If you are interested in starting your own club, please fill out the form here and await approval. New this year, access the club calendar for meeting dates each month. If any information is incorrect or needs to be updated, please email Mr. Illuzzi at Jonathan_Illuzzi@hcpss.org
Club leader: Neha Kukatla
Faculty Advisors: Steven Burnett (Steven_Burnett@hcpss.org) and Ian Foran (Ian_Foran@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: 1st and 3rd Wednesdays when there’s GLAD time - meet in cafeteria
Club description: Active Minds is dedicated to saving lives and to building stronger families and communities. Through education, research, advocacy, and a focus on students and young adults ages 14-25, Active Minds is opening up the conversation about mental health and creating lasting change in the way mental health is talked about, cared for, and valued in the United States.
Club Leaders:
Faculty Advisors: Jean-Eddy Augustin (jean-eddy_augustin@hcpss.org) and Philip Johnson (philip_johnson@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time & Location: 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the month from 2:45 -3:30 in room 225
Description: Alpha Achievers is an organization that connects and encourages African American males who demonstrate academic excellence and leadership. The organization fosters leadership development through service projects, professional development seminars, scholarships, and internship opportunities. All African American male students with above a 3.0 unweighted GPA are encouraged to apply to become an Alpha Achiever.
Club Leaders: Runting Zhu and Kait Lovette
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: Fridays from 2:45-3:45 in Media Lab 129
Faculty Advisor: Rachel Linder (Rachel_Linder@hcpss.org)
Club description: Anime fans watch Anime films and series and discuss related topics.
Club Leaders: Danielle Lee
Faculty Advisors: Patricia Feinstein (Patricia_Feinstein@hcpss.org) and Rachel Litvin (Rachel_Litvin@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: Every 1st & 3rd Wednesday, 2:45-3:15 in room 221 (Mrs. Feinstein)
Club Website or link: Visit our Instagram (ghs.asu)
Club description: We decorate the school for some Asian holidays, try Asian snacks, play fun games, and organize a few cultural events! Any student, regardless of ethnicity, is encouraged to participate in the sharing of food, fun, and Asian culture.
Club leaders: Lokesh Shivva, Yashvin Akula, Jake Stein
Faculty Advisor: TBD
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: TBD
Club description: This club is a fun way to chill with your friends, stay active and improve your skills in badminton. You'll meet new friends while enjoying this fast-paced, exciting sport! The club will be on Tuesdays after school and end at 3:30.
Club Leader: Norah Vanderpool
Faculty Advisor: Paul Regis (Paul_Regis@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: Once a month on Tuesdays from 2:45-3:30
Club description: Monthly meetings will take place for students interested in the club to enhance their knowledge about Biology and take the USABO Exam.
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Faculty Advisor: Phil Johnson (philip_johnson@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: 1st & 3rd Wed. after school from 2:45-3:30 in room 225
Club description: The Black Student Union (BSU) follows the 6P’s of Excellence from the Black Student Achievement Program: Proud, Prompt, Persistent, Productive, Polite, and Prepared. The Black Student Union Club is a group of multicultural students gathering together to learn more about their history, culture, and heritage, while promoting diversity.
Club Leaders: Sydney King, Katie Remines, Preston Vega
Faculty Advisor: Ms. Dawn Currie-Scott (dawn_currie-scott@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: One Friday a month in the Library Media Center
Club Description: This group of students meets to thoughtfully and respectfully discuss the MD One Book, MD Black Eyed Susans, and a variety of other books suggested by club members.
Club Wesbite: https://glenelgbookclub.weebly.com/
Student leader: Adelaina Killorin
Faculty sponsor: Adelina Ecker (Adelina_Ecker@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: Tuesdays starting at 2:45 in the art room (Ecker)
Club description: Ever want to learn more about bullet journaling? We'll teach you how to bullet journal, the benefits of it, and overall how to create a customizable planner.
Club leaders: Jon Okorie, Maia Boswell, Iris Xu
Faculty advisors: Christopher Rosas (Christopher_Rosas@hcpss.org) and Josh Mize (Joshua_Mize@hcpss.org)
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Club description: Further our knowledge of calculus, tutor each other on homework assignments, review what was learned in class, participate in fun calculus themed activities, build relationships with fellow calculus students.
Club leader: Isard Bernades
Faculty Advisors: Sarah Jansson (Sarah_Jansson@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: Every other Friday at 2:45 in Ms. Jansson's room (159)
Description: The club is a chapter of the nonprofit organization, Cancer Kids First. We aim to work with and expand upon this foundation in the hopes of helping children with pediatric cancer through fundraisers, donations, and partnerships with local hospitals and businesses.
Club leader: Gabrielle Douge
Club advisor: Mr. Augustin (Jean-Eddy_Augustin@hcpss.org)
Location, Date, and Time: Wednesdays at 2:35 in Mr. Augustin's room
Student Union description: A spcae to meet for students of Caribbean descent; will work with other student unions for community service ideas/projects.
Club Leader: Eric Duan
Faculty Advisor: (Kendall_Morton@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: Tuesdays at 3 in room 219
Club description: To help people do well in their chemistry classes, explore their interests in chemistry, and possibly prepare for the Chemistry Olympiad.
