To inform the student body and our local communities about animals all over the world and the ones near us.
Objectives:
To make a difference in your community and in an animal's life by meeting/discussing about local and worldwide issues with animals (how they're poached & endangered) and how we, the students/faculty can help.
Benefits:
Visit and volunteer at local animal shelters/hospitals, animal rescues, visit local zoos & natural habitats.
Membership:
Open to any animal lovers!
Time and Place:
1st and 4th Thursdays at 3:15 in Room 220
Sponsor(s):
Diana Zambrano
Officers:
Club Name:
ANIME CLUB
Purpose:
To have fun while learning about Japan and its culture.
Objectives:
To understand the ways of Anime, Japanese language, and its culture.
Benefits:
Understand more of Japanese culture and the art of "Anime," and make new friends along the way.
To develop instrumental abilities in preparation of public performance.
Objectives:
To create an ensemble performance of a variety of music styles.
Benefits:
Improves music knowledge and skill on an instrument, improves performance skill, and provides scholarship opportunities.
Membership:
For band, need to be enrolled in Band class; "Cyclone of Sound" Drumline & "Shining Starlettes" Color Guard require auditions.
Time and Place:
During Band class and/or after school, depending on performance schedule.
Sponsor(s):
Kristin Clark
Officers:
Drum Major - Mat Claffey; Woodwind Captain - Melissa Herman; Brass Captain - Kevin McCarty; Persussion Captain - Devin Toombs
Club Name:
BRAZILIAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION
Purpose:
To promote a greater understanding and appreciation of Brazilian culture.
Objectives:
To conduct activities and fundraisers that promote an appreciation and knowledge of Brazilian culture.
Benefits:
To conduct activities and fundraisers that promote an appreciation and knowledge of Brazilian culture.
Membership:
A meeting will be announced to see who shows up.
Time and Place:
Wednesdays at 3:15 in Room 305
Sponsor(s):
Cristóbal Torres
Officers:
Club Name:
BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS OF AMERICA
Purpose:
Develop student leadership and improve poise, sociability, attitude, and tact. Develop an enthusiasm both for learning and for remaining knowledgeable in the business and office fields.
Objectives:
To prepare our students; emphasizes that we educate our members to efficiently, not only in an office setting, but also in a variety of business situations.
Benefits:
Gain real life skills, qualify for scholarships, earn awards and recognition, experience personal and professional growth.
Membership:
10 students
Time and Place:
1st Wednesday of each month at Room 320
Sponsor(s):
Vanessa Bruton
Officers:
Club Name:
CHORUS
Purpose:
To develop the voice in preparation for public performance.
Objectives:
To create an ensemble performance of a variety of music styles.
During Chorus class and after school (3:15-4:20) on Wednesdays.
Sponsor(s):
Kristin Clark
Officers:
President - Nicolette Ramirez; Vice President - Gabby Dias; Secretary - Melodie Pinsonnault; Treasurer - Voguelais Jones; Historians - Amanda Bardas and Kelsey Fox
Club Name:
CLASS OF 2009
Purpose:
To get seniors prepared for their final year of high school; fund raising for prom, grad bash, cap & gown, graduation.
Objectives:
To raise funds for prom, grad bash, & graduation.
Benefits:
Students will spend less money on the activities mentioned above.
Membership:
Senior Class
Time and Place:
3:15 – 4:00 Pm; in room 210
Sponsor(s):
Mrs. Weigel
Officers:
president: Kimoe Ferguson; Secretary: Brittany Hayward; Treasurer: Danielle Matthew
Club Name:
CLASS OF 2010
Purpose:
Coordinate activities, raise funds and encourage class spirit.
Objectives:
Fundraising, promoting class spirit.
Benefits:
A better prom, an eventually strong senior class.
Membership:
All students of the Class of 2010.
