Waubonsie Valley Sponsored
Student Clubs & Activities

Becoming a part of Student Activities gives students an opportunity to promote their talents, cultivate friendships and gain a sense of belonging to Waubonsie Valley High School. All students are encouraged to get involved!
Please direct questions to Ms. Michele Brown, Assistant Principal, at Michele_Brown@ipsd.org or (630) 375-3313.

COMPETITIVE GROUPS

B.P.A. (Business Professionals of America) www.bpa.org
Contact--Karen_Leonard@ipsd.org or Jeff_Graham@ipsd.org
BPA is open to any student (freshman through senior) who is interested in pursuing any type of business or computer technology career. BPA members compete in local, state and national competitions, sponsor Santa's Breakfast, support Special Olympics, attend leadership conferences, and much more. Join the fun!

Chess Team - IHSA Event 
Contact--
Chess club is open to all students. Instruction and recreational chess matches prepare for interscholastic competitions. Meetings and competitions take place during the winter months with practices occurring twice a week. View past IHSA State place winners.

DECA – www.ildeca.org or www.deca.org   
Contact--Doris_Martin@ipsd.org or Tony_Bergantino@ipsd.org
DECA is a business club designed to enhance the co-curricular education of students (grades 9-12) with interests in marketing, management and entrepreneurship. DECA helps students develop skills and competence for business careers, build self-esteem, experience leadership and practice community service. Opportunities for leadership conferences and competition are available at local, state and national levels.

FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America)
Contact--Lynn_Baranak@ipsd.org
This club is an organization open to any student interested in Family and Consumer Science topics. The purpose is to promote personal growth, leadership, and awareness in Family and Consumer Science careers and related occupations. Students may participate in local, state & national competition as well as leadership conventions.

FEA (Future Educators Association)   Contact--Gayle_Thanepohn@ipsd.org
FEA provides students with the opportunity to explore teaching as a career option, to help them develop a realistic understanding of teaching and to encourage students to think seriously about the teaching profession. Some of our activities for members include job shadowing of teachers for a school day, helping elementary students in a tutoring program and taking part in Homecoming and other school sponsored activities. We also have a competition in the spring with the other chapters of FEA in our region.

IDEA (Illinois Drafting Educator's Association)
Contact--Steve_Skorup@ipsd.org
IDEA is an activity dedicated to proving drafting students with opportunities to participate in regional and state competitions to assess their skills and meet other students with similar career interests.

Journalism - IHSA Event    Contact--Keith_Kohler@ipsd.org
Info coming soon -- View past IHSA State Qualifiers

Math Team    Contact--Kevin_Kennedy@ipsd.org
ALL students interested in participating in Math competitions may join. Practices are held weekly throughout the year. This club participates in both local and state competitions.

Model United Nations   Contact--Scott_Gregory@ipsd.org
The goal of Model UN is to learn about problems and solve them from a Global perspective, based on the country a participant is assigned. Participation in the Model United Nations Club is open for all grade levels. Participants research current international events & debate related issues at 2 conferences: the University of Chicago and the University of Illinois. Model UN offers a unique opportunity to study current news topics, develop high-level communication skills & to socialize with high school students from across the U.S.

Scholastic Bowl - IHSA Event   Contact--David_Sieh@ipsd.org
Scholastic Bowl is ideal for trivia buffs and Jeopardy lovers. Any interested student may join at any time from October through April. Matches are held with all-conference schools and a few local schools. We also participate in invitational tournaments and the IHSA State Tournament series. View past IHSA State Qualifiers

Science Olympiad    Contact--Pat_Epley@ipsd.org
The Science Club is open to students of all ages and ability levels. Each month will feature a theme, and weekly activities will be organized around those themes. Students can participate in each month’s activities, or only the ones that interest them! Sign-up will be available through your science classes. The Illinois Science Olympiad is an academic competition which features 22 separate events emphasizing process skills and problem-solving strategies as well as general science knowledge. Regional tournaments are held in early spring, with qualifying teams advancing to the State. The 1st place finishers from all participating states advance to nationals.

