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Overland Clubs 2022-2023
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AAPI Alliance (Asian American Pacific Islander)
Meetings: Tuesdays after school
Location: 117A
Watch our video: YouTube video
Sponsor: Yuri Kim
We believe in creating a community within Overland for such students to become more united and to comfortably discuss what it means to be AAPI. AAPI is not a club solely for Asian and Pacific Islander students, rather a collaborative place for all students. We encourage allies to share their thoughts.
Adventure Club
Meetings: Fridays from 3:30-4:30
Location: IB205
Sponsor: Dana Hansen
The goal of the Adventure Club is to promote physical activity and nature exploration.
Anime Club
Meetings: Wednesdays, 3:40–4:45
Location: IE108
Sponsor: Luke Willis
Anime club celebrates Anime as well as the Japanese culture through, games, activities, episode viewings, and other group activities. Come to IE 108 for more information.
Band
Meetings: varies
Location: Performing Arts hallway – band room
Sponsor: Ryan Monarch
Band is a class as well as an after-school activity. Contact Mr. Monarch with questions.
Bowling Club
Meetings: 9/12, 10/10, 11/7, 12/5, 1/17 (Tuesday), 2/6, 3/6, 4/3
Location: We meet in room 121B at 3:35 and walk over to Bowlero Bowling
Fees: $10 covers bowling, shoes, pizza, and soda.
Sponsors: Kay Willis and Amelia Lien
Permission slip and participation agreement form must be signed before you can participate. Come pick up the forms in Suite B. Contact one of the sponsors if you have any questions.
BSA (Black Student Alliance)
Meetings: Mondays, 3:30–4:20pm
Location: Activities Office 107C
Sponsors: Jennifer Taylor and NaShea Rice
BSA is back up and running. We strongly encourage all allies to come and share your thoughts and ideas with us.
Chasing Aesthetics Club
Meetings: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 4:00–6:00pm
Location: Weight Room
Sponsor: Kevin Stroud and Nathan Jacob
Any Gym Rats, Bodybuilders, Powerlifters, and Calisthenics Athletes Welcome. 12 Lifters allowed in Weight Room per day; First come first serve All Applications Accepted. Come to Get Better.
Chess and Board Game Club
Meetings: Wednesdays, 3:30–4:45pm
Location: 225B
Sponsors: Chris McLelland
This club is a place to meet and play chess or other games like Backgammon or Risk with other students. Players of all levels, including beginners, are welcome. Snacks are provided..
Chinese Club
Meetings: Fridays, 3:45-4:45
Location: 237C
Sponsor: Yingxin Liu
Chinese Club is open to anyone interested in Chinese language and culture. Students learn Chinese, Chinese painting, calligraphy, Chinese paper cutting, etc.
Choir
Meetings: varies
Location: Performing Arts hallway – choir room
Sponsor: Abby Cate and Phil Drozda
Choir is a class at Overland. Please contact one of the instructors for enrollment or audition information.
CCC (Community Connect Club)
Meetings:
Location:
Sponsor: Gil Trevino
Info coming soon
Crochet Club
Meetings: Mondays @3:45pm
Location: IP204
Sponsor: Erin Blinck
Are you interested in making cool things? Are you crafty? Join the Overland Crochet Club! We will learn the basics of crochet and learn to make amazing projects. No experience necessary!. Meetings will take place Monday after school in room IP 204. See you there!
CS Honor Society (Computer Science)
Meetings: Mondays, 3:45–4:30pm
Location: IE103
Sponsor: Kate McDonnell
The purpose of the Overland Computer Science Honor Society shall be to cultivate thriving environments for success in computer science in the school community by encouraging students’ enthusiasm, honoring academic excellence, and promoting service. Students who complete at least one semester of an AP Computer Science course and maintain a B average will be invited to join the Overland CS Honor Society.
DECA (Marketing) and FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)
Meetings: depends on when class meets
Location: 251E
Sponsors: Roberto Ocaña and Patrick O'Riley
Must be in a Business class to enroll in DECA. Club is co-curricular and meets during class hours.
DnD Club
Meetings: Mondays, 3:40-4:45
Location: IE108
Sponsor: Luke Willis
Experienced and new players are welcome. We will be playing the game and learning its complexities every Monday after school.
