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Chaparral Clubs
Chaparral's many clubs are a fantastic way to connect with your fellow classmates about topics you love! Or maybe try something new to see if it appeals to you. Either way, you will be enriching your Firebird experience.
As the website is updated, please take a look at the attached list of clubs including the contact information.
Please contact Mrs. Little at klittle@susd.org with any questions you may have in regards to clubs.
23-24 Clubs will be updated after school begins on an on going as clubs will be added! Please note the current sponosors/presidents maybe incorrect.
Thank you for your patience.
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Advanced Science Club
Sponsor:
President:
Alliance for Sustainability & Environmental Sciences (A.S.E.S)
To provide students with experience & opportunities in the environmental field. To better educate the Chaparral community about issues relating to the environment. To establish techniques to make Chaparral a more sustainable living environment.
Looking for President.
Art Club
To promote Visual Arts & create artwork for the Chaparral community.
Sponsor: Mr. Bilger
President:
Be The Change
As a club, we aim to utilize the individual skills & interests of our members in order to serve & better the lives of underprivileged teens & children.
Sponsor: Ms. Kadavy
Presidents:
Best Buddies
As a club, we aim to utilize the individual skills & interests of our members in order to serve & better the lives of underprivileged teens & children.
Sponsor: Ms. Javie
President:
Biomedical Research Club
To give more opportunities for high school students to be involved in a highly important field of science; biomedical research. We do this through educating about new bio-tech innovations, helping with biomed charities, informing of possible internships & program opportunities & delivering into h&s-on research.
Sponsor: Mr. Leinwhol
President: Renee Hsu
Birdcage
Our goal is to provide the best atmosphere possible during our sports games to show our pride to the teams.
Sponsor: Ms. Moore
President: Trennen Heideman
Book Club
To read books & discuss themes & storylines in the books.
Sponsor: Mr. Dikus
President: Chloe Meshel and Daniella Vogel
Chap Life
We will assist with the life skills at Chap. The main goal will be to connect mainstream students with our students in the life skills program to increase inclusion, compassion & just fun!
Sponsor: Ms. Jarvie
President:
Calculus Club
To study calculus & AP Exam preparation
Sponsor: Ms. Hecht
President:
Chess League Club
To improve chess skills & participate in tournaments along with teaching the game.
Sponsor: NEW SPONSOR NEEDED
President: NEW PRESIDENT NEEDED
Caring Kids
More info to come
Child Help Service Club
The Child Help Wings main purpose is to raise awareness of abused & neglected children.
Sponsor: Ms.Welch
President: Rian Henderson
Chinese Club
Club description TBD
Sponsor: Mrs. Yuan
Club RIF (Reading is Fundamental)
Our purpose is to aid & support people who are unable to afford writing utensils or books.
Sponsor: Ms. Danis
President: Molly Rich
Conversation Club
More information to follow
Crochet & Crafts
A space for students to relax & make friends while learning a life skill.
Sponsor: Mrs. Herring
President: Angela Sha
Devotion for Design
To fundraise & re-design autistic group homes.
Sponsor: Mrs. Strittmatter
President: Arjun Sekar
Dungeon and Dragons
More information to follow
Envision Arizona Tomorrow
More information to follow
FBLA (formerlly DECA)
We inspire & prepare students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society
Sponsor: Mr. Vogel
President: Nathaniel Leahy
FIDM (Fashion Club)
FIDM Fashion Club Chaparral provides every student a safe & creative space to design & create clothing that allows them to express themselves. The main focuses of the club are inclusivity & learning to shop & create ethically & sustainably. The club is partnered with the Fashion Institute of Design & Merchandising (FIDM), providing members with a head start in the fashion industry.
Sponsor: Ms. Carr
President: Danielle Elazar
Filmaking Club
The purpose of Chaparral‘s Filmmaking Club is to focus on short film production; including screenwriting, planning, filming, editing, & watching our films. We will also be analyzing existing works to find out what we can learn from past cinema.
Sponsor: Mr. Foree
President: Carolyn Robertson
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Firebird Word
We broadcast announcements to the school during 2nd period.
Sponsor: Ms. Roumas
President: Adam Frazier
Food & Fellowship
Offer pizza at lunch time to any student that chooses to join us. We will talk about questions about the Christian faith & how it can apply to their lives.
