Arabic Club

Sponsor:Tim Allen

Art Club

Enjoys art in the community through workshops, visiting artist's discussions, and field trips.
Sponsor: Elizabeth Morin & Shannon Mills

Asian Club

The Asian Club,  along with the International Club, plans and puts on the  yearly International Night Concert. Meetings are held twice per month on Thursdays in Rm. 140 at 2.20PM.
Sponsor: Steve Brown

Band

Develops skills as individual musicians and as members of a musical group.
Sponsor: Kathleen Schoelwer

Chamber Ensemble

Sponsor: Bette Gawinski

Chemistry Honor Society

The Chemistry Honor Society offers free Chemistry tutoring on Thursday at 2:20-3:20 in Room 106 - open to all students.
Sponsor:Anthony Petras

Chess Club

Sponsor: Wesley Harrison

Choir

Participates in various competitions and performances.
Sponsor: Dana Van Slyke

Choreography

Class Sponsor: Jin Hee Yi

College Partnership Program

Nurtures positive attitudes toward academic achievement. The primary goal and emphasis of the program is to increase the number of students who would be the first in their family to attend college. We meet once a month on Thurs. after school at 2:20pm in the Lecture Hall.
Sponsors:Candace Morris & Athena Sotirchos

Color Guard/Visual Ensemble

The Winterguard competes in several local and national competitions throughout the winter. The Winterguard activity is often referred to as the sport of the arts. Winterguard combines the elements of dance, equipment used during marching band and props to create a theatrical setting performed to pre recorded music. Participation on the team requires time, energy, and practice. We meet on Mondays,Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:00-9:00pm.
Sponsors: Kathleen Jacoby & Palmer

Dance Team

A 12-20 member team composes and performs original dance routines for home football games, basketball games, and competitions, in the categories of pom and hip hop. Dance team tryouts are in the spring for the following school year. Dance team begins practicing during the summer to prepare for camp and continues through February. Practices run Monday through Thursday from 3-5pm.
Sponsor: Suzanne Mansfield

DECA

DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. It is an international organization for marketing students who wish to improve their communication, social, marketing and entrepreneurial abilities. It teaches students skills in a variety of marketing areas such as hospitality, finance, sales and service and business administration as well as enhancing their knowledge of technical and communication skills and human relations. The primary emphasis however is on gaining the experience to begin one's own business and become a leader.
Sponsors: Julie Pickering, Dave Petruzzi, Brian Day, Morgan Spencer

Drama

Promotes and cultivates an appreciation of theatre arts.
Sponosor: Zoe Dillard

Excel

Herndon High School students serve as volunteer tutor/mentors for identified students at Herndon Elementary School.
Sponsors: Elizabeth Knoizen, Teresa Napoli, Bernice Robillard

FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America)

A national student organization that provides students with the opportunity to apply knowledge, practice leadership in the community and learn about themselves through the Family & Consumer Sciences curriculum, competition and organized events.
Sponsor: Jackie Dresser

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

Provides spiritual growth focusing on Christian values among today's youth. Meets every Thursday at 6:40am in the cafeteria.
Sponsors: Phyllis Pearce

Film Studies Club

Views and discusses award winning films in terms of quality in the areas of cinematography, mise-en-scene, editing, and sound quality.
Sponsor: Elizabeth Otani

Forensics and Debate Team

Compete in several regional tournaments and a few invitational tournaments throughout the school year. The best description of what we do is competitive speech. On the Forensics team, you can compete in a variety of events ranging from Original Oratory—where you write and perform your own speech—to Dramatic or Humorous Interpretation—where you memorize and perform a ten-minute monologue from a book or play. As for the Debate team, you have the choice of competing in four different types of debate including Student Congress that runs a mock-Congress session at tournaments.We meet on Mondays and Thursdays in room 218 at 2:20.
Sponsor: Miriam Loebman

French Club Le Cercle Francophone

Is open to any students of French or students interested in French. We meet once a month after school to explore cultures, language, traditions of French-speaking countries with a variety of social activities. Students are not required to speak French, just to like it! Interested students should see Mme Rosenthal in room 240 or write idrosenthal@fcps.edu
Sponsor: Pai Rosenthal