Club leader: Alex Rolfe
Faculty Advisor: Aimee Hocker (aimee_hocker@hcpss.org)
Squadron Commander: Capt. Nathan Rolfe (mtairy.cap@md.cap.gov)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: Wednesdays from 6:45pm-9pm at Isaac Walton League of America, 6642 Woodville Rd, Mt Airy, MD 21771
Club Website or link: https://mountairy.cap.gov/
Club description: Civil Air Patrol, the official auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, is a nonprofit organization with 58,000 members nationwide, operating a fleet of 550 aircraft. CAP, in its Air Force auxiliary role, performs about 85 percent of continental U.S. inland search and rescue missions as tasked by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center and is credited by the AFRCC with saving an average of 70 lives annually. Its unpaid professionals also perform homeland security, disaster relief and drug interdiction missions at the request of federal, state and local agencies. The members play a leading role in aerospace education and serve as mentors to more than 24,000 young people currently participating in the CAP cadet programs. Performing missions for America for the past 73 years, CAP received the Congressional Gold Medal in 2014 in honor of the heroic efforts of its World War II veterans. CAP also participates in Wreaths Across America, an initiative to remember, honor and teach about the sacrifices of U.S. military veterans.
Class President: Anumita Kohli
Faculty Advisors: Tenille Wagoner (Tenille_Wagoner@hcpss.org) and Monique Summers (Monique_Summers@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: Fridays from 2:45-3:30 in the Media Center
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Faculty advisors: Chris Winters (Christopher_Winters@hcpss.org and Kassidy Sharp (Kassidy_Sharp@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: Wednesdays from 2:45-3:30 in the Theatre or Band room.
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Club leaders: Kevin Hwang, Kenneth Wang, and Sai Challagundla
Faculty sponsor: William Aldrich (William_Aldrich@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: Mondays at 2:35pm in room 171
Club description: This club competes in the USA Computing Olympiad, the Congressional App Challenge, and programming competitions sponsored by Lockheed Martin and Hewlett-Packard. We aim to help students prepare for these competitions by applying practical software engineering and problem solving to competitive programming problems.
Club leaders: Iris Xu, Kenny Wang, Kevin Hwang, Sanjay Mavalli
Faculty advisor: Holly Eckard (Holly_Eckard@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: Fridays from 2:40-3:30 in room 173
Club description: The Computer Club prepares its members for several programming and computer competitions, such as the University of Maryland High School Programming Contest and the American Computer Science League (ACSL) contests. The computer club members practice solving problems from previous competitions. In addition, the members explore data structures and algorithms beyond the scope of the computer science courses offered at Glenelg High School to prepare to achieve at the highest levels in the computing competitions.
Club leaders: Manuela Dabiri and Bell West
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Meeting Date, Time, and Location: Mondays and Wednesdays
Club description: In this club, members will engage in knowledgeable hair, skincare, lashes and nail lessons to learn more about cosmetology and the world of selfcare (& beyond). Activities include: Fundraising so that we can get supplies like mannequin heads to practice on etc. , learning the basics of cosmetology , movie nights, tutorial nights , club bonding activity nights and more. (member opinions are always taken into consideration )
Club leader: Sahithi Shabada
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Meeting Date, Time, and Location: Thursdays at 2:45 in room 118
Club description: Glenelg High School’s new Creative Writing Club is a place where aspiring authors and creative writers of all kinds can come together to share their work and use peer feedback to improve together. If you already have a story you are writing, you can use this as a scheduled time to write and get feedback from others. If you don’t already have a story or you are new to creative writing, we will have many prompts available for you to get started and learn how to express yourself through writing.
Club leaders: Shane Lee, Tise Tokunboh-Salako, Tito Tokunboh-Salako
Faculty Advisor: Kendall Morton (Kendall_Morton@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: Wednesdsays at 2:45pm in room 223.
Club description: During meetings, students will have a time to get together and have a time of fellowship. We will be reading the Bible and answering questions together. We will also take some time to pray for one another.
Club leader: Somya Patel
Faculty advisor: Herjit Jandu (Herjit_Kaur_Jandu@hcpss.org)
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Club leader: Connor Routh
Faculty advisor: John Ballentine (John_Ballentine@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: Wednesdays from 2:45-4:00
Club description: The DnD Club is a group where we bring together diverse players to create and to adventure in a world formulated by the Dungeon Master. We hope to exude cooperation, critical thinking, and logical skills in order to traverse puzzles and realistic scenarios through the course of these games.
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Faculty advisor: Michelle Oland (Michelle_Oland@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: 2nd & 4th Thursday 2:45 to 3:15pm in room 233
Club description: This group is meant for students interested in the education field.
Club Leaders: Charlotte Connolly
Faculty Advisors: Jonathan Illuzzi (Jonathan_Illuzzi@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Location & Time: Wednesdays 2:45-3:45 in Room 160
Description: The SGA leads the Student Government of the school and plans and executes student initiatives.
