Whitman Parents, Faculty, and Students,
The SGA looks forward to a wonderful year filled with great events and memories. The
SGA works very hard to ensure a phenomenal school year for all Whitman students and
members of the Whitman community. We do this by holding events such as Homecoming,
Battle of the Classes, Mr. Whitman, and various other exciting events. Additionally, the
SGA aims to fundraise for a variety of communities in need during the 2016-2017 school
year.
The variety of clubs that can be found at Whitman is incredible, and I really do believe that
there is something out there for every Whitman student to enjoy. Looking back on my past
few years at Whitman, I have come to realize how much of a positive impact these
extracurricular have had on me, including introducing me to now some of my closest
friends. I hope this coming year creates the same environment of mutual support that I
found, where students can find a community of friends not just in their personal activities,
but also in the school as a whole.
Whitman Clubs Night is a fantastic opportunity for students to learn more about the many
ways they can become involved. Students and parents can visit the booths run by each
club and ask questions to each club representative. If you have any further questions,
comments, or suggestions, the SGA can be contacted by email at
[email protected] and I can be contacted directly through my email at
[email protected]. The SGA also has a Facebook page and a Twitter account
which you can subscribe to and keep up to date with the latest news.
It’s going to be a fantastic year. Please, if you have any questions about how to get
involved, or any ideas for improving the experience here at Whitman, don't hesitate to
contact me or the SGA.
Best,
Ari Gutman SGA President
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Dear Students, Parents, and Staff,
On behalf of the Walt Whitman PTSA, we would like to invite you to be a part of the
annual Clubs Night.
Throughout the year, many people work ceaselessly to bring the best High School
experience to you through iconic events such as Homecoming, Red Rush 5k, bRave, Mr.
Whitman, Battle of the Classes, and many more. This being said, the one thing that
makes all of the work behind these events worthwhile is the active support and
participation of the student body and beyond. And that starts with you.
At Whitman, we pride ourselves with academic excellence, being one of the top schools in
the nation. In having such a strong reputation, students at Whitman may find themselves
focusing more time on academics than anything else. To be a part of our community and
truly experience the unbelievable opportunities Whitman has to offer, Clubs Night is the
place to begin.
As the homecoming hype swoops in like a superhero, and the football games inspire you
to be a star athlete, Clubs Night will give everyone an inside look into what makes
Whitman one of the best schools in the nation. Whether it be the Robotics Club, Asian
Hop-Hop Club, Entrepreneurs Club, or “Caked,” every club is driven by school spirit and a
love for the community.
Being involved is what shapes you as a person. It’s what gives you character, motivation,
and experience to impact the world that lies ahead of us. Not only this, but you’ll have fun
doing it! And it all starts with you.
At Clubs Night, you will get an opportunity to ask the leaders of these clubs about what
they do throughout the year, as well as how you can be involved. It’s a fantastic
opportunity to meet new people, form new friendships, and be involved!
Whitman Clubs Night is a joint activity of the PTSA and the Student Government Association.
Many people contribute to the success of this evening. Special thanks go to the following people:
Dr. Goodwin and Ms. Cook, for helping with the arrangements; all the teachers, staff and parents
who lend their time to these clubs; Ari Gutman of the Student Government Association; to Sheryl
Freedman, SGA sponsor, and the building staff for their help before and after the event. Finally, of
course, thanks to all the students whose enthusiasm and hard work make these clubs possible!
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A few notes about the club descriptions that follow:
*
Prerequisites:
Unless stated, there are none.
*
Cost:
Prior to participation in any club or activity listed herein,
students must have paid the extracurricular activity fee
to the Montgomery County Public School system. If you
have not yet paid the fee, you may pick up a form in the
main office or call 301-517-5000 to obtain one.
*
Extra Cost:
*
Service Learning Hours:
*
Liability/Waiver:
Unless stated, there is no additional cost other than the
above-mentioned activity fee.
Student Service Learning (SSL) hours may be earned
through participation in school-sponsored clubs and
organizations that include activities with a service focus.
Members of any club can talk with their advisor and
apply for SSL approval with Mrs. Geisler, SSL
Coordinator, in Room A-119. Club advisors are
responsible for covering the SSL phases of preparation,
action and reflection. Questions from club advisors
regarding any aspect of earning SSL hours with schoolsponsored clubs and organizations should be posed to
Mrs. Geisler in advance of any activity for which SSL
hours are desired. SSL hours will only be awarded after
approval has been given by Mrs. Geisler. A list of clubs
that have already been approved for SSL activities is
included on the Whitman SSL web site at
www.mcps.k12.md.us/schools/whitmanhs/ssl and
posted on the bulletin board in Room A-119. Only work
done outside of the school day will be approved, and
there is a maximum of 8 hours a day that can be
earned. Before the end of the semester when the
service was performed, each student should submit
MCPS Form 560-51, Student Service Learning Activity
Verification, to Mrs. Geisler.
Whitman High School, MCPS and the Whitman PTSA
are not responsible for any injury that may result from
participation in these clubs.
A signed medical waiver (included in this booklet and
available from the club sponsors) is required for some
clubs, as stated. Some clubs might require the signed
medical waiver even though it is not listed as such in
this brochure.
