Student Activity Group/Club Information
A-K
Allies in Diversity
Membership: Open
Sponsor: Mrs. Tijerina
Season: School Year
Meets: Wednesdays at 3:00pm
Contact: vtijerina@mchs.net
Description: The MCHS Allies in Diversity Club was created to fight hatred, inequality, and bigotry. We want to help shape a world in which prejudices such as racism, homophobia, transphobia, and other types of hatred are eliminated from society. Our aim is to educate students about social justice, equity, multiculturalism, and diversity. We engage in discussions about problems that need to be addressed as well as brainstorm different solutions to those problems to help effect change in our school and community.
Sponsor: Mrs. Tijerina
Season: School Year
Meets: Wednesdays at 3:00pm
Contact: vtijerina@mchs.net
Description: The MCHS Allies in Diversity Club was created to fight hatred, inequality, and bigotry. We want to help shape a world in which prejudices such as racism, homophobia, transphobia, and other types of hatred are eliminated from society. Our aim is to educate students about social justice, equity, multiculturalism, and diversity. We engage in discussions about problems that need to be addressed as well as brainstorm different solutions to those problems to help effect change in our school and community.
Anglers Club
MAC (Minooka Anglers Club)
COMPETITION/IHSA
Membership: Open Membership
Sponsor: Mr. David Barney
Assistant Sponsor: Mr. Joe Tischer
Season: Year Round
Meets: Central Campus Cafeteria
Contact: dbarney@mchs.net
Description: Club competes in fishing competitions, seminars and community service.
COMPETITION/IHSA
Membership: Open Membership
Sponsor: Mr. David Barney
Assistant Sponsor: Mr. Joe Tischer
Season: Year Round
Meets: Central Campus Cafeteria
Contact: dbarney@mchs.net
Description: Club competes in fishing competitions, seminars and community service.
Art Club
SPECIAL INTEREST
Membership: Open
Sponsor: Ms. Listello
Season: School Year
Meets: Once a week- Wed/ Thurs. (B days) from 3:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Central Campus-Room 361
Contact: clistello@mchs.net
Description: Art Club gives students a place to share creative ideas and to learn from each other. Students can work on independent artwork or do work as a group. Students will also plan and participate in special projects that require their artistic vision.
Membership: Open
Sponsor: Ms. Listello
Season: School Year
Meets: Once a week- Wed/ Thurs. (B days) from 3:00 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Central Campus-Room 361
Contact: clistello@mchs.net
Description: Art Club gives students a place to share creative ideas and to learn from each other. Students can work on independent artwork or do work as a group. Students will also plan and participate in special projects that require their artistic vision.
Athletic Training Club
SPECIAL INTEREST
Membership: Class Enrollment Prerequisite
Sponsor: Mr. Randy Harbaugh
Season: School Year
Meets: Varies, when needed.Central and South Campus-Athletic Training Room
Contact: rharbaugh@mchs.net
Description: Assist with the care and prevention of athletic injuries and help the Certified Athletic Trainer with various activities. This is a service organization that assists the Athletic trainer with MCHS sport teams.
Membership: Class Enrollment Prerequisite
Sponsor: Mr. Randy Harbaugh
Season: School Year
Meets: Varies, when needed.Central and South Campus-Athletic Training Room
Contact: rharbaugh@mchs.net
Description: Assist with the care and prevention of athletic injuries and help the Certified Athletic Trainer with various activities. This is a service organization that assists the Athletic trainer with MCHS sport teams.
Band
COMPETITION/PERFORMING ARTS
Membership: Tryout/Auditions
Head Marching Band Director: Mr. Kyle Addleman
Head Co-Curricular Director: Mrs. Gina Wych
Season: July 1 –June 1
Meets: Varies, Central Campus, Room 400
Contact:kaddleman@mchs.net
Contact: gwych@mchs.net
Description: Co-Curricular activities include Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Symphony, Wind Ensemble, Beginning Band, Pep Band, and Percussion.
Extra-Curricular Activities include: Marching Band, Jazz Band I, Jazz Band II, Madrigal Brass, Indoor Percussion, and Pit Orchestra.
WEBSITE: http://mchsbands.blogspot.com/
Membership: Tryout/Auditions
Head Marching Band Director: Mr. Kyle Addleman
Head Co-Curricular Director: Mrs. Gina Wych
Season: July 1 –June 1
Meets: Varies, Central Campus, Room 400
Contact:kaddleman@mchs.net
Contact: gwych@mchs.net
Description: Co-Curricular activities include Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Symphony, Wind Ensemble, Beginning Band, Pep Band, and Percussion.