French Honor Society

Recognizes outstanding academic achievement of students studying French and is part of the national organization.
Sponsor:Ophelie Butts

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)

Works with students to bring business and education of business and business related fields in a positive working relationship through innovated leadership and careers development programs. Students must be enrolled in a business course to join. Since FBLA is co-currircular, we have our meetings during business class time once a month.
Sponsors:Lauren Eckert, Rodney Bedford, Kathy Thomas

 

Gardening Geeks

Sponsor: Vania Beight

Gay/Straight Alliance

GSA is an organization formed by the student body to promote and educate awareness of the Gay, Lesbian Bisexual and Trans-gendered community; we focus on fighting hate and ignorance concerning homosexuality. 
Sponsors:Anthony Petras & Suzanne Huffman

German Club

Exposes students to cultural activities of German speaking countries.
Sponsor: Aaron Kunk

German Honor Society

recognizes outstanding academic achievement of students studying German and is part of the national organization.
Sponsor: Aaron Kunk

Historical Film Club

The purpose of this club is to give students who love movies and history a chance to discuss the relevance and accuracy of the movie as it relates to the historical time period.We will be meeting the 2nd and 3rd Monday of every month in room 215.  The president is Marie Bernard-Brind’Amour. 
Sponsor: Yasmin Petras

Hornet Buddies

Hornet Buddies of Herndon High School promote friendships among students with special needs and the general student body.  We help students with special needs enhance their social skills by participating in general education student activities. Buddies meet once a week during lunch or stinger and once a month outside of school for a special activity.  Student sponsors are Jamie Fico and Jacob Bennett. 
Sponsors: Kathy Khair & Sarah Phaneuf

Interact Club

A Rotary-sponsored service club for secondary-aged students.
Sponsor: Russ Sigeti

International Club

This club recognizes and celebrates the diverse community at Herndon High School. International Club, along with the Asian Club, arranges an International Night with food from various countries, followed by a talent show and a fashion show. The membership is open to all students! 
Sponsors: Raina Hasnain, Stefan Jenczewski, & Kathy Follegati -Lambert

International Thespian Honor Society

Recognizes outstanding academic achievement of students studying drama and is part of the international organization.
Sponsor: Zoe Dillard

It's Academic

Prepares for academic tournaments during the school year.
Sponsors: Sara Cranford, Kim Belknap

Key Club

Promotes school and community service.
Sponsor: Todd Liebenstein

Keyette Club

Promotes school and community service. 
Sponsors: Rebecca Evans, Brianne Allis

Latin Club

Enhances the Latin instructional program, allows students to meet other students taking Latin, and gets together for out-of-school activities.
Sponsors: Alice Guppy, Ann Graham

Latin Honor Society

Promotes the study of Latin, recognizes the academic achievements of students studying Latin, and is a member of the National organization.
Sponsors: Alice Guppy, Ann Graham

Math Honor Society

Recognizes outstanding academic achievement of students studying mathematics and is a member of the National organization - Mu Alpha Theta. Members offer free tutoring Monday afternoons after school.
Sponsors:Emily Alwood, Kavitha Sarasana, Virginia Listman, & Keysha Moon

Math Team, Junior Varsity

Participates in math contests during the school year.
Sponsors: Janie Odlen & Julia Mishin

Math Team, Varsity

Participates in county and state math contests
Sponsors: Rebecca Henry, Elizabeth Grozis

Model UN

Sponsor: Charles Shea, Melissa Cook

Muslim Student Association

Provides activities to explore Islamic heritage and dispel stereotypes and promote unity. 
Sponsors: Virginia Listman, Jin He Yi

National Art Honor Society

National Art Honor Society is an organization for high school students in grades 9-12 who are currently enrolled in an art course and who maintain a B average in art class. We encourage high standards in school art programs and provide community service to the Herndon community both within and outside of the school environment. We meet every other week. Please contact Wayne Zink for meeting times and more information.
Sponsors: Wayne Zink & Kathleen Adams