SkillsUSA   Contact--Steve_Skorup@ipsd.org
SkillsUSA is national organization that serves career, industrial, technical, and health occupation students in high schools, career centers, and community colleges. It provides quality education experiences for students in leadership, teamwork, citizenship and character development. It emphasizes total quality at work: high ethical standards, superior work skills, lifelong education and pride in the dignity of work. Members participate in the state skills competition held each spring, as well as, service projects, homecoming activities, fieldtrips, and career exploration.

Speech: Individuals   Contact--Joe_Bolz@ipsd.org
This activity is open to any student who is interested in competing in the various IHSA and conference meets. Among the various activities include extemporaneous speaking, humorous duet acting, original oratory, dramatic acting, prose/verse reading, original comedy and radio speaking. The season runs September to February and there are opportunities for placing at the conference, regional and state levels. View past IHSA All-State place winners.

Youth and Government   Contact--Chris_Wolak@ipsd.org
The group gives students a hands-on experience working in government, culminating with a weekend trip to the State Capitol. In Springfield, WVHS students enjoy the privilege of using the facilities of the State Capital as they participate in the finest laboratory in state government available.

CULTURAL GROUPS

B.S.A. (Black Student Alliance)    Contact--Natalie_Johnson@ipsd.org
The Black Student Alliance is a group of students who come together to address concerns facing their community, targeting primarily African-American students. The primary focus is on raising test scores on standardized tests, the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) act, applying to colleges or jumpstarting their careers. This club is open to all.

Diversity Club   Contact--Vanessa_Ocasio@ipsd.org
Diversity Club is a student human relations task force. The idea is to get students of various cultures and races together in order to learn from each other and learn about each other's culture.

French Club/French Honor Society   Contact--Debra_Samuelson@ipsd.org
This club is open to any student interested in French culture. Students have a chance to try French foods, play games, listen to music and see French films. They also participate in field trips during the school year. French Honor Society: Candidates must be enrolled in the fourth semester of French and must have maintained an A average in French during the semester of selection, as well as an A- average in all French classes. Candidates must also have a B average or higher in all other subjects during the semester of selection, as well as a cumulative B- average in all other subjects.  French may not be used to calculate this average.

German Club/German Honor Society    Contact--Marta_Hall@ipsd.org
Any student interested in German culture may join. Activities include games, movies, cooking, festivals, and field trips. German Honor Society: Induction into the German Honor Society requires that students have a 3.6 or higher grade point average in German after at least three semesters with at least a 3.0 average overall. Members are required to continue on to an upper level of German with the exception of graduating seniors.

ISA (Indian Student Association) - Emerging  Contact--Kinjal_Thakkar@ipsd.org
ISA is an emerging club available to any student interested in learning and celebrating Indian Culture. ISA hopes to promote awareness of Indian Culture through a variety of activities and community service projects.

OLAS (Organization of Latin American Students) 
Contact--Elise_Newman@ipsd.org
Students work to promote awareness of the Latino community both within WVHS and within the community. OLAS participates in a variety of activities including different community service activities, college fairs and Hispanic conferences. OLAS meets to discuss issues that are important to students in the Hispanic community and is open to all students at WVHS that are interested in Hispanic culture and issues facing students.

Spanish Club/Spanish Honor Society   Contact--Heather_Hankes@ipsd.org
This club is for any student interested in the Spanish culture and language. They need not be in a Spanish class although some knowledge would be more fun for participating in some of the activities. Activities range from having “fiestas”, going out to eat at Hispanic restaurants, playing games in Spanish, watching movies in Spanish, and making crafts like piñatas. Spanish Honor Society: Viviana_Gyori@ipsd.org Third and fourth year Spanish students, who have a cumulative average of “B” or above, plus teacher recommendation, are invited to be members. They tutor first- and second-year students, attend cultural field trips, and promote the study and use of Spanish beyond the classroom. They are invited to participate in local and national literary and art contests.

PERFORMANCE GROUPS

Instrumental

Jazz Bands & Combos   Contact--Joshua_Chodoroff@ipsd.org
The WVHS Jazz program consists of three-tiered jazz bands:Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Band, and Swing Band. The Jazz Ensemble offers the highest quality jazz experience to the most capable players. Both the Jazz Ensemble and Jazz Band perform seasonal concerts and travel to festivals in Illinois and other states. The Swing Band is designed to provide a formative jazz experience and performs at seasonal band concerts and special events. There are also three Jazz Combos that perform at various events both at school and in our community. Placement in any of the above jazz bands is determined by auditions in mid-September.