Whitman Clubs Night PTSA Chairs: Mercedita Roxas-Murray, Meg Fletcher
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Pages
MEDICAL LIABILITY WAIVER .................................................................. 6
WALT WHITMAN HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS .................................... 7
OTHER SPORTS-RELATED CLUBS ......................................................... 8-10
Archery Club
Badminton
Fun in The Sun
International Football Club
(IFC)
Ping-Pong (Table Tennis)
Playing for Change (Soccer)
Whitman Sailing
Squash Team
Taiji
Tennis Club
The Basketball Club
Ultimate Frisbee Club
Water Polo Club
Whitman Equestrian Club
Whitman Hockey
Whitman Rec Club
Whitmaniacs
Whitman Sailing Club
Whitman Track Club
FOREIGN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE................................................... 11
Anime & Manga Club
Chinese Club
International Club
Israel Student Connection
Italian Club
Manos Unidas
MUSIC, DANCE AND THE ARTS ............................................................... 12-13
Asian Hip-Hop Club
Bollywood Dance
and Yoga Club
Breakdance Club
Drama Club
Improv Club
Sing Dance Club
Swing Dance Club
Ukulele Club
Viking Photo Club
PUBLICATIONS .......................................................................................... 14
Black & White
Eidolon Literary & Arts Magazine
Science Magazine
Yearbook (SAGA)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Pages
CHARITABLE AND HUMANITARIAN CLUBS .......................................... 15-16
A Wider Circle Club
American Red Cross Club
Best Buddies
Club Provide
Color My World Club
Making Smiles Happen
Soccer Service Club
Songs for Seniors
Sound of Vikings
Souper Schools
Sources of Strength
Spoonful of Hope
Spread the Song
Students Ending Slavery
The Community Outreach
Club
Whitman Girls Up
Whitman Without Borders
GOVERNMENT, POLITICS AND DEBATE …. .....................................….. 17-18
Global Affairs Club
JSA (Junior Statesmen of America)
Key Club
Mock Trial Team
Model United Nations
Speech & Debate Team
Whitman Students for Hillary
SPECIAL INTEREST CLUBS ...................................................................... 19-25
Animal Rights Club
Animal Society
Astronomy Club
Baking Club
Caked
Chemistry Club
Chess Club
Chinese Chess Club “Find
Your Match”
Cinema Society
Classics Club
Club Alliance
Culinary Experiences Club
DECA
Drone Club
Environmental Club
Fashion Society
Feminist Coalition
Film/Videography Club
Future Educators
Girls Who Code
Green Team
Interact Club
International Cooking Club
Lettuce Club
Life Savers
Magic: The Gathering Club
Movie Making Club
National Art Honor Society
Philosophy Club
Psychology Club
Robotics Club
Rubik’s Cube Club
Save our Sharks
Science Bowl Team
Science Club
Speakers Club
Stem Fems
The DCC
The Filmmakers Club
The Heard
Thomas the Tank Engine
Viewing Club
Vike2Vike Peer Tutoring
Web Programming
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Whitman Broadcast Radio
Club
Whitman Interactors
Whitman Phrenological
Society
Whitman Pride Alliance
Whitman Quiz Bowl, It’s
Academic
Whitman Tech
Young Economists/
Entrepreneurs Club
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CLUB MEDICAL LIABILITY WAIVER
I hereby release, indemnify and hold harmless Walt Whitman High School, Montgomery
County Public Schools, Board of Education members, club sponsors, employees,
volunteers, students, from any and all medical claims, injury claims of any nature arising
out of or in any way related to my/child/children(s) participation in the
___________________________club during the school year 2016 – 2017.
Signing the club form grants permission of participation in this club activity is an acceptance
of possible risk of injury. I agree that my child participate in the club with my knowledge,
awareness that injury is possible.
I also acknowledge and assume all risks related to participation in the
____________________________ Club and agree that Walt Whitman High School,
Montgomery County Public Schools, Board of Education members, club sponsors,
employees, volunteers, students, assume no liability whatsoever for personal injuries or
property damage that may arise out of my child/children’s participation in the
_______________________________________Club.
My signature below indicates that I have read, understand, freely accept, and sign this
waiver. I expressly agree that this agreement shall be constructed and enforced in
accordance with laws of the State of Maryland, with Montgomery County. I agree that this
waiver and release is intended to be as broad and inclusive as permitted under the laws of
the State of Maryland.
Student name and ID number
Date
Signature of Parent(s)/Legal Guardian(s)
Date
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WALT WHITMAN HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETICS
The following sports are listed by season. Questions may be posed to the Whitman
Athletic Director, Mr. Andy Wetzel, by visiting his office in the gym lobby or calling
301-320-6595.
FALL SPORTS
Coed
Coed
Girls
Coed
Coed
Girls
Boys
Girls
Girls
Girls
Coed
Cheerleading, Varsity and Junior Varsity
Cross-Country, Varsity
Field Hockey, Varsity and Junior Varsity
Football, Varsity and Junior Varsity
Golf, Varsity
Pompons, Varsity
Soccer, Varsity and Junior Varsity
Soccer, Varsity and Junior Varsity
Tennis, Varsity
Volleyball, Varsity and Junior Varsity
Corollary Team Handball
WINTER SPORTS
Boys
Girls
Coed
Coed
Girls
Coed
Coed
Coed
Basketball, Varsity and Junior Varsity
Basketball, Varsity and Junior Varsity
Cheerleading, Varsity
Indoor Track, Varsity
Pompons, Varsity
Swimming & Diving, Varsity
Wrestling, Varsity and Junior Varsity
Corollary Bocce
SPRING SPORTS
Boys
Boys
Girls
Coed
Girls
Boys
Boys
Coed
Coed
Girls
Baseball, Varsity and Junior Varsity
Lacrosse, Varsity and JV
Lacrosse, Varsity and JV
Outdoor Track, Varsity
Softball, Varsity and Junior Varsity
Tennis, Varsity
Volleyball, Varsity
Volleyball, Varsity
Corollary Softball
Gymnastics
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OTHER SPORTS-RELATED CLUBS
ARCHERY CLUB
Learn how to shoot or improve your skills in archery. Beginners are welcome! Equipment will
be provided.
Cost: $25 per lesson
Meetings: Once a month, Sept. 29th, 2:30PM,
Student Contact: Neha Gupta, [email protected], 202-294,0252
Sponsor: Mr. Reid
BADMINTON
BASKETBALL CLUB
The purpose of this club is to bring basketball players together and get some exercise
playing pickup basketball. I enjoy basketball and want to spread my love for the game.
Meetings: Weekly, Sept. 24, 2:00PM, Whitman outdoor basketball court
Student Contact: Evan DeCastro, 301-204-4109, [email protected]
Teacher Sponsor: Mr. Kenah
FUN IN THE SUN
At Fun in the Sun, we want more people to get active while having fun. We will participate
in 5ks, go hiking, go to a trampoline park, and do other fun activities.
Cost: Dependent on activities.
Meetings: 1- 3 times a month, time and location TBD
Student Contact: Corrine Hall, 516-661-1016, [email protected]
Sponsor: Mr. Shipley
HOCKEY CLUB
Come join Whitman's premier and only hockey club.
Cost: Club fee
Meetings: 3-4 times a week (practices and games)
Student Contact: Joseph Tseytlia, [email protected] or 301-767-6049
Sponsor: N/A
INTERNATIONAL FOOTBALL CLUB (IFC)
Our club intends to bring together Whitman students of all backgrounds with the beautiful
game we all love, football. This school is filled with enthusiasts of the game who are eager
to play.
Meetings: Every Friday afternoon, Sept. 22nd, 2:45PM, Outdoor basketball court near
gymnasium
Student Contact: Gabriel Bayona-Sapag, [email protected], Gregor
Bayburtian, [email protected]
Sponsor: Ms. Sonnabend
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PING-PONG (TABLE TENNIS) CLUB
Table tennis is an excellent club or home game. It’s a great activity that will improve one’s
eye and hand coordination. Please join if you enjoy playing table tennis and play with your
friends. It’s totally free!
Meetings: Every two weeks, Sept. 22nd, 2:35pm, C-314
Student Contact: Yuang Zhang, 617-470-9820, [email protected]
Sponsor: Mrs. Song
PLAYING FOR CHANGE
Soccer Without Borders club serves as a fundraising and awareness club for
underprivileged students in emerging countries. We will raise funds to support schooling,
and soccer playing for Soccer Without Borders. We will collect and distribute equipment.