Club leaders: Co-Presidents: Annchi Liu and Neha Kukatla
Faculty advisor: Kim Baum (kimberly_baum@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month in room 132
Club description: FBLA prepares students to be community-minded business and technical professionals! Through local, state, and international competitions, members can explore their interests, sharpen leadership and professional skills, and earn recognition! We also offer engaging workshops, exciting service activities, and enriching events. Interested? Follow us on Instagram @glenelgfbla for updates!
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Faculty advisor: Philip Johnson (Philip_Johnson@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: 2nd & 4th Wednesdays from 2:50-3:30pm in room 225
Club description: The Black Student Union fosters student growth and development through diversity, academics, and community services and outreach. We provide an opportunity for students of all races to celebrate black culture, lifestyle, and history. We hope to enrich the lives of students, faculty, staff and the community at large. Through communication, we will all learn more about the world around us and ourselves.
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Faculty advisor: Herjit Jandu (herjit_jandu@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: Every second Friday of the month starting in October 2:45-3:30 in Mrs. Jandu's room, 126
Club description: This club will focus on certain financial topics that high schoolers need to know before getting jobs/careers or entering college.
Club leaders: Anumita Kohli-President, Eric Duan- Vice President
Faculty advisor: Leila Chawkat (Leila_Chawkat@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: Thursdays at 2:40pm in the media center/Mrs. Chawkat's room
Club description: In service to society, the Firefly Club seeks to merge interest with civic engagement and advocacy by connecting students to public service opportunities. With the firm belief that collaboration is what creates impact, we secure partnerships with principal organizations and aid them in whichever way we can. Dedicated to the public, we seek to better the world and help others.
Club leader: President: Connor Belmore; Vice Presidents: Jay Rix and James McCoy
Faculty Advisors: Justin Rix (Justin_Rix@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: During GLAD time
Club description: The Fishing Club will center around going fishing at multiple locations, cleaning out local streams, and we will try to help stock various places with a multitude of different fish. You will need to have a fishing rod, line, bait, and other materials that might be useful or needed.
Club leaders: Melek Beklevic (President), Laney Hein, Caleb Gebremedhin, and Maia Imani Hanes
Faculty sponsor: Kathryn Delaney (Kathryn_Delaney@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: Thursdays at 2:55 in room 140
Club description: Each of our meetings is a journey to a new country or region. We'll dive deep into its culture, history, traditions and its delicious cuisine. We'll bring the flavors of the world to our meeting. We'll order or prepare authentic, traditional dishes from local restaurants and international markets. We are not just about cooking, We watch short films in other languages and engage in fun activities related to the cultures we're exploring like learning traditional dances, listening to music in other languages, and playing traditional games.
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Faculty advisor: Cherie Weld (cherie_weld@hcpss.org)
Meeting Time, Date, and Location: Once a month from 2:45 -3:30pm with specific updates and days on our Instagram (@ghsforeverfriends)
Club description: Forever Friends focuses on equal opportunity and inclusion for all students at Glenelg by pairing students with and without disabilities to build long-lasting friendships.
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Faculty advisor: Jean-Eddy Augustin (Jean-Eddy_Augustin@hcpss.org)
Meeting Time, Date, and Location: Thursdays or Fridays from 2:45-3:45 in room 105
Club description: Members celebrate French holidays, make crafts, watch movies, participate in community service activities, develop leadership skills and promote French culture.
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Faculty Advisor: Aimee Hocker (Aimee_Hocker@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time & Location: Fridays 2:45-3:30, in the Library Media Center.
Club description: Come to play chess, checkers, Uno, playing cards or bring your own games and join other students for fun at the end of the school week!
Club leader: Spencer Gonce
Faculty advsior: Brian Bohlayer (Brian_Bohlayer@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: Varies; announced via email list
Club description: This group is open to all GHS students, staff, and alumni - anyone interested in growing their own food, helping to produce food for those in need, earning service hours, or just looking to get some fresh air and exercise. We primarily volunteer at Sharp's Farm on weekends, but are looking to take on other initiatives here at GHS as well.
Club Leaders: Indraja Meizys and Samuel Yoon
Faculty advisor: Matthew Kinloch (Matthew_Kinloch@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: First meeting Sept. 17 after school in room 239 and continued meetings on Tuesdays/Wednesdays
Club description: Join GEO to take part in hands-on environmental events/projects around Glenelg, such as tree planting, guest speakers, trash pick ups, murals, and more!!!
Our aim is to spread awareness about the growing threats of climate change, while having fun and making an impact in our community! See you there!!!
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Faculty advisor: Robert Spivey (robert_spivey@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: Room 147
Club description: Glenelg High School Democrats works to create a platform for student involvement in American politics, aligned with the Democratic Party. We aim to help students organize, stay informed, and participate in electing Democrats to local, state, and national office, while advocating for issues that matter to them most.
Club Website or link: hsdems.org
Club Leaders: Co-presidents: Reghan Fleisher and Samadhi Tennakoon; Social Media Manager: Sydney Dapko; Secretary: Anne Matthews
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: Fridays from 2:45-3:45 in Ms. Chawkat's room
Faculty Advisor: Leila Chawkat (Leila_Chawkat@hcpss.org)
Club description: A youth-centered organization that’s engages, trains, and mobilizes girls and young people to be leaders in the gender justice movement. This club would promote leadership in young girls for a better future
Club leaders: Anya Datta and Alexa Okojie
Faculty Advisor: Nick Formica (Nicholas_Formica@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: Mondays at 2:35pm in room 171
Club description: We empower female-identifying people to explore the male-dominated field of video game design and development. Play through games with friends to see what makes them click— and learn to write, design and code games of your own! No experience required; all genders welcome.
