PUBLICATIONS

Cavalcade (Newspaper)
Sponsor(s): Andrew Springer
Meeting Times: TBA
Dues: TBA
Criteria: Speak to sponsor
Purpose: Create and publish the Cavalcade

Cavalier (Yearbook)
Sponsor(s): Katherine Sebunia
Meeting Times: TBA
Dues: TBA
Criteria: Speak to sponsor
Purpose: Create and publish the Cavalier

Page (Literary/Art Magazine)
Sponsor(s): Ron Shapiro, Drew Marvin
Meeting Times: Twice monthly after school
Dues: None
Criteria: Anyone interested in writing, art, and/or layout design is welcome
Purpose: To create a publication that showcases Woodson's writers and artists

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Performance Groups

Band
Sponsor(s): Melinda McKenzie-Hall
Meeting Times: TBA
Dues: TBA
Criteria: Speak to sponsor
Purpose: Music appreciation, play at concerts

Chorus
Sponsor(s): Michael Ehrlich, Laura Layman
Meeting Times: TBA
Dues: TBA
Criteria: Speak to sponsor
Purpose: Music appreciation, sing at concerts

Color Guard
Sponsor(s): Melinda McKenzie-Hall
Meeting Times: Varies
Dues: Varies year to year
Criteria: Audition
Purpose: Performance at Color Guard competitions

Guitar Club
Sponsor(s): Laura Layman, Melodie Simms
Meeting Times: TBA
Dues: TBA
Criteria: Speak to sponsor
Purpose: Increase guitar skills

Improv Club
Sponsor(s): Terri Hobson
Meeting Times:
Dues: None
Criteria: Open Group
Purpose:

Orchestra
Sponsor(s): Melodie Sims
Meeting Times: TBA
Dues: TBA
Criteria: Speak to sponsor
Purpose: Music appreciation, play at concerts

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Honor Societies

English Honor Society
Sponsor(s): Beth Koby, Meg Herndon
Meeting Times:
Dues:
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Purpose:

French Honor Society
Sponsor(s): Georgette Nelson
Meetings: Twice a month on late bus days
Dues: $10
Criteria: Students must be in French III with B+ average
Purpose: Students are in charge of various activities, but most of all they must be available to help French I students who experience difficulties.

German Honor Society
Sponsor(s): Robert Parker
Meetings: Varies
Dues: $10
Criteria: 3.6 GPA in German, 3.0 overall GPA after three semesters of German
Purpose: Community service, learning about German culture

History Honor Society
Sponsor(s): Tim Evans
Meeting Times: TBA
Dues: TBA
Criteria: Speak to sponsor
Purpose: Service, leadership

International Thespian Society (Troupe 5787)
Sponsor(s):Terri Hobson
Meeting Times: Meetings once a month; more frequently during productions
Dues: $31 initial dues upon accruing 10 points; $10 per year after initiation year to maintain membership
Criteria: Students must earn 10 points (1 point = 10 hours of excellent work in Woodson Theatre) to be eligible for membership. Anyone may become an apprentice and earn points by participating in the after school productions.
Purpose: To maintain the standard of excellence in theatre at Woodson HS and to provide quality productions as part of an International organization. Apprentices and members have the opportunity to attend special workshops and the Virginia State Thespian Conference.

Latin Honor Society
Sponsor(s): Ariel Baska
Meeting Times: TBA
Dues: TBA
Criteria: Speak to sponsor
Purpose: Service, leadership

Math Honor Society
Sponsor(s): Valerie Parr
Meeting Times: varies
Dues: $15
Criteria: must be in or have taken one honors math course, have a 3.5 overall GPA and a 3.5 GPA in math
Purpose: Provide free tutoring for Woodson students on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday after school

National Art Honor Society
Sponsor: Joseph Dixon, Jayne Matricardi-Burke
Meeting Times: Twice a month
Dues: $10
Criteria: Students must have taken 2 full-year art courses at Woodson, and have at least a B average in those classes
Purpose: Promoting the visual arts within the Woodson Community

