: Promote and enjoy Chinese food and culture
Class of 2018	Tim Evans Noelle Smith	Type: Student Government Meeting Times: Contact sponsors Criteria: Must be a student in the class of 2018 Purpose: Service learning and leadership to plan, organize, and support events for the class of 2018
Class of 2019	Tim Hudenburg Joshua MacNabb	Type: Student Government Meeting Times: Contact sponsors Criteria: Must be a student in the class of 2019 Purpose: Service learning and leadership to plan, organize, and support events for the class of 2019
Class of 2020	Kate Wright Stephanie Pollack	Type: Student Government Meeting Times: Contact sponsors Criteria: Must be a student in the class of 2020 Purpose: Service learning and leadership to plan, organize, and support events for the class of 2020
Color Guard	Aaron Morgan	Type: Performance Group Meeting Times: Contact sponsor Dues: Contact sponsor Criteria: Contact sponsor Purpose: Performance at Color Guard competitions
Computer Science	Doug Oberle Kimberly Baram	Type: Special Interest Meeting Times: Contact sponsor Dues: Contact sponsor Criteria: Ability to promote logic, teamwork & critical thinking skills Purpose: To tutor students of Computer Science, build teamwork in technology-based exercises and competitions, such as Cyber-patriot, gaming, and help beta-test technology based projects
Debate Team	Sam Gee	Type: Special Interest Meeting Times: Usually Wednesday or Thursday Dues: $15 Criteria: Compete at Debate tournaments Purpose: Debate social and political issues
DECA (An Association of Marketing Students)	Kelsey Treague	Type: Special Interest Meeting Times: 1 - 2 Wednesdays per month Dues: $30 Criteria: Students currently enrolled in a Marketing course or EPF course and/or show an interest in Marketing, Business, Finance, Hospitality, Entrepreneurship, community service, leadership, and/or developing career and professional life skills. Purpose: Leadership development is found through the DECA activities, which include business meetings, curriculum-relevant projects, community service projects, competitive events at the regional, state, and national level, leadership conferences, recognition programs, and social events.
Doctors of Tomorrow Club	Jeff Root	Type: Special Interest Meeting Times: Wednesdays at 3:05PM in room C-137 Criteria: Interest in the pursuing a career in medicine. Purpose: To provide information for students seeking medical careers
Dungeons and Dragons	Sara Dragan	Type: Special Interest Meeting Times: Monday's afterschool Criteria: Any Woodson student with any experience level Purpose: To learn and play the game Dungeons and Dragons and to enjoy time with friends!
E-Sports	Ellen Babcock	Type: Special Interest Meeting Times: Thursdays after school Criteria: A desire to game Purpose: To Game!
Engineering Club	Paul Adam Alphonso Gaydon	Type: Special Interest Meeting Times: Every other Wednesday, 4:30PM - 6:00PM, L-122 Criteria: Grades 10 - 12 Purpose: Architecture, Construction, & Engineering Mentoring
Environmental Club	Kara Sweeney Lauren Kinne	Type: Special Interest Meeting Times: Varies by week and weather. Criteria: Interest in and love of planet Earth! Purpose: To learn about and improve our planet. Currently working on our native garden!
Fellowship of Christian Athletes	David Williamson	Type: Special Interest Meeting Times: TBD Criteria: Open to all Purpose: To provide social and spiritual encouragement to athletes and all students in their faith journey.
Feminism Club	Alyssa Blevins Erle Nielson	Type: Special Interest Meeting Times: First Wednesday of every month Dues: $10 Criteria: Attend meetings regularly, pay a one-time membership fee. Purpose: To educate and promote issues pertaining to Women's Rights.
For the Culture	Lorenzo Simms	Type: Special Interest Meeting Times: Third Wednesday each month Dues: Criteria: Supports the #OneWoodson concept of celebrating and including all cultures and all people.