Club leaders: President - Duaa Rehman; Vice President -Tanusha Shukla; Treasurer - Mary Elizabeth Ferrick; Social Media Manager - Joyce Biju
Faculty Advisors: Michelle Oland (Michelle_Oland@hcpss.org) and Carrie Clippard-Cope (Carrie_Clippard-Cope@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: Tuesday's at 2:50pm in Ms. Cope's room.
Club description: This club is for girls want to create an impact on those around them, in and outside of school. This club is for girls who want to impact other communities by volunteering in different areas of Howard County by working with nursing homes, the environment, hospitals, and different schools, ultimately showing how girls becoming women can impact those around them. I want this club to expand into other schools.
Club leaders: Laura McCoy and Sabastien Spencer
Faculty advisor: Jonathan Illuzzi (Jonathan_Illuzzi@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: Mr. Illuzzi's room 160 or cafeteria
Club description: Each year in June, Howard County swimmers gather for a fun morning of individual and relay races. The purpose of this club will be to organize and sign up Glenelg students who would be interested in competing at the event.
Club leaders: Addie Tracy - President, Tyler Mathias - Vice President, Lily Smith - Vice President
Faculty Advisor: Jeff Shear (Jeffrey_Shear@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: Wednesday's at 2:45pm in Mr. Shear's classroom
Club description: Glads for Wags is a organization to help build the community around Glenelg such as local shelters to help many dogs in need get the help that they deserve. For example, our club will be spreading awareness about local shelters, and help benefit these local shelters by making a variety of toys, blankets, etc. Overall, our club is trying to promote the lively-hood of life in our community, and to help it grow by promoting, and donating our time to help our community shelters.
Club leaders: - Co-presidents: Fawaz Hussain and Praneel Nayak; Secretary: Shreyan Pasham
Faculty advisor: Matthew Kinloch (Matthew_Kinloch@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: Wednesdays at 2:45 in room 239
Club description: The Astronomy club is a place where people with a shared interest discuss all things related to space and go on stargazing trips.
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Faculty Advisor: Kassidy Sharp (Kassidy_Sharp@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: Tuesdays 2:45-4 in the theatre room 304
Club description: This club includes peers and special needs students working together to put on a theatrical production! We build friendships, work on socialization and speech goals, and create a 30-minute theatre show to put on 2 shows (one for the school and one family and friends).
Club leader: Nina Ejindu
Faculty advisor: Sarah Jansson (sarah_jansson@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: Every other Friday 2:45-3:30 in room 159
Club description: Glenelg Cancer Kids First is a branch of the larger non-profit organization, Cancer Kids First. Our goal is to bring joy to patients with pediatric cancer through fundraisers and donations in the form of cards, toys, books, gift-baskets, etc. We are currently partnered with University of Maryland Children's who we primarily donate to. Additionally, club members receive service hours for participation.
Club leader: Saniv Prabhugari
Faculty sponsor: Jonathan Illuzzi (Jonathan_Illuzzi@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: Library, teacher clasroom, or online meeting
Club description: The club offers a supportive and empowering community dedicated to students living with Type 1, Type 2 Diabetes (T1D) (T2D) and their allies! Our club is a student led organization aimed at supporting, educating and providing resources to those with and a without diabetes. We create a safe space to come together, share experiences, learn from each other, and raise awareness about diabetes. We are committed to fostering a welcoming environment where everyone can thrive, regardless of their relationship with Diabetes.
Club leaders: Anya Datta and Alexa Okojie
Faculty Advisor: Samantha Hendershot (Samantha_Hendershot@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: Fridays at 2:40 in Ms. Hendershot's room.
Club description: Are you interested in the process of filmmaking, scriptwriting and acting? The Glenelg Film Club covers all of this and more! Join us to learn about new techniques and to put them into practice, as well as creating your own short films!
Club leader: Daniel Agarunov with officer Abby Soares
Faculty advisor: Justin Rix (justin_rix@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: Wednesdays at 3pm in Mr. Rix's room
Club description: The Glenelg flight club allows for a space for aviation enthusiasts to meet and learn about everything in the aviation world. It gives students a space to share their knowledge, learn, and inspire future careers.
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Faculty Advisor: Rachel Linder (Rachel_Linder@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: TBD
Club description: Glenelg Ice Hockey Club competes in area Ice Hockey Leagues during late Fall and Winter. If interested in joining please email glenelgicehockey@gmail.com (Ice Hockey Club is a private organization which is not affiliated or sponsored by the Howard County Public School System or any Howard County Public School)
Contact: glenelgicehockey@gmail.com
Club leaders: Samya Sharma and Grace Yang
Faculty advisor: Hillary Frank (Hillary_Frank@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: Ms. Frank's room (162) every other Tuesday
Club description: The Glenelg Literary Magazine is a community-centered publication highlighting the creativity of the Glenelg community.