Time and Place:
2nd Wednesday of every month in Room 334
Sponsor(s):
Dr. Sandy Melillo
Officers:
President - Clinton Coutain; VP - Lita Hudak; Treasurer: Brittany Wilson; Secretary: Maria Galindo
Club Name:
CLASS OF 2011
Purpose:
Fundraising and Community Service
Objectives:
The Class of 2011 will work towards raising enough money to ease the cost of senior year as well as complete service requirements to help ease the pressure of senior year.
Benefits:
Help meet standard diploma requirements as well as ease financial issues for senior year.
Membership:
All members of the Class of 2011 are encouraged to participate.
Time and Place:
1st Monday of every month in Room 151
Sponsor(s):
Karen Morgan
Officers:
Club Name:
CRIME WATCH CLUB
Purpose:
The Crime Watch Club is here to provide adequate security for Pompano Beach students
Objectives:
To insure the safety of our fellow students
Benefits:
Crime watch can be benefit college résumé and aide the students in obtaining service hours.
Membership:
Contact Deputy Smith or Vince Stephens
Time and Place:
Wednesdays 3:15
Sponsor(s):
Stephanie Smith and Vince Stevens
Officers:
Club Name:
DRAMA CLUB
Purpose:
To provide students with positive, team and skill building opportunities through participation in theatrical experiences such as: improvising, scene building, game playing, set building, costuming and fundraising.
Objectives:
To provide all students, especially those who cannot enroll in drama class or be part of the yearly productions, to have access to theatre at PBHS.
Benefits:
Students are able to test out their performing curiosities in a fun, non-threatening environment. Students have a venue to show each other their work in preparation for the yearly Variety Show, or auditions for production. Students are able to support other school-wide theatrical projects through fundraising, publicity, set design, etc. Students from all grade levels have a place to play with and get to know one another.
Membership:
To any and all who are interested. Attendance is not mandatory.
Time and Place:
Most Mondays throughout the year.
Sponsor(s):
Ms. Perlowski
Officers:
Club Name:
ENVIRONMENTAL CLUB
Purpose:
To promote the effects of what humans do on the environment.
Objectives:
To maintain a well-working recycling program and to make students aware of environmental concerns.
Benefits:
Earn serivce hours by recycling. Increases students' awareness of environmental concerns and participation in clean-ups.
Membership:
Open to all PBHS students
Time and Place:
1st and 3rd Thursdays of every month in Room 223
Sponsor(s):
Lalita Maharaj
Officers:
Club Name:
EXCEL CLUB
Purpose:
Service organization created to serve the school and community.
Objectives:
To serve the school and local community.
Benefits:
New friendships, scholarship opportunities and the positive feeling of helping others and the community.
Membership:
Membership is open to all students.
Time and Place:
Twice a month on Wednesdays in Room 325
Sponsor(s):
Jeff Williams
Officers:
TBD
Club Name:
FEA / Teen Trendsetters Reading Mentors
Purpose:
To provide reading mentorship to third-grade students.
Objectives:
To foster a lifelong love of reading.
Benefits:
Students can earn community service hours.
Membership:
All students with permission slips signed by parents are eligible.
Time and Place:
2nd Monday of every month in Room 333 at 3:15
Sponsor(s):
Nicole Hanna
Officers:
Club Name:
FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES
Purpose:
To see the world impacted for Jesus Christ through the influence of athletes and coaches.
Objectives:
To present to athletes and coaches and all whom they influence the challenge and adventure of receiving Jesus Christ as savior and Lord, serving Him in their relationships and in the fellowship of the church.
Benefits:
FCA aids individuals in maintaining or restoring Godly relationships.
Membership:
All PBHS athletes are allowed to join.
Time and Place:
Mondays at 6:30 in the Mini Gym
Sponsor(s):
Greg McGirt, Pastor Brad Jones
Officers:
Club Name:
FIRST PRIORITY CLUB
Purpose:
First Priority is a City-wide vision with a comprehensive Strategy that will encourage, equip, and empower students, leaders, and churches to unite in your community and on campus to care for and to reach a generation for Jesus Christ.
