Organization

Sponsor

Description

Business Professionals of America

Stephanie Lysakowski & Dene Schickedanz

(Business Department)

For students who plan to follow a career in a business field, BPA offers many opportunities and advantages.  We compete at state and national levels in finance, administrative, and technology events.  Community service and social activities are also a part of BPA.

Computer Team

Scott Hagin & John Marriott
(Math Department)

The Edwardsville High School Computer Team’s purpose is to develop high level computer skills through projects and robotics within the school as well as inter-scholastic competitions.

Debate and Speech Club

Cara Lane

(English Department)

Debate kicks off the year by having one orientation meeting, and we then select willing and able students to participate in Teens Speak Out.  TSO participants pick a controversial topic pertaining to today’s local youth and do intensive research to prepare a presentation for a panel of local business leaders and politicians at the end of October at Washington University in St. Louis.  Following this event, Debate Club will then meet regularly to discuss current events or issues of student interest.

French Club

Nancy Sellers &
Rachel Symanski
(Foreign Language Department)

To promote the French language and culture through various activities outside of the classroom.

French National Honor Society

Nancy Sellers &
Rachel Symanski
(Foreign Language Department)

The aim of this organization is to stimulate interest in the study of French, to create enthusiasm for and understanding of Francophone culture and civilization, to promote and perpetuate international friendship efforts toward furthering solidarity in the French speaking world.  Students are selected for membership during second semester of they junior year according to their GPA and commitment to the propagation of the French language and its culture.

German Club

Gisela Sommer
(Foreign Language Department)

The German club offers opportunity to broaden the knowledge and culture and language through celebrations such as the Oktoberfest, sampling German cuisine at German restaurants and excursions to exhibits/concerts that reflect the German culture.

German Honor Society

Gisela Sommer
(Foreign Language Department)

Students who have completed five semesters of German and meet the grading standards in German and overall GPA may join the German Honor Society.  Activities vary from year to year, but one of the responsibilities for German Honor Society members is to provide tutoring for lower level students.

Literary Magazine

Dixie Patrow
(English Department)

The EHS Literary Magazine is a student organization that publishes a magazine of student literary work at least once a year.  The literary magazine meets about twice a month to work on publication.  They are also responsible for hosting the Poetry Readings at EHS.

Math Team

John Marriott, Mollie Rice, Ashley Church, Brandon Huff
 (Math Department)

The Edwardsville High School Math Team’s purpose is to develop high-level math skills through inter-scholastic competitions for advanced students.

Model United Nations

Jeff Gall
(Social Science Department)

Model United Nations is a simulation of the United Nation’s system.  Students assume the roles of delegates to the United Nations and debate current issues on the U.N.’s agenda.  Model U.N. students seeks ways the world community can deal with complex global concerns.

National Honors Society (NHS)

Ginny Larsson

(Math Department)

National Honor Society, founded in 1921, was created as an organization to recognize and encourage academic achievement while also developing other characteristics essential to citizens in a democracy.  These ideals of scholarship, character, service, and leadership remain as relevant today as they were in 1921. Students plan and participate in service activities that benefit the community and school.

Science Fair

 (Science Department)

The purpose of this group is to support students who want to enter projects in the regional Regional Science Fair at SIUE and/or Illinois Science and Humanities Symposium at SIUC.  The group is open to any student interested in science research.

Science Olympiad

Terry Menz
(Science Department)

The Science Olympiad Team meets during the fall and early winter to prepare for the Regional Competition at SIU-Edwardsville.  The team competes in events covering all of the areas of science: Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Earth Science, and Technology

Spanish Club

Donald Mendoza
(Foreign Language Department)

The Spanish Club is an organization designed to promote Hispanic cultural awareness and interest in the Spanish language.  It has many events during the year.  There is a dance group that learns Mexican folk dance and a “news team” that makes videos for special classroom events.

Spanish Honor Society

Thomas River &
 Michelle Lougeay
(Foreign Language Department)

Students who have completed five semesters of Spanish are invited to join this international honor society if they meet the standards concerning Spanish semester grades, overall GPA, and receive the recommendation of the Spanish department.  An induction ceremony is held in the fall.

Yearbook

Kim Niemietz & Mike Dando
(Language Arts)

Yearbook participation is by application and interview

WYSE

Becky Beal

(Science Department)

WYSE, Worldwide Youth and Engineering, is an academic team composed of top juniors and seniors recommended yearly by faculty.  Team members compete in seven subject areas: Math, English, Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Engineering Graphics, and Computer Science.

Youth in Government

Jon Parkin

(Social Science Department)

Students learn about how government functions through role-play and problem-solving activities.

Drama Club

Kate Motley, Brad Lewis, Marion Thompson, Lessie Shashack, Cathy Stranc, Cara Lane
(Fine Arts Department)

We have a blast putting on shows!  We love our work!  Come on down to the auditorium.  Construction, acting, sewing, lighting, sound, etc… See Mrs. Motley in B116 for more info!