National Business Honor Society
Sponsor(s): Frank Johnson
Meeting Times: Varies
Dues: $10
Criteria: Students must have taken two Business/I.T. courses (and have at least a B average in those classes); have a 3.0 overall GPA; be enrolled in a Business course and be a member of FBLA
Purpose: To recognize academic achivement in business education, foster and recognize leadership skills and character development, and to help students grow ethically and socially by promoting and encouraging an interest in business

National Honor Society
Sponsor(s): Tim Evans, Paula Spencer
Meeting Times: TBA
Dues: TBA
Criteria: Speak to sponsor
Purpose: Service, leadership

National Science Honor Society
Sponsor(s): Martha Rodeheaver, Ellen Babcock
Meeting Times: 2nd Thursday of each month
Dues: $9
Criteria: must be in or have taken an AP science course, have a 3.0 overall GPA and a 3.25 GPA in science
Purpose: service, leadership

Spanish National Honor Society
Sponsor: Amalia Gargiulo (Ms. Yearwood is not a SHS sponsor anymore)
Meeting Times: 3rd Thursday of each month in Cafeteria A (starting in October for returning members and in November for new members (Induction rehearsal)
Dues:$10
Criteria: Maintaining an average of B+ or better for 9 quarters (Level III or upper)
Purpose: Service, leadership, promotion of the Spanish culture and language.
Additional Info: The members of the Spanish Honor Society offer tutoring to students on level 1, 2 and 3 every Monday and Wednesday from 2:15 to 3:00 in G 113

Tri M Music Honor Society
Sponsor(s): Lisa Corey
Meeting Times: TBA
Dues: TBA
Criteria: Speak to sponsor
Purpose: Service, leadership

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Language Clubs

American Sign Language Club
Sponsor(s): Michael Knapp
Meeting Times: Every third Wednesday of the month.
Dues: $5.00
Criteria: Open to all who have an interest in ASL and the culture and community of Deaf people.
Purpose: To promote interest in and enthusiasm for American Sign Language

French Club
Sponsor(s): Kathleen Binczewski
Meeting Times: TBA
Dues: TBA
Criteria: Speak to sponsor
Purpose: To foster an interest in French language and culture

German Club
Sponsor(s): Robert Parker
Meetings: Third Wed. of the month after school in T132
Dues: $10
Criteria: Interest in German-speaking countries
Purpose: To explore German culture and customs

Latin Club
Sponsor(s): Ariel Baska
Meeting Times: TBA
Dues: TBA
Criteria: Speak to sponsor
Purpose: To foster an interest in Latin language and culture

Spanish Club
Sponsor(s): Michelle Walker, Nicole Pallardy
Meeting Times: TBA
Dues: TBA
Criteria: Speak to sponsor
Purpose: To foster an interest in Spanish language and culture

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Academic Teams

Debate
Sponsor: (need sponsor)
Meeting Times: Debate: Monday 7-9pm; Student Congress: Tuesday 2:30-4:30 and/or 7-9 pm
Dues: $25/year
Criteria: Research, writing, debating skills with a work ethic and competitive spirit
Purpose: Participation in Competitions on Wednesday after school, Saturday at local competitions and weekend invitational across the country

DECA
Sponsor(s): Samantha Hill, Frank Johnson
Meeting Times: N/A
Dues: $20 for local/state/national affiliation
Criteria: Current Marketing Student
Purpose: DECA is a co-curricular, student-centered organization designed as an integral part of the classroom instructional program of marketing education to provide activities that will motivate students to learn marketing competencies that will prepare students to become skilled, employable workers in the field of marketing. (Retrieved from www.vadeca.org)

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
Sponsor(s): Linda Hoyt
Meeting Times:
Dues:
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Purpose:

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
Sponsor(s): Frank Johnson
Meeting Times: Once a month
Dues: $20
Criteria: Students must be enrolled in a Business/Information Technology class
Purpose: Plan club activities, network with other students and business professionals, prepare for competition, obtain support with scholarship and internship opportunities, and develop skills for future success!

It's Academic
Sponsor(s): Sam Gee
Meeting Times: Twice a week (Tuesday and Thursday)
Dues: None
Criteria: Quick with buzzer
Purpose: Compete in district, regional, state, and national level

JV Math Team
Sponsor(s): Daniel Kallick
Meeting Times: Six contests: Oct 1, Oct 29, Dec 3, Jan 14, Feb 11, Mar 11 2:10 - 3:00
Dues: none
Criteria: All students in math through Algebra 2
Purpose: Students attempt to correctly answer 6 math problems in 30 minutes.