Website: https://sites.google.com/view/glenelglitmag/home/
Club leaders: Jack Zhang - President; Annchi Liu - Vice President; Secretary and Auxiliary Officers - TBD (elections)
Faculty Advisor: Nick Formica (Nicholas_Formica@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: Mondays at 2:40pm in room 170 or 171
Club description: MESA (Mathematics, Engineering, Science Achievement) is a nationwide STEM program focused around developing engineering and computer science skills through student-led instruction, workshops, competitions, and other activities. Our team will also work on projects and compete in competitions at multiple levels, from regional to national.
Club leader: Angella Pulido-Carbajal
Faculty advisor: Iram Weaver (Iram_Weaver@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: Thursdays at 2:50 in Mrs. Weaver's room
Club description: Hispanic Student Union is a student led body on a mission to help Hispanic/Latinx students embrace their roots and celebrate Glenelg’s transformation with the Hispanic/Latinx community Through Hispanic Student Union we plan to celebrate each others traditions,cultures and support local business and charities.
Club Leader: Zenia Haroon
Faculty advisor: Leila Chawkat (leila_chawkat@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: Every Monday, 2:35pm - 3:30pm, Room 144 (Riegel's Room)
Club description: HOSA’s goals are to enrich its members in medicine and health care knowledge, to compete in HOSA competitions in a variety of fields and levels, and to help its members find their interest and prepare them for a profession in health science.
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Club leader: Preethi Chalasani
Faculty advisor: Jean-Eddy Augustin (jean-eddy_augustin@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: Every other Thursday 2:45-3:30 in room 105
Club description: Learn about different countries through presentations, games/activities, and food!
Club leader: Eli Krakower, Violet Nelson
Faculty Advisor: Hillary Frank
Meeting location, date, and time: Wednesdays at 3:10 in Mrs. Frank's room
Club description: The GHS Jewish student unions with meet 1-2 times a month on Wednesday. Our goal is to be able to unite Jewish people at GHS. Our meetings focus will be to talk and discuss what it mean to be Jewish at GHS, while also having small activities during the meetings. Our meeting times will also serve as planning time for possible future events in the spring time.
Organization leaders: Zach Blumenfeld & Kailey Kasbeer-Betty
Faculty advisors: Carrie Clippard-Cope (carrie_clippard-cope@hcpss.org), Josh Mize (joshua_mize@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: 2nd Tuesday each month at 2:45 in the cafeteria
Organization description: An internationally recognized organization, the Key Club is sponsored by Kiwanis Leadership. Leadership opportunities exist in various roles, and students are encouraged to organize outside activities and invite fellow members to participate.
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Club leader: Preston Vega
Faculty advisor: Melinda Cunningham (Melinda_Cunninghman@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: Tuesdsays at 2:45pm in Ms. Cunningham's room
Club description: As people who love knitting and crocheting, we want to share our passions with others, teach more people how to do it, and explore new ways to do the craft. Come chat and enter our friendly community of fabric artists! All are welcome regardless of skill level.
Club leaders: Susie Park and Allie Kang
Faculty advisor: Jenn Seye (Jennifer_Seye@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: Wednesdays from 2:45-3:30 in room 203
Club description: Promotes Korean culture through learning the history, language, pop-culture, traditional games, etc. of Korea to educate people and eliminate negative stereotypes, all while having fun!
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Faculty advisor: Melinda Cunningham (melinda_cunningham@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: 3rd Thursday of the month from 2:45-3:30 in room 103
Club description: Latin Club welcomes all students who enjoy socializing, playing games, and learning about the influences of ancient Greek and Roman societies on the modern world.
Club leaders: Kenneth Wang and Sai Challagundla
Faculty advisor: Melinda Cunningham (melinda_cunningham@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: Mondays at 2:45 in room 103
Club description: Learn about different languages, their respective histories and culture, and their unique linguistic systems.
Faculty advisor: Aimee Hocker (aimee_hocker@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: Any non-instructional time when the library is open to students.
Maker Space description: A drop-in space for makers of any kind - technology, arts, and more.
Club leader: Iris Xu
Faculty advisor: Rachel Linder (rachel_linder@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: Wednesdays from 2:45-3:45 in media lab 129
Club description: Participating in the Math Team allows students to become engaged in higher-level critical thinking and problem solving. Practices are Wednesdays after school, and there are county-wide competitions once a month on Wednesdays.
Club Leader(s): Rhea Sunkara and Rukmini Gaddam
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Description: The Minority Women's Association was created to foster inclusion for women of racial minorities. They participate in volunteer activities and fundraisers to donate to charities while also hosting cultural discussions. Along with this, at some meetings, they also choose one country and participate and engage in activities that relate to the culture that belongs to it."
Club leader: Grayson He
Faculty advisor: Christine Hughes (Christine_Hughes@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: Every other Thursday from 2:45-3:45 in room 104; students can stop by anytime to add their name to the email list
Club description: In Model United Nations, participants would represent a nation of a simulated UN assembly surrounding an issue. Join us to learn about the process of multilateral diplomacy, and civic issues, enhance presentation and debate skills and improve the ability to organize, plan, manage, research, and resolve conflicts.