Extra-Curricular Activities include: Marching Band, Jazz Band I, Jazz Band II, Madrigal Brass, Indoor Percussion, and Pit Orchestra.
WEBSITE: http://mchsbands.blogspot.com/
Chess Club
COMPETITION, IHSA
Membership: Open
Sponsor: Mr. Swanson
Season: September-April
Meets: Every Tuesday 3:00-4:00 Central Campus Library
Contact: rswanson@mchs.net
Description: Chess club welcomes players of all ability levels. Team meetings are a combination of casual play and structured brackets to determine placing for the SPC tournament and State qualifying meets.
Membership: Open
Sponsor: Mr. Swanson
Season: September-April
Meets: Every Tuesday 3:00-4:00 Central Campus Library
Contact: rswanson@mchs.net
Description: Chess club welcomes players of all ability levels. Team meetings are a combination of casual play and structured brackets to determine placing for the SPC tournament and State qualifying meets.
Childrens Theatre
PERFORMING ARTS
Membership: Auditions in December 2016
Sponsor: Mrs. Jackie Weiss
Season: Winter
Rehearsals: January - February
Contact: childrenstheater@mchs.net
Description: Children's Theatre performs to our local elementary schools during the day.
They also have one performance at night.
Membership: Auditions in December 2016
Sponsor: Mrs. Jackie Weiss
Season: Winter
Rehearsals: January - February
Contact: childrenstheater@mchs.net
Description: Children's Theatre performs to our local elementary schools during the day.
They also have one performance at night.
Choir
COMPETITON/PERFORMING ARTS ESSENCE/JAZZ TRANSIT
Membership: Tryouts/Audition-Spring
Essence Sponsor: Mr. Randy Benware
Jazz Transit Sponsor: Mrs. Holly Hunt
Season: January-May
Essence & Jazz Transit Rehearsals: Jazz Transit: M/T/W 3:05-4:30, Central Campus-Choir Room/PE1.
Essence: T/Th/F 3:05-4:30, Central Campus- Choir Room
Contact: rbenware@mchs.net
Description: Choral groups with members from curricular choirs that perform at school concerts, festivals, state contests, tours, and for school and community events.
Membership: Tryouts/Audition-Spring
Essence Sponsor: Mr. Randy Benware
Jazz Transit Sponsor: Mrs. Holly Hunt
Season: January-May
Essence & Jazz Transit Rehearsals: Jazz Transit: M/T/W 3:05-4:30, Central Campus-Choir Room/PE1.
Essence: T/Th/F 3:05-4:30, Central Campus- Choir Room
Contact: rbenware@mchs.net
Description: Choral groups with members from curricular choirs that perform at school concerts, festivals, state contests, tours, and for school and community events.
ColorGuard
COMPETITION/PERFORMING ARTS
Membership: Tryouts/Auditions
Sponsor: Sarah Danielson
Contact: sdanielson@mchs.net
Tryouts: Late April/Early May
Season: June-October
Meets: Central Campus
Description: Participates in Marching Band parades and field shows. The team learns marching, drill, dance, and flag fundamentals. The team will travel on an optional trip with the band every two years.
Membership: Tryouts/Auditions
Sponsor: Sarah Danielson
Contact: sdanielson@mchs.net
Tryouts: Late April/Early May
Season: June-October
Meets: Central Campus
Description: Participates in Marching Band parades and field shows. The team learns marching, drill, dance, and flag fundamentals. The team will travel on an optional trip with the band every two years.
Disc Golf
Student Initiated Group
SPECIAL INTEREST
Membership: Open
Season: September to November
Sponsors: Mr. J. Allen and Mr. J. Plese
Meets: Central Campus
Contact: :jallen@mchs.net, jplese@mchs.net
Description: The game of disc golf is played with specialized discs. The goal is to throw these disks from a starting tee into a basket several feet away. Strokes are recorded for each throw and players try to complete each hole with a minimum number of strokes. Within this club, students will practice techniques on campus and then extend their skills during field trips to local courses. Membership is open to all, but students will need to attend practice sessions in order to participate in field trips.
SPECIAL INTEREST
Membership: Open
Season: September to November
Sponsors: Mr. J. Allen and Mr. J. Plese
Meets: Central Campus
Contact: :jallen@mchs.net, jplese@mchs.net
Description: The game of disc golf is played with specialized discs. The goal is to throw these disks from a starting tee into a basket several feet away. Strokes are recorded for each throw and players try to complete each hole with a minimum number of strokes. Within this club, students will practice techniques on campus and then extend their skills during field trips to local courses. Membership is open to all, but students will need to attend practice sessions in order to participate in field trips.
