Lake Washington High SchoolClubs
2022-2023 Club Information
Welcome Kangs| For general questions about Clubs at LWHS, please contact Zach Grundl.
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| Club | Advisor | room | Day(s) | Time | Description |
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| A Cappella Club | Heidi Menzenberg-Zvilna | 110 | Thursdays | 3:00-4:00 p.m. | |
| AAPIC | Irene Pfister | 273 | Mondays | 3:00-3:30 p.m. | Our mission is to empower students and to educate them about AAPI culture, rights, and community. Everyone is welcome! |
| Alpine Sports Club | Erin Yen | 248 | Mondays | 3:00-3:20 p.m. | |
| American Civil Liberties Union | Ronica Wilson | 261 | every other Thursday | 3:00-3:30 p.m. | In the American Civil Liberties Union club, we will discuss modern day topics, such as the Black Lives Matter movement, women's rights, and more! Our goal is to generate awareness within our community as well as create a difference in other peoples' lives. |
| Anime Club | Hillary Minne | 332 | Fridays | 3:00-3:30 p.m. | A place to chat about anime, manga and other animations. |
| ASL Club | Amanda Layton | 242 | Tuesdays | 3:00-3:30 p.m. | |
| BETA Club | Sarah Sidell | 343 | Last Wednesday of every month | 1:00-1:15 p.m. | Beta Club is an academic organization dedicated to bettering our school and community through numerous independent and club sponsored volunteer events. LWHS's Beta Club offers three levels of membership ranging from 10-16 hours of community service per year to provide accessibility for everyone! |
| Black Student Union | CJ Green | 231 | Wednesdays | 1:00-1:30 p.m. | Black Student Union is a student club that welcomes all BIPOC Students that encourages Leadership, Community and having a space for BIPOC Students to have a voice to make change and improve our climate on school. |
| Book Club | Liz Courage | Library | Thursdays | 2:50-3:30 p.m. | |
| Cereal Enthusiasts | Justin Hopkins | Upper Commons | Fridays | 3:00-4:00 p.m. | Cereal Club- A place to meet new people and discuss all things cereal related. |
| Chess Club | Justin Hopkins | 278 | Mondays | 3:00-4:00 p.m. | |
| Debate Club | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | |
| DECA | 231 | Tuesdays | 3:05-3:30 p.m. | DECA is a student-led organization that prepares students for careers in Entrepreneurship, Hospitality, Finance, and Management. Students participate in skill competitions where business plans or ideas are presented to judges. DECA is about networking and professional development where students can participate in community service, social events and travel to place such as Atlanta, GA, Orlando, FL, and California! | |
| Democracy Club | Sean Mullin | N-267 | Mondays | 3:00-3:30 p.m. | We are a non-partisan, open organization to explore and analyze politics, elections, and everything in between. |
| Editorial Cartoon & Writing Club | Jill Berge | 173 | Thursdays | 3:00-3:30 p.m. | |
| Encounter Club | Andy Arena | Movement Room | Wednesdays | 7:20-8:00 a.m. | |
| Feminist Club | 372 | Fridays | 3:00-3:30 p.m. | Feminist Club is an inclusive, student-led space where you can come to learn, share, and take action. If you care about dismantling the patriarchy and building a more positive future for everyone, then feminist club might be the place for you! | |
| Finance Club | Brandon Okazaki | N-173 | Every other Thursday | 3:00-3:20 p.m. | |
| Girls Who Code | Liz Courage | Library | Wednesdays | 1:00-1:30 p.m. | Our Mission is to empower women and other minorities to enter the STEM field. Everyone and Anyone is welcome! |
| Green Team | Andrea Thody | N-161 | Thursdays | 3:00-3:30 p.m. | Promoting sustainability in our community through education, activities, and volunteer opportunities! In meetings we learn about world issues and small changes we can make to better our planet. We also do larger group events like campus clean ups, park restoration, and field trips! |
| HOSA | N-262 | Every other Friday | 7:00-7:45 a.m. | Future Health Professionals of America Club. Participate in a club geared around preparing future healthcare workers for their careers. | |
| JSA | Emily Gamache | 372 | Mondays | 3:00-4:00 p.m. |
So, what is JSA (Junior State of America)? We’re focused on political debate, civil discourse, and creating real change. Our goal is to make sure every member’s voice is heard, so we vote on every action, listen to every idea, and always have various events for you to choose from. Our Club mainly focuses on: Civil rights (such as voting, BIPOC, or women’s rights); Environmental policy & climate change; Foreign policy & the economy; and, most importantly, current events! We host thought talks (which are casual discussions), debates, guest speakers (such as local politicians), and more on these topics. Our events are all held in an easily understandable, respectful, and open-minded environment! We have members from all over the political spectrum and various experience levels – we truly are open to anyone. |