Forensics	Alex Szymanski	Type: Academic Team Meeting Times: TBD Criteria: Satisfying VHSL regulations Purpose: To further cultural and educational development
French Club	Robin Simpson	Type: Language Club Meeting Times: 1st Wednesday of each month Dues: $10 Criteria: Love of the French language & culture Purpose: French Club is a place to hang out with friends and explore French and francophone cultures.
Frost Math Partnership	A student-run math service organization; join for a chance to give back to your community and ignite a student's passion for math! Learn how to join or email with any questions at wtwfrostmp@gmail.com	Type: Math Service Organization Meeting Times: Tutoring trips are on Wednesdays at Frost Middle School. Dues: Purpose: To provide quality math tutoring, review, and enrichment at no cost to any students at the local feeder school, Frost.
FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America	Aseem Rastogi	Type: Special Insterest Meeting Times: Contact Sponsor Dues: Contact Sponsor Criteria: Interest in developing professionalism, leadership, social, and career skills. Purpose: Leadership development is found through the FBLA activities, which include business meetings, curriculum relevant projects, community service projects, regional competitive events, leadership conferences, recognition programs, and social events.
Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA)		Type: Special Interest Meeting Times: Wednesdays Criteria: Anyone with an interest in equality can join Purpose: To promote a positive and supporting acceptance of the LGBTQ+ Community
German Club		Type: Language Club Meeting Times: 3rd Wed. of each month Dues: $10 Criteria: Interest in German-speaking cultures Purpose: To explore Germanic culture & customs
Go Club	Kurt Haldeman	Type: Special Interest Meeting Times: Contact sponsor Criteria: Interest in Go Game Purpose: Learn and improve your skills at Go Game
Habitat for Humanity	Corinne Kaplan	Type: Service Club Meeting Times: 3rd Tuesday of the Month Criteria: Open to all students: Purpose: Habitat for Humanity is an international organization that builds houses and supplies low-cost housing for the underprivileged. Its mission statement declares that the organization exists to build community and hope as it brings people together to build homes.
Hip Hop Club	Ellen Babcock	Type: Special Interest Meeting Times: First and Third Wednesday of each month in the Dance room at 2:15 Criteria: Interest in music and dance, specifically hip hop Purpose: Hip Hop Club is an open club. Woodson students that are interested in Hop Hop and B-boyingdance meet to develop and improve dance routines after school. New members at all levels of ability are encouraged to attend.
History Club	Tim Evans Ashley Lucas	Type: Special Interest Meeting Times: One Wednesday a month Dues: $5 Criteria: Woodson student currently taking a Social Studies class Purpose: Enrich student knowledge of history
Hockey Club
Improv Club	Terri Hobson	Type: Performance Group Meeting Times: Most Wednesdays beginning in November when there are late buses Criteria: This is a drop- in club. You may attend any time you are available! No prior experience is needed, only your willingness to say "Yes"! Purpose: To improve your improv, acting, and overall performance skills
IT Girls	Kimberly Baram Dan Tra	Type: Special Interest Meeting Times: Once a month depending on speakers' schedules Criteria: Open to all students Purpose: To increase the number of girls participating in STEM-related events and CS courses
Key Club	Elva Card	Type: Service Club Meeting Times: 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the Month Dues: $25 Criteria: Interest in Service Projects Purpose: To serve Woodson, the Woodson Community, and beyond!
KFC (Kosher Food Club)	Michael Steinberg	Type: Special Interest Meeting times: Every other Monday 2:15-3:00 after school in Trailer 1. Criteria: None, All welcome for free food and fun! Purpose: We have small discussions on Jewish topics, eat kosher food, and have fun.
Latin Club	Ariel Baska Alexis Heflin	Type: Language Club Meeting Times: Contact Sponsor Dues: Contact Sponsor Criteria: Contact Sponsor Purpose: To foster and interest in Latin language & culture
Math Team (JV)	Travis Pugh	Type: Academic Team Meeting Times: Contact Sponsor for additional times Criteria: All students in math through Algebra 2 Purpose: Participate in math contests sponsored by FCPS and Virginia Math League. Students attempt to correctly answer 6 math problems in 30 minutes.
