Clubs & Organizations

Why School Programs and Clubs are Important for Students:

Develop new interests and acquire new skills

Discover others with similar interests

Engage in meaningful activities outside of the classroom

Appeals to colleges and looks good on resumes

Make new friends and build strong, lasting relationships

Develop leadership skills

Student Organizations

Athletics

Club Sports

National Honor Society

Native Education Program

Student Clubs

After-school clubs build resumes for colleges, allow for socialization and is a safe way to get our students interested in other activities.

Anime Club

ASL Club

ASL Club Information

Advisor

Mr. Edward Rolfness

Email the ASL Club advisor

Club Meeting Info

Meeting Time

3:30 pm

Day

Friday

Location

room 177

Additional Information

The ASL (American Sign Language) Club will help improve students’ skills in signing and it will also unify the ASL program as a whole. Students of all skill levels will be able to meet and help each other learn.

Black Student Union

Black Student Union Information

Advisor

Rachelle Lipp, Ashley Dunn, and Jesse Butler.

Email the Black Student Union advisor

Club Meeting Info

Meeting Time

lunchtime

Day

Thursday

Location

room 244

Additional Information

To create a community among black students & students of any race at South Salem High School and to allow a space to learn about African/Black American History and Culture.

Proposed Activities: Regular meetings and connect over cultural similarities and differences.

Bowling Club

Bowling Club Information

Advisor

Terry Sevey

Club Meeting Info

Tuesdays 8:30 – 10:30 pm (starts 10/1/24)
AMF Firebird Lanes

Email coach

Additional Information

Cost $4/week

We are here to teach anyone who wants to learn how to bowl and for veteran bowlers to have a good time practicing their favorite sport. Meetings will take place at South but playing will take place at Firebird Lanes.

Card and Dice Games

Chess Club

Advisor

Scott Rick

Email the Chess Club advisor

Club Meeting Info

Meeting Time

3:30-4:30

Day

Monday

Location

North Library

Additional Information

This is a very informal club that provides players of ALL skill levels the opportunity to play chess. Even if you haven't yet memorized how all the pieces move, we encourage you to join us. The club will normally meet in the north library, but we'll also have the opportunity to play giant chess in the courtyard. If enough players are interested we would have the opportunity to attend local chess tournaments.

Computer Science Club

Creative Writing Club

Crochet Club

DECA

Disc Golf Club

Dress to Impress

Dungeons and Dragons Club

Environment Club

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

French Club

Gender Sexuality Alliance

Gender Sexuality Alliance Information

Advisor

C. Fortey

Email the Gender Sexuality Alliance advisor

Club Meeting Info

Meeting Time

3:30 - 4:10 pm

Day

Wednesday

Location

ROOM 239

Additional Information

The Gender Sexuality Alliance (GSA) works to create a safe place for all students to be able to come as they are and be accepted. Also, even though one purpose of the GSA is to have a fun and supportive place for students, there are other reasons to join the GSA. The GSA is a group of students working towards a common goal; to eliminate bullying and promote acceptance of all people by supporting activities in the school and community to encourage acceptance of all people.

German Club

Girls Flag Football

Girls Flag Football Information

Advisor

Daniel Correa

Email the Girls Flag Football advisor

Club Meeting Info

Meeting Time

5:30PM or 7PM

Day

Wed/Fri

Location

On the field

Additional Information

TO BRING DIVERSITY TO A FUN SPORT BY LEARNING AND DEVELOPING SKILLS IN FOOTBALL, TO BETTER ACCESS FOOTBALL KNOWLEDGE, TO CREATE MORE OPPORTUNITIES FOR WOMEN IN FOOTBALL.

Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)

Hiking Club

Hiking Club Information

Advisor

Matt Doyle

Email the Hiking Club advisor

Club Meeting Info

Meeting Time

3:30 pm

Day

Tuesday

Location

Room 212

Additional Information

Organized group hikes to various locations in Oregon. Also, allow SSHS students to experience and gain appreciation for Oregon’s natural beauty. Taking hiking trips every 4-6 weeks with groups of 12 students/trip.