Marching Band

Marvin Battle, Andrew Gipson, & Lynda Marshall
(Fine Arts Department)

The marching band season begins with summer rehearsals and a two-week camp held within the school district.  Once school begins, marching band meets during the regularly scheduled band rehearsal time.  An extra marching band practice is scheduled on Tuesday evenings from 7-9 pm.

Thespian Troupe 1534

Kate Motley
(Fine Arts Department)

This international honorary recognizes outstanding students in high school theatre.

Vocal Music

Lynda Marshall
(Fine Arts Department)

There are three curricular music classes at EHS: Mixed Choir, Concert Choir, and A cappella Choir.  In addition, there is one extra-curricular vocal jazz ensemble called “Bravo!”  The vocal music program also sponsors the Madrigal Dinner in December.

Winter Guard

Andrew Gipson
(Fine Arts Department)

The Winter Guard is a performance-based group that competes in the MCCGA circuit.  Group membership is by audition.  Auditions are held in November and rehearsals are in the evenings once or twice each week.  The season begins in December and concludes in March.

FCCLA – Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (Culinary Club)

Becky Holle, Katie Hashley, & Mary Daniels
(Applied Tech)

This group is designed for the student who wants to grow in the field of Family and Consumer Science.  This includes design, fashion, culinary skills, and career and community building skills.  There is opportunity for local, state, and national recognition through active participation, contests, and competitions.

National FFA Organization
(Future Farmers of America)

John Davin
(Applied Tech)

The FFA is a National Organization designed to educate students in the many different careers in agriculture (Agri-business, Agri-Science, Horticulture, Landscaping and Veterinary Sciences).  The FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agriculture education.

Medical Careers Club

Pam Harmon &
Kasey Johnes
(Nurse, Applied Tech)

Medical Careers Club is an extra-curricular club for students interested in any aspect of the medical field.  The club meets once a month to plan activities and events.

Anime Club

Greg Kessler

(Media Center)

Students gather to view and discuss Japanese Animation in all its forms

Breakfast Club

Sheryl Burian

(Media Center)

Students meet before and/or after school two or more times a month. Breakfast Club activities include Scholastic Book Fair, candy sales, and story time for second graders. The money raised through twice a year candy sales is used for donations to the media center, USO, and other events planned by the club.

Chess Club
Web site

Nathan Rassi

(Science Department)

Chess Club is open to anyone who enjoys the fundamentals of Chess. Competitive matches are held among the club members and against other schools through the Gateway Chess League.  Chess Club meets Wednesdays and Thursdays from 2:15-4:00 in Room 318.  Chess sets and clocks are provided.

Craft Club

Tony Duenas
(English Department)

This club is open to all students.  We meet once each week and discuss a variety of craft techniques.  We also make a variety of craft items such as scrapbook pages, crocheted items, blanket making, etc.  These items are often sold as fund raisers for the club.

Class Officers

Varies each year

Students in all classes are eligible to run for a Class Officer, representing his/her grade 9-12.  The offices are President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, and Historians.  Elections take place at the start of each year.

ELL Constitution Club (Earn it, Learn it, or Lose it!)

Carol Wilkerson
(Language Arts Department)

This group is for students interested in becoming lawyers, going into politics, working for the government, or just developing a better understanding of our Constitution and its interpretation by the U.S. Supreme Court.  The group meets monthly to discuss specified constitutional topics.  Students are responsible for reading Supreme Court decisions prior to meetings.  This high school ELL chapter is sponsored in part by the adult ELL chapters in this area.  Scholarship money may be available for students who participate in the group.

Film Society

Cara Lane
(English Department)

The goal of this group is to encourage and promote film appreciation through monthly film viewings and discussions.  Past films include Alfred Hitchcock’s Rear Window, Napoleon Dynamite, and House of Flying Daggers.

Intramurals

Carol Clawson

(PE Department)

Intramurals is an after-school program designed to give students, freshman through senior years, the opportunity to participate in such activities as 3-on-3 basketball, volleyball, bowling, and flag football.  Hopefully, students will come out and enjoy a little excitement, plus good old-fashioned exercise!!!

Newspaper

Michael Dando

(English Department)

The newspaper staff is responsible for writing stories for and publishing the Tiger Times.  We also publish the Senior Magazine. Newspaper publication is in conjunction with the high school Journalism class.

Prom

Chris Head
(English Department)

Prom is neither a team nor a club.  The class officers organize the process.  Volunteers from the junior class help decorate the day of the event.  A few are involved in the distribution of invitation packets.

P.R.O.U.D.

Jamie Hemken

(English Department)

An acronym for Productive and Resourceful in Our Understanding of Diversity, PROUD is a multicultural group whose mission is to breakdown cultural barriers.

Step Team

Melissa Beck & Joi Svezia
(Foreign Language Department)

Step Team is an exciting combination of dance and rhythm.  Squad members perform complex, coordinated routines of stomps, claps, slaps, and snaps.  We practice after school from October through February and perform at school events such as pep rallies and basketball games.

Student Venture

Jon Parkin

(Social Science Department

A non-denominational, student-led prayer and Bible study group.