Objectives:
To establish a student-led campus club for all denominations on our campus to encourage one another in our commitment to Jesus Christ.
Benefits:
To unite students on campus to make a positive difference on our campus and in our community.
Membership:
There is no membership requirements, anyone is allowed to be a part
Time and Place:
Thursdays @ 3:15 Room 309
Sponsor(s):
Ms. Ketty Hill
Officers:
Club Name:
FRENCH CLUB
Purpose:
To bring together students interested in activities related to the French-speaking world.
Objectives:
To increase knowledge of French-speaking countries, to engage students in cultural activities, and to promote cultural contacts between PBHS students and native French speakers.
Benefits:
It helps increase exposure to the French language and culture beyond the classroom.
Membership:
Open to all interested PBHS students.
Time and Place:
Every 1st Wednesday of every month
Sponsor(s):
Randee Pellegrino
Officers:
Club Name:
GAY STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
Purpose:
To promote tolerance and equality among students of all sexual orientations & gender identities through educational efforts and awareness-building.
Objectives:
To inform members and the student body of issues and events affecting the lives of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) and straight ally youth.
Benefits:
Members will build relationships that foster tolerance and acceptance of others.
Membership:
Club membership is open to all students. In order to be considered an active member, you must attend at least one meeting a month.
Time and Place:
1st and 3rd Wednesdays of every month in Room 306
Sponsor(s):
Stephen Horton
Officers:
Club Name:
GIFT GIVERS
Purpose:
To collect various items to donate to those less fortunate and in need
Objectives:
Teddy Bear Collection yearly -- help orphanages, literacy foundations, nursing homes
Benefits:
Work toward volunteer hour accumulation -- helping others
Membership:
30 members
Time and Place:
Meet every other Tuesday in room 308
Sponsor(s):
Mrs. Linda Scott President: Condola Brivette
Officers:
Club Name:
GREEN TEAM
Purpose:
To enhance the urban community and school environment by creating and maintaining green space.
Objectives:
To create themed gardens which enhance the school environment.
Benefits:
Students conceptualize, design, build and maintain green space.
Membership:
20 students, and is open to anyone interested in the club.
Time and Place:
Wednesdays at 3:10 in Room 218
Sponsor(s):
Ralph Marchand
Officers:
Club Name:
HISTORY CLUB
Purpose:
To give group members a better understanding of history.
Objectives:
To give group members a better understanding of history by visiting historical places.
Benefits:
Field trips, learning, and participating in competitions are part of the club.
Membership:
Open to all students in PBHS.
Time and Place:
1st Wednesday of every month in Room 206 from 3:30-4:15
Sponsor(s):
Mr. Lamarca
Officers:
Club Name:
HUMAN RELATIONS COUNCIL
Purpose:
To learn and share with other club members cultural, ethnicity and heritage backgrounds and play a role in intermedial relations and international affairs.
Objectives:
Educate students on cultural and ethnic heritages of the PBHS student population through activities, social action, and community service.
Benefits:
Helps students gain knowledge of importance of diversity through cooperation and self-awareness.
Membership:
Open to all students in PBHS.
Time and Place:
Sponsor(s):
Ned Oistacher
Officers:
Club Name:
INTERACT CLUB
Purpose:
To provide the Opputunity for young people work together in a world fellowship dedicated to service and internation understanding
Objectives:
1 - Develope Leadership 2 - Thoughtfullness 3 - Awareness and the importance of family 4 - Build Respect 5 - Provide knowlage and understanding of community, national, and world affairs.
Benefits:
Leadership skills, Provide knowledge, and oppurtunities to serve society
Membership:
TBA
Time and Place:
TBA
Sponsor(s):
Sharon Rhoades
Officers:
Club Name:
JEW CREW
Purpose:
To show off our Jewishness!
Objectives:
Spread tolerance
Benefits:
Having fun and learning about Jewish history.
Membership:
Anyone is welcome to join.
