CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS
DESCRIPTION
ART CLUB - Painting
Open to students in Pre AP Art courses. Students do work for contests/outreach projects/special projects
ASIAN HONOR SOCIETY
Help promote awareness and understanding of Asian culture. Give presentations about their heritage and share games and projects.
*Dues - $10
BIKE CLUB
Bike for fun and train for the MS150
BLACK STUDENT UNION
Study, explore, and celebrate issues impacting the African-American Community. Participate in Black History program, community service, debates, and interviews.
BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS OF AMERICA
BPA helps develop student leadership and contribute to the preparation or a world-class workforce through academic leadership and technological skills... Students compete in workplace skills competitions, attend leadership workshops, and participate in community service projects.
*3.0 GPA required, good attendance, good conduct record, and positive Dean review.
BEAUTIFUL YOUNG WOMEN OF THE FUTUTRE
A club for young women at Westside
CHRISTIANS ON CAMPUS
Fellowship with other Christians. Participate in great community service projects.
ECOLOGY CLUB
Learn about the environment and take action to protect it. Recycling projects and Texas Envirothon competition.
E.O.E.STEP TEAM
Participate in various step shows through other schools and universities
*Try-outs *Activity Fee
FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES (FCA)
Bible study and discussion with fellow athletes
FILM PRODUCTION CLUB
Film contests and film festivals
FRENCH CLUB & FRENCH HONOR SOCIETY
Promotes French language and culture through activities in and around the community
*10 fee
FUTURE TEACHERS CLUB
Encourages students to consider education as a career choice. Community service and tutoring are required.
GAMING / ANIME CLUB
Club for game players and those that enjoy drawing and watching Anime. Students will participate in game competitions.
GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
Supports and promotes acceptance and diversity with respect to the GLBT community
GERMAN CLUB
Work on projects, listen to German music, and watch German music. Compete in Houston fest (German competition)
GUITAR CLUB
Learn to play guitar and basic music theory. All levels welcome
HISTORY CLUB
For those who love the study of history. Students will view and discuss documentaries.
*Juniors * Must be passing history class
HOSA (HEALTH OCCUPATIONS STUDENTS OF AMERICA)
Discover career opportunities in the health care industry and enhance the delivery of quality healthcare to all people. Field trips to hospitals, guest speakers, develop professional skills, and participate in state and national competitions.
*10 State membership fee and $10 National membership fee
HOT AIR BALLOON CLUB
Classroom and practical flight information. Crew for HAB’s. Compete in several balloon competitions nation wide.
HOWLIN’ RESPECT
Promotes diversity, tolerance and peace at Westside HS. Participate in activities that increase awareness of social-justice or issues.
INTERACT CLUB
Service, leadership and social club that offers students an opportunity to develop team work and leadership skills. Local and international projects.
JROTC
A program that promotes leadership, citizenship, and service to the community, while instilling self-esteem, teamwork, and self-discipline.
LATIN CLUB
Promote the study of the classical world. Local and state competitions in academic and cultural
areas.
*$10 fee
LATIN MOTION
Latin dance – practice and competition
MU ALPHA THETA – MATH CLUB
Math club which focuses on promoting the knowledge of math. Students participates in UIL math competitions.
*$5 membership fee
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY (NHS)
A nationally recognized organization honoring high school students.
*Requirements: 3.8 GPA and approval by Committee
NEWSPAPER CLUB
Students participate in all aspects of newspaper production, including ads, photography, writing, layout. Publish the “HOWLER”
PRIDE DANCE TEAM
Disciplined and fun dance group of young ladies representing Westside HS. Performances at football games, pep rallies, basketball games, competitions and dance shows.
*Tryouts – members must pay for all uniforms & travel expenses
QUIZ BOWL
Students participate in trivia quizzes over current events including sports, entertainment, arts, and news, in preparation for UIL competitions.
RALLY PACK
Help promote school spirit by attending events as a group offering vocal support, producing signage of support and cheer at athletic events.
*$25 fee for t-shirt and supplies
S.A.V.E.
An organization for students interested in community service and volunteering at local events. UNICEF is a major project.
S.E.C.M.E.
Club to promote science and engineering at all student levels
SKILLS USA
Coaches students in the culinary arts and skills. Competitions at local and state level.
*must be in E-101 - $15 state and national dues
NATIONAL SPANISH HONOR SOCIETY
Rewards high achievement in the study of the Spanish language and promotes continuity in Hispanic studies.
*$15 activity fee
SPECIAL OLYMPICS
Special Olympics provides athletic training and competition in a variety of sports for persons with disability, giving them the opportunity to develop physical fitness. Activities include supporting, encouraging, motivating, mentoring and role-modeling the athletes.
SPEECH AND DEBATE CLUB
Improve speaking skills and compete in speech and debate tournaments at the district, state, and national level.
*UIL eligibility requirements. $100 annual activity fee
STUDENT COUNCIL (STUDENT GOVERNMENT)
Students are elected by their peers. Student Council will organize and plan social functions, school service projects, community service projects and school elections. Students will learn leadership skills and provide opportunities for students to serve others.
ULTIMATE FRISBEE CLUB
Test and improve skills by playing ultimate Frisbee
UNIQUE CLUB
Highlight Special Ed Department Life Skills Department
W.O.R.D.
Club to increase student appreciation of English skills. Book Clubs discuss chosen novels, Writing Clubs share self-written compositions for critiques and publishing, Fan Clubs will celebrate certain characters and writers, Poetry Club will create and perform poetry.
YOUNG REPUBLICANS AND YOUNG DEMOCRATS
Students discuss and debate national and global issues. No contests or competitions.