Academic Challenge
| Chris Harris
Room 1540
| Students attend
academic “Quiz Bowl” type of tournaments. These are open to anyone but in order
to participate in the tournaments, you have to join the club. There is a $50 membership fee that helps
cover the costs of the club (includes polo shirt, travel, entry fees, etc.) In
order to get to compete, you have to attend practice 75% of the time.
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Academic Decathlon
| Jenny Brunsell
Eric Brunsell Room 9124 & 9127
| Students in grades 10-12 are eligible to compete in this academic competition that covers ten areas of academics from math to history to speech and everything in between. The team is made up of three teams of students whose academic GPAs fall in the A, B and C categories. We compete at the local, regional, state, and national levels.
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Art National Honor Society NAHS
| Jason Smith
Room 1960
| NAHS is an honor society dedicated to recognizing art students who have shown outstanding ability in the visual arts. NAHS
strives to encourage members
to work toward the attainment of the highest standards
in visual arts. Potential members must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher
in art, have completed at least one semester of art and are currently enrolled in an art class.
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American Sign Language
| Brandy Cabe
Room 1410
| ASL club members learn more about deaf culture and deaf events. Socialize with other ASL students of various levels and increase fluency in the language. ASL meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 2:45 PM.
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American Sign Language Honor Society
| Brandy Cabe
Room 1410
| Must meet
National requirements & maintain good GPA status for Chords 15 hours
community service per year of
membership voluntary
work intended to support people in the deaf community. 8 hours tutoring/mentoring per year of membership. Students may opt to be paired with an ASL
student at THS. It will be members’ responsibility to check in with their
mentee and report hours to Mrs. Cabe.
Other tutoring opportunities must be approved for credit. ASL Honor Society meets the 3rd
Friday of the month at 2:45 PM.
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Band
| Michael Ary
Jon Cabot
Eric Weingartner
Room 1760
| The JET Band offers a wide variety of educational and performance opportunities through its five concert bands, marching band, jazz ensemble, winter guard, and private lesson program. The experiences that come with membership in the JET Band build academic excellence, discipline, character, pride, and self-confidence at a crucial age, which forms the springboard to even greater achievements in adulthood. Website Link: www.jetband.org
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Best Buddies
| Addie Porter Room 1460
| Best Buddies is
a national organization dedicated to enhancing the lives of students
with intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing
opportunities for one-on-one friendships with their peers from the general
education population. Interested
students will be interviewed and
matched with a participant. Students will then
participate in group and individual social activities with their "Buddies."
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Blue Review
| Eric Warren
Room 1210
| Blue Review is a video news magazine produced by the Blue Review Audio & Video Production class at Taylor High School. Applications are accepted at the end of the year for the following year. Web Page
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Business and Sales
| Jenna Robinson Room 1650
| The purpose of the club is to learn basic concepts of sales, business,
and investment in a peer to peer environment.
In the club, we will use Simulation Stock apps. We will also learn how to conduct business in
a professional setting and manner.
Wednesday
2:30-3:05
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Cheer
| Buffy Brummett
Lauren Rodgers
Room 1150 & 1730
| Students earning a position on the school cheerleading squad are instructed in the fundamentals of cheerleading activities. The purpose of the cheerleading squad is to promote school spirit and a positive school climate by participating at athletic events and extra-curricular activities as deemed appropriate by the campus administration and Cheerleading instructor. Cheerleaders are expected to be positive role models, serving as school ambassadors on campus and in the community. James E. Taylor Cheerleading Website
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Choir
| Kevin Riehle
Casey Carruth
Room 1720
| The Choirs of Taylor HS provide students with thorough structured choral and music educational experiences. Striving for and achieving high levels of excellence, students learn discipline, teamwork, and service while experiencing community in an emotionally vulnerable and broadly expressive palette. In six vocal choirs, a handbell ensemble, and AP music theory classes, and private lesson program, Taylor singers develop the capacity to enjoy a lifetime of singing and music, leading to a productive and fulfilling adulthood.
Website
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Chinese & Japanese Club
| Naomi Wang
Room 1120
| The Chinese and
Japanese clubs meet after school and they are run by students. The clubs’
mission is to introduce students to Chinese and Japanese languages and various
aspects of their culture. Anyone interested in joining is welcome.