Sponsor: Ms. Roumas
President: Ana-Isabella Dragomir
French Honors Society
Our mission is to teach our high school community about the wonders of the French language & culture by offering fun & exciting activities.
President: Natalie Franson & Esha Kale
Girls Who Code
The Girls who Code club strives to close the gender gap in technology by educating, equipping, & inspiring teenage girls with essential coding & programming skills.
Sponsor: Mr. Lofgren
President: Renee Hsu
Gold Dust Avenue
To provide an extension & smaller group ensemble to rehearse & perform at a variety of events, on & off campus.
Sponsor: Dr. Brauer
President: Michael Reust
Golden Embers/ Yearbook
Create the best yearbook this school has ever seen.
Sponsor: Mr. Sandys
President: Maya Lane
(CHAP) Greens
Grow gardens inside & outside. Expand into the school & the community in gardening & food related projects
Sponsor: Ms. Roumas
President: Rhys Lenick
Helping Hands
More information to follow
Hiking Club
Our purpose is to explore the outdoors while having fun & being healthy.
Sponsor: Mr. Pawlowski
President: Lily Crum
# I Can Help
This club educates & empowers students to promote positivity online.
Sponsor:
President:
Interact Club
The purpose of this school club is to further international understanding & goodwill. Through these efforts, Interactors develop a network of friendships with local & overseas clubs & learn the importance of developing leadership skills & personal integrity, demonstrating helpfulness & respect for others, understanding the value of individual responsibility & hard work, advancing international understanding & goodwill.
Sponsor: Ms. Carlson
President: James Hurry
International Club
International Club is built on a foundation of open-mindedness, a curiosity regarding other cultures, & an interest in global affairs. Through regular meetings & interaction with the Scottsdale Sister Cities Association, we help students become more knowledgeable & globally aware.
Sponsor: Ms. Kadavy
President: Hana Butler
Japanese Bilingual Society
More information to follow
Jewish Student Union (JSU)
To learn about Judaism along with having a Jewish union.
Sponsor: Mr. Leinwohl
President: Raquel Lille & Drew Bibb
Journalism/Newspaper Design Club
This club is designed to provide students with a club to learn about journalist writing & online newspaper design. Would like to bring back school newspaper in digital form.
Sponsor: Mr. Adrian
President: Chloe Wendling
Key Club
To perform acts of service in order to build individual character & leadership.
Sponsor: Ms. Eve
President: Lilly Tolerico & Yoomi Willis
Lacrosse; Boys and Girls
Sponsor for Boys: Mr. Dicus
Sponsor for Girls:
President for Boys:
President for Girls: Hope Cutter
Literary Club
To enrich the minds of Chaparral students through literary analysis, or discussions related to a variety of works; including poems, novels, & short stories.
Sponsor: Ms. Herring
President: Vivian Saavedra & Emas Johnson
Magic: The Gathering Club
The clubs purpose is to bring together (gather) players of a trading card game. There are different formats, discuss related issues & strategies.
Sponsor: Mr. Arehart
President: Brantley Carden
Mandarian Clun
More information to follow
Mario Cart Racing Club
A club where fans of Mario Kart get to play some of their favorite games & participate in tournaments.
Sponsor: Ms. Eve
President: Alex Primorac
MAST (Math and Science Tutoring) Club
MAST vows to support & provide math & science tutoring for all students at Chaparral.
Sponsor: Mrs. Hecht
President: Kaitlyn Baughman
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Math Club
To compete in weekly tournaments online, learn about methodologies of mathematics & problem solving
Sponsor: Ms. Hecht
President: Renee Hsu
Mock Trial
Mock Trial is an argument-based club where anyone who enjoys learning about law & the justice system, & wants a real courtroom experience, is encouraged to join. Mock trial members get to study a court case, draft statements, practice questioning witnesses & act out a real trial. Members get to participate in competitions that are held in front of real courthouses & take place in front of real judges & lawyers. Mock trial is a fun & engaging way to not only strengthen your public speaking & acting skills, but also to learn how to think on your feet.
Need new sponsor/president
Model United Nations
Foster awareness & understanding of current global issues by engaging students in debate.