Marching Band    Contact--Joshua_Chodoroff@ipsd.org
This all-volunteer group performs at all home Varsity football games, two parades and five competitions. The band typically finishes in first or second place at each competition.

Pep Band    Contact--Andrew_Burkemper@ipsd.org
All band students are eligible to participate in Pep band. Pep band plays at games, including home Varsity Boys and Girls basketball games and, as well, at a Warriors, Too! game. Pep Band and Pep Club will try and work together to create awesome support for our teams.

Percussion Ensemble    Contact--Chris_Dandeles@ipsd.org
This ensemble is featured on the annual percussion concert each spring, presenting audiences with significant works for percussion. The percussion ensemble meets twice each week from November to April. Auditions for advanced literature are held in November.

Steel Pan Band   Contact--adam_duym@ipsd.org
The steel bands perform music indigenous to the Caribbean, on instruments known as steel pans (or steel drums). The steel bands meet twice each week, and perform several times throughout the year. Auditions are held each fall.

Tri-M    Contact--Mark_Liu@ipsd.org
This organization enhances students’ musical experience and appreciation through a variety of services for the school and community. Membership is based on musical achievements and music director’s recommendation. Organized recital opportunities and time to collaborate with other 204 schools are scheduled.

Warrior Strings    Contact--John_Burck@ipsd.org
Warrior Strings, auditioned-only string ensemble, meets one to two times a week, and performs all types of music. Because this group interacts with the audience frequently, some memorization of the music is required. This ensemble performs in the community and Prism Concerts.

Dance

Ballroom Dance Club - Emerging    Contact--Deb_Kimminau@ipsd.org
The Ballroom Dance Club is open to all WVHS students. Each week we spend about half of our meeting learning steps in a "focus dance" and the remaining time practicing steps of dances we've already learned. Dances covered include salsa, rumba, cha cha, tango, swing, waltz, and fox trot. Interested style subgroups will work on different
routines specific to their preferred style of dance. There are opportunities available to choreograph dances for possible school performances. Come out and dance with the Warriors!

Flags    Contact--Caitlynne_Burgess@ipsd.org
Color Guard - The fall color guard is a part of the marching band. Color guard is an artistic expression of music through dance along with the use of equipment such as flags, rifles and sabers. Color guard begins in April with a series of clinics and then tryouts. The guard practices periodically throughout the summer months, attends one week of band camp in August, and practices three days a week once school begins. The color guard performs at home football games, in two local parades and travels to several competitions.
Winterguard is an artistic expression of music through dance, along with the use of equipment such as flags, rifles and sabers. The winterguard season begins in November and continues through the end of March. The guard travels to attend several competitions.

Orchesis    Contact--Georgia_Salerno@ipsd.org
Orchesis club is a performing dance troupe. Many forms of dance are utilized - modern, ballet, pointe, tap, jazz and hip-hop. Membership is by audition in the spring. Technique classes and performances take place throughout the year with one main stage performance in the late winter.
 
Pom Pons    Contact--Ashley_Knowles@ipsd.org
Poms are open to girls 9th – 12th grades. The squad performs at football & basketball games, as well as pep assemblies and competitive competitions. Tryouts are held in the spring for the following year’s squad.

Steppers    Contact--Lucas_Pang@ipsd.org
This is a performing step team patterned after college step routines, consisting mainly of hand and feet action. Stepping is an artistic dance expression usually found on the university campus. Clinics and try-outs are held in the spring. All skill levels are welcome to try-out. Practices and performances take place throughout the year at many community events. Steppers participate in at least one area competition each year.

Theatrical

Auditorium Tech Crew    Contact--Marge_Bello@ipsd.org
Students interested in all aspects of technical theatre are encouraged to join this crew. Creating and running the light and soundboard for the various organizations that use the auditorium will be this crew's main function.