Math Team (Varsity)	Betsy Ferris	Type: Academic Team Meeting Times: 9/28 or 10/5, 10/18, 11/16, 12/14, 1/10, 2/8, 3/15 Dues: $2 Criteria: Student in PreCalculus or higher level Purpose: To give students opportunities to practice problem-solving strategies
Men's A Cappella	Michael Ehrlich	Type: Special Interest Meeting Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays Dues: None Criteria: Audition Purpose: To develop music learning skills and build teamwork while providing entertainment
Model United Nations	Sylvia Garcia Gans	Type: Academic Team Meeting Times: Once a month Dues: $10 Criteria: Great knowledge in global affairs & willingness to compete Purpose: Model United Nations Club is an academic club that allows students to complete local and national conferences. Acting like real life diplomats, students must have a great knowledge of international politics and a great debate skill.
Muslim Student Association	Lorenzo Simms	Type: Special Interest Meeting Times: 1st & 3rd Thursdays of month Dues: TBD Criteria: Anyone interested in learning more about Islam Purpose: To promote a better understanding of Islam and to be an integral part of the Woodson community
Operation Patriot	Tim Evans	Type: Special Interest Meeting Times: As announced, about once per month Criteria: A want to serve and Interest in supporting our military veterans and wounded warriors Purpose: To support active duty military and veterans and their families through service activities and projects
Orchestra	Kathy Thompson	Type: Performance Group Meeting Times: Contact sponsor Criteria: Must be enrolled in Orchestra class. Purpose: Music appreciation, perform at concerts
Page (Literary/Art Magazine)	Meg Herndon Drew Marvin	Type: Publication Meeting Times: Twice monthly after school Criteria: Anyone interested in writing, art, and/or layout design is welcome Purpose: To create a publication that showcases Woodson's writers and artists
Photography Club	Joseph Dixon	Type: Special Interest Meeting Times: Contact sponsor Criteria: Interest in the art of digital & print photography Purpose: To use our digital lab as well as the dark room and experiment with digital photos in Photoshop.
Poetry Club	Tim Hudenburg	Type: Special Interest Meeting Times: Contact sponsor Criteria: Interest in writing and performing original poetry Purpose: Consider and encourage student poetry; Practice performance of poetry
Prospective College Students	Kathleen Ishii	Type: Special Interest Meeting Times: TBD Dues: TBD Criteria: Interest and voted dues Purpose: Learn about colleges/college match
Red Cross Club	Andrea Austin	Type: Special Interest Meeting Times: Varies one time month Dues: Criteria: Support the American Red Cross through educating, fundraising, and volunteering. Woodson Red Cross allows members to work as a group of volunteers to help the local community and beyond. Join today to help save a life!
Relay for Life	Susan Hamrock	Type: Special Interest Meeting Times: Once a month, Wednesdays Dues: $10 Criteria: Participate in the Relay for Life event in Spring (Register, Raise Money, Attend, & Support) Purpose: Raise awareness and funds for Cancer Research
Robotics Club	Ellen Babcock	Type: Special Interest Meeting Times: Contact Sponsor Criteria: Student must be in or have taken any Technology Education course or Computer Science Purpose: Internships, competition, networking
Scholastic Bowl "It's Academic"	Kevin Wright	Type: Academic Competitions Meeting Times: Most Tuesdays & Thursdays Criteria: Willing to compete and quick with a buzzer! Purpose: Along with local competitions and scrimmages, the team also competes the VHSL Scholastic Bowl and NBC TV "It's Academic"
Science Olympiad	Ellen Babcock	Type: Academic Team Meeting Times: Twice a week (Mon & Fri, 2:15-4) Dues: Contact Sponsor Criteria: Tryouts September 17th in Room C-138T Purpose: Competition at Invitational, Regional, State and National levels
Spanish Club	Margie Shapiro	Type: Language Club Meeting Times: TBA Dues: $5 Criteria: Not necessary to speak Spanish or be in Spanish class - anyone with an interest in Hispanic cultures may join! Purpose: To learn about Hispanic cultures
Speech	Kristie Cooper	Type: Honor Society Meeting Times: Debate: Mondays, 2:15 E 204 Speech: Wednesday, 2:15 E 204 Dues: TBD Criteria: Great knowledge and confidence in public speaking, debate, and forensics & willingness to compete and learn the art of persuasion. Purpose: Speech, Debate, & Forensics Club is an academic club that allows students to argue with rules and compete in local and national conferences.