Club Leader: Maria Garbis
Faculty advisor: Anna Pallozzi (Anna_Pallozzi@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: Tuesdays at 7am in room 161
Club description: Morgan’s Message strives to eliminate the stigma surrounding mental health within the student-athlete community and equalize the treatment of physical and mental health in athletics. We aim to expand the dialogue on mental health by normalizing conversations, empowering those who suffer in silence, and supporting those who feel alone.
Club leader: Zenia Haroon
Faculty advisor: Carrie Clippard-Cope (Carrie_Clippard-Cope@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: 3rd Friday of every month, 2:35 pm - 3:15 pm, Room 135 (Cope's Room)
Club description: The MSA's goal is to bring a sense of belonging and community to the Muslim population at Glenelg. Also, to provide a safe environment to learn about Islam and to be Muslim.
Honor Society leaders: President: Ethan Tsai; Vice President: Jessica Li; Treasurer: Joshua Ma; Secretary: Sophia Chin
Faculty Advisor: JCarrie Clippard-Cope (Carrie_Clippard-Cope@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: Third Tuesday of each month, changing depending on holidays, in Mrs. Clippard-Cope's classroom (Room 236)
Honor Society description: The National Chinese Honor Society (NCHS) recognizes high school students who study Chinese as a world language. NCHS is a scholastic organization that promotes and recognizes students who demonstrate citizenship, leadership, and community service.
Club Leaders: Co-Presidents Shriya Sane and David Liu
Faculty Advisor: Herjit Jandu (Herjit_Kaur_Jandu@hcpss.org)
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Website: Glenelg National Honor Society Information
Club Leader(s):
Faculty advisor: Chris Rosas (Christopher_Rosas@hcpss.org)
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Honor Society's Leader: Avni Kaushik
Faculty advisor: Patricia Feinstein (patricia_feinstein@hcpss.org)
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Honor Society's description: National Science Honor Society is an academic organization dedicated to advancing the study of all sciences alongside community involvement. The society fosters a home for students passionate about physics, biology, chemistry, marine science, environmental science, and more. The society meets once a month and engages in enrichment activities based on giving back to the community in terms of science. Applications will be made available after Quarter 1 with more information on eligibility and requirements.
Honor Society Leader(s):
Faculty Advisors: Aracelis Virella (aracelis_virella@hcpss.org) Laura Land (laura_land@hcpss.org)
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Honor Society description: Spanish National Honor Society is an academic organization dedicated to promote the study of the Spanish Language and the culture of Hispanic countries. The Honor Society typically meets once a month and has many extra-curricular activities. To be inducted as a member of the Spanish National Honor Society, a student must have a minimum cumulative average of 3.0, As in Spanish classes, and be enrolled in their 3rd year of Spanish or higher. One must remain enrolled in a Spanish class senior year in order to remain a member of the Honor Society.
Club Leader(s):
Faculty Advisors: Mr. Raymond Gerstner (Raymond_Gerstner@hcpss.org)
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Club leaders: Quinn Steadman, Ashlin Cornelius, Kaitlyn Hill
Faculty Advisor: Virginia Peralta (Virginia_Peralta@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: Fridays in Ms. Peralta's room at 7:15am
Club description: One Love works to educate young people about the difference between healthy and unhealthy relationships, empowering them to identify and avoid abuse and to learn to love better.
Club Leader(s): Raina Shah
Faculty Advisor: Katie Haslup (Katie_Haslup@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time & Location: Ms. Haslup's Room during Glad Time
Description: The Operation Smile Club is a club that works to raise awareness for children that need cleft lip surgery in less fortunate countries. Through Leadership, Education, Service and Awareness, Operation Smile will work to achieve each of these topics. This club will complete service projects, create a smile fund, raise awareness to the public and work together as a team to build a strong community.
Club leader: Caidan Boswell
Faculty Advisor: Melinda Cunningham (Melinda_Cunningham@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: Thursdays from 2:35-3:30 bi-weekly/as schedule or weather permits
Club description:
Club Leader(s): Lokesh Shivva, Noah Huda, and Abhijit Kannan
Faculty advisor: Nina Feeney (Nina_Feeney@hcpss.org)
Meeting Time, Date & Location: Thursdays, 2:45-3:30 in the Math Hallway
Description: All are welcome to join the Ping Pong Club to relax and have fun playing your friends in a game of table tennis.
We will teach beginners how to play and gladly welcome advanced players.
Student leader: Jack Wolf
Faculty advisor: Moises Zelaya (Moises_Zelaya_Caceres@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time and Location: Wednesdays from 2:35-3:15 in room 132.
Club description:
Club Leader(s): Delaney Lane and Maria Sales
Faculty Advisor: Kassidy Sharp (Kassidy_Sharp@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time & Location: Weekly in the Dance Room
Description:Auditions for the team take place in May/June each year. Please email Ms. Sharp if you're interested in trying out!
Student leader: Siri Gottipati
Faculty advisor: Melinda Cunningham (Melinda_Cunningham@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: Thursdays at 3pm in room 103
Club description: This club will allow students to explore the medical field. It will train you for future applications and joining med school. There will be guest speakers to share their advice 1-2 times a month.