Trivia Club

Dixie Patrow
(Language Arts Dept)

Trivia Club is a group of students who enjoy playing a game of trivia.  The work in groups and are able to test their knowledge on a multitude of topics.  The “TC” club meets once a week in A216 from 2:06-3:30.

War Games Club

Greg Kessler

(Media Center)

 Weekly opportunity where students can match their wits with each other and faculty members playing simulations and scenarios.

A.L.P.H.A

John Cunningham

(Social Science Department)

ALPHA is an acronym standing for Adolescents Learning Positive Health Alternatives.  We educate elementary, middle, and high school students about the dangers of drug and alcohol use.  We sponsor sober events at the middle school, Red Ribbon week at the H.S., and work with the DARE Program.

Class of 2008

Ronna Renken &Carrie Deist
(English Department)

Class officers are designed to raise money for school functions, including the prom.  Class officers are the elected voice for the students in many cases

Class of 2009

Sairee Knabe & Jeannie Gentry & Linda Schermer (English Department & Student Services)

Class officers are designed to raise money for school functions, including prom.  Class officers are the elected voice for students in many cases.

Class of 2010

Class officers are designed to raise money for school functions, including prom.  Class officers are the elected voice for students in many cases.

Class of 2011

TBD

Class officers are designed to raise money for school functions, including the prom.  Class officers are the elected voice for the students in many instances.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Tim Funkhouser (PE Department)

Key Club

TBD

The EHS Key Club is a group of caring, dedicated students who volunteer their time to help those who are needy in our community.

Environmental Club

Cara Perkins & John Ginestra
(Science Department/Social Science Department)

 The environmental club is responsible for recycling at EHS.  We also volunteer at Watershed Nature Center along with raising funds to donate to various environmental groups.  Social activities are scheduled each month.  Come meet others who share your interest in the environment!.

Skateboard Club

Dave Lipe
(English Department)

This club meets once per month to discuss skateboarding topics.  Those involved conduct service activities to earn opportunities to take “field trips” to local skate parks as a reward for their community service efforts.

Student Council

Melissa Barnett
(Science Department)

Student council is an organization that helps the school, the students of EHS, and the community.  They help organize the homecoming and volunteer with the Metro East Humane Society and Glen/Ed Food Pantry.  Student Council is an organization that gets things dome for the school and has fun doing it.

Sport

Time of Year

Coaches

Cheerleading

Fall & Winter

Winter Varsity – Elizabeth Jacobs, Audrey Lewis, Emily Johnston
Winter J.V. – Emily Johnston
Fall Varsity  - Ashley Church

Cross Country

Fall

Head Coach – George Patrylak
Assistant – John Cunningham

Field Hockey

Fall

Head Coach  - Katie Horvath
Assistant – Cathy Ward
Freshman – Stacy Berkel

Football

Fall

Head Coach – Tim Dougherty
Assistants –Doug Heinz, Jason Killday, Chad Slagle,
                   Andre Collins
Sophomore – Craig Colbert, Kyle Stewart
Freshman –Jason Steward, Mitch Wilson

Golf – Boys

Fall

Head Coach – Dene Schickedanz
Assistant – Nathan Gruver

Golf – Girls

Fall

Head Coach – Tresa Laboube

Tennis – Girls

Fall

Head Coach – Dave Lipe
Assistant – Jennifer Range

Dance Team

Fall & Winter

Head Coach – Hilary Mitchell
Assistant – Sarah Bardelmeier

Soccer – Boys

Fall

Head Coach - Mark Heiderscheid
Jr. Varsity – John Ginestra
Freshman – Chad Laughlin

Swimming – Boys & Girls

Fall

Head Coach – Carrie Deist

Volleyball

Fall

Head Coach – Jami Parker
Assistant  - Kelly Schaill, Kim Bugger, Heather Bonde

Basketball – Boys

Winter

Head Coach – Mike Waldo
Assistant – Travis Evans, Mark Allaria
Sophomore – John Klepak
Freshman – Allan Duncan

Basketball – Girls

Winter

Head Coach – Lori Blade
JR Varsity – Donna Farley
Freshman – Liz Bray

Bowling – Girls & Boys

Winter

Head Coach – TBD

Wrestling

Winter

Head Coach – John Wagner
Assistant – Kevin Mattarelli, Doug Heinz

Baseball

Spring

Head Coach – Tim Funkhouser
Assistant – Mike Waldo
Sophomore – John Klepak
Freshman – Bill Herman

Soccer  - Girls

Spring

Head Coach – Stephanie Krawszyk
Assistant – Stacey Jones, Jen Caveny

Softball

Spring

Head Coach – Lori Blade
Assistant – Donna Farley, Liz Bray

Tennis – Boys

Spring

Head Coach – Dave Lipe
Assistant – Paul Stuart

Track – Boys

Spring

Head Coach – Brad Bevis
Assistant – George Patrylak

Track – Girls

Spring

Head Coach – John Cunningham
Assistant – Camee’ Williams