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Close Up Foundation
| Patrick Knock
Keith Roy Rebecca Vandagriff Room 2620,2630,2190
| Through seminars with
Washington policymakers and study visits to government offices and historical
sites, high school students get a “close up” look at the process of democracy
and our nation’s heritage. The seven-day
program in January prepares young citizens to meet the challenges of governing
themselves and their nation.
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ComedySportz
| Kelley Hughes
Sarah Blumber
Room 1770, 1970
| A competitive improvisation troupe open to
all grades. Students undergo an audition
in the fall. The troupe meets regularly and plays in matches against other area schools. Students learn teamwork,
quick thinking and sharpen their acting skills through improv.
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Computer Science Club
| Chris Hudson
Room 1940
| This is a group of students
interested in computer programming
contests and computer technologies. Club members are responsible
for hosting the Taylor High
School programming contest,
which in the past has had 100+ teams compete. Additionally, team members travel to other schools
for programming competitions.
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Dance Team - Pacesetters
| Barbie Parker Sarah Peterson
Gym 3
| Pacesetter tryouts are open to 9th, 10th, or 11th
grade students who are interested in being part
of a
spirit dance group representing
THS. A mandatory parent information meeting
is held in early March informing parents
of financial obligations,
mandatory events, and requirements of the team
members. Try-outs are held in March.
A week-long clinic is held after
school to prepare the girls
for try-outs on that Friday.
Pacesetters is a year-round activity.
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Earth Connected
| Mrs. Juarez Room
2250
| educate people about the earth and how to live a cleaner life create sculptures to attract attention to climate, wildlife, etc. work towards a Styrofoam free school recycling, reusing, reducing projects for school and community
2:45
– 3:15
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French Club
| Adena Sealock
Nanette Leonard
Room 1450, 1430
| The French Club is available to any Taylor student who is interested in the French language and culture. Officer elections are held in the fall. Membership is open year round. There is a $20 membership fee that covers the cost of the club shirt. Activities include enjoying French food, watching movies in French, going to art museums, and other social gatherings.
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French Honor Society - Société Nationale de Français
| Nanette Leonard Room 1430
| Open to juniors and seniors in French 3 or 4 with a French GPA of at least 3.75. We do service projects to earn honor cords at graduation.
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Future Business Leaders of America – FBLA
| Jenna Robinson Room 1620
| Anyone can join FBLA. There are no prerequisites. Members participate in community service projects as well as compete in area and state competitions. Attendance at monthly meetings is required. Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) contributes to the advancement of leadership, citizenship, personal growth, academic and technological skills. Competitive events enhance career/job preparation, workplace competencies, self-confidence, and the instructional program.
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Gay Straight Alliance
| Jennifer Simpson Cedric French
Room 2440
| The Gay-Straight Alliance is a student-led organization intended to provide a safe and supportive environment for LGBT youth and their allies. Meetings are held the 1st Tuesday of the month at 2:45 PM.
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German Club - Deutschklub-Deutsch Verein
| Sarah Smith
Room 1690
| The German Club is open to any THS student who is currently taking German, has taken German or just has in interest in the language and the culture. Club membership allows students the opportunity to get together on an informal basis to practice speaking German, to learn more about the culture and history of the country, to dine in German-speaking restaurants, and to attend cultural events.
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Habitat for Humanity Club
| Danielle Ezzell
Room 1270
| The THS Habitat for Humanity Club is an official Chapter of Houston Habitat for Humanity. We are beginning our 4th year as a club and utilize the latest technology to communicate with our students and the community about fundraising events. Students will have the opportunity to raise funds for local families to have their dream of owning a home realized. At least one date is set aside during the school year where students 16 years of age and older are able to work on building a home in Houston.
once a month, Wednesday
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Health Students Occupations of America-HOSA
| Lisa Estill
Room 2480
| HOSA is a national leadership organization specifically for secondary and post-secondary students enrolled in Health Care Science classes and have an interest in a career in health care. $30 membership fees enroll them at the local, state, and national levels. Students meet every other Wednesday, after school. Tentative plans include various community service activities, high school blood drives and guest speakers whenever possible. A major part of HOSA is attending a fall leadership conference, area, state, and national competitions where students have the opportunity to test their knowledge and skills on various topics related to health care careers. A fall fundraiser is planned to raise money to offset the cost of state competitions.