ESPORTS
COMPETITIVE
Membership: Tryouts
Sponsor: Josh Bell
Season: School Year
Meets: Nights
Contact: jbell@mchs.net
Description: Play online gaming competively against other schools. Smash Brothers, League of Legends, Overwatch, Madden, etc.
Membership: Tryouts
Sponsor: Josh Bell
Season: School Year
Meets: Nights
Contact: jbell@mchs.net
Description: Play online gaming competively against other schools. Smash Brothers, League of Legends, Overwatch, Madden, etc.
FFA
(formerly known as Future Farmers of America)
COMPETITION
Membership: Class Enrollment Prerequisite
Sponsor: Mrs. Sara Strache
Assistant Sponsor:
Season: Year-round
Meets: First and Third Monday of each month, Room 140, South Campus
Contact: sstrache@mchs.net
Description: FFA competes in individual and team events that test student’s knowledge of horses, livestock, floral design, landscape,agronomy, crop science and horticulture. This organization is the nation's largest youth organization and provides career development and scholarship opportunities. Students travel yearly to State and National Conventions.
COMPETITION
Membership: Class Enrollment Prerequisite
Sponsor: Mrs. Sara Strache
Assistant Sponsor:
Season: Year-round
Meets: First and Third Monday of each month, Room 140, South Campus
Contact: sstrache@mchs.net
Description: FFA competes in individual and team events that test student’s knowledge of horses, livestock, floral design, landscape,agronomy, crop science and horticulture. This organization is the nation's largest youth organization and provides career development and scholarship opportunities. Students travel yearly to State and National Conventions.
Fall Play
CREATIVE ARTS
Membership: Tryouts/ Auditions
Sponsor: Ms. Christina Duris
Season: August-November
Meets: After School, Central Campus-Performing Arts Center
Contact: cduris@mchs.net
Description: Production Auditions are open to all students. Fall productions vary from melodrama to comedies to dramas. Cast and crew include light, sound, set construction technicians.
Membership: Tryouts/ Auditions
Sponsor: Ms. Christina Duris
Season: August-November
Meets: After School, Central Campus-Performing Arts Center
Contact: cduris@mchs.net
Description: Production Auditions are open to all students. Fall productions vary from melodrama to comedies to dramas. Cast and crew include light, sound, set construction technicians.
French NHS
FNHS
LEADERSHIP & SERVICE
Membership: Academic Honorary
Sponsor: Andrea Olszta
Season: School Year
Meets:
Contact: aolszta@mchs.net
Description: The Societe Honoraire De Francais (FNHS) is dedicated to serving the community as well as promoting and educating society about French language and culture.
LEADERSHIP & SERVICE
Membership: Academic Honorary
Sponsor: Andrea Olszta
Season: School Year
Meets:
Contact: aolszta@mchs.net
Description: The Societe Honoraire De Francais (FNHS) is dedicated to serving the community as well as promoting and educating society about French language and culture.
Freshman Class
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Membership: Petitions/Nominations
Sponsor: Megan Caldwell
Sponsor Contact: mcaldwell@mchs.net
Twitter: @mchsfreshclass
Season: School Year
Meets: Meetings are held in conjuction with Student Council, special meetings may take place in the mornings.
Description: This club assists Student Council events, fundraises for social events (Winter Formal and Prom), and volunteers in community activities.
Membership: Petitions/Nominations
Sponsor: Megan Caldwell
Sponsor Contact: mcaldwell@mchs.net
Twitter: @mchsfreshclass
Season: School Year
Meets: Meetings are held in conjuction with Student Council, special meetings may take place in the mornings.
Description: This club assists Student Council events, fundraises for social events (Winter Formal and Prom), and volunteers in community activities.
Game Club
Student Initiated Groups
Membership: Open Membership
Sponsor: Mr. Tripp Burton
Season: School Year
Meets: After School Wednesdays
Contact: tburton@mchs.net
Description: Come play various games with classmates: D&D, Magic, Nintendo Switch, Pokemon, YuGiOh, etc
Membership: Open Membership
Sponsor: Mr. Tripp Burton
Season: School Year
Meets: After School Wednesdays
Contact: tburton@mchs.net
Description: Come play various games with classmates: D&D, Magic, Nintendo Switch, Pokemon, YuGiOh, etc
History Club
SPECIAL INTEREST
Membership: Open Membership
Sponsor: Mrs. Candace Baker
Season: School Year
Meets: After School
Contact: cbaker@mchs.net
Description: History clubs dives deeper into Historical Events. Members choose what topics they would like to discuss.