Model United Nations
Sponsor(s): Sam Gee
Meeting Times: Once a month
Dues: $10
Criteria: Great knowledge in global affairs
Purpose: Compete at various Model UN conferences (locally and nationally)

Speech/Forensics
Sponsor: (need sponsor)
Meeting Time: Wednesday 2:30-4:30 and/or 7-9 pm
Dues: $25/year
Criteria: Work ethic and competitive spirit
Purpose: Speaking with entertaining and/or informative speeches that can be memorized and/or extempore

Technology Student Association (TSA)
Sponsor(s): Paul Adam, Chuchun Tsai
Meeting Times: Varies
Dues: $20
Criteria: Current technology education student
Purpose: Internships, competition, networking

Varsity Math Team
Sponsor(s): Cathy Shelton
Meeting Times: TBA
Dues: TBA
Criteria: Speak to sponsor
Purpose: To foster interest and enthusiasm for mathematics

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Service Clubs

American Red Cross
Sponsor(s): Ellen Babcock
Meeting Times: TBA
Dues: TBD
Criteria: All are welcome
Purpose: A student-run organization that serves as an extension to the American Red Cross, helping raise money for disaster relief and providing services for the community

Amnesty International(needs sponsor)

Best Buddies
Sponsor(s): Marianne McKeon
Meeting Times: Once a month; Other commitments also required
Dues: $10
Criteria: Students should have an interest in working with special needs students
Purpose: Provides opportunities for friendship and social interaction

Cavalier Mentors
Sponsor(s): Shelly Buckingham
Meeting Times: TBA
Dues: TBA
Criteria: Speak to sponsor
Purpose: Community service

Habitat for Humanity (needs sponsor)

Key Club
Sponsor(s): Elva Card
Meeting Times: TBA
Dues: TBA
Criteria: Speak to sponsor
Purpose: Community service

Students Against Destructive Decisions (S.A.D.D.)
Sponsor(s): Jeffrey Root
Meeting Times: 2:15 on Mondays or Wednesdays
Dues: $5.00
Criteria: All students are welcome.
Purpose: To help students make positive decisions about challenges in their everyday lives. A major activity, usually done in conjunction with Homecoming, is "Day of the Dead" in which SADD promotes awareness of the deadly consequences of drunk driving.

Power Team
Sponsor(s): Tish Marshall
Meeting Times: TBA
Dues: TBA
Criteria: Speak to sponsor
Purpose: Community service

W.T.W. Mentors
Sponsor(s): Jennifer Palermo
Meeting Times: Each school is different
Dues: None
Criteria: Must commit to working at your school from October until May
Purpose: Mentors is a group of students who assist elementary school teachers and students with reading, writing and math skills. Mentors go to Mantua Elementary, Canterbury Woods Elementary, Oakview Elementary, Olde Creeke Elementary, Little Run Elementary and Frost Middle School where they help students with homework and assignments.

Young Hearts
Sponsor(s): Mr. Spatz
Meeting Times: 2nd Tuesday of the Month, 2:15 in K105
Dues: None
Criteria: None
Purpose: To raise money and awareness for diseases that affect the students and community, especially blood diseases like leukemia and lymphoma.
Additional Info: For more information, see Mr. Spatz

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Special Interest

Anime Club
Sponsor(s): Heather Morgan
Meeting Times: TBA
Dues: TBA
Criteria: TBA
Purpose: To have most of the kids that enjoy anime and such to have a place where they can socialize with others that have common interests and have fun while also learning.

Architecture Club
Sponsor(s): Chuchun Tsai
Meeting Times: Twice a month
Dues: $5
Criteria: Student must be in or have taken a drafting class
Purpose: Internships, competition, networking

Asian Alliance
Sponsor(s): Chuchun Tsai
Meeting Times:
Dues: TBA
Criteria:
Purpose: Eat, play, network!