Student Advisory Council (SAC)	Lynn Schmauder, Dan Schaefer	See SGA webpage for more detail.
Student Government Association (SGA) / Leadership	Lynn Schmauder, Dan Schaefer	Type: Student Government Criteria: Application, Election for SCA Officer Purpose: To serve the Woodson school and community See SGA webpage for more detail.
Students for Traffic Education, Enrichment, and Responsibility (S.T.E.E.R)	John Duffy	Type: Special Interest Meeting Times: Once a month Criteria: Interest in safe driving Purpose: To help reinforce sound and safe driving habits in the Woodson School Community
Student 2 Student (Ambassadors)	Jennifer Forney	Type: Special Interest Meeting Times: Usually twice a month Criteria: Friendly, personable, and welcoming. Purpose: To welcome and assist students who are new to Woodson.
Technology Student Association (TSA)	Alphonso Gaydon	Type: Academic Team Meeting Times: Contact Sponsor Dues: $20 Criteria: Current TechEd students Purpose: Internships, competition, & networking
UNICEF Club	Allison Gaynor	Type: Service Club Meeting Times: One Tuesday a month Dues: $5 Criteria: Attend meetings, pay dues Purpose: Hold fundraisers to support UNICEF and educate about its mission.
VSA	Dan Tra	Type: Special Interest Meeting Times: Mondays once a month Dues: $5 Criteria: Open to all students Purpose: Sharing Vietnamese Culture
Women's A Cappella	Michael Ehlich	Type: Special Interest Meeting Times: Mondays & Wednesdays Dues: $7 Criteria: Audition Purpose: To develop music learning skills and build teamwork while providing entertainment
Woodson Buddies	Diana Khraibani Lindsay Warren	Type: Special Interest Meeting Times: Contact sponsor Criteria: Friendly, personable, and welcoming. Purpose: A group of peers that volunteer with students with disabilities to provide social opportunities, typical high school experiences during the school day and extra-curricular activities
Woodson Christian Fellowship	Tom Edwards	Type: Special Interest Meeting Times: Tuesdays after school in C-139 Purpose: To give Christian students a place at Woodson to gather and support one another, as well as plan outreach to the school and community at large
Woodson Minds Matter	Diane Ross, Shannon Rousos, Molly Campbell, John Michals	Type: Special Mental Health Awareness Meeting Times: every other Wednesdays from 3:00-4:00 in L113 Purpose: Student-led club that aims to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health, increase help-seeking behaviors, promote social connectedness, and encourage self-care and healthy habits among students at Woodson High School.
WTW Special Olympics	Lorenzo Simms	Type: Special Interest Meeting Times: During the season, practice is once a week, typically on Tuesdays. Criteria: Complete Special Olympics paperwork Purpose: WTW Special Olympics provides sports training and athletic competition in basketball, giving students continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes and the community.
Young Democrats	Jeff Root	Type: Special Interest Meeting Times: Wednesdays at 3:05 in room C-137 Criteria: Interest in the political process Purpose: Support Democratic candidates and provide opportunities for service hours
Young Republicans	Kristie Cooper	Meeting Times: Tuesdays or Wednesdays (TBD) Criteria: Express interest in the Republican political party and respectful of all beliefs Purpose: Political

Honor Societies

French Honor Society	Kathleen Binczewski	Type: Honor Society Meeting Times: Twice a month on late bus days Dues: $10 Criteria: French III or higher w/ B+ average Purpose: Students are in charge of various activities, but most of all they must be available to help French I students who experience difficulties.