Baker's Dozen - Improv Comedy Group (Emerging) Contact-Joe_Bolz@ipsd.org
Waubonsie Valley's Improv Comedy Group, Baker's Dozen, consists of students with a passion for improvisational acting and comedy. Auditions are held and rehearsals take place 1-2 times per month with times and locations determined by the group. The group will perform in front of an audience both in and out of school. Our goal is to be able to perform in Chicago as part of the Teen Comedy Fest.

Drama Club    Contact--Dave_Calvert@ipsd.org
A variety of dramatic opportunities are offered to Waubonsie Valley students. Each year, two main stage productions and a musical are offered. In addition, several studio productions may be staged; student directed one acts, and a production that travels to district middle schools. Other opportunities for students to become involved in acting are offered through participation in the IHSA Speech - Group Interpretation and Individual Events. Students are also encouraged to become involved behind the scenes in areas of technical theatre.

Drama Contest Play - IHSA Event    Contact--Dave_Calvert@ipsd.org
This activity's season runs from January through March, with competition at the Sectional and State levels. Students interested in technical drama and performance drama should become involved in this activity. View past All-State Performers & State Qualifying teams.

Freshman Studio Production    Contact--Thomas_Ringrose@ipsd.org
The freshman play is an opportunity for freshmen to experience theatre at the high school level. Auditions are open only to freshmen and offer a variety of experiences. Students will have the opportunity to go through the audition, rehearsal and performance process.

Group Interpretation - IHSA Event    Contact--Ryan_Doherty@ipsd.org
This activity has its season from January through March with competition at the Regional and State level. All students who are interested in interpreting literature through acting and oral expression should become involved in this activity. View past All-State Performers & State Qualifying teams.

Mainstage Productions    Contact--Dave_Calvert@ipsd.org
Fall Mainstage - WVHS auditions are open to ALL STUDENTS. Auditions will be held in September in the auditorium. The production will take place in October/November.
Winter Mainstage - Auditions are scheduled in November, and are open to ALL STUDENTS. The production is scheduled for February.
Musical - Each year, WVHS stages at least one Broadway musical. Auditions precede the production by 9 weeks, and are open to ALL STUDENTS. The musicals are co-sponsored/directed by the Music and Drama Departments' staff. Numbers in the cast vary, but musicals are selected to allow numerous opportunities for student involvement.

Student Directed One Acts    Contact--Dave_Calvert@ipsd.org
Student Directed One Acts is an opportunity for Senior Theatre students to explore the wonderful experience of directing a one-act play.  The student must have completed Theatre Arts I & II in the Language Arts curriculum and have shown a commitment to the Waubonsie Valley Theatre program by performing and teching a variety of shows.  The student gets the opportunity to audition, rehearse, and prepare a “smaller” cast of student actors for the magic of “opening night”.  The process will culminate with the student’s production being performed on the Waubonsie Valley mainstage.  Auditions for the Student-Directed One Acts are open to all WVHS students.

Vocal

Chamber Singers    Contact--Ines_Kurtovic@ipsd.org
Chamber Singers is a small, mixed ensemble that performs a wide variety of music, including traditional choral pieces, holiday repertoire, jazz and pop. All WVHS Choir members are welcome to audition. Directed by Ms. Kurtovic, the ensemble performs throughout the community and for various WVHS concerts. Auditions will be held in late August. Chamber Singers meet on Tuesdays after school.

Cloud Nine - Student Group   Contact--Mark_Myers@ipsd.org
Cloud Nine is a student-led, nine-voice male a cappella vocal ensemble. They prepare and perform pop, doo-wop, and novelty selections as well as some traditional choral music. Students must be enrolled in a curricular choir to be eligible to participate. Auditions are held in May to establish membership. This is a full-year activity, and the ensemble performs in each of the five curricular choral concerts presented each year.

Pink Notes - Student Group   Contact--Ines_Kurtovic@ipsd.org
Pink Notes is a student-led, nine-voice female a cappella vocal ensemble. They prepare and perform pop, doo-wop, and novelty selections as well as some traditional choral music. Students must be enrolled in a curricular choir to be eligible to participate. Auditions are held in May to establish membership. This is a full-year activity, and the ensemble performs in each of the five curricular choral concerts presented each year.
 
