- Timber Trauma Team – Chris Jenson
What: A new science career’s club, focusing on whatever the students want to learn.
“It will allow students to have a hands-on opportunity to explore careers in science as well as health care,” Dr. Chris Jenson said. “It’s really student driven. We’re trying to let them decide what they’re interested in.”
When: Every other Thursday from 3-4:15 p.m.
Next meeting: Sept. 20
Where: Room 304
Upcoming events: The Timber Trauma Team will run Hoops for Hope this year, a project that raises money for under insured kids and kids with no insurance for the Children’s Mercy Hospital. Last year it was run by Jenson’s CAPS students. They had about 160 people participate and they raised about $27,000. Jenson thinks this year it will be even bigger and better.
- KAY Club – Carolyn Zeligman
What: A community service club that focuses on a different service project each month (September is Harvesters) as well as weekly events such as recycling, court yard cleanup and teacher treats (usually all on Fridays). KAY also runs Relay 4 Life, an overnight event held in early March to raise money for cancer research through the American Cancer Society, which will be held at Southwest this year.
When: Every other Tuesday before school at 7:15 a.m. or after school at 3 p.m.
Next meeting: Sept. 25
Where: Room 708
Upcoming events: The Harvesters project is taking place during Homecoming Week. Students can bring canned food to donate, which can be put in the big Harvesters buckets out at lunch. The grade with the most donated food will win spirit points. Kick off for Relay 4 Life will take place on Oct. 11.
- REbeL Club – Lindsey Hogan
What: A club dedicated to spreading positive and uplifting messages throughout the school.
When: Two Thursdays a month: the second Thursday in the morning at 7:30 a.m. and the fourth Thursday after school at 3 p.m.
Next meeting: Sept. 27 at 3 p.m.
Where: Library
Events: On Sept.13, in honor of Homecoming, they met after school to put up positive messages around the school (compliments and encouragement to be comfortable with who you are).
- SNHS (Spanish National Honor Society) – Carolyn Zeligman
What: A club mainly focused on “spanish-based community service in which we can utilize our knowledge of the language,” club president Lauren Tobin said.
Members must have a 3.5 GPA or higher (weighted or unweighted), be enrolled in Spanish 3 or higher, and committed to taking Spanish for the rest of their high school career.
When: Twice a month on Wednesdays at either 7:20 a.m. or 3 p.m.
Next meeting: Sept. 26
Upcoming events: The group is currently collaborating with El Centro, a dominantly spanish-speaking school, and the Blue Valley Multi-Service Center, a local food pantry. They plan on working with the Christmas Bureau, Aubry Bend, and a few other organizations throughout the semester.
- French Club – Emilie Grant
@BVSWfrenchclub on Twitter (Instagram coming soon)
What: A club designed to study French culture through French food, movies and language.
“[Our sponsor] is from France, so we get to learn tons about the culture that we wouldn’t otherwise,” club president Devon McGowan said. “We’re really looking to get new members.”
When: Meets every other Thursday after school at 3 p.m.
Next meeting: Sept. 20
Where: Room 706
Upcoming events: There will be plenty of French (and non-French) desserts at the next meeting to help recruit new members.
Also:
The Marching Band season began on Sept. 15. The first competition will be in Webb City on Sept. 22 from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. They will also be playing at the home game against Blue Valley North on Sept. 21 and at the Homecoming game against Bishop Miege on Sept. 28.