Meetings: 3-4 per soccer season, 1-2 in off season
Student Contact: Caroline Smith, 301-922-3239, [email protected]
Sponsor: Mrs. Stender, x6607
SQUASH CLUB
The Squash club is a popular and exciting opportunity for students to learn this great sport,
which is a great cross trainer and ranked #1 for fitness in the US by Forbes Magazine!
Cost: $130 for the high school league, $350 per time slot for 13 weeks of practice
Meetings: Four times a week; sept. 21st, 3:15PM, Chevy Chase Athletic Club,
5454 Wisconsin Ave, 18th floor
Student Contact: Harry Dodwell, 240-289-3112, [email protected]
Sponsor: Mrs. Del Savio, 301-320-6598
TAIJI
The Taiji Club’s purpose is to spread Taiji culture and Chinese culture
Meetings: TBA, Sept. 22, 3:00PM, Hallway outside teacher room /outside behind class
room
Student Contact: Ning Ping Ma, 929-254-8104, [email protected]
Sponsor: Mrs. Diamond, 301-320-6605
TENNIS CLUB
Everyone who is interested in tennis is welcome to join the club! Join us and enjoy playing
tennis.
Meetings: Weekly, Oct. 6, 2:45pm. W-107
Student Contacts: Yuting (Katie) Gao, [email protected], 301-661-5216
Sponsor: Jasen Gohn, 571-212-4428
TRACK CLUB
Track club is a fun after school running club for people looking to get in shape, have fun, or
prepare
for the upcoming track season in a flexible relaxed environment
Cost: free
Meetings 10/22/16 at 2:50 pm at the track
Student contact: Natachi Owuamaegbu 202-286-9965 / [email protected]
Sponsor: Mr. Mays
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ULTIMATE FRISBEE CLUB
The Whitman Ultimate Frisbee Club is a club that meets every Friday, right after school on
the upper field near the gym. We play a relaxed game of Ultimate Frisbee and welcome all
skill levels so anyone can show up. Stop by on Friday and check us out!
Meetings: Fridays, Sept. 23, 2:40pm, on the upper field behind Whittier Wood
Student Contact: Josh Strauss, 240-676-1758, josh. [email protected]
Sponsor: Mr. Brumeel, 301-320-6588
WHITMAN EQUESTRIAN CLUB
The Walt Whitman Equestrian Club competes on the local interschool circuit. Weekly riding
lessons are required to show, but no experience is necessary to be in the club and sheer
us on. A signed medical waiver is required.
Cost: $90 per month for show fees
Meetings: 1x per month, Start date TBD, location TBD
Student Contact: Maya Caceres, 301-518-0422, [email protected]
Sponsor: Katie Chery, [email protected]
WHITMAN REC CLUB
We go to Breckenridge, CO for a long weekend of skiing, snowboarding, etc.
Cost: $1,250
Meetings: 8 X per year, Sept. 29th, 6th lunch, D-209
Student Contact: Sophia Knappertz, [email protected]
Sponsor: Mrs. Mornini, 301-320-6605
WHITMAN SAILING
Whitman Sailing practices in DC with other high schools and competes in local regattas.
Cost: DC Sail registration fee
Meetings: 3 X per week, Sept. 27th, 2:45PM. Cafeteria
Student Contact: Nathaniel, Dwyer, 301-919-6283, [email protected]
Sponsor: Mr. Ford
WHITMAN WATER POLO CLUB
Water Polo meets and practices 4 days a week and plays tournaments on weekends.
Prerequisites: Swimming experience helpful
Fee: $800
Meetings: TBD, 5:30PM, Landon Pool
Student Contact: Walter Sandbloom, 240-421-5216, [email protected]
Sponsor: Mr. Davidson
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FOREIGN LANGUAGE AND CULTURE
ANIME & MANGA CLUB
Examine Eastern culture and custom from one of the most famous specialty of
Japan-Anime. Also learn and improve comic drawing skills by watching anime and
discuss within group every time. Special activities may include cosplay, comic con,
collaborative, content creation, fan fiction, etc.
Cost: None
Meetings: Once a month, starting Sept. 23; 3:00pm, A304 Room
Student Contact: Yirui Zhao, 202-390-6581, [email protected]
Sponsor: Ms. Moorman; 301-320-6600
CHINESE CLUB
A place to learn and experience Chinese culture and meet new people, regardless of
ethnicity.
Cost: None
Meetings: Every 2 weeks, starting, Sept. 22; 2:35pm, A335
Student Contact: Eunisa Lu, 301-768-2761, [email protected]
Sponsor: Mr. Wang; 301-320-6613
ISRAEL STUDENT CONNECTION
Advocacy for Israel, education about Israel and discussion of Jewish culture.
Meetings: Once a month, starting on Oct. 10th, 2:30pm, B-212
Student Contact: Tamar Jacobsohn, 240-330-7276, [email protected]
Sponsor: Mr. Confino, 301-320-6588
INTERNATIONAL CLUB
A club that celebrates diversity and holds events to promote cultures from around the
world.
Meetings: Every two weeks, Sept. 23rd, 2:30PM, A-335
Student Contact: Eunisa Lu, 301-768-2761, [email protected]
Teacher: Ms. Maroni
ITALIAN CLUB
Experience Italian culture and food.
Meetings: Every two weeks, starting on Oct. 4th, 2:35pm, D-309
Student Contact: Elliot Kelly, [email protected], 301-908-0891
Sponsor: Isabella Kyser, 301-320-6541
JAPANESE FOOD CLUB
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MANOS UNIDAS
Manos Unidas works to support the Latin American Community in our area through various
fund-raisers as well as volunteering opportunities. We focus on helping others and end the
school year with a service trip to Latin America.
Meetings: Every two weeks, starting on Sept. 13th, 2:35pm, A-325
Student Contact: Jennah Hague, 301-655-3942
Sponsor: Rebecca Leef,
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MUSIC, DANCE AND THE ARTS
CHORAL ENSEMBLES
All of Whitman’s choral groups have daily scheduled classes and regular concerts.
GENERAL CHORUS: Open to all students—no audition required
TREBLE CHORALE: Open to all girls’ grades 10-12—no audition required
MEN’S CHORUS: Open to all boys’ grades 10-12, by audition only
WOMEN’S CHORUS: Open to all girls, grades 11-12, by audition only
CHAMBER CHOIR: Highly select mixed ensemble by audition only. Performance
schedule is heaviest of all choral groups, approximately 40 performances per year.
JAZZ OCTETS: 2 octets (one for boys/one for girls) chosen from Chamber Choir. Both
groups rehearse after school 1-2 days a week after school.
*Performance in school concerts and community concerts.
Prerequisites: Auditions, except where noted
Sponsor: Mr. Davidson 320-6542
INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC GROUPS
All of Whitman’s instrumental music groups have daily scheduled classes and
regular concerts.
BEGINNING BAND: No prerequisites—no audition required.