Mosaic Choir    Contact--Mark_Myers@ipsd.org
A mosaic is a unique form of art created by bringing many differently shaped and colored pieces of the same material together to ultimately create a single work of beauty. In the choral ensemble Mosaic, the diverse students of Waubonsie Valley experience a sense of unity through the expressive qualities of multicultural music. The choir is open to all students of WVHS regardless of enrollment in a curricular choir.

Show Choirs    Contact--Mark_Myers@ipsd.org
The show choirs are ensembles of singer-dancers that perform pop, contemporary, and show tunes in costume with choreography. They rehearse weekly and perform in choral concerts, show choir festivals and clinics, and several community performances throughout the year. Auditions are held in May of the previous school year. Members must also participate in the curricular choir program.

PUBLICATIONS

Premiere - Literary Magazine    Contact--April_Smith@ipsd.org
Students interested in poetry, stories, art, and/or journalism may join the staff of Premiere, which meets throughout the year to select and prepare for the May publication of a collection of our school’s finest student writing and art. The magazine is submitted annually to the National Council of Teachers of English for evaluation.

The Voice - School Newspaper    Contact--Keith_Kohler@ipsd.org
The Voice is the WVHS official student-run newspaper. The paper is produced on a bi-quarterly basis by the newspaper journalism class. Students will apply skills in writing, photography, design, and business to the production of the newspaper. To be considered for the staff, a student must apply to the newspaper journalism class and receive teacher approval.

The Arrowhead - Yearbook   Contact--Jen_Brinkman@ipsd.org
The “Arrowhead” Yearbook staff is designed for students who enjoy reporting, writing, photography and design. An interest/background in computer graphics is also a plus. To be on staff, students must apply to the yearbook journalism class, receive teacher’s approval & interview.

SERVICE GROUPS

Amnesty International (AI) - Emerging    Contact--Katie_Thompson@ipsd.org
AI is a worldwide movement of people who campaign for internationally recognized human rights. AI’s vision is of a world in which every person enjoys all of the human rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other international human rights standards. We strive to bring awareness and change to injustices against human rights.

Best Buddies    Contact--Liz_Albert@ipsd.org
Available to all students, the goal of Best Buddies is to pair up same aged peers with other students who have varying disabilities. Once paired, buddies participate in a variety of activities in and out of school throughout the school year.

E-Force (Environment Club)    Contact--Tim_Gerk@ipsd.org
Any student wanting to make a contribution to the environment is welcome. Our aim is to make an impact on behalf of the natural world. We strive to increase student and community environmental awareness through sponsoring activities such as stream monitoring, habitat restoration, recycling, and ecological programs. We need your help!

Key Club    Contact--Tiffany_Gervasio@ipsd.org
Key Club is an International Service Organization, supported by the local KIWANIS, and offered to the young men and women of WVHS. The club sponsors various projects throughout the year designed to help others less fortunate/those in need. Interested students may join.

Snowball  
Contact--Tiffany_Gervasio@ipsd.org (Green) or Tandalaya_White@ipsd.org (Gold)
Operation Snowball is a leadership program highlighted by weekend retreats for high school students every fall and spring. Snowball emphasizes making healthy choices and helps teens enhance their self-esteem, develop and refine decision making skills, and create a positive impact on peers. The name comes from the idea that, “If I have a positive impact on you, you can have a positive impact on someone else, and the effect snowballs.” Snowball began as an alcohol, tobacco, and drug abuse prevention programs, and has expanded into making a difference in teens’ lives in hundreds of different ways. http://snow.ncoyouth.org

Star Raiders   Contact--Carla_Griffin@ipsd.org
Star Raiders is a peer-mentoring program made up of students who are concerned about the issue of substance abuse. Students must be willing to make the commitment to remain drug and alcohol free for the entire school year. Members serve as positive role models to the younger students in District #204 by promoting a healthy lifestyle.

SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS

ANIMÉ Club    Contact--Mark_Liu@ipsd.org
Anime Club meets once a week to view, discuss, and create anime. Students with an interest or talent (or both) in drawing or writing stories would be natural participants in the club’s activities.