Drama Club
Meetings: 3rd Tuesdays, 3:45-4:45
Location: 152E
Sponsor: Andy Ray
Drama Club is a place to anyone interested in Acting, Technical Theatre, Props & Costumes, or any of the Theatrical Arts. We work to produce the Fall Play, Winter Musical, Spring One Acts, and a variety of other performance and learning opportunities throughout the year.
Environmental Club
Meetings: Thursdays after school
Location: 225B
Sponsor: Chris McLelland
The Environmental Club is ready and raring to go, and they want to change our world and our campus. Please join us if you want to make a difference and work with other students who care about the environment!
Fashion Club
Meetings: Wednesdays after school, begins September 1
Location: 260F
Sponsor: Arielle Bergmann
This is a student run club that focuses on fashion! Students plan school fashion shows and photoshoots, talk about fashion, and participate in the Denver Paper Fashion Show. To get more information, sign up for updates and notifications join our Remind Group—Send a Text to 81010 with the Code @f9b4d8. See Mrs. Bergmann for more information.
FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America)
Meetings: Thursdays after school, begins September 16
Location: 253E (the Foods Lab)
Sponsor: Arielle Bergmann and Erica McHenry-Hutto
FCCLA Website: Why Join FCCLA
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) offers members the opportunity to expand their leadership potential and develop skills for life—planning, goal setting, problem solving, decision making, and interpersonal communication—all necessary within the home and workplace. FCCLA is unique among youth organizations because its programs are planned and run by members. It is the only Career and Technical in-school Student Organization with family as its central focus. Dues: $30 includes State Dues, National Dues, and a T-shirt. To get more information join our remind group send a text to 81010 with the code @overlandfc. See Mrs. Bergmann or Mrs. McHenry-Hutto for more information.
Film Society
Meetings: Fridays at 3:45pm
Location: 145D
Sponsor: Robert Dennis
Film Society is a community in which people who love to watch, study and create film can come together and enjoy the art of Cinema. We will watch, learn and analyze film from all types of genres. We will meet at 145D every Friday after school. The first movie we will be premiering is The Grand Budapest Hotel By Wes Anderson on Friday February 10th.
French Club
Meetings: Wednesdays, 3:30–4:30pm
Location: 236C
Sponsor: Meg Duncan
French Club is a place to come and practice your conversation skills, learn about the history, culture and cuisines of the French-speaking world, and so much more!
Guitar Club
Meetings: Thursdays after school
Location: 133C
Watch our video: YouTube video
Sponsor: Steve Helfant
Every Thursday in guitar club, we play, learn, and teach guitar! We teach all skill levels, including those who have never even touched a guitar before. Bring a guitar if you have one, or just use ours if you don’t. There is no fee or requirements…all are welcome!
HOSA + Pre-Med (Health Sciences)
Meetings: Tuesday A-Days or Wednesday A-Days, 3:40–4:40 (starts August 23, 2022)
Location: 163F
Fees: $30 membership fee due November 1
Sponsor: Sarah Loutzenhiser
The purpose of HOSA-Future Health Professionals is to develop leadership and technical HOSA skill competencies through a program of motivation, awareness and recognition, which is an integral part of the Health Science Education instructional program. The values of HOSA are leadership, learning, innovation and service. The skills learned in the classroom are tested at the State Conference in February. To join HOSA, you have to be in a health science class, OR have taken a health science class! For more information contact Ms. L!! :)
International Thespian Society
Meetings: 2nd Mondays, 3:45-4:45
Location: 152E
Sponsor: Andy Ray
The International Thespian Society is an honors program that recognizes the work of Theatrical Artists. It takes an estimated 100 hours of after school work on shows and otherwise to be inducted into this program. Entry into the Thespian Society opens up access to the State Thespian Conference and the New York Trip.
Marching Band
Meetings: during school day
Location: Instrumental Music Room
Sponsor: Ryan Monarch
All are welcome. If new to instrumental music the student should contact Mr. Monarch the school year prior to joining to learn how to play an instrument in order to be successful. The marching band plays at home football games, and is actively involved in parades and performances in the community and school. Students wishing to join colorguard should also contact Mr. Monarch. The colorguard twirls flags to the music the marching band plays. Anyone can join colorguard.
Mountain Movers Club (Bible Study)
Meetings: 2nd and 4th Thursdays after school
Location: 115A
Sponsor: Pete Kleinsasser
The Mountain Movers Club welcomes you to join in learning more about the Bible while building friendships and having fun. Contact Mr. Kleinsasser with any questions.