International Thespian Society

International Thespian Society Information

Advisor

Ms. Julianna Gibbons

Email the International Thespian Society advisor

Club Meeting Info

Meeting Time

3:30-5 pm

Day

alternating Fridays

Location

The Q Black Box

Additional Information

Thespians is an honor society for students who participate in high school theater. Any student who earns enough points through school theater activities, both on stage and backstage, is invited to become a member!

Key Club

Kiva Club

Advisor

John Dixon

Email the Kiva Club advisor

Club Meeting Info

Meeting Time

3:30

Day

Meet 1^st Monday of each month

Location

181

Additional Information

“Help change lives through micro-loans.” Kiva is an international nonprofit that tackles banking inequality. The Kiva Club will help South decide which loan candidate to support and raise money for their loan.

Latino Club

Literature Club

Magic the Gathering Club

Magic the Gathering Club Information

Advisor

Zachary Brown-Silverstein

Email the Magic the Gathering Club advisor

Club Meeting Info

Meeting Time

3:30-4:30 pm

Day

Friday (last of the month)

Location

289

Additional Information

Magic the Gathering Club, Advisor Zachary Brown-Silverstein Purpose: to share our interest in the Magic the Gathering game. The club is open to all experienced levels and are invited to participate in tournaments. Meet in room 289 on Friday (last of the month) 3:30 – 4:30 pm

National French Honor Society

National French Honor Society Information

Advisor

Sara Nickel

Email the National French Honor Society advisor

Club Meeting Info

Meeting Time

3:20-4 pm

Day

Wednesdays, 3:20 – 4 pm

Location

186

Additional Information

Our emphasis will be on tutoring, but we continue to encourage the discovery and use of French language and culture. Organize several activities through the French program and community. Must be a member of the French National Honor Society.

National Honor Society

National Spanish Honor Society

Native Club

OHSET Team

OHSET Team Information

Advisor

Melissa Samiee

Email the OHSET Team advisor

Club Meeting Info

Meeting Time

3:30 pm

Day

First Monday of the Month

Location

Library

Additional Information

To provide recognition in high schools for the equestrian athlete and to give them the opportunity to achieve that recognition in a fair/positive educational format. Meetings may take place outside of school at barn for practices before meets.

Oregon Battle of the Books

OREGON BATTLE OF THE BOOKS CLUB

Advisor

Renee Christensen

Email the Vex Robotics (Teams) advisor

Club Meeting Info

Meeting Time

8:45-9:20 pm

Day

Wednesdays

Location

241

Additional Information

Mission: to compete in the regional Oregon Battle of the Books Tournament and hopefully continue to the State Competition. Also just having fun testing our reading knowledge.

Activities: We will practice battles during meetings and going to the regional tournament in April.

Origami Club

Advisor

Anne DePiero

Email the advisor

Club Meeting Info

Meeting Time

3:30

Day

4^th Wednesday of the month

Location

Library

Additional Information

Create origami pieces that will be donated to different places across the country to create a positive environment for others.

Proposed Activities: Create origami/learn how to make origami. 1 hour of service for every 15 pieces a person makes (through the larger organization Origami for Good).

Pacific Saxons

Period Club

Pickle Ball Club

Pokémon Club

Pokémon Club

Advisor

James Kelson

Email the Pokémon advisor

Club Meeting Info

Meeting Time

3:30 pm

Day

Monday

Location

211

Additional Information

To enjoy playing Pokémon TCG and video games. We play for fun and to set up competitive tournaments.

Proposed Activities: making others who enjoy Pokémon trading card games and video games, playing and discussing exciting events with the game.