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Interact Club
| Keka Kar Room 2550
| The Interact Club is
an organization where students complete one community service project each
month. The club meets Wednesdays after
school.
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International Cultural Society – ICS
| Mary Ann Morrison Room 9222
| ICS is a club
designed to increase student awareness of different international
cultures. Any student interested in
learning more about other cultures/countries is encouraged to join. Dues are $5
for returning members and $20 for new students, which includes the
t-shirt. Membership is open for the
first month of each semester. Officer
elections will be held at the end of the school year for the following
year. Activities include experiencing
restaurants, offering international cuisine, trips to museums, foreign film
viewing, service projects for the needy, guest speakers, dance lessons and
cultural field trips.
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Key Club
| Blair Bennett Room 1490
| Key Club
International is the oldest and largest service program for high school
students. It is a student-led
organization that teaches leadership through service to others. Members of the
Kiwanis International family, Key Club members build themselves as they build
their schools and communities.
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Latin Club
| Stefania Mitzithras
Room 1410
| Latin Club is a social organization that promotes the study of Latin through social and service
activities, competitions, and field trips.
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Mane Event
| Blair Bennett Room 1490
| This is the school
newspaper, which is produced by the newspaper class. The paper is produced 8-10
times a year and is available to all students.
Unsolicited articles by non-staffers may also be used. Students interested in joining the Mane Event
staff should enroll in journalism or photojournalism.
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Model United Nations – Model UN
| Efrain Gutierrez Room 1630
| The Model UN presents
annually a Model United Nations Conference in which schools represent UN member
states, with students role-playing the part of UN delegates from those
countries in various UN committees and agencies. The purpose of Model UN is to
educate high school students in the goals, history, structure, and function of
the UN.
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Mu Alpha Theta
| Ben Steinbrecher Room 2450
| This national
mathematics organization is for students interested in mathematics. For full
membership status, students must be enrolled in at least Algebra II with a B
average in mathematics. Students who are not yet in Algebra II are associate
members. The club participates in academic contests during the year.
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Muslim Student Association
| Robin Dickey Room
9125
| To create an
environment where students can learn about the Muslim Religion {Islam}. We also conduct Friday prayers and
Home-oriented events. Another goal of
MSA is preparing the members for MIST [Muslim Interscholastic Tournament]. Group meets Fridays 2:45-3:30
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National FFA Organization
| Sara Burke
David Laird Jerry Shimek
Brianna Ariola
Room 1910, 1930, 1950
| FFA is a national organization that promotes premier leadership in its members. Students compete in leadership activates that develop skills in speaking, responsibility, work ethic, and evaluation. FFA members get to travel across the state to visit universities while participating in judging and leadership contests. Texas FFA offers more than $2.1 MILLION in scholarships annually to its members. Students get to attend leadership camps across the county, including Washington DC! To join FFA a student should enroll in an Agriculture Science Class or see one of the Ag teachers in room 1930. For more info check: www.taylor-katy.ffanow.org |
National Honor Society – NHS
| Ericca Fader Room 9126
| Taylor’s chapter of
the National Honor Society is open to junior and senior students who have at
least a 3.75 GPA and receive teacher recommendations. Students become eligible to apply in the
spring of their sophomore year.
Applications are mailed home to eligible students in late March.
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Orchestra
| Clint Capshaw
Room 1740
| The Taylor Orchestra
is a comprehensive program with four-string orchestras (Chamber, Philharmonic,
Concert Blue, and Concert Orchestra) and a full orchestra (Symphony). Our students
perform a series of concerts at THS and in the community. They also compete at
UIL and TMEA contests throughout the year.
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Peer Assistance and Leadership – PALS
| Sandra Weems
Julie Wells
Room 2060, 2460
| This is the junior-senior class that students must be nominated, interviewed, and invited
to join. PALS visit local elementary and junior high schools working one on one
with younger students.
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Rho Kappa- Social
Studies National Honor Society (SSNHS)
| Jennifer Kleiber Boatcallie Room 2110
| Taylor’s chapter of the SSNHS is open to junior and senior students who
have at least a 3.50 overall GPA, have completed 2 semesters of AP Social
Studies courses (1 full year course or 2 semester courses), and receive
teacher recommendations. Students become eligible to apply in the spring
of their sophomore year. See Mrs. K for application information.