| Jewish Student Union | Nancy Cohen-Vardy | 243 | Fridays | 3:00-3:30 | The mission of Jewish Student Union is to help teens explore and celebrate the rich cultural heritage of the Jewish people |
| Kare Club | Amy Sullivan | 173 | Thursdays | 3:00-3:30 p.m. | Our mission is to promote a positive and inclusive environment for students and a provide a chance to just relax and discuss well-being with peers. |
| Key Club | Fei Lu | 1 North | Every other Monday | 3:00-3:15 p.m. | A community service club at LW that partners with Kiwanas and focuses on outreach and service in the greater Kirkland community as well as LW. |
| Latino Peer Council | 338 | Thursdays | 2:55-3:30 p.m. | ||
| Le Cercle Français | Emily Wilcox | 342 | Fridays | 3:00-3:30 p.m. | Le Cercle (French Club) is an active, enthusiastic group of students who enjoy French and cultural activities related to the language. |
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| LW FFA/Agriculture Club | Madeline Tanis |
Lake Washington FFA aims to prepare students for leadership and careers during and after high school and/or post-secondary training. Students cultivate their personal growth, premier leadership, and career success through agricultural education. Our goal is for students to be a strong, confident, and kind individual in every room they walk into and every situation they may face. Current contest opportunities include communications, marketing, sales, employment skills, and much more. Local, district, state, and national competitions, conferences, and trips are available opportunities. See Ms. Tanis in Room 164 for more information! FFA is a Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) through the CTE Agriculture program at LWHS. Visit washingtonffa.org for more details. |
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| LW: Into the Filmverse | Su Ring Vitue | 330 | Fridays | 3:00-3:45 p.m. | Watch movies, write reviews, write scripts, film videos (short film, music video, DIY, etc.), have fun! |
| Mock Trial | TBD | TBD | Wednesdays | 3:00-3:30 p.m. | |
| Model UN | 268 | Mondays | 3:00-3:30 p.m. | Model UN is a club that helps students understand the United Nations and contemporary international issues. Students are encouraged to be better global citizens through in-club debates and discussions as well as by attending national conferences that emphasize collaboration and cooperative resolution of conflict. | |
| Multicultural Club | 332 | Tuesdays | 3:00-3:30 p.m. | Club for people from many different cultures come meet, have discussions about traditions/languages, try out foods, plan for events and have a good time. Everyone is welcome here. This is a safe place for all people. Join us to make friends and learn about different cultures! | |
| National Honor Society | Bethany Shoda | Library | Tuesdays |
7:30-7:45 a.m. 3:00-3:15 p.m. |
National Honor Society is the country's largest service club and it looks great on a college application. Membership is by application only and freshmen are not eligible. Become part of a nationally recognized and prestigious organization. Give back to your community, meet like-minded students, and plan for your future! NHS recognizes students for their exemplary scholarship, service, leadership, and character. We affirm our values and our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Candidates are selected once a year in September and are chosen by a Faculty Council on the basis of their scholarship, service, leadership, and character. |
| Philosophy Club | 169 | Mondays | 3:00-3:45 p.m. | Philosophy Club is a group of students who meet to discuss philosophers, philosophical questions, and current ethical dilemmas. We participate each year in the Washington State High School Ethics Bowl! Students not only gain friends, but also critical thinking and public speaking skills! No experience is necessary--all are welcome. | |
| Photo Club | Paige LeClair | TBD | TBD | TBD | A space for young photographers to explore their talents and creativity through photography. |
| Plant Based Club | Andrea Thody | N-161 | Every other Monday | 3:00-3:30 p.m. | |
| Poetry Club | Terry Terich | 271 | TBD | TBD | |
| Pouch, School Newspaper | Liz Courage | Library | Mondays | 3:00-3:30 p.m. | |
| Procrastination Club | Liz Courage | Library | Fridays | 3:00-3:30 p.m. | |
| Robotics | Bill Cattin | N-179 | Thursdays | 3:00-4:00 p.m. | |
| SAGA |
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243 | Mondays | 3:00-4:00 p.m. | |
| Science Olympiad | 248 | Tuesday & Thursday | 3:00-3:30 p.m. | Do you like Science? Do you want the experience of competing? Combine both in Science Olympiad! We sometimes do experiments (We've done dissection! And burning things! We dropped eggs over the balcony!), and we prepare to compete in the Spring! Not sure if you want to compete? Join anyways! We make ice cream at the end of the year! | |
| Theatre Club | Morgan Heetbrink | Theater | Fridays | 3:00-4:00 p.m. | |
| Yarn Club | Heidi Menzenberg-Zvilna | 110 | Tuesdays | 3:00-4:00 p.m. | We knit and crochet together and have a lot of fun! |