German Honor Society	Laura Vinti	Type: Honor Society Meeting Times: Varies Dues: $10 Criteria: 3.6 GPA in German, 3.0 overall GPA after three semesters of German Purpose: Community service, learning about German culture
History Honor Society	Joan Brown	Type: Honor Society Meeting Times: Varies Dues: $10 Criteria: 3.5 in Social Studies, 3.0 overall GPA Purpose: Promotes citizenship, research skills and connection to community through historical preservation and learning.
International Thespian Society	Terri Hobson	Type: Honor Society Meeting Times: As announced Dues: Initial $32, $10 annual renewal Criteria: 3.0 GPA, 10 points accrued in Woodson productions in 2 different production areas Purpose: To recognize and continue excellence in Theatre.
Latin Honor Society	Ariel Baska	Type: Honor Society Meeting Times: Contact Sponsor Dues: Contact Sponsor Criteria: Contact Sponsor Purpose: To participate in service projects that promote learning,
Math Honor Society (Mu Alpha Theta)	Kim Jones Valerie Silver	Type: Honor Society Meeting Times: Monthly as announced Dues: $10 for returning member, $20 for new members Criteria: Must be in Precalculus or Higher Purpose: Mu Alpha Theta is dedicated to inspiring keen interest in mathematics, developing strong scholarship in the subject, and promoting the enjoyment of mathematics in high school and students.
National Art Honor Society	Jayne Matricardi-Burke Joseph Dixon	Type: Honor Society Meeting Times: Twice a month Dues: $10 Criteria: Students must have taken 2 full-year art courses at Woodson, and have at least a B average in those classes Purpose: Promoting the visual arts within the Woodson Community
National English Honor Society	Beth Koby	Type: Honor Society Meeting Times: Varies, contact sponsor Dues: Contact sponsor Criteria: Contact sponsor Purpose: NEHS recognizes students who appreciate and celebrate the power of the written word as well as a love for literature.
National Honor Society	Corrine Kaplan	Type: Honor Society Meeting Times: The first Thursday of each month, alternating between seniors and juniors Dues: $5 per semester Criteria: Scholarship, Character, Service and Leadership are the four pillars of NHS. Seniors and juniors with a minimum 3.5 GPA , of good character, involved in service and demonstrating leadership are invited to apply in the fall. A faculty panel reviews the applications and recommends acceptance. Members must maintain at least a 3.5 GPA, complete 20 hours (10 per semester) of community service (15 total for new members), hold a leadership position in a school club, organization or team, or a community organization during either their junior or senior year, and demonstrate good character. Purpose: The purpose is to recognize academic excellence, encourage community service, develop leadership skills and promote good character.
Science National Honor Society	Jonathan Morgan	Type: Honor Society Meeting Times: 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month Dues: $10 Criteria: Must be in or have taken an AP science course, have a 3.0 overall GPA and a 3.25 GPA in science Purpose: Service learning, leadership, & passion for science
Spanish National Honor Society	Maria Fidler	Type: Honor Society Meeting Times: Every 3rd Thursday of the month Dues: $10 for returning members - $15 for new members Criteria: Must have been in a Spanish class for a minimum of 9 quarters and keep a B+ average. To keep their membership students have to be keeping a B+ average Purpose: To engage outstanding students in activities related to the culture, food, holidays and music of the Spanish-speaking world. To create an environment where our students will be able to meet and socialize with peers of similar goals, and to promote conversation in Spanish. To celebrate students achievements.
Tri-M Music Honor Society	Amy Moir	Type: Honor Society Meeting Times: First Monday of each m onth, 3:20PM - 4:00PM Dues: $10 per year Criteria: 10 - 12th grade; full year enrollment in a music class; GPA of 3.0 or higher in all classes; GPS 3.0 or higher in music class Purpose: Tri-M is designed to recognize students for their academic and musical achievements, to reward them for their accomplishments and service activities, and to inspire other students to excel at music and leadership.