MSA (Muslim Student Association)
Meetings:Mondays from 3:30-4:30
Location: 125B
Sponsor: Sheawanna Anderson
Muslim Student Alliance is an opportunity to bring together the Muslim youth and their allies to get to know each other and to create a safe space for those who need it.
Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society)
Meetings: 3rd Mondays @ 3:35pm
Location: IP204
Sponsor: Erin Blinck
Mu Alpha Theta is the National High School and Two-Year College Mathematics Honor Society. The purpose of the organization is to inspire a keen interest in mathematics, develop strong scholarship in the subject and promote the enjoyment of mathematics in high school and two-year college students. To become a member, students must apply and have a minimum overall GPA of 3.0, minimum mathematics GPA of 3.0 and be enrolled in a math course beyond Algebra 2. Applications can be found outside of Ms. Blinck's classroom, IP204.
National Honor Society (NHS)
Meetings: 1st & 3rd Thursdays @3:35pm
Location: Library
Sponsors: Lara Monroe and Paula Priest
NHS is a nationwide organization that requires a minimum 3.5GPA and focuses on the four pillars of service, leadership, academics, and character. We do all we can to help where we can throughout the Overland community. You must complete 3 semesters of high school first in order to be eligible. Each spring we send notices (typically via email) to all academically eligible students informing them of the process to become a member for their junior & senior year. Information is submitted and reviewed by the NHS faculty council or teachers in the building and then students are notified whether or not they have been selected. If selected, a student and their family are invited to our annual induction ceremony held each April in the Auditorium to officially be inducted as members. Students must be inducted to be official members. Once members, students are required to sign a contract, pay dues of $15, attend 2 meetings a month, complete one mandatory service project each semester, and complete a minimum of 10 hours of community service. You can see a sample past contract below.
SAMPLE former application: click here
SAMPLE former contract: click here
Teacher recommendation (updated March 2023): Teacher Google Form
Native Indigenous Student Alliance
Meetings: Thursdays after school
Location: IP207
Sponsors: Natalie Terrazas
Native Indigenous Student Alliance strives to to build community and create a place where indigenous people can support each other and teach others about their culture and background.
Newspaper
Meetings: This club is a class that meets during the school day.
Location: 245D
Sponsor: Nicci Guagliardo
Website: ohs.news
Watch our video: YouTube video
We are the news of OHS. We need creative, academic, team-minded members. Come check it out.
NUTS (Never Underestimate Trailblazer Spirit)
Meetings:
Location:
Sponsor: TBD
Come to the Activities Office if you have Blazer Spirit and would be interested in being a NUT.
O-Crew (formerly Link Crew) Freshman Orientation and Mentorship
Meetings: 3rd Tuesdays, 3:30–4:30
Location: Activities Office
Sponsors: Jodi Sanchez and Adria Herscher
Sophomores and Juniors:
O-Crew is a leadership and mentoring program through which juniors and seniors link freshmen to clubs, activities, sports, and cultural and social events for a positive and connected high school experience. This club operates year-long and requires each member to go through an application process each spring.
OCP (Overland College Prep)
Meetings: Fridays, 3:45–4:45
Location: Join our remind for location updates: text code @639k38 to number 81010
Sponsor: Gil Trevino
For students with an interest in College or Higher Education, OCP offers support for SAT and the College Application Process. Open to 9-12th grade!
Orchestra
Meetings: varies
Location: Performing Arts hallway – band room
Sponsor: Taylor Hutchins
Orchestra is a class at Overland. Please contact the instructor for information on enrollment and auditions.
OSA (Overland Support Alliance)
Meetings: Thursdays, 3:45–4:30pm
Location: IC211 (in IST)
Sponsors: Lizzy Bevan, Zephyr Wilkins, and Janet Gagnon
A club centered around inclusion and identity dedicated to creating safe spaces.
OTV (Overland Television)
Meetings: This club is a class that meets during the school day.
Location: IC214
Sponsor: Mitchell Sedlmayr
Website: ohs.news
OTV club is an additional component to the broadcast journalism class where students are responsible for creating engaging journalistic style video for our school-wide weekly television broadcast OTV.