Saxon Films Club

Saxon Strong – Suicide Prevention

Saxon Strong – Suicide Prevention Information

Advisor

Kelly Greer / Ryan Marshall

Email the Saxon Strong – Suicide Prevention advisor

Club Meeting Info

Meeting Time

3:30-4:15 pm

Day

1^st and 3^rd Thursdays of the month

Location

Calm Room

Additional Information

Saxon Strong – Suicide Prevention/Hands are not for hurting aims to support our student body in any need they may have in the event of a tragedy and beyond. Proposed activities: Suicide Prevention Week & Out of the Darkness Week

Saxons With Purpose

Ski and Snowboard Club

Smash Bros Club

Solar Club

Sources of Strength

Sources of Strength Information

Advisor

Wendy Anderson

Email the Sources of Strength advisor

Club Meeting Info

Meeting Time

12:00-12:40 pm

Day

Tuesdays

Location

170

Additional Information

We are a group of diverse students and adults from all corners of the school. Our mission is to spread hope, help and strength to every part of our community. Together we plan school wide activities and messaging campaigns to share messages of hope, help and strength to make our Saxon community stronger and more connected. Each week we share our lives together, play games and get to work! Additional advisor: Cesar Bueno

Spanish Club

Speech and Debate Club

Speech and Debate Club Information

Advisor

Erich Paetsch

Email the Speech and Debate Club advisor

Club Meeting Info

Meeting Time

3:30 - 4:30 pm

Day

Monday

Location

room 289

Additional Information

Practicing parliamentary-style debate, public forum-style debate, and speech events, while attending regional competitions throughout the year. Parliamentary Debate, public forum debate, LD debate, individual and partner speech events are our proposed activities.

Spikeball club

Sports Official Club

Sports Official Club Information

Advisor

Aaron Haugen

Email the Sports Official Club advisor

Club Meeting Info

Meeting Time

3:30 pm

Day

Tuesdays

Location

Room 208

Additional Information

The purpose of this club will be to provide students with the knowledge and even possibly opportunities to officiate youth and high school sports. Special attention will be given to rules knowledge to promote confidence. Video examples of the rules and mechanics will be utilized to help students see exactly how to connect the rules to the games being worked. The goal of this club is to provide training and opportunity to students who wish to participate in sports and make money while doing it. Sports offered will be: Football, Baseball, Basketball, Softball, Soccer, Volleyball and Wrestling *Training will be provided to all, however, I am not able to guarantee games since I am not specifically assigning any myself. I will be facilitating contact to the coordinators for each sport locally.

Tabletop Games

Thespian Club

Thespian Club Information

Advisor

Julianna Gibbons

Email the Thespian Club advisor

Club Meeting Info

Day

Mondays

Location

The Q Black Box

Additional Information

Membership is earned by participation in theater and technical theater activities at South. Participants celebrate our love of theater and support our membership, our productions, and our community through fundraising, promotion, discussions, workshops, competitions, festivals, and events. Thespians work toward equity, diversity, inclusion, and access for all interested students.

TSA (Technology Student Association)

Advisor

Judson Birkel

Email the Thespian Club advisor

Club Meeting Info

Day

Tuesday's 3:30-4:00PM

Location

Room 166

Additional Information

The TSA enhances personal development, leadership, and career opportunities in STEM, whereby members apply and integrate these concepts through extracurricular activities, competitions, and related programs.

Activities: prepare for and participate in the state and national TSA leadership conference including competitive events.

Unified climbing club

Unified climbing club Information

Advisor

Brennan Young

Email the Unified climbing club advisor

Club Meeting Info

Meeting Time

3:30-4:30 pm

Day

first Wednesday of the month

Location

room 111

Additional Information

A community for students with ranging rock climbing experience to be part of and share common interests, knowledge, and passions. A place to meet fellow climbers and grow in strength and technique. Rock Climbing at the Rock Box Climbing Gym.

Vex Robotics (Teams)

Vex Robotics (Teams) Information

Advisor

Mr. Birkel

Email the Vex Robotics (Teams) advisor

Club Meeting Info

Meeting Time

3:30-4:30 pm

Day

Wednesdays

Location

166

Additional Information

In VEX Robotics, we build and program robots to compete at local tournaments. The club begins and teams are formed in September and students compete from October through March.