Membership: Open Membership
Sponsor: Mrs. Candace Baker
Season: School Year
Meets: After School
Contact: cbaker@mchs.net
Description: History clubs dives deeper into Historical Events. Members choose what topics they would like to discuss.
Indian Climbing Club
SPECIAL INTEREST
Membership: Junior/Senior Tryout
Sponsor: Mr. Jason Boe
Season: November - Spring
Meets: In the evening, when space is available.
Contact: jboe@mchs.net
Membership: Junior/Senior Tryout
Sponsor: Mr. Jason Boe
Season: November - Spring
Meets: In the evening, when space is available.
Contact: jboe@mchs.net
Indians On the Air
IOTA
CREATIVE SERVICE
Membership: Open Enrollment
Sponsor: Mr. Trent Bontrager
Season: School Year
Meets: Varies at Central Campus
Contact: tbontrager@mchs.net
Description: Students create video productions of Performing Arts events and for the promotion of Student events.
CREATIVE SERVICE
Membership: Open Enrollment
Sponsor: Mr. Trent Bontrager
Season: School Year
Meets: Varies at Central Campus
Contact: tbontrager@mchs.net
Description: Students create video productions of Performing Arts events and for the promotion of Student events.
Indoor Percussion
COMPEITION
Membership: Audition. Membership is audition-based, ensemble size ranges from 22-30 students.
Director: Mr. Ryan Tripp
Season: November-April
Meets: Central campus Cafetorium. Sundays 2-9, Thursdays 6-9:30. Competitions on Saturdays and possible Sundays.
Description: MIP performs on a basketball court sized tarp. The group uses the same drums and percussion that are seen in the marching band, including electronic synthesizer, sampler, lighting effects and sound system. Members pay dues and uniform fees, varying by season. Details for outdoor percussion/fall marching band are available on the MCHS Band blog: http://www.mchsbands.blogspot.com/
The Indoor percussion activity is an extension of the music/fine arts program at the high school. Basic music experience is highly recommended. It does NOT have to be percussion or marching. The program will teach both of these skills to ensemble members. Depending on the show design for the year, Indoor percussion might utilize guitar, bass guitar, and different physical/dance artists.
Membership: Audition. Membership is audition-based, ensemble size ranges from 22-30 students.
Director: Mr. Ryan Tripp
Season: November-April
Meets: Central campus Cafetorium. Sundays 2-9, Thursdays 6-9:30. Competitions on Saturdays and possible Sundays.
Description: MIP performs on a basketball court sized tarp. The group uses the same drums and percussion that are seen in the marching band, including electronic synthesizer, sampler, lighting effects and sound system. Members pay dues and uniform fees, varying by season. Details for outdoor percussion/fall marching band are available on the MCHS Band blog: http://www.mchsbands.blogspot.com/
The Indoor percussion activity is an extension of the music/fine arts program at the high school. Basic music experience is highly recommended. It does NOT have to be percussion or marching. The program will teach both of these skills to ensemble members. Depending on the show design for the year, Indoor percussion might utilize guitar, bass guitar, and different physical/dance artists.
Interact Club
LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY SERVICE
Membership: Open Enrollment
Sponsor: Mrs. Bolek
Season: School Year
Meets: Thursdays that are B Days at 3:05 at Central Campus room 143 (due to scheduling conflicts, we may sometimes meet on a Tuesday or Wednesday)
Contact: nbolek@mchs.net
Description: Interact Clubs complete at least two community service projects which further international understanding and goodwill. Interacts develop a network of friendships with local and overseas clubs and learn the importance of developing leadership skills, personal integrity, helpfulness, and respect interacting with others. Interact is one of the fastest-growing programs of Rotary Service with more than 10,700 clubs in 19 countries.
Membership: Open Enrollment
Sponsor: Mrs. Bolek
Season: School Year
Meets: Thursdays that are B Days at 3:05 at Central Campus room 143 (due to scheduling conflicts, we may sometimes meet on a Tuesday or Wednesday)
Contact: nbolek@mchs.net
Description: Interact Clubs complete at least two community service projects which further international understanding and goodwill. Interacts develop a network of friendships with local and overseas clubs and learn the importance of developing leadership skills, personal integrity, helpfulness, and respect interacting with others. Interact is one of the fastest-growing programs of Rotary Service with more than 10,700 clubs in 19 countries.
International Club
SPECIAL INTEREST
Membership: Open Membership
Sponsor: Mrs. Adrianna Martinez-Walker
Season: Year-round
Meets: Central Campus
Contact: awalker@mchs.net
Meets: Twice a month, 3:15, unless there's an alternative activity scheduled Central Campus, Room 207
Description: The purpose of this organization is to educate students about various cultures and to help them understand the different customs and ways of life around the world. This club is a human relations task force!