Art Club    Contact--Carolyn_Steward@ipsd.org
Any interested student may join. Students do not need to be currently enrolled in an art class to participate. Members may also elect to work in media that they have not been able to experience in the classroom. Art Club members have been involved with community service projects.

Aviation Club -- Student Group    Contact--Bradley_Swanson@ipsd.org
Aviation Club is available to any student interested in learning about aviation. The group hopes to help students “Learn to Fly”. We plan to promote aviation through a variety of activities and community service projects. There will be special guests such as an Air Force recruiter, a certified flight instructor and an airline pilot.

Biotech Club   Contact--Elaine_Modine@ipsd.org
An opportunity for students to pursue in-depth activities that support and go beyond
the classroom curriculum related to the constantly changing and exciting field of biotechnology.

Book Club     Contact--Gayl_Smith@ipsd.org
Open to all students who enjoy reading and sharing what they read. This club is student-driven and meets every two weeks. Our student book selection committee decides what we read. Join us for snacks and discussion.

Catch-up & Keep Up Club     Contact--Steph_Cassa@ipsd.org
This group is designed for students who need after school assistance in order to maintain passing grades or to reach their full potential in each class. Students will
have access to computers, academic texts and teacher support in order to complete work or study. Students’ progress with grades and attendance will be monitored to ensure the best chance at academic success. Weekly sessions will be held each Wednesday from 2:30pm – 5:00pm. Students are encouraged to attend at least an hour a week.

DDR (Dance Dance Revolution)    Contact--Jan_Stevens@ipsd.org
Dance, Dance Revolution is open to all who are interested in fun, great people, and dancing to the latest music (Oh, and it's great exercise, too!). It's just like the DDR game at video arcades. We meet after school on alternating Thursday afternoons at Gold Campus.

Digital Photography Club     Contact--Katherine_Thrush@ipsd.org
Open to all students interested in the art of photography. Students will take pictures with their own digital cameras and manipulate them in a computer lab. Students will focus on composition and the technical skill of photography. Computer graphics will not be the focus of this club and students will be required to use online photo development for hard copies.

Greenhouse Club   Contact--Rhonda_Stibbe@ipsd.org
The Greenhouse Club is for any student enrolled in Horticulture class who is interested in doing more horticultural activities. It focuses on preparing students for competitions, scholarship opportunities and practical applications like-corsage work, greenhouse work, fieldtrips to horticultural locations. It is a social, educational and student led club. Because it is student run, activities are selected each year based on interest. Past activities have included: competitions at other high schools, trips to the Arboretum, botanical gardens, and local horticultural businesses, making unique floral arrangements for the holidays, and doing unusual horticulture like bonsai and topiaries.

Identity/GSA    Contact--Adam_Page@ipsd.org
Identity is Waubonsie's Gay-Straight Alliance. This student-lead group strives to make the school a safe place to learn for its gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender students by encouraging tolerance through a combination of social activities and community building events.

LEGO Club     Contact--Tim_Meisenheimer@ipsd.org

Medical Professionals Club (Emerging)   Contact--Michelle_Corlew@ipsd.org

Pep Club    Contact--Anna_Ahonen@ipsd.org
Pep Club is for those energetic and enthusiastic “WARRIORS” who are interested in SHOWING THEIR SCHOOL SPIRIT! Club members make posters, banners, paint faces with our Warrior Pride stripes before spirit events. We try and generally have a great time showing the unending SPIRIT of the Warrior. Members will meet once a  month at the Green Campus and the once a month at the Gold Campus, developing spectacular ways to keep the spirit in everyone.

Trading Card Club    Contact--Elizabeth_Rufenacht@ipsd.org
This club meets once a week, immediately after school, to play card games such as Magic.

Video Club     Contact--Jennifer_Cordin@ipsd.org
Video Club, also called WVTV, is a video production club that creates some of the many videos that come to WVTV to be produced. The only crew position that requires experience is the Student Director. The Student Director must be a TV student, or be able to demonstrate TV production experience from community TV or another School. WVTV competes in the Chicagoland High School Video Festival, sponsored by Columbia College and CTEC (Chicagoland Television Educators Council), and hosts their own “Young Filmmakers Video Festival” in the spring.