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Robotics
| Kyle Brown Room 2530
| Robotics is organized
for students interested in careers in engineering, computer programming and
robotics. The club participates in
competitions that require the student to design, build and program
robotics. Such competitions are BEST
Robotics, Vex and possibly others.
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Science Club
| Bruce Ferland Room 2560
| The Science Club is
organized for students interested in careers in engineering. The club invites
engineers to address the club and participates in competitions that are
engineering and science-based, such as Science Olympiad and the Science Bowl.
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SOAR
| Hoainam Nguyen-Jackson Room 2160
| SOAR
(Students for Oncological Aid and Relief) is a student-led, non-profit
organization. We recognize that cancer patients are forced to fight a vicious
battle, a battle that they should never have to fight alone. In order to help
them through their hardships, our goal is to distribute care packages to
hospitals as well as host fundraisers, drives, and other
philanthropic projects. Our mission is to bring joy to cancer patients
across the nation; for while we can't cure the disease or alleviate the pain,
we can show them that they are not forgotten.
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Spanish National Honor Society – SHH (Sociedad Honoraria Hispania)
| Nitzia Guillen Room 1640
| SHH is designed for
students with a minimum of three years in Spanish studies and who have
maintained an honor average in Spanish classes. The selection process to SHH is
based on student character, leadership, honesty, service, and commitment to the
organization. Consideration is also given to GPA in overall classes. The club
meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month at 7 AM & 2:40 PM
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Spanish Club
| Buffy Brummett Room 1150
| The club participates
in a variety of social activities.
Members compete in the Pan American Student Forum convention in San
Antonio and enjoy monthly social outings to local Mexican restaurants. There are annual dues that have to be paid in
order to maintain membership. Membership
is open to students who are either currently enrolled in or have taken a
Spanish class at THS.
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Speech and Debate
| Gay Hollis
Greg McGee
Room 1909, 2610
| Taylor Speech and Debate is an organization that competes in a variety of
speech, debate, and interpretation
contests at the local, state, and national
levels. Events include speaking on current
events, prepared oratorical speeches, improvisational speeches, debates
on government policy or values in conflict,
student congress, solo, and duet dramatic
or humorous performances, and interpretive reading. Membership is open to any student in grades
9-12.
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Student Council - Stu Co
| Sandra Weems Room 2070
| Student Council is a leadership organization that anyone can join. STUCO members lead the school in helping out others in the community with such events as Big Feast (we raise money to feed 200 families a Thanksgiving feast), Pajama Day (we raise money for Easter Seals), Santa Cops (we raise money to provide gifts for 20 children for Christmas, and every year we have SPUD week (we raise money for Taylor families through talent shows, etc.). We are also in charge of Homecoming and Pep Rallies to lead the school on with spirit!! Come join us today in room 2070!
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Taylor PlayMakers and Thespians
| Sarah Blumber
Kelley Hughes
Room 1770, 1970
| Taylor PlayMakers is the drama organization
at Taylor. The club provides a continuous cycle
of activities, both social and theatrical, for Taylor students interested in theatre production.
The club is open to all Taylor
students, whether or not they are enrolled in theatre classes or involved in theatre productions. Additionally, students earn points for
membership in the International
Thespian Society, the national organization, by participating in all areas of
production, from acting to backstage technical support to box office and publicity.
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THS Bookworms Book Club
| Robin Dickey Room 9125
| THS Bookworms Book Club is open to all students grade
9-12. The club provides a positive, relaxing environment where students are
free to explore and discuss new Young Adult literature as well as their views
on topics and issues that arise from that literature. We meet every 3 weeks
after school for fun, lively discussion and activities focused on our current
book club selection, and to vote on the book club selection for the next
meeting. In addition to the meetings, throughout the year we go to Y.A. Book
conventions/book signings to meet the authors, see the movies inspired by the
books, and many other fun, literature-related activities.
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Yearbook – Stampede
| Blair Bennett Room 1490
| A group of students
in the yearbook, class publishes the Stampede
every year. There is a selection process for this activity.
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