Membership: Open Membership
Sponsor: Mrs. Adrianna Martinez-Walker
Season: Year-round
Meets: Central Campus
Contact: awalker@mchs.net
Meets: Twice a month, 3:15, unless there's an alternative activity scheduled Central Campus, Room 207
Description: The purpose of this organization is to educate students about various cultures and to help them understand the different customs and ways of life around the world. This club is a human relations task force!
International Thespian Society
LEADERSHIP, SERVICE, SPECIAL INTEREST
Membership: Academic Honorary
Sponsor: Mrs. Glenda Smith
Season: School Year
Meets: At least twice a month on Mondays 3p.m.Central Campus, Career Center
Contact: gsmith@mchs.net
Description: Students participate in all theatre productions, community service projects, and the annual theatre festival. Student members are often involved in Fall Play, Children's Theater and Musical.
Membership: Academic Honorary
Sponsor: Mrs. Glenda Smith
Season: School Year
Meets: At least twice a month on Mondays 3p.m.Central Campus, Career Center
Contact: gsmith@mchs.net
Description: Students participate in all theatre productions, community service projects, and the annual theatre festival. Student members are often involved in Fall Play, Children's Theater and Musical.
Investment Club
SPECIAL INTEREST
Membership: Open Membership
Sponsor: Mr. Belden
Season: School Year
Meets: Wednesday, 3:15Central Campus, Room 154
Contact: dbelden@mchs.net
Description: Members will learn the basics of investing in stocks and bonds. Students will follow the stock market with an interactive stock investment competition as well as hands-on learning about the markets.Students take a field trip to Chicago to visit the Board of Trade.
Membership: Open Membership
Sponsor: Mr. Belden
Season: School Year
Meets: Wednesday, 3:15Central Campus, Room 154
Contact: dbelden@mchs.net
Description: Members will learn the basics of investing in stocks and bonds. Students will follow the stock market with an interactive stock investment competition as well as hands-on learning about the markets.Students take a field trip to Chicago to visit the Board of Trade.
Judo Club
COMPETITION
Membership: To compete, must join USA Judo
Sponsor: Mr. Rick Undesser
Season: Year round except during wrestling season
Meets: Monday/Wednesday 3:30-5:00 Central Campus- Wrestling Room
Contact: rundesser@mchs.net
Description: Judo training develops speed, power, timing, agility, flexibility, endurance, body control, and split second reflexes. The combined mental and physical benefits of Judo training make it an ideal choice for sport, fitness and recreation. There are no interscholastic competitions, however, students may enter tournaments individually provided they are endorsed by an accredited Black-Belt.
Membership: To compete, must join USA Judo
Sponsor: Mr. Rick Undesser
Season: Year round except during wrestling season
Meets: Monday/Wednesday 3:30-5:00 Central Campus- Wrestling Room
Contact: rundesser@mchs.net
Description: Judo training develops speed, power, timing, agility, flexibility, endurance, body control, and split second reflexes. The combined mental and physical benefits of Judo training make it an ideal choice for sport, fitness and recreation. There are no interscholastic competitions, however, students may enter tournaments individually provided they are endorsed by an accredited Black-Belt.
Junior Class
LEADERSHIP & COMMUNITY SERVICE
Membership: Petitions and Nominations
Sponsors: Mrs. Carrie Prosek and Mrs. Amy Lyons
Season: School Year
Meets: 1st Friday of each month, 7 AM, in Central Campus Board Room
Contact: cprosek@mchs.net,
Description: Junior Leadership, Homecoming activities, Cornfest Queen, Powderpuff, Prom, and community service events.
Membership: Petitions and Nominations
Sponsors: Mrs. Carrie Prosek and Mrs. Amy Lyons
Season: School Year
Meets: 1st Friday of each month, 7 AM, in Central Campus Board Room
Contact: cprosek@mchs.net,
Description: Junior Leadership, Homecoming activities, Cornfest Queen, Powderpuff, Prom, and community service events.
Kaleidescope
CREATIVE ARTS
Membership: Class Enrollment Prerequisite
Sponsor: Mr. Andres Torres
Season: School Year
Meets: Tuesdays 3-4 Central Campus, Room 101
Contact: atorres@mchs.net
Description: Students participate in various literary activities. Members write, review, and publish a literary magazine.
Membership: Class Enrollment Prerequisite
Sponsor: Mr. Andres Torres
Season: School Year
Meets: Tuesdays 3-4 Central Campus, Room 101
Contact: atorres@mchs.net
Description: Students participate in various literary activities. Members write, review, and publish a literary magazine.