SPORTS SPECIAL INTEREST

Adventure Studies   Contact--Donald_Pankuch@ipsd.org
Those juniors and/or seniors who are enrolled in the Adventure Studies Class apply classroom ideas to the various planned activities such as rock climbing, caving, backpacking and high ropes.

Fishing Club    Contact--Ben_Manzella@ipsd.org
Fishing Club is open to all students who have an interest in fishing. Various species of fish and the techniques used to catch them will be discussed. Guest speakers who will speak on a variety of topics will be made available to the club. There will also be demonstrations on lure and rod building. The club will be student driven so as to evolve into what is most useful and informative to the students.  

Hockey – Student Group   http://www.waubonsiehockey.com
Know what it feels like to play for your school.  Play in the Competitive Metro West League! There are set practice schedules, goalie training coaches, a fund raiser and plenty of hockey action.

Intramurals    Contact--Matt_Logan@ipsd.org
Intramural sports are offered to any student not participating in an interscholastic sport during the same season. Fall Intramural sports are Open Gym, Flag Football, Powder Puff Football and Golf. Winter sports offered are Basketball and Bowling. Spring Intramurals offered are Open Gym and Golf. WV Cycle: Jimmie_Jacobs@ipsd.org Bike club is open to all students and all grades. Bike Club covers all aspects of biking: road biking, mountain biking, BMX biking, bike gear, bike safety, bike repair, and bike travel. Meetings will primarily take place after school with the majority of our biking taking place around the Aurora/Naperville area. This club is a great way to meet new people and enjoy the great outdoors! Running Club: Joy_Braun@ipsd.org Intramural Running promotes physical conditioning through running, stretching, and the lifting of weights. It is for all students: the serious athlete preparing for a sport, the recreational athlete, or someone looking for conditioning. Social and service activities are also included. Ultimate Frisbee: Natalie_Johnson@ipsd.org Ultimate Frisbee is a fun, competitive, coed (males and females) team sport that requires no experience. At WVHS, it is a fall sport that is played outside. All are welcomed to be a part of this interactive experience! Table Tennis Club: brian_fennewald@ipsd.org

Lacrosse – Student Group   http://wvlacrosse.org/
Lacrosse is an emerging IHSA sport. The sport of lacrosse is a combination of basketball, soccer and hockey. Anyone can play lacrosse--the big or the small. The game requires (and rewards) coordination and agility, not brawn. Quickness and speed are two highly prized qualities in lacrosse. An exhilarating sport, lacrosse is fast-paced and full of action. Long sprints up and down the field, abrupt starts and stops, precision passes and dodges are routine in men's and women's lacrosse. Lacrosse is played with a stick, the crosse, which must be mastered by the player to throw, catch and scoop the ball.

Rugby - Student Group  Contact--Jennifer_Howe@ipsd.org
Waubonsie Valley Rugby is open to all students, male and female, freshman through senior. The season runs from February through May. Teams compete against other local high schools in competitive matches with the opportunity to compete in play-offs. Off-season conditioning occurs throughout the school year.

Special Olympics    Contact--Chris_Wolak@ipsd.org
Available to all students as athletes or peer coaches, the goal of Special Olympics is to provide access to sports to athletes with varying disabilities. Athletes compete in weight lifting, cardio, basketball, swimming, track and field, as well as bowling. Students volunteer as peer coaches to workout throughout the sports season.

STUDENT GOVERNMENT

Student Council    Head S. C. Contact--Heather_Friedman@ipsd.org
Freshman S. C. Contact--Marty_Long@ipsd.org 
Sophomore S. C. Contact--Bridget_Thompson@ipsd.org
Junior S. C. Contact--Tina_Michalek@ipsd.org
Senior S. C. Contact--Mary_Schobert@ipsd.org

Student Council Members & Officers 2007-08
Our organization is for students who are interested in taking pride & leadership roles in their school. Each class council consists of four officers & their elected class representatives. These students are elected by their respective classes & aid the council in developing & improving activities. Many of our activities encourage both school & community involvement throughout the year. Class meetings are held in the mornings. Additionally, representatives will attend full Student Council meetings once a month.


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