ADVANCED BAND: Open to all 9th grade students with more than one year of
experience—no audition required. *
CONCERT BAND: Open to upper level musicians who meet audition requirements. *#
CONCERT ORCHESTRA: Open to 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th grade students. No audition
required. SYMPHONIC BAND: Open to highly skilled upper level musicians; audition
required
SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA: Open to upper level musicians; audition required
JAZZ ENSEMBLE: Most selective of the music ensembles. Participation is by audition
only. The jazz ensemble has the heaviest performance schedule of all instrumental
groups. Required to play at selected home football games. Traveling, competing group.
Prerequisites: Auditions, except where noted
Sponsor: Ms. Alvey, 301-320-6542
ASIAN HIP-HOP CLUB
Learning choreography of Hip Hop from Asian countries and some English choreography.
We will be practicing together and will eventually be performing on International Night.
Meetings: Every week, starting Sept. 23rd, 2:35pm, A-332
Student Contact: Ashley Jiang, 301-337-1256, [email protected]
Sponsor: Sonja Maroni, 301-320-6613
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BOLLYWOOD DANCE AND YOGA CLUB
Bollywood Dance and Yoga Club is a relaxing and fun way to end the day. Every week we
will start with 15 minutes of yoga and then learn a dance which we will perform at various
venues!
Extra Costs: Clothes for costumes
Meetings: 1 time a week, starting Sept. 23t, 2:45pm, WAUD Auditorium
Student Contact: Preetha Vikram, [email protected], 301-887-7465
Teacher: Mr. Bruueel, 301-320-6588
BREAKDANCE CLUB
A club to practice and develop breakdancing skills. We perform at pep rallies and
international nights, no experience required! We will teach you everything you need to
know.
Cost: N/A
Meetings: First meeting is on 9/26/16 at 2:30 PM in room A335. The club will meet once a
week.
Student Contact: Jianxiang (Jerry) Mao, [email protected] or 301-768-2761
Sponsor: Mrs.Maroni
DRAMA CLUB
Whitman Drama Club is a fun, social group that plans fun events and activities for students
to participate. Drama Club is open to everyone. A few of the events this year include a trip
to New York City, karaoke night, escape the room outing, and seeing shows. Students
interested in Whitman Drama and Whitman Tech are encouraged to join.
Meetings: Once a month @ 2:45pm in the Chorus Room, starting Sept. 22
Student Contact: Becky Keteltas, 301-706-9018, [email protected]
Sponsor: Christopher Gerken
IMPROV CLUB
Improv Club is the perfect place for people of all skill levels to practice improvisational
comedy and acting, while having lots of fun along the way!
Prerequisites: None, just be willing to have fun!
Meetings: Thursdays, starting on Sept. 22th, 2:35-3:45pm, C-238
Student Contact: Nathan Geesing, 301-219-4535, [email protected]
Sponsor: Mr. O’Brien
SHAKESPEARE CLUB
SWING DANCE CLUB
The swing Dance club goes to a dance at Glen Echo once a month. No Experience
Required!
Cost: Admission to Dance
Meetings: TBD once a month
Student Contact: Sydney Asselin [email protected] 240-755-1721
Sponsor: Peyton Ford
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UKULELE CLUB
Want to learn to play the happiest instrument ever? Can’t get that 21 Pilots song out of your
head? Ukulele club may be for you! Amateurs and advanced players alike are welcome.
We’re a low commitment club that promises a good time with good people!
Cost: None
First Meeting: September 30th 2:40 in the Photo Room
Meetings: 1-2 times a month
Student Contact: Andrew Constable (301)-919-4508 [email protected]
Sponsor: Mr. Seymour
VIKING PHOTO CLUB
To teach people the elements of good photography and teach the skills of photography
Prerequisites: Have a camera or phone
Meetings: Every other week on Thursdays
Student Contact: Andrea Brain, 301-332-7282
Sponsor: Mr. Seymour
WHITMAN CAPPIES
The Cappies are a national organization that combines journalism and theater for high
school students
Cost: TBD
Meetings: Once a month, TBD
Student Contact: Kylara Mundy, 301-641-9319, [email protected]
Sponsor: Ms. Reynolds
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PUBLICATIONS
BLACK & WHITE
The Black & White is Whitman’s award winning student-run newspaper. We have a staff
of 100+ students and produce ten issues/year.
Prerequisites: Intro to Journalism class
Meetings: Everyday – academic class
Student Contact: TBA
Sponsor: Reynolds
EIDOLON LITERARY & ARTS MAGAZINE
Like writing, drawing, photography? Submit to Eidolon or join our editorial staff! This club is
the perfect way to explore the artistic and literary talent among Whitman students.
Meetings: Once a month, starting on Tuesday, Sept. 27th, 2;30pm, B-211 (Black and White
Room)
Student Contact: Neha Gupta, 202-294-0252, [email protected]
Sponsor: Ms. Reynolds
SCIENCE MAGAZINE
The Science Magazine allows students to investigate and write about current science
events that are having an impact on everyday society.
Meetings: TBD
Student Contact: Jeffrey Chu, 301-229-0209, [email protected]
Sponsor: Mr. Chen
YEARBOOK (SAGA)
SAGA, Whitman's award-winning yearbook, is published each May. Yearbook is an
Honors elective class held during school and is comprised of a staff of approximately 34
student writers, photographers, business managers and editors. Applications for writers
and photographers are available in the early spring for consideration for the following
year's staff.
Student Contact: TBD
Sponsor: Beth Rockwell
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CHARITABLE AND HUMANITARIAN CLUBS
A WIDER CIRCLE CLUB
A club for the wider circle organization in DC Raising money to end poverty in the DC area.
Meetings: Every Tues in CIC
Student Contact: Casey Bettencourt, [email protected]
Sponsor: Mrs. Wislar
AMERICAN RED CROSS CLUB
The Walt Whitman American Red Cross Club’s purpose is to give back to the community
that has done so much to cultivate the new generation of adults.
Meetings: Twice a month (2nd and 4th week), Sept. 26th, 2:35pm, C-237
Student Contact: Hillary Dunkley, 301-200-5467, [email protected]
Sponsor: Laura Evans Rhodes, 301-320-6589
BEST BUDDIES CLUB
The Best Buddies Club is a non-profit organization dedicated to creating one-on-one
friendships and leadership development for those with intellectual and developmental
disabilities. We go on various trips around the community including the movies, pumpkin
patch, a baseball game and more.
Meetings: TBC
Student Contact: TBC
Sponsor: TBC
CLUB PROVIDE
Club Provide helps educate teens about what unhealthy relationships are and provides
assistance to students seeking help or guidance in unhealthy relationships.
Meetings: Once a week, Oct. 5, 3:00PM, A333
Student Contact: Emily Tompkins, 202-288-0707, [email protected]
Sponsor: Ms. Sandbloom
COLOR MY WORLD CLUB
The CMW Club is a club that collects crayons and art supplies from restaurants and other
large companies. We then donate these supplies to shelters, orphanages and underfunded
schools. This club teaches students about leadership, social entrepreneurship and charity.