Time and Place:
Thursdays at 3:15 in Room 323
Sponsor(s):
Michelle Levitas
Officers:
Club Name:
KEY CLUB
Purpose:
International service organization
Objectives:
To participate in various service projects related to school and community; some projects will be joint projects with the local Kiwanis club.
Benefits:
Members should be able to earn enough service hours to qualify for Silver Cord, Bright Futures, etc. Leadership skills will be developed. Because Key Club is international, membership looks great on college applications, jobs, etc.
Membership:
33 members (including officers) as of May 2008. Applications available in early fall/spring.
Time and Place:
3rd or 4th Wednesday of every month.
Sponsor(s):
Jackie Owens
Officers:
Club Name:
LATINO CLUB
Purpose:
To inform students of the Hispanic culture (i.e. traditions, food, music)
Objectives:
For everyone to have a better understanding of the culture so that they can interact with each other outside of school.
Benefits:
Students are more informed of what a typical day would feel like in a Hispanic country. Students will also understand the Hispanic culture better.
Membership:
Members will be charged $3 to become an official member. They will receive a shirt at the end of the year for their membership.
Time and Place:
Every other Thursday in Room 3:09 at 3:15
Sponsor(s):
Ketty Hill
Officers:
Club Name:
LITERARY MAGAZINE
Purpose:
To create a literary magazine available to students later in the school year.
Objectives:
To produce a literary magazine.
Benefits:
Promotes literary awareness in the school.
Membership:
It is a class during the second semester of the school year, so it is limited to 30 students.
Time and Place:
4th block class during 2nd semester
Sponsor(s):
Jackie Ownes
Officers:
Club Name:
MAKE A WAVE
Purpose:
To conserve + preserve our beaches by informing, including + getting active within the community.
Objectives: To raise funds + awareness for beach preservation.
Objectives:
To raise funds + awareness for beach preservation.
Benefits:
Helping the community + environment, learning how to work with government + local groups.
Membership:
TBA
Time and Place:
Every 2nd and 4th Thursday room 219 3:15 - 4pm.
Sponsor(s):
Dr. Singkornrat
Officers:
Anna Fayfer - President, Melissa Herman - Vice President, Monica Thackers - Secretary, Marisa Gottesman - Treasurer.
Club Name:
MOVIE MAKING CLUB
Purpose:
Meeting place for future film makers to critique each other's work as well as create movies in various genres.
Objectives:
Follow guidelines for movie making while creating scenes that flow and have a common theme.
Benefits:
Students have a chance to create without worrying about grading or censorship.
Membership:
Open to all that attend
Time and Place:
2nd and last monday of the month in Room 151 from 3:15 to 4:00
Sponsor(s):
Karen Morgan
Officers:
Club Name:
NATIONAL ART HONOR SOCIETY
Purpose:
To inspire and recognize studetns who have shown an outstanding ability in art.
Objectives:
NAHS strives to aid members in working towards the attainment of the highest standards in art, both visual and performing and to bring art eduaction to the attention of the school and community.
Benefits:
Recognition of student's exceptional abilities in the arts. Opportunity for interaction with students with common interest in the arts. Opportunities for community involvement. Scholarships, awards and special recognition at graduation.
Membership:
Average art grade of B, teacher recommendation, and $5.00 membership dues required.
Time and Place:
2nd and 4th Mondays in the Art Lab from 3:15-4:15
Sponsor(s):
Ms. Gregory Zolna
Officers:
Club Name:
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
Purpose:
The National Honor Society strives to create an enthusiasm for academic scholarship, render service to the surrounding community, promote leadership, nourish character development, and advance the work of the National Honor Society among all members.
Objectives:
To participate in worthwhile community service projects while promoting academic achievement and the importance of knowledge and leadership in the lives of students.
Benefits:
Recognized internationally by colleges and universities; Membership in a nationally recognized honor society; National scholarship programs; National conferences that aide in the development of leadership and the exchange of ideas and goals; Community Service Hours
Membership:
50+ Members; Open to eligible juniors and seniors
Time and Place:
Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month
Sponsor(s):
Mr. Bill Bankowski
Officers:
Club Name:
O AMBASSADORS
Purpose:
To connect young people in North America with people around the world. To create a lasting change by working toward the UN Millenium Development Goals.