National English Honor Society

The National English Honor Society is an honor society for students with an interest in and success in English. We don’t have regular meetings, but our service commitment is tutoring in the Herndon Writing Center – every Thursday after school starting October 4th  in room 203.
Sponsors: Elizabeth Otani & Janice Jewell

National Senior Honor Society

The National Honor Society is comprised of juniors and seniors who have qualified academically (minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA for all high school work) and who have been selected by a faculty committee for their strengths in the areas of leadership, character, and service. Members are required to perform service hours and to attend all meetings. They are identified at graduation by their light blue stoles and blue and gold tassels.
Society Overview Here  NHS 10/11 Application Here
Sponsors: Steve Brown & Meghan Jones

Orchestra
Develops technical, ensemble, and disciplinary skills necessary for refined rehearsal and performance.
Sponsor: Bette Gawinski

Physics Honor Society

Sponsor: Thomas Usry

Robotics Team
Students expand their knowledge of science, engineering and technology through working with teachers, engineers, and other professionals as a team, to design and build two fully-functional robots, create a 3-D computer animated video, and accomplish other goals within a set 6-week time frame. Pre-competition season activities focus on team and skill building. Students and their creations compete in Regional and if successful, may also compete in National F.I.R.S.T. Robotics Competitions. Post-competition season activities include off-season regional competitions and community outreach events.
Sponsor: Josh Ence

Scribe

Award winning student literary magazine - includes stories, essays, poems and artwork created by HHS students
Sponsor: Erin Zimmer

Spanish Club  

Promotes an interest in Spanish culture.
Sponsor: Charles Shea

Spanish Honor Society

Recognizes outstanding academic achievement of students studying Spanish and is a member of the National organization.
Sponsor:Jeff Lewis

Step Team

Sponsor Performing dance group, which uses hand and feet rhythmic patterns, military drills, and modern dance movements in their routines. Promotes academic, social and personal development of the group members.
Sponsors: Judy McDermott & Kelly Winningham

Stinger  

Publishes the school newspaper.
Sponsor:

Student Advisory Council (SAC)

 Advocates for students rights, improves the education and environment of the school system, and aids in the communication among students, administration, and the community.
Sponsors: Chris Gannon, & Kelly Goodwin

Students Against Global Abuse  

Studies and enlightens the public about environmental issues that affect the environment, and contributes to the school and business recycling environmental scholarship fund.
Sponsors: Rebecca Gentry, Michael Meyer, & Amy Ruschaupt

Student Government  

Maximizes student involvement in school affairs through a democratic process.
Sponsors: Chris Gannon & Kelly Goodwin

Tri-M

Tri-M is the Music Honor Society, which stands for Modern Music Masters.  Tri-M performs service activities throughout the music departments within the entire Herndon Pyramid. We meet on Wednesdays at 2:15 in Room 141.
Sponsor: Kathleen Jacoby

Truth Be Told  

Bible Discussion every Thursday for 1/2 hr in room 201
Sponsor:Kenneth Kim

Weight Training Club (Power Lifting)

Helps students to become more confident and increase their self-esteem by developing their bodies through weight training.
Sponsor: Joseph Sheaffer

Yearbook Design

Implement and create the yearbook through interviews, attending games, practices, additional after-school activities, photography, create using Adobe Indesign and Photoshop, write and edit stories and captions. Pre-req: Journalism 1 and/or Adviser Approval. Fill out application and recommendation form. Meets during school as a class.
Sponsor: Lauren Eckert

Young African American Achievers - YAAA

The Young African American Achievers club provides a supportive foundation for all students by enriching their minds and encouraging them to excel. Club members also connect to African-American Culture through various events, field trips, community service, and discussions. This organization is open to students who have at least a 2.5 GPA and are looking to build leadership skills inside and outside of the club. YAAA meets monthly during and/or after school during the school year.
Sponsors: Rodney Bedford, & Kelly Winningham

Young Democrats

Promotes the historical and contemporary philosophy, mission, and program platform of the Democratic Party, candidates, and their constituents.
Sponsor: Suzanne Huffman

Young Republicans

Promotes the historical and contemporary philosophy, mission, and program platform of the Republican Party, candidates, and their constituents.
Sponsor: Steve Brown