For more information, go to colormyworldproject.org
Meetings: Once a month, starting Sept. 28, 2:35pm, A-209
Student Contact: Jack.Margolis, 202-999-7566, [email protected]
Sponsor: Ms. Fus, 301-320-6600
MAKING SMILES HAPPEN
Club Provide helps educate teens about what unhealthy relationships are and provides
Making Smiles Happen creates gifts and fund raisers to donate to sick children at the
Children’s Inn at the NIH. We meet on Wednesdays and do exciting crafts!
Meetings: Every Wednesday, TBD, W108
Student Contact: Emily Tompkins, 202-288-0707, [email protected]
Sponsor: Ms. Sandbloom
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SOCCER SERVICE CLUB
Soccer Without Border’s mission is to use soccer as a vehicle for positive change,
providing under-served youth a toolkit to overcome obstacles to growth, inclusion, and
personal success”. Join this club to help raise money for Soccer Without Borders and
possibly other soccer missions by participating in various fundraising activities throughout
the year.
Meetings: Once a month, Oct. 3rd, TBD, TBD
Student Contact:
Julie Rosenstein, 301-828-6550, [email protected]
Zoe Taswell, 301-902-1546, [email protected]
Sponsor: Mrs. Stender
SONGS FOR SENIORS
We perform music for nursing homes around the DC metro area.
Cost: $10
Meetings: Once a Month, Organizer’s residence
Student Contact: Colby Fong, 301-892-2789
Sponsor: Ms. Alvey, 301-651-2793
SOUND OF VIKINGS
Sound of Vikings will develop, nurture and advance well-qualified, talented high school
musicians in a stunning, non-profit club. We will meet monthly to perform a piece in one of
our seasonal performances for senior retirement homes in an effort to enrich and add color
to their lives. Looks great on applications! Eligible for up to 100+ SSL hours.
Prerequisites: Must be a skilled musician
Meetings: Once a Month, Oct. 4th, 2:35pm, Whitman TBC
Student Contact: Tina Xia, 240-614-1037, [email protected]
Sponsor: Ms. Alvey, 301-320-6542
SOUPER SCHOOLS
The Souper Schools club brings food to homeless shelters
Meetings: Every two weeks
Student Contact: Maddie Smith, Danielle Anderson, Elene Henning, [email protected]
Sponsor: Ms. Johnson
SOURCES OF STRENGTH
Provide students with resources they need to prevent and raise awareness to bullying and
mental health.
Meetings: Two x per month, once during 5th period, once after school
Student Contact: Kalia Dell
Sponsor: Ms. Madeline Golding, 301-320-6541, [email protected]
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SPOONFUL OF HOPE
We bake and cook for the homeless day shelter Bethesda Calls. SSL hours are provided!
Feel free to bring your own recipes.
Cost: $20 (to pay for ingredients)
Meetings: Once every 2 weeks on Sunday, Oct. 2, 2:00-4:00PM, 5907 Carlton Lane
Student Contact: Katherine Sylvester, 202-870-1063, [email protected]
Sponsor: Ms. Chung
SPREAD THE SONG
Do you play an instrument, sing, or just love music? Join us on our journey to spread the
song! We perform at soup kitchens, hospitals, retirement homes, etc. and give SSL hours.
Meetings: Two times per month, Sept. 26th, 2:30PM, B-211 (Black and White Room)
Student Contact: Ellie Trainor, 202-286-2877, [email protected]
Sponsor: Confino
STUDENTS ENDING SLAVERY
Students Ending Slavery is a student chapter of Free the Slaves, a non-profit working
towards ending human trafficking. Our chapter will focus on fundraising to support the
abolition of slavery and informing our community on modern day human trafficking.
Meetings: Bi-monthly, Oct. 6, 2:35PM, B212
Student Contact: Sabrina Martin, 301-922-2222, [email protected]
Sponsor: Confino
THE COMMUNITY OUTREACH CLUB
We help find student opportunities to help out in their communities. We help find
opportunities that they enjoy and that serves the community. We help students earn SSL
hours.
Meetings: Once a week, Oct. 3, 3:00PM, Mr. Ford’s room
Student Contact: Emily Tompkins, 202-288-0707, [email protected]
Sponsor: Mr. Ford
WHITMAN GIRLS UP
Whitman Girls Up is a club for anyone interested in helping girls in the developing world.
We fund raise through bake sales, movie nights and sports tournaments.
Meetings: Once a week, Sept. 27th, 5th and 6th lunch, A234
Student Contact: Anna McGuire, 301-787-4557, [email protected]
Sponsor: Ms. Sonnabend
WHITMAN WITHOUT BORDERS
The purpose of Whitman without Borders is to provide charity including, toys, clothing, and
financial aid to those in crisis in Syria. We hope to promote awareness through fundraisers,
drives, and various other engaging activities, for we believe that charities should not be
limited to just our own country.
Cost: None
First Meeting: 9/29/16 2:45 A234
Meetings: once every 2 weeks
Student Contact: Kyra Du (240)-620-6759 [email protected]
Sponsor: Sonnabend
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GOVERNMENT, POLITICS AND DEBATE
GLOBAL AFFAIRS CLUB
A friendly debate about politics and global issues.
Student Contact: Joseph Tseytlin, 301-767-6049, [email protected]
Meetings: Bi-monthly
Sponsor: Ms. Sonnabend
JSA (Junior Statesmen of America)
JSA is a debate club centered around domestic political issues. We discuss and debate
politics in a relaxed, non-competitive environment. We attend up to 3 conferences per
year where we meet students across the mid-Atlantic region.
Student Contact: Mathew Koretsky, 240-273-8041, [email protected]
Meetings: Once a week starting 9/20 @ 2:35pm in A-235
Sponsor: Ms. Traficante
KEY CLUB
Key Club is an international student-led organization which provides its members with
opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership skills.
Cost: $15
Student Contact: Callie Cohen, 301-357-0242, [email protected]
Meetings: Twice a month starting 10/3 @ 2:35pm
Sponsor: Mr. Kenan
MOCK TRIAL TEAM
We are the Mock Trial team. We compete against other schools on a case provided by the
statewide association.
Extra Costs: Fee for mock trial case $400
Meetings: Once, Sept. 28th, 7:00am, Del Salvia’s room
Student Contact: Rachel Friedman, [email protected]
Sponsor: Ms. Del Salvia
MODEL UNITED NATIONS (WHIT MUN)
Model UN is a competitive outlook on global issues. We can attend conferences throughout
the year.
Extra Costs: $ for conferences
Meetings: Sept. 22nd, 2:40pm, Ms. Gingrich’s room
Student Contact: Natachi Ohwuamaegbu, 202-286-9065,
[email protected]
Sponsor: Ms. Gingrich
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SPEECH & DEBATE TEAM
Do you love arguing? Current events? Literature, poetry or public speaking? If you
answered yes to any or all of these questions, check out Speech and Debate! One of
Whitman’s largest and most successful teams. We are fun, competitive, and open to all
grades, Check out our website at www.whitmandebate.com
Extra Costs: Registration at bit.ly/2cCFRyP
Meetings: Twice weekly, on Mondays and Wednesdays, Sept. 21st, 6:30-8:30PM, Mr.