Sponsor: Ms. Litsheim
President: Will Posorske
Mountain Biking Club
To influence, teach, & strengthen mountain bike riders.
Sponsor: Mr. Harris
President: Avery Wortendyke
Music In Medicine
Sponsor: Dr. Brauer
President:
National Honor Society
The mission of NHS is to honor students who have excelled in scholarships, leadership, service, & character.
Sponsor: Ms. Akin
President: Eli Binder
Origami Club
Sponsor: Mr. Bilger
President:
Outdoors Clun
More information to follow
Photography Club
In Photography Club, our mission is to teach & learn digital & analogue photography. We spread knowledge & love of photography, while learning from each other & completing individual & collaborative projects, as well as helping beautify & intrigue the community here at Chaparral.
Sponsor: Ms. Devirgilio
President: Hudson Palethorpe
Pre-Med Club
Curate interest in the medical field & provide insight to healthcare.
Sponsor: Ms. Strittmatter
President: Esha Kale
Red Cross
The Chap Red Cross Club will learn, practice & exemplify humanitarian values through mission-related service projects under the American Red Cross.
Sponsor: Ms. Strittmatter
President: Hana Schmidt
Robotics
We are Firebird Robotics, a robotics team at Chaparral High School that participates in the For Inspiration & Recognition in Science & Technology (FIRST) Competitions. FIRST is an organization founded by Dean Kamen & Woodie Flowers in the early 1990s dedicated to bringing value of STEM, cooperation, & gracious professionalism.
Sponsor:
President: Layla Falcon
Science Olympiad
Our mission is to inspire students to reach outside of their comfort zones to learn more about the STEM field, & to compete as part of a tight-knit team. Science Olympiad builds collaborative skills, studying skills, & gives students an opportunity to meet like-minded peers.
Sponsor: Ms. Puerner & Ms. Sabato
President: Renee Hsu
Ski and Snowboarding Club
Our mission is to ski!
Sponsor:
President: Nolan Hayzlett
Smash Bros Club
The Smash Bros club exclusively offers Chaparral students & faculty to play, learn, & compete in the Smash Bros Games.
Sponsor: Mrs. Mireau
President: James Carnahan
Spanish Honors Society
The mission of the Spanish Honor Society is to recognize the high achievement of high school students in the Spanish language & to foment a continuing interest in Hispanic culture & studies.
Sponsor:
President: Nico Schmid
Speech & Debate
To facilitate & support the growth of students in speech & debate related activities.
Sponsor: Mr. Haak & Ms. Panzera
President: Jessica Yang & Chloe Kisner
StuGo
Student government on campus
Sponsor: Mr. Dicus
President: Daniella Vogel
Thespians
Chaparral Thespians encourages all to come help create a supportive, exciting environment in which students can grow as performance artists & as human beings. We strive to be an inclusive community that anyone can call a family. We have every aspect of theatre you could imagine! We've got acting & singing & dancing & improv. We have every technical aspect such as stage, sound, lights, costumes, hair, makeup, props, managing, tickets, scene art, & much more! Come join for the most fulfilling experience in high school!
Sponsor: Mr. Foree
President: Allie Irwin
Tri-M Music Honors Society
This is a club to appreciate & expand our knowledge on playing music & to share music with others.
Sponsor: Mrs. Roberts
President: Maddix Leonhardt-Perry
Turning Point USA
To discuss American values, fairness of opinion on campus, freedoms & conservative values.
Sponsor: Mr. Bragg
President: Jacob Snyder
Unified Cheer
Sponsor:
President:
Unitown
To promote leadership, diversity, & understanding between students through discussion, dialogue & activities.
Sponsor: Mr. Ray
President: Faith Secrest
Veterans Heritage Project
The purpose of Veterans Heritage Project is to preserve the stories of veterans in order to honor their service to this great nation, as well as to develop a special curiosity & gratitude towards all those who serve.
Sponsor: Mr. Millam
President: Alex&er Evans
Visons Baseball Drive
Sponsor: Mr. Gerlach
President:
Writing Club
Sponsor:
President:
Younglife
A Christian organization that expands all over the world to actively engage kids in the best times of their lives.
Sponsor: Mr. Millam
President: Maci Cribbins