Astronomy Club
Sponsor(s): Steve Brown
Meeting Times: once or twice a month in the planetarium
Dues: None
Criteria: Interest in astronomy
Purpose: Promote and support interest in astronomy

Athletic Training Club
Sponsor(s): Kelly Fickes
Meeting Times: TBA
Dues: None
Criteria: Interest in pursuing a career in athletic training, sports medicine class
Purpose: networking, college scholarships, college athletic training prep

Chess Club
Sponsor(s): John Nah
Meeting Times: Monday afternoons
Dues: $5
Criteria: No previous chess experience or skill necessary
Purpose: To learn and improve your chess game

Chinese Culture Club
Sponsor(s): Sam Gee
Meeting Times:
Dues:
Criteria:
Purpose:

Controversial Book Alliance
Sponsor(s): Meg Herndon, Chad Lash
Meeting Times: Once a month, to be determined by members
Dues: $0
Criteria: None
Purpose: To read and discuss challenging books that would not be taught in a public school setting. We discuss a wide range of contemporary topics ranging from politics to environmental issues, philosophy and society. Members must be willing to share ideas openly and love to read.

Creative Writing Club
Sponsor(s): Ron Shapiro
Meeting Times: Every 3-4 weeks on Tuesday after school
Dues: None
Criteria: Anyone interested in writing and sharing with peers
Purpose: Gather a community of writers to share ideas and works

Criminal Justice & Forensics Club
Sponsor(s): Suzie Shue
Meeting Times: TBA
Dues: TBA
Criteria: TBA
Purpose: Promote interest in careers in criminal justice with hands-on learning experience; offer leadership opportunities to students; be involved in related community service

Crew
Sponsor(s): Jeffrey Root (Head Coach: Mrs. Ashley Frese, amlfrese@comcast.net)
Meeting Times: After school starting in November
Dues: $340 per year + uniforms & fundraising obligation. Transportation & away regattas are an additional cost to the student-athlete.
Criteria: Students must pass athletic physical and swimming test.
Purpose: To promote physical fitness, teamwork, and competition. Student-athletes compete for varsity letters if placed on a varsity boat and meet coaching staff selection criteria. Physical conditioning begins in November, and water training begins in late February. Racing season is from late February to the end of May and practice is each night after school at the boathouse on the Occoquan River

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Cued Speech Club
Sponsor(s): Suhad Keblawi
Meeting Times:
Dues:
Criteria:
Purpose: To provide information regarding cued speech and advocate its use, and support those who use it and volunteer our time for the Northern Virginia Cued Speech Association

Deaf Club
Sponsor(s): Matthew Davis
Meeting Times: TBA
Dues: TBA
Criteria: Speak to sponsor
Purpose: Increase deaf and hear of hearing awareness

Economic Club
Sponsor(s): Chuchun Tsai
Meeting Times: Varies
Dues: TBA
Criteria: none
Purpose: Analyze the stock market, talk about money management, go to state and national competitions, win scholarships, network with economic and financial leaders

Environment Club
Sponsor(s): Donna West
Meeting Times: TBA
Dues: TBA
Criteria: Speak to sponsor
Purpose: Increase environmental awareness

Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Sponsor(s): Nikki Carroll, Tom Edwards
Meeting Times: TBA
Dues: None
Criteria: Open to all
Purpose: FCA focuses on equipping, empowering and encouraging students to make a difference for Christ through group meetings, social events and community service.

Film Club
Sponsor(s): Chad Lash
Meeting Times: TBA
Dues: TBA
Criteria: Speak to sponsor
Purpose: Enjoy classic movies

Frisbee Club (needs sponsor)

Gay-Straight Alliance
Sponsor(s): Michael Ehrlich
Meeting Times: Once a month on late bus day.
Dues: $5
Criteria: Open to all
Purpose: Promote tolerance and acceptance

Girls Learn International
Sponsor(s): Janet Martin
Meeting Times: once a month after school
Dues: TBA
Criteria: Girls Learn International™ is a non-profit service learning initiative involving American students in the international effort for universal girls' education.
Purpose: Participants will engage in a variety of educational, communication, advocacy and outreach projects on behalf of the Partner Classrooms and universal girls' education, and will develop the critical thinking and problem solving skills essential to good leadership.