O’Brien’s room, C-238
Student Contact: Xavier Roberts-Gaal, 301-787-4435, studentpresident@whitman
debate.com
Sponsor: Mr. O’Brien
WHITMAN STUDENTS FOR HILLARY
We will gather support throughout the school to elect Hillary Clinton as the 45th
President of the United States! We will volunteer by canvassing and phone banking,
as well as having debate watch events.
Meetings: Every other week on Mondays, Sept. 26th, 6th lunch, C-238
Student Contact: Celia Hoffman, 301-978-6560, [email protected]
Sponsor: Mr. O’Brien
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SPECIAL INTEREST CLUBS
ANIMAL RIGHTS CLUB
The Animal Rights Club (ARC) focuses on advocating for the rights of animals and raising
money to benefit the welfare of animals and raising awareness for animal issues. The club
achieves this through various activities including volunteering at animal shelters, raising
money for charities (bake sales, etc.), and watching documentaries.
Meetings: Every other Tuesday, starting Sept. 27, 2:35-3:30pm, Courtyard
Student Contact:
Julia Cauley, 301-642-8542, [email protected]/
Iris Berendes-Dean, 202-465-0896, [email protected]
Sponsor: Mrs. Holloway/ Ms. Melanie Toth
ANIMAL SOCIETY
This is a club dedicated to helping animals and raising money for organizations that help
animals.
Meetings: Once every two weeks, Sept. 27th, 2:45PM, Mr. O’Brien’s room
Student Contact: Katia Goldberg, 443-949-4675, [email protected]
Sponsor: Mr. Colin O’Brien
ASTRONOMY CLUB
A fun club where we will learn and discuss about our interests in stars
Meetings: November 8th, 2:30PM, Courtyard
Student Contact: Abby Sun, 571-528-9828, [email protected]
Sponsor: Mr. Ford
BAKING CLUB
Weekly lunch meetings with baked goods, bi-weekly meetings where we bake and eat it.
Anyone is welcome.
Meetings: Weekly, starting Oct. 13, 5 & 6 lunch
Cost: Occasional fee for ingredients (no more that $5)
Student Contact: Victoria Rogers, 240-743-7114, [email protected]
Sponsor: Mr. O’Brien
CAKED CLUB
Caked Club is the perfect club for people who love to bake and eat cake. Throughout the
year we will be creating and sampling all sorts of culinary confections.
Meetings: Once a month, will be announced via email as to the start date
Student contact: Theodore Krueger, [email protected], 301-520-3509
Sponsor: Mr. Ford
CHEMISTRY CLUB
Need a tutor for chemistry? Come to Chem Club to get one for free! Prepare for your AP
Chemistry tests with past years’ students.
Meetings: Once every two weeks, 2:35PM, W107
Student Contact: Yi Wang, 202-258-6290. [email protected]
Sponsor: Mr. Gohn, 301-320-6574
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CHESS CLUB
Chess Club welcomes players of all experiences. We play casual and competitive chess,
with the occasional pizza. If you are interested in chess and want to have a good time,
come to chess club!
Meetings: Every Thursday after school, 2:30PM, C-335
Student Contact: Alex Chen, 301-717-5962, [email protected]
Sponsor: Mr. Chen
CHINESE CHESS CLUB
This club is designed for all chess fans. If you do not know how to play Chinese chess, we
will teach you; if you already know how to play, we will make you pro. Club members will
exchange thoughts and compete against each other.
Meetings: Once every two weeks, starting Sept. 23rd, 2:30pm-3:10PM, A-335
Student Contact: Jipei Cui, [email protected]
Sponsor: Maroni
CINEMA SOCIETY
We come together to watch and discuss a wide variety of movies. We are always open
to movie suggestions and will try to provide snacks. Each movie will be watched over the
course of 2-3 weeks.
Meetings: Every Wednesday starting Sept.28th, 2:45pm, C-239
Student Contact: Urban Seiberg, [email protected], 301-318-7976
Sponsor: Mr. Kenah
CLASSICS CLUB
Classics Club is a multifaceted organization in which members design and create
presentations based on historical, cultural, and a contemporary subjects of their interest.
The student contact: Jonah Eisenberg (president), [email protected], 301-5383458
The teacher sponsor: Isabella Kyser
CLUB ALLIANCE
We connect other clubs, we help/support them, we make an alliance.
Meetings: Every 3-4 weeks, starting Sept. 30, 2:30pm, Online
Student Contact: Nuochong (Kane) Wu, 202-492-4275, [email protected]
Sponsor: Ms. Chery
CULINARY EXPERIENCES CLUB
This club not only immerses Whitman students in interesting cultures spreading across the
world, it also allows them to eat great food and forge new friendships white doing it. Once a
month, we will eat at a restaurant with exotic foods and rich history and will renew what we
learned at the end.
Meetings: Once a month, starting Oct. 10th, 2:40pm, Mr. Schaefer’s room
Student Contact: Max Levine, 240-507-9996, [email protected]
Sponsor: Mr. Schaefer
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DECA
Deca is a national organization of students interested in business and marketing.
Whitman’s Deca is an award-winning chapter and has competes nationally.
Cost: $20
Meetings: Every other week starting 9/21 @ 2:45 Room C-131
Student Contact: Emily Kaperst 301-919-5085, [email protected]
Sponsor: Demitra Marafatsos
DRONE CLUB
We will build, fix, and fly drones. We will learn the technology in drones and learn how and
why they fly.
Cost: $50 membership, $200 for the 1st drone
Meetings: Once a week on Fridays, 2:30PM, TBD
Student Contact: Olaf Hichwa, 202-790-8278, [email protected]
Sponsor: Demitra Marafatsos
ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB
At Whitman’s Environmental Club we focus on conservation, discuss environmental issues,
and participate in all kinds of service activities. Plenty of SSL opportunities.
Student Contact: Bri Howell, [email protected], 301-633-7792
Meetings: Twice a month (with some extra service events), Sept. 19th , 2:30PM, AP
Environmental Science Class
Sponsor: Mr. Garton
FASHION SOCIETY
The Fashion Society is a club dedicated to each member creating and displaying a lone of
clothing at a fashion show at the end of the year.
Student Contact: Rachel Scherr, 301-512-1701, [email protected]
Meetings: Monthly, Sept.28th, 2:30PM, A-209
Sponsor: Ms. Fus
FILM VIDEOGRAPHY CLUB
Film Club is a place where creative innovative and inspire film makers can come and
collaborate with others. Film club is a place to explore the art of filmmaking.