Photography Club (Student Photographers of Colorado)
Meetings: A-day Wednesdays, 3:30–5:00pm
Location: IC215
Sponsor: James Dykstra
Photography club is a place for students who love photography of all kinds to come and create, critique, and learn together. In this club we pride ourselves on creating a community of photographs that explore all kinds of photography. Whether it’s hosting studio portrait shoots, photographing a sporting events, or taking a trip to the mountains for a landscape shoot, you’ll find it here at Photography club.
S.E.E.N.
Meetings: Wednesdays, 3:30–4:30pm
Location: IB114
Sponsor: Jodi Sanchez
S.E.E.N., which stands for Strength through Empowerment, Empathy, and Nurturing is a club made by and for students who have experienced the trauma of foster care. Did you know that only 23% of Colorado high school students who have been in the foster care system graduate? We want to change that! We are actively seeking members to join our community. We will be meeting to share ways to deal with our experiences and to access resources to plan for our future success. We will also be mentoring elementary and middle school students who are currently in or were previously in foster care. If this interests you, scan the QR code for more information. We will be meeting on Wednesdays in IB 114 from 3:30 to 4:30, starting on December 7th.
Racial Equity Club
Meetings: Tuesdays, 3:30–4:30
Location: 130C
Sponsor: Ben Lindemann and Kendall Gregory-McGhee
The Racial Equity Club is focused on addressing issues around racial equity at Overland, the CCSD community, and beyond.
Robotics
Meetings: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 3:45–4:45pm
Location: IE103
Sponsor: Kate McDonnell & Daniel Brandt
Watch our video: YouTube video
The Overland BlazerBots will be building and programming Vex robots to complete in several Vex Robotics competitions this year. We will also be participating in the state TSA competition. All students are welcome to join regardless of experience.
(SC)2
Meetings: as needed
Location: 124B
Sponsor: Amy Cleveland
(SC)2 is a part of our Alternative Cooperative Education (ACE) program here at Overland High School. We conduct the majority of business during ACE classes. This club will be a part of the Career and Technical Student Organizations and will focus on Postsecondary Skills and Workforce Readiness. We will build a student-run business, participate in competitions and special functions, and hold an end-of-the-year banquet. Along the way we will build leadership skills, team-building skills, and learn skills to help students grow their independence.
Sisterhood
Meetings: TBD
Location: TBD
Sponsor: NaShea Rice
See Ms. Rice in the IST Main Office if you are interested in Sisterhood.
Skills Club
Meetings: Tuesdays, 3:45–5:00
Location: 162F
Sponsors: Larry Wilkenson & Gary Perman
Skills club is a place where students can learn in almost any area on the automobile, work on projects for the regional and state competition, repair their own car, learn skills in the trade, learn how to weld and fabricate, and have some fun.
Spanish Club
Meetings: Wednesdays, 3:30–4:30
Location: 239C
Sponsor: Kelly Osuna
Please contact Ms. Osuna with any questions.
Speech & Debate
Meetings: Wednesdays, 3:45–5:00pm (also a 4B class)
Location: 144D
Sponsors: Pam Ford and Cayley Olsen, or Speech & Debate President, Reem Saeed
Speech and Debate is a class and club that teaches its members writing, research, and oration skills. Students who participate in Speech and Debate have a 60% higher acceptance rate to top tier schools and a 20% increase in SAT and ACT scores. Speech and Debate will improve your confidence, team work, research, public speaking skills, character, and work ethic. Students may compete in up to eight different events that highlight their talents and enhance their public speaking skills. Students may participate in Cross-Examination Debate, Lincoln Douglas Debate, or Public Forum Debate to improve and demonstrate their argumentation and research skills while debating matters of public policy or philosophy. Original Oratory allows students to prepare a memorized speech about a topic of their choice. Extemporaneous Speaking enhances public speaking skills while focusing on current national and international events. Interpretation events allow students to showcase their acting skills while performing literature that is dramatic, humorous, or poetic. Students may also participate in Duo Interpretation, which allows them to work with a partner to bring literature to life for the audience. We will compete on Saturdays each month at different schools and have the chance to win awards and place at tournaments.
Step Team
Meetings: Mondays and Fridays, 4:00–6:30pm
Location: IST Lecture Center or MPR
Sponsor: Treaunna Jones
Stomping in HBCU culture to OHS, bringing the energy and the heat.