Go Club
Sponsor(s): Kurt Haldeman
Meeting Times: TBA
Dues: TBA
Criteria: Speak to sponsor
Purpose: Learn and improve go game

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History Club (need sponsor)

Invisible Children
Sponsor(s): Kathleen Hansen
Meeting Times: TBA
Dues: TBA
Criteria:
Purpose: To raise awareness of the situations in third world countries, specifically Uganda, and to improve the educational environment of students in this country

Italian Culture Club
Sponsor(s): Michael Jeffry
Meeting Times: TBA
Dues: TBA
Criteria: TBA
Purpose: To spread Knowledge of the Italian culture

Jewish Culture Club
Sponsor(s): Ellen Babcock
Meeting Times: TBA
Dues: TBA
Criteria: Speak to sponsor
Purpose: Increase Jewish culture awareness

Korean Club
Sponsor(s): Janet Martin
Meeting Times: once a month after school
Dues: TBA
Criteria: Open to all interested students; meetings are conducted in Korean
Purpose: To share fellowship and interest in Korean culture--food, films, etc.

Pajama Club
Sponsor(s): Corinne Kunkel
Meeting Times: Varies
Dues: TBA
Criteria: TBA
Purpose: Spread the word of the Pajama Program's mission by collecting pajamas and books in order to provide local orphanages with these goods

Prospective College Students Club
Sponsor(s): Kathleen Ishii
Meeting Times: TBD
Dues: TBD
Criteria: Interested in attending college
Purpose: To provide support for each other and for the school through meetings and college-focused events and information sessions.

Poetry Slam
Sponsor(s): Cynthia Alexander
Meeting Times: Alternate Wednesdays
Dues: None
Criteria: Interest in writing and performing original poetry
Purpose: Consider and encourage student poetry; Practice performance of poetry; Plan and organize two school-wide Poetry Slams; Participate in poetry presentations at other schools

Rifle Team
Sponsor(s): Mike Jeffry
Meeting Times: TBA
Dues: N/A
Criteria: N/A
Purpose: To get students interested in and prepared for competing on the Rifle Team

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Robotics Club
Sponsor(s): Chuchun Tsai
Meeting Times: TBA
Dues: Varies
Criteria: Student must be in or have taken an Technology Education course or Computer Science
Purpose: Internships, competition, networking

Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)
Sponsor(s): Jeff Root
Meeting Times: TBA
Dues: TBA
Criteria: TBA
Purpose: Science competitions

Students for Traffic Education, Enrichment and Responsibility (S.T.E.E.R)
Sponsor(s): John Duffy
Meeting Times: Once a month
Dues: None
Criteria: None
Purpose: To help reinforce sound and safe driving habits in the Woodson School Community

Theoretical Thinkers Club
Sponsor(s): Janet Martin
Meeting Times: once a month after school
Dues: Take turns bringing snacks
Criteria: Open to students interested in discussing philosophical issues
Purpose: To meet and discuss philosophical issues

Woodson Cancer Association
Sponsor(s): Corinne Kunkel
Meeting Times: TBA
Dues: TBA
Criteria: Speak to sponsor
Purpose: Increase cancer awareness

Woodson Young Life Club
Sponsor(s): David Williamson
Meeting Times: TBA
Dues: TBA
Criteria: TBA
Purpose: Provide students with a fun and safe place to hangout with each other- meeting students where they're at, regardless of where that may be, while giving them hope of who they can become

World As One
Sponsor(s): Paul Watlington
Meeting Times: Wednesday afternoons twice a month at 2:15.
Dues: To be determined by club
Criteria: Membership is open to everyone but especially to foreign students in an ESOL class, or foreign students with an interest in developing leadership skills, or American students who love to learn about other cultures
Purpose: To enjoy socializing after school, learning how to be a member and how to organize a club, to share cultural activities like holidays, games, videos, music and dance from other countries, to join with other international clubs to present an international dinner and/or international show.

Young Democrats
Sponsor(s): Jeffrey Root
Meeting Times: 2:15 on Mondays or Wednesdays
Dues: $5.00
Criteria: All students are welcome.
Purpose: To mobilize students to participate in the electoral process; to develop skills to serve as leaders at the local and national level; and to organize for progressive change through the election of Democratic candidates.

Young Republicans
Sponsor(s): Chris Warren
Meeting Times: TBA
Dues: TBA
Criteria: Speak to sponsor
Purpose: To provide a forum for discussion of political issues

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