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West Anchorage High School •
Home of the Eagles
1700 Hillcrest Drive • Anchorage, Alaska 99517 • (907) 742-2500
Clubs at West High School |
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Amnesty International Club |
Gina Ireland-Kelly |
Every other Tues during lunch |
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Anime Club (WHAC: West High Anime Club) |
Nathan Burnham |
Every day during lunch in Science Room 5 |
The club is for students to hang out and discuss their favorite subject: Anime! |
Beta Club |
Ms. Olito |
Every other Monday/alternating with Math Club |
To give back to the community through a nationally recognized organization. |
Bible Club |
Troy Carlock |
Wednesdays during lunch in Room 4. |
The intent of the Aftershock Bible Club is to be a place where West Students can pray, worship, and study the Bible during lunch. The club will also perform acts of service for the community and the school. |
Business Professionals of America |
Bonnie Vaughn |
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The purpose is to learn more about standard business practices and to compete on a state and a national level. |
Big Beat Collective |
Schumacher |
Wednesdays at Lunch |
To express ourselves therapeutically through music and drumming. |
Caps for Chemo Club |
Angela Powell |
One lunch a week TBA |
This club is being formed with the primary purpose of knitting and donating caps for people undergoing chemotherapy. The club will encourage faculty and community member to also knit and donate these caps. The club also hopes to create awareness and sensitivity to people suffering from cancer. |
Datika Dancers |
Katie Cueva, CITC teacher |
Mondays and Tuesdays in the Eagle's Cache from 2 to 4 pm. |
Datika Dancers keep Alaska Native cultures alive. They are involved in activities such as learning dances and songs and performing dances and songs. |
Rachel Kittoe |
Creative writing online magazine. |
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes |
Tim Davis |
Wednesdays at lunch |
To present to athletes and coaches, and all whom they influence, the challenge and adventure of receiving Jesus Christ and serving him in their relationships and in the fellowship of the church |
Gay/Straight Alliance (GSA) |
Barb Clark and John Ruhlin |
Tuesdays at lunch in room 14 |
The club exists to promote understanding and dispel prejudice amongst gay, straight, and bisexual students at West. |
Green Team |
Mr. Berglund |
Wednesdays at lunch in S-3 |
We strive to promote sustainability and an environmental consciousness in the community while providing recycling services to West High School. |
Improv Club |
Block |
Tuesdays at lunch |
Practice venue for anyone wishing to participate in the Eagle’s Dare Inprov Show, Improviganza, or just enhance their improvisational skills. |
International Club/ Junior Bridge Builders |
Lo Crawford |
Wednesdays at lunch in the library |
The purpose of this club is to promote harmony among all cultures, to increase awareness of our similarities and differences, to enhance positive attitudes, to encourage participation at West and in community activities, and to grow in the appreciation and celebration of our unique, diverse school population. |
Invisible Children's Club |
David Vano |
Wednesdays during lunch in Room 29 |
Our purpose is to raise and promote awareness of the kidnapping and exploitation of children in northern Uganda and neighboring regions for use in warfare through education and public outreach. |
Key Club |
Mrs. Gillis |
Wednesdays at lunch |
To serve the local and global community socially, emotionally, spiritually and physically. |
L’alliance Francaise |
Schumacher |
Thursday at lunch |
To provide an occasion to speak French so students/members can learn conversational French by speaking and to give everyone, regardless of level, a chance to improve. |
Laughter Club |
Kevin Lynch |
Every other Tuesday during lunch |
The purpose of this club is to promote happiness and lessen stress. Just walk in and laugh. |
MTG (Magic the Gathering |
Robert Thornley |
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Entertainment. Magic The Gathering is a card game and the club is for people to get together and play the game. |
Model United Nations |
David Vano |
Mondays at lunch |
Serves to prepare students for biannual Model United Nations conferences. Also raises student awareness of global issues and promotes understanding of different cultures. |
Judy Friar and Debbie Barker |
1st and 3rd Thursday at lunch in Library |
NHS primarily recognizes scholastic achievement, leadership, and an outstanding personal character. Our goal is to provide a base of support to encourage continued academic accomplishment and personal character growth. Entrance requirements are a 3.2 GPA for three consecutive semesters. |
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Native Culture Club |
Matthew Gho |
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Ms. Willis |
1st and 2nd hours |
Orchestra provides opportunities for students outside of the school day. |
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Opera Club |
Mr. Zartmann |
The club meets monthly close to production dates. |
The purpose of the Opera Club is to generate interest in opera and to attend opera events as a group. |
Partners Club |
Wendland/Tinker |
Tues and Thurs after school in Room 38 |
Partner’s Club is sponsored by Special Olympics Alaska. The club provides an opportunity for students with and without disabilities to get to know each other through sports like bowling and track and field, and through social activities and community service projects. |
Mr. Zartmann |
Monday - tutoring, room 13 |
Phi Phi Phi strives to spread the word that math is beautiful. Members who are in at least Algebra II and have at least a 3.0 math GPA are eligible for full membership in Mu Alpha Theta, the national high school and two-year college mathematics honor society. Anyone interested is welcome to participate in the club. Club members provide math tutoring, participate in various math competitions, and celebrate math everyway possible. |
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Polynesian Cultural Club |
Lo Crawford |
Tuesday during lunch in the library |
The purpose of the Polynesian Club is to share the traditions and customs of Polynesia with the West High School community through a number of activities. In doing so we hope to promote a positive image and decrease negative stereotyping and discrimination. |
Rifle Club |
Chief Pickel |
Incorporated with team meetings during Rifle Season |
This club promotes safety in the sport of shooting and supports the West Rifle team through fund raising and public relations. It provides an organization for competition outside the ASD Rifle season, such as Junior Olympic competition. |
Rowing Club |
Ms. Olito |
Mondays at Lunch |
Dedicated to the recruitment of students and encouragement and promotion of rowing in Anchorage. Members will receive knowledge of boat terms, rowing styles/techniques, training, nutrition, teamwork, leadership and fundraising. |
Michele Whaley |
Tuesdays in the Russian Room R-5 |
The purpose of this club is to enable Russian students to travel to Russia to help initiate changes that will improve lives in both Russia and America. |
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Spanish Club |
Señora Carr |
Every other Wednesday after school |
The purpose of the Spanish Club is to provide community service, provide tutoring to West High students, and to sponsor a family during winter break. |
David Block |
Room 48 |
The Troupe is the honors component of the school's theater program for the advancement of standards of excellence in theater. The troupe will encourage students to attain better mastery of the theater arts and will reward those who achieve it with induction. |
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Technology Club |
Souza |
Every other Tuesday at lunchtime in room 22 |
Explore and learn about technology by completing projects in categories including, but not limited to hardware, software, and networking. |
Yoga Club |
Mandy Davis |
Wednesdays, 2:30-3:30 |
To learn about and to practice Yoga. To find inner balance. |