Cost: none
Meetings: Every other week
Student Contact: Sam White [email protected] 202-744-6605
Sponsor: Kristi McAleese
FUTURE EDUCATORS CLUB
The Future Educators Club aims to give students the opportunity to discuss, practice and
get exposure to childhood development and education.
Contact: Sarah Hirsh, 301-300-0614, [email protected]
Meetings: Every other week, 2:35PM, Sept. 21st, Childhood Development Room
Sponsor: Ms. Eiserike
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GIRLS WHO CODE…
Girls Who Code is a national organization dedicated to closing the gender gap in
technology. Our club includes weekly instruction in computer programming through projectbased activities. All skill levels are welcome!
Cost: None
First Meeting: TBD
Meetings: Once a week for 1-2 hours
Student Contact: Melody Lee (301)-655-0666 [email protected]
Sponsor: Mr. Chen
GREEN TEAM
A club which empowers both students and teaches to help the environment. Activities
involve waste reduction, recycling, composting, energy conservation and pollution
prevention.
Cost: none
Meetings: 9/27/16 2:40 Mr. Garton’s Room Every 2 weeks on Tuesday.
Student Contact: Justin Henninger 240-413-7430 [email protected]
Sponsor: Mr. Garton
INTERACT CLUB
The mission of the Interact Club, sponsored by the Rotary Club of Washington, D.C., is to
complete local and international service projects while having fun and interacting with other
organizations.
Meetings: 2x month starting Sept. 30th, 2:30pm, C-237
Student Contact: Shadden Zaki, 301-955-6970, [email protected]
Sponsor: Mrs. Diamond / Currently Looking for a Sponsor to takeover
INTERNATIONAL COOKING CLUB
Learn and exchange different countries’ types of food and try to cook different food every
time we meet.
Meetings: Once or twice a week, Sept. 23rd, 2:30pm, Café
Student Contact: Yuzhuo Tian, 240-328-3068, [email protected]
Sponsor: Sonja Maroni, 301-320-6613
LETTUCE CLUB
You must be willing to eat lettuce. Lettuce eating competition
Cost: none
Meet: 9-23-16 after school in the teacher sponsor room
Student contact: 202-713-0482, [email protected]
Student Contact: Skyler Quist
Teacher sponsor: Danielle Fus
LIFE SAVERS
This club will serve as a committee for the end of the year presentation on security in the
workplace or on campus
Meetings: Once every two weeks, Sept. 28, 3:00PM, W103
Student Contact: Josephine Pepe, 631-947-5440, [email protected]
Sponsor: Mr. Ford
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MAGIC, THE GATHERING CLUB
Every Thursday and Friday we meet to play various forms of the card game “Magic: The
Gathering”, especially EDH or Commander. We do regular drafts and welcome all skills
Meetings: Every Thurs and Fri starting 9/22, W-108
Student Contact: Ben Gormen, 240-274-3525
Sponsor: Ms. Stender
MOVIE MAKING CLUB
A movie making club where you are split up into teams and assigned a random genre using
household objects to incorporate in your short film.
Meetings: Once a month, Sept. 28, 2:35PM, WAUD
Student Contact: Saul Singleton, 301-828-6160, [email protected]
Sponsor: Mr. Brumeel
NATIONAL ART HONOR SOCIETY (NA+15)
The National Art Honor Society allows students to do independent commissioned artwork
with an emphasis on community service and promoting the arts. We work closely with the
non-profit Youth Art for Healing to put artwork in healthcare environments and will train
student docents for the Whitman legacy collection.
Cost: $3 membership fee
Meetings: Thursdays, Sept. 22, 2L30PM, C-237
Student Contact: Josh Steighrer, 301-312-5295, [email protected]
Sponsor: Mrs. Diamond, 301-320-6605
PHILOSOPHY CLUB
Philosophy, or the love of wisdom, is one of humankind’s oldest intellectual pursuits. At
Whitman’s Philosophy Club, we discuss important ideas, learn from each other, and
emphasize connecting our views and beliefs with current events around us. Philosophy is
also linked with academic and career success.
Meeting: Weekly on Tuesdays, Sept. 27th, 2:30pm, Mr. O’Brien’s room, C-238
Student Contacts: Xavier Roberts-Gaal, 301-787-4435, [email protected]
Sponsor: Mr. O’Brien
PSYCHOLOGY CLUB
Every two weeks a psychologist (or person of a related profession) comes in to speak to
us. They talk about various things including schooling, their work, careers in psychology,
etc.
Meeting: Every two weeks
Student Contacts: Ben Gorman, 240-274-3525, [email protected]
Sponsor: Ms. Freedman
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ROBOTICS CLUB
Join robotics and learn how to build robots, get to compete, and get to make a ton of new
friends! Our robots are all built to compete in what are often sport inspired games. Come try
it out and remember that with robotics-everyone can go pro!
Extra Costs: Yes
Meetings: Daily (in season), varies off season, Sept. 21, D-2
Student Contact: Grace Montagnino, 240-507-8617, [email protected]
Sponsor: Daniel Chen
RUBIK’S CUBE CLUB
Want to solve that pesky Rubik’s cube that you stuffed in a closet 5 years ago? Come to
Rubik’s Cube Club! Experts and beginners are welcome
Prerequisites: None! Complete beginners and are welcome!
Meetings: Bi-weekly, Oct. 5th, 5th lunch, C-331
Student Contact: Sean Hwang, 919-793-3643
Sponsor:
SAVE OUR SHARKS
A club dedicated to the education on the importance of sharks in our marine ecosystem
and their conservation.
Meetings: Every other Monday, Sept. 26th, 2:35PM, Photo room
Student Contact: Frances Storey, 301-908-3954, [email protected]
Sponsor: Mr. Seymour, 301-320-6600
SCIENCE BOWL TEAM
Science Bowl is a fun, academic club that improvise its ‘members’ abilities in the STEM
field in subjects ranging from astronomy to chemistry, to physics. All levels of expertise are
welcome!
Prerequisites: Interest in science
Meetings: Tuesdays and Thursdays until mid-Jan (when competition is @ Montgomery
College), Sept 27th, 2:30PM-3:15PM C-337
Student Contact: Harrison Jacobs, 202-441-2788, [email protected]
Sponsor: Ms. Toth
SCIENCE CLUB
A forum for young aspiring scientists to discuss, to make and to share individual studies
and science material.
Meetings: 1 x month, Sept. 21st, 2:40PM, C-326
Student Contact: Stephen Lyons, 301-204-4068, [email protected]
Sponsor: Bauroth, Science Office
SPEAKERS CLUB
We bring interesting speakers from around the DC area to discuss their careers and how
they relate to current events. We meet during lunch, and are dedicated to bringing a
diverse range of careers to our events.
Student contact: Max London, 301-832-1850, [email protected]
Meetings: Varied, at least once a month, Oct. 19th, 5th and 6th lunch, location-TBD
Sponsor: Laura Evans-Rhodes
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STEM FEMS
At STEM FEMS, young woman interested in science, technology, engineering, and math
are encouraged to pursue educational opportunities in STEM. We invite accomplished
women in STEM to speak at each meeting, and we share interesting presentations and
take part in cool activities. We always have snacks!