Student Government (Student Council or "StuCo")
Meetings: as needed
Location: StuCo classroom 164F
Watch our video: YouTube video
Sponsors: Dana Hansen and Lauren Huddleston
Applications for Student Council and the StuCo leadership class are in the spring. If you are interested in being a member at large, please email one of the sponsors.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY BY APRIL 12, 2023
Students United for Immigrant Rights
Meetings: Wednesdays, 3:30–4:30
Location: 239C
Sponsor: Kelly Osuna
Please contact Ms. Osuna with any questions.
Table Tennis Club
Meetings: Every other Wednesday after school. Begins September 21.
Location: Cafeteria
Sponsor: Linda Johnson
Table Tennis is open to anyone interested in having fun after school. We have 3 tables and play single & double games in the cafeteria.
TSA (Technology Student Association)
Meetings: Mondays 3:45–4:45
Location: IE101
Sponsor: Debbie Gregg
TSA is the acronym for Technology Student Association. We are a co-curricular club that any student in the school can join. Plus, students also create projects in class - during the OHS Engineering Technologies Pathway classes: CAD, Engineering Drawing & Design, Architectural Drawing, Robotics, Tech Projects, and Sr. Projects. Other events include students from the Media Arts Pathway (Video Production, On Demand Video, Photography) and the Computer Science Pathway, too. (Cyber Security, Coding.) TSA members use the Engineering Design Process to iteratively create models by hand with tools, with software and laser engravers, and with 3D printers. Members compete in club, regional, state and national events. Come create, build, test, and compete with us! TSA collects $11 state and national dues plus $30 for t-shirts and supplies. For a total of $41 dollars – to Revtrak or the bookkeeper. Email dgregg2@cherrycreekschools.org so I can share the participation agreement for you and your parent/guardian to sign (online).
Theatre Tech (includes Props & Costumes)
Meetings: Meetings will vary based off show calendars for Fall play and Winter/Spring musical.
Location: Auditorium
Applications: available in Performing Arts hallway in August (play) and December (musical).
Sponsors: Abby Cate & Sara Sachs
Would you like to help work backstage, build scenery, find or make costumes, or work lights and sound for our stage productions? Please contact Mrs. Cate or Ms. Sachs with any questions.
Yearbook
Meetings: as needed
Location: 245D
Sponsor: Caity White
Spring application and interview required to join. We make the yearbook in this class and club. We work as a team to run a small business. Students will learn and apply photo, design, and writing skills through real journalism. Leadership opportunities available.
Youth Voices
Meetings: Wednesdays at 3:45pm
Location: 141D
Sponsor: Nathan Umetsu
Youth Voices is a newly designed club which promotes active participation and engagement around issues concerning the school and community. "No, we are not a singing club!" We are committed to promoting conversations and implementing strategies that can help to inspire new change here at the school and surrounding area. Come ready to participate and have some engaging talks about what is on your mind in terms of changes that you wish to see. All are welcome!
Freshman Class of 2026 (Student Council)
Sponsors: Natalie Terrazas and Vanessa Voorheis
The freshman student council class creates a float for homecoming and plans the senior vs. staff basketball game. We also do various other events throughout the year, both planning and participation. We work with the peer leadership class to foster school spirit and student engagement. Must apply in the spring to be a part of the Leadership class. If wanting to be an at large member, email one of the sponsors for more information.
Sophomore Class of 2025 (Student Council)
Sponsors: M.E. Berve and Sydney Herman
The sophomore student council class creates a float for homecoming and plans the fall festival. We also do various other events throughout the year, both planning and participation. We work with the peer leadership class to foster school spirit and student engagement. Must apply in the spring to be a part of the Leadership class. If wanting to be an at large member, email one of the sponsors for more information.
Junior Class of 2024 (Student Council)
Sponsors: Brianna Brunker and Darcy DeRoo
The junior student council class creates a float for homecoming and plans prom. We also do various other events throughout the year, both planning and participation. We work with the peer leadership class to foster school spirit and student engagement. Must apply in the spring to be a part of the Leadership class. If wanting to be an at large member, email one of the sponsors for more information.
Senior Class of 2023 (Student Council)
Sponsors: Daniel Ellis and Kevin Mann
The senior student council class creates a float for homecoming and plans the senior slide show and senior sunrise/sunset. We also do various other events throughout the year, both planning and participation. We work with the peer leadership class to foster school spirit and student engagement. Must apply in the spring to be a part of the Leadership class. If wanting to be an at large member, email one of the sponsors for more information.