Objectives:
To address problems such as hunger, poverty and limited access to education in the world.
Benefits:
Students will gain knowledge of the four Millennium Development Goals in the world.
Membership:
TBA
Time and Place:
TBA
Sponsor(s):
Sharon Rhoades
Officers:
Club Name:
PBHS HUMAN RELATIONS COUNCIL
Purpose:
To give students a voice in sustaining and continually improving human relations at PBHS and in our community.
Objectives:
To advocate for the respect and the diginity of all individuals. To participate in activities that promote diversity. To demonstrate a postive attitude of teamwork, leadership and cooperation.
Benefits:
To increase knowledge and appreciation of the diversity at PBHS. To increase leadership and conflict mediation skills. To promote positive human relations.
Membership:
Open to all interested PBHS students
Time and Place:
Every 3rd Wednesday of every month
Sponsor(s):
Mrs. Randee Pellegrino
Officers:
Club Name:
PROGRAMMING CLUB
Purpose:
The emphasis of the club is to provide periodic programming challenges, work on group programming challenges, and anything else the club members decide they want to do.
Objectives:
Learn and share knowledge of mainly Visual Basic Programming among members. Prepare for district programming competition.
Benefits:
Improving, learning and enjoying the never-ending programming languages.
Membership:
We do NOT require membership. Every PBHS student is welcome.
Time and Place:
Programming Classes
Sponsor(s):
Mr. Arif Mumtaz
Officers:
Club Name:
RENAISSANCE CLUB
Purpose:
To prepare for the Florida Renaissance Festival, where we will be having a booth
Objectives:
To immerse students in Renaissance culture
Benefits:
It complements students' knowledge of present and historical knowledge
Membership:
It's open to all students!
Time and Place:
Every Thursday in Room 207
Sponsor(s):
Duke Chandler
Officers:
Club Name:
SCIENCE CLUB
Purpose:
The purpose of the science club is to explore scientific phenomena and to apply scientific knowledge in a hands on way
Objectives:
To prepare students for the regional and state Olympiads. The science Olympiad is a competition that takes place in Orlando and it is a competition of applied and theoretical aspects of science. Some of the events are: building a rocket, storm the castle, test your knowledge about cells, etc.
To enjoy scientific discovery in a fun, relaxed environment.
To develop your creative problem solving.
To help the environment by joining the Green Club or the Globe Project
Benefits:
Looks good on college applications
Get to go to Orlando
Compete in science events
Learn about the subjects you are interested in
Membership:
Everybody is welcome to join us!! So please come by!
Time and Place:
Room 216 (Mr. Marchand’s Room). Every Wednesday 3:30- 4:30 pm
Sponsor(s):
Mr. Marchand and Dr. Singkornrat Singkornrat
Officers:
Club Name:
STUDENT GOVERNMENT
Purpose:
We, the students of PBHS, in order to develop democratic ideals, to represent our diverse student body, teach respect, to maintain high standards of cooperation, loyalty and school spirit, to prepare for adult life and citizenship, to encourage the participation of the student body in school activities, have established this student association and constitution.
Objectives:
1- To promote harmonious relations between the Faculty, Staff, the Student Body, and Alumni.
2- To provide a forum of government to represent the Pompano Beach High School Student Body.
3- To improve the general welfare of Pompano Beach High School.
4- To coordinate activities and services beneficial to the Faculty, Staff, Students, and Alumni at Pompano Beach High School.
5- To involve the Community in school activities.
6- To involve and inform the media about school activities.
Benefits:
Community Service Hours, Meeting New People, Learning Lifelong Leadership Skills.
Membership:
50+ Members. Anyone may join, all are welcomed!
Time and Place:
1st and 3rd Wednesdays of every month in Cafeteria at 3:15 sharp!!