Cost: $25
First Meeting: 10/19 2:35 Ms. Stender’s room, D214
Meetings: Once a month
Student Contact: Sophie Zambri (301)-775-7281 [email protected]
Sponsor: Ms. Stender [email protected]
THE D.C.C (The Disney Cinema Club)
The D.C.C is for those exceptional students for whom Disney is not just for 5-year olds.
This club is for those who truly enjoy the aspirations, that Disney has left for us. In this club
we analyze the true meanings behind those revolutionary and inspirational films.
Cost: $2 per meeting
Meetings: Twice a month, start date, location and time to be announced
Student: Theodore Kroeger, [email protected]
Teacher: Hudock
THE FILMMAKERS Club
Join us for the inaugural year of the Filmmaker’s Club. Everyone is welcome regardless of
experience. We will teach the basics of filmmaking and create several projects this year.
Whatever your interest, be it acting, writing, directing, camera work, etc. the Filmmakers
Club is a place for exploration and creation.
Meetings: 1x a week, Sept. 22, 2:30PM, TV Studio
Student: Aubrey Lay, 301-655-0647, [email protected]
Teacher: Ms. Chung
THE HEARD
Our club helps people be more comfortable with talking. Whether you want to speak up
more during class or improve your speechmaking skills, we are the club for you!
Meetings: 1x a week, Sept. 26, 6th lunch, A-207
Student: Helen Zhang, 301-263-0540, [email protected]
Teacher: Mr. James, 301-320-6588
THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE VIEWING CLUB
The Thomas the Tank Engine club will strive to create a friendly, open environment to
watch this classic hit TV show. Each meeting will have snacks and will involve watching an
episode in addition to talking about our feelings. Hope to see you at our first meeting on
Sept. 28.
Costs: $1 per snacks per meeting
Meetings: Once a month on Wednesdays, Sept. 28,
Student: William “Tucker” Sutcliffe, 301-569-0441, [email protected]
Teacher: Mrs. Gingrich
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VIKE2VIKE PEER TUTORING
A peer tutoring group during both lunches to help other students with Whitman classes
Meetings: Tuesdays, Wednesday, Thursdays, 5th and 6th period lunch, location TBC
Student Contact: Sophia Tompkins, 240-204-1748, [email protected]
Sponsor: Mrs. Maroni
WALT WHITMAN BROADCAST RADIO CLUB
The Walt Whitman Broadcast Radio Club is a club dedicated to writing and creating a
podcast style news radio show. All are welcome to be a part of this wonderful team! You do
not even have to speak on air!
First Meeting: 9/23/16 2:35 C-238
Meetings: Every other Friday
Student Contact: Connor Mitchell [email protected]
Sponsor: Mr. O’Brien
WEB PROGRAMMING CLUB
To learn and study web programming together, and start some advanced projects.
Meetings: Every two weeks, Sept. 22nd, 2:30PM, A-307
Student Contact: Renyou Yu, 202-779-8116, [email protected]
Sponsor: Hong Wang, 301-320-6566
WHITMAN FEMINIST COALITION
We encourage social justice and activism. We will fundraise for various non-profits that
benefit women around the world. We will discuss feminism in our lives and observations.
Cost: none
Meetings: 9/28/16 2:30 In Courtyard/ classroom if it’s too hot. Every other week.
Student Contact: Hannah Wolstein 301-395-5825 [email protected]
Sponsor: Katz
WHITMAN PHRENOLOGICAL SOCIETY
The WPS (Whitman Phrenological Society) was founded to disseminate the concepts and
ideal of phrenology to the wider public. We believe that be calculating your craniological
dimensions, we can uncover the true nature of your personality. Come, join us on our
voyage of discovery.
Meetings: Once a month, sept. 29th, 3:00PM, Organizer’s residence
Student: Andrew Shimau, 301-967-6150, [email protected]
Teacher: Mr. Gohn
WHITMAN PRIDE ALLIANCE
The Walt Whitman Pride Alliance is a community and LGBTQ+ and ally students. Join us
for weekly discussions, movie nights, and LGBTQ+ Oriented events!
Cost: None
First Meeting: 9/26/16 2:30 C-222
Meetings: Weekly on Mondays
Student Contact: Calem Riggs (301)-821-1965 [email protected]
Sponsor: Reynolds
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WHITMANIACS
Whitmaniacs is the student spirit club of Whitman. Every student who comes to games and
cheers is a Whitmaniac. As a club we organize game day themes and tailgates as well as
incorporate philanthropic aspects into our objectives.
Meetings: Every Wednesday, Sept. 21, 5th and 6th lunch, D-209
Student Contact: Jack Berson, 240-672-8466, [email protected]
Sponsor: Ms. Mornini
WHITMAN INTERACTORS
The WW Interactors Club of Bethesda partners with organizations such as UNICEF, World
Health Organization (WHO), and the United Nations to empower young leaders to better
their local community and to have a powerful international impact.
Meetings: 2x a month, Sept. 16th, 2:30-3:30PM, A-335
Student Contact: Yichen Sun, 301-221-0266, [email protected]
Sponsor: Ms. Mornini
WHITMAN PHRENOLOGICAL SOCIETY
The WPS (Whitman Phrenological Society) was founded to disseminate the concepts and
ideal of phrenology to the wider public. We believe that be calculating your craniological
dimensions, we can uncover the true nature of your personality. Come, join us on our
voyage of discovery.
Meetings: Once a month, sept. 29th, 3:00PM, Organizer’s residence
Student: Andrew Shimau, 301-967-6150, [email protected]
Teacher: Mr. Gohn
WHITMAN QUIZ BOWL, IT’S ACADEMIC
Whitman’s finest athletes compete in a plethora of academic trivia competition in the DC
area.
Meetings: Every Tuesday and Thursday, Sept. 22, 2:30PM, A-209
Student: Braden Longstreth, 301-351-3717, [email protected]
Teacher: Mr. Gohn
WHITMAN TECH
Whitman Tech is rich in both talent and tradition. Students participate actively to help in all
areas of tech, such as set construction, lights, sound, running crew, props, costumes, and
hair and make-up. Tech is notable for its numerous awards, creative genius, and
exceptionally high amounts of fun.
Meetings: TBD
Student Contact: Sydney Asselin, 240-755-1721, [email protected]
Sponsor: Ms. Swiger, 240-388-5207
YOUNG ECONOMISTS / ENTREPRENEURS CLUB
Ever wanted to start a company but don’t know how? Do you follow the stock market? Do
you love shark tank and snacks? Join us!
Cost: none
Meetings: 9/18/16 2:35-3:30 D213 once a week 240-678-7249
Student Contact: Emily Hanson [email protected]
Sponsor: Mrs. Del Savio
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