Club Leader(s): President - Haasini Narayana, Secretary - Somya Patel, Treasurer - Annchi Liu
Faculty Advisor: Leila Chawkat (leila_chawkat@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time & Location: Wednesdays at 2:35. Room 123
Description: Red Cross club allows members to engage in making a difference by addressing our community's greatest needs. This chapter allows you to be more aware of all events happening globally and engage themselves in helping our world become a better place by volunteering alongside the Red Cross Organization.
Club Leader(s): Gavin Hein
Club Advisor: Mr. Rix (Justin_Rix@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time & Location: Mondays, 2:45 in Mr. Rix's classroom.
Description: The club meets to solve Rubik’s cubes, and teach people who don’t know how.
Club leaders: Karlie Harris and Sophia Repole
Faculty Advisors: Officer Brandon Lapp (Brandon_Lapp@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: TBD
Club description: Students Against Destructive Decisions is a club for both aspiring and current advocates for the safety of the student community. Our events include the annual homecoming dance, prom, and any activities that may involve preventable violence or destructive actions.
Club Leader(s): Zachary Blumenfeld
Faculty Advisor: Michelle Oland (Michelle_Oland@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time & Location: Thursdays 2:45-3:15 in Room 233
Description: The club advocates for, increases awareness on, and educates others about people with food allergies, Celiac disease, food intolerances, eating disorders, and dietary restrictions.
Club Leader(s): Zoe Desmond (president) and Alycia Rigosi (vice president)
Faculty Advisor: John Ballentine (John_Ballentine@hcpss.org), Patricia Feinstein (patricia_feinstein@hcpss.org), and Rachel Litvin (rachel_litvin@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time & Location: Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 2:45-3:15, in room 221
Description: SAGA promotes tolerance and acceptance throughout the school community and provides a safe, non-judgmental space as a support network for Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning, and Straight youth who share a common vision of social equality. It is a club focused on creating a safe space for members of the LGBTQIA+ community and allies, as well as organizing ways to encourage activism in our school and in our community.
Club Leader(s): Samantha Bourque, Hailey Kim, and Alex Nguyen
Factulty Advisor: John Ballentine
Meeting Date, Time & Location: January 2025
Description: SIS works as a cross county student group that organizes the Science in Society Conference offered free to county students in the winter of each school year.
Club Leader(s): Samantha Bourque
Faculty Advisor: Denise Frank (Denise_Frank@hcpss.org)
Meeting Time, Date & Location: Wednesdays 2:45-3:30 in Room 103
Description: Members celebrate Hispanic holidays, make crafts, watch movies, participate in community service activities, develop leadership skills and promote Spanish and Hispanic cultures.
Club Leader(s): Joyce Biju & Wawira Waiganjo
Faculty Advisor: Ms. Jandu
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Description: Glenelg’s team competes locally, and you can select from many opportunities—from public speaking to a variety of team debate styles.
Club Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/CwYfotmrxP4/?img_index=1
Club leaders: Batool Rizvi - President; Luke Gannon - Vice President; Alexa Conley - Historian; Raihna Preedum - Digital Designer
Faculty Advisor: Leila Chawkat (Leila_Chawkat@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: Thursdays or Fridays at 2:45 in Ms. Chawkat's room/media center
Club description: This club is a part of the Sunshine for Cancer Kids Foundation, with the mission to spread rays of sunshine to pediatric cancer patients. The club is centered around service activities that aim to connect high school students with cancer patients in various nearby hospitals or hospice centers. There are also other chapters open in Howard County High Schools that we can collaborate with, as well as similar clubs such as Red Cross.
Club Leader(s):
Faculty Advisor: Raymond Gerstner (raymond_gerstner@hcpss.org)
Date, Time & Location: Tuesdays/Thursdays 2:25-3:30 in Tech Ed
Description: The team cooperatively builds and programs a robot to perform tasks against competitor robots in a national competition.
Club Website or link: Slide from Club Fair, https://www.robotiators888.org
Club Leader(s): Ronan Santamarina
Faculty Advisor: Aimee Hocker (Aimee_Hocker@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time & Location: Fridays 2:45-3:30 in the Library Media Center
Description: Friends playing Magic the Gathering and similar card games.
Club Leader:
Faculty Advisor: Moises (Zelaya Moises_Zelaya_Caceres@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time & Location: Monday, 2:45 in Mr. Zelaya's Room, 132
Club description: The Gladiator Investment Club operates as a company and brings together students who are passionate about investing. We educate members on how to invest their money, all about the stock market, and we simulate real-world business scenarios in order to prepare them for a future career in the financial industry. We value leadership, integrity, and hard work, and strive to instill these values in our members. The club will start the Gladiator Fund. The Gladiator Fund seeks to introduce students to careers and concepts in investing. Students can learn to evaluate investments and to think like investors.
Club Leader(s):
Faculty Advisor: Vanessa Hooks (Vanessa_Hooks@hcpss.org) and La Tanya Robinson (La_Tanya_Robinson@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time & Location: 2x a month on Tuesday after school in room 135
Description: The Scholarship Leadership Club is open to all 10th - 12th grade female students who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and encourages academic excellence, assist with goal setting, and provide leadership opportunities through community service.
Once a Member:
-Pre-COVID, 6 hours per quarter were required
-Attend a least 80% of meetings
Website: https://sites.google.com/site/ghsdeltascholars/home
Club Leader(s): TBD
Faculty Advisor: Ms. Kassidy Sharp (kassidy_sharp@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time & Location: TBD based on productions in the Theatre Room, Auditorium, Dance Room, Choir Room
DESCRIPTION: Our main stage productions here at Glenelg! We typically do a play in the fall (first week of December) and a
musical in the spring (first week of March).If you are interested in a role or being in the ensemble, audition information will be available
outside the theatre room, 304, in September and December and on the scrolling announcements.If you are interested in being a part
of stage crew for the productions, sign up information will be available outside the theatre room too! Ask Ms. Sharp for any and all info!
Club Leader(s): Kira Ronaghan and Luke Williams
Faculty Advisor: Kendall Morton (Kendall_Morton@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time & Location: Thursdays, 2:45 pm in Room 219
Description: Do you enjoy Jeopardy??? Then come and join Trivia Club! We practice for and compete in trivia tournaments and have a great time!
Club leaders: Ritesh Kaladi, President; Alfredo Civallero, Vice-president; Brandon Jacob Magbulos, Secretary
Faculty Advisor: TBD
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: Thursdays in Mrs. Cunningham's room (155) at 2:35pm.
Club description: Turning Point USA (TPUSA) is an American nonprofit organization dedicated to advocating conservative values in schools. Our club at Glenelg High School shares this mission, striving to protect civil liberties for all, regardless of background or beliefs. We encourage respectful dialogue and welcome everyone into our club with open arms. Our primary goal is to educate students on the importance of freedom, free markets, and limited government. TPUSA’s innovative marketing techniques and strategic outreach have led to a presence on over 3,500 high school and college campuses across the country. We seek to identify and empower student activists who believe in limited government and individual liberty. By building strong campus networks, organizing conferences, and equipping members with the knowledge and strategies needed to advocate for these principles, TPUSA empowers young people to make a meaningful impact in their communities. Please note that TPUSA and TPUSA Glenelg High School are not affiliated with any political party. However, individual members are free to hold their own political beliefs. For further questions or inquiries, please contact us at tpusaglenelg@gmail.com or visit the official Turning Point USA website at https://www.tpusa.com/. If you are interested in an officer or executive position within the club, please reach out to us.
Club Leader(s): Camille Schlanger and Allie Wheeler
Faculty Advisor: Kassidy Sharp (Kassidy_Sharp@hcpss.org)
Meeting Time, Date & Location: Every other Wednesday, 2:15 - 3 in Room 304
Description: Come make friends and make music! We will play songs together, and sing if interested. Anyone is welcome, from pros to people who have never played!
Club Leader(s): Andrew Patrone
Faculty Advisor: Jonathan Illuzzi (Jonathan_Illuzzi@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time & Location: Usually Fridays - meet in Mr. Illuzzi's room (160) before heading outside
Description: Open to anyone who wants to learn and play Ultimate Frisbee. No experience necessary, but helpful.
Club leaders: Saanvi Ramisetty, President; Ananya Konnuru, Vice President; Kennia Portela, Secretary/Treasurer; Annelise Eslami, Historian (Scribe, Junior Treasurer, Social Media Manager all will be held for elections)
Faculty Advisor: Leslie Garbutt (Leslie_Garbutt@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: Wednesdays at 2:35pm in Mrs. Garbutt's room
Club description:The goal of the UNICEF club is to fundraise and advocate for children in need around the globe. We hope to support places and people in need through fundraising, advocacy, and community building. We will provide opportunities for students to engage and help local communities and people in need. They will have opportunities to raise money and do service projects that will benefit people in need.
Club Leader(s): Co-presidents: Samadhi Tennakoon, Ava Sedighian
Faculty Advisor: Leila Chawkat (Leila_Chawkat@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time & Location: Wednesdays at 2:45 in Ms. Chawkat's Room
Description: Student United Way is focused on helping students engage with the local United Way chapter’s mission and future.
Club leaders: President - Sae-Young Um; Vice President - Anderson Derosa
Faculty Advisors: Priscilla DeRosa (Priscilla_DeRosa@hcpss.org), Jennifer West (Jennifer_West@hcpss.org), Butch Shaffer (Butch_Schaffer@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time, and Location: Tuesday-Friday in the Aux Gym(186) and Main Gym(185) (Commonly in the Main Gym)
Club description: A volleyball club that is inclusive of people of all skills to regularly practice and play games. We commonly play indoors and now have started grass volleyball as well.
Club Leader(s): Michael Shi (michael.shi2007@gmail.com) and
Emily Shi (emily.shi200808@gmail.com)
Faculty Advisor: Leila Chawkat (Leila_Chawkat@hcpss.org)
Meeting Date, Time & Location: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays at 2:45-3:30. Location TBD
Description: "YIS is dedicated to preparing the next generation of investors. It is our goal to encourage young people and give them the tools they need to be outstanding long-term investors – investors in companies, investors in their communities and investors in themselves. We have a college business school student and a former Wall Street professional as our guest advisors.Club Website or Link: YIS.org
