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Activities & Clubs

Activities & Clubs

  • This competitive activity is designed to enrich the STEM curriculum through studying and being assessed on Biology, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineering Graphics, English, Math, and Physics.

  • This club fosters a further interest in art. Membership is open to students who have taken art.

  • This club is open to all automotive students, with the purpose of developing skills and workmanship in the field of automotive technology. Activities include a field trip and social outings.

  • AV club will be making short videos primarily for sports events. Students will be filming, interviewing, creating sponsor ads, acting, editing, and producing. They will get to learn the basics of media production including editing, videography, and video journalism.

  • The Chess Club meets throughout the year to play matches and sponsor activities which promote the enjoyment and popularity of the game.

  • This club is open to all construction students, with the purpose of developing skills and workmanship in the field of construction. Activities include a field trip and social outings.

  • Diversity Club is a student-run organization that unites LGBTQ and allied students to organize around issues impacting them at school and in the community. Diversity Club is a "Safe Space" for LGBTQ youth at WHS, and strives toward deep social change related to racial, gender, and educational justice through education and community.

  • This club is meant to create an active and intelligent interest in dramatics among students. Members will produce school plays in the fall and spring of the year.

  • Short for electronic sports, eSports is organized, competitive video gaming where individuals or teams face off in various games. Esports provides participants with valuable opportunities for team building and school engagement as they showcase their gaming skills. It is a sanctioned activity by both the IHSA and IHSEA.

  • The primary purpose of FFA is the development of agricultural leadership, cooperation and citizenship. Membership is open to students enrolled in agriculture courses. Activities include both teams and individual competitions related to agriculture.

  • Fellowship of Christian Athletes is for anyone who loves sports, food, and Jesus! It is a student-led group that focuses on small group discussion. Each meeting includes snacks and games. It is an international organization that aims to help empower Coaches and Athletes to grow in their faith through the catalyst of sports.

  • The purpose is to allow students to share interests of computer & video game systems.

  • The purpose of this club is to stimulate interest in German language and culture. It is open to students who are enrolled in a German class. Activities include films, trips and craft fairs. In addition, the club assists the local sister city organization which sends two students as exchange students to Germany each summer.

  • This team is for students enrolled in honors math courses. Practices are held to prepare for interscholastic math contests.

  • The band participates in a number of group contests, parades, marching competitions and concerts. Members may participate in solo and ensemble contests. The band performs at home football and basketball games. Band members may audition for the W.H.S. Jazz Band.

  • Students who like to sing may participate in solo, ensemble and group contests, as well as several concerts throughout the year. Chorus members may audition for the Concert Choir.

  • Membership in N.H.S. is recognized as one of the highest honors that can be bestowed upon a high school student. Juniors and seniors with a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.5 are eligible for candidacy. Members are elected by a faculty council based on the qualities of leadership, character and service.

  • This “pep” club is open to any student interested in promoting school spirit.

  • This club allows students to showcase their ping pong skills and compete in friendly tournaments with their peers.

  • Renaissance is a nationally recognized program that recognizes scholastic achievement and encourages school unity and school spirit through various activities, culminating in the Academic Assembly at the end of each year.

  • Saturday Scholars is a math and science lecture series for selected area students. Programs are held each Saturday in February. Participants must be ranked in the top 10% of their class.

  • This team competes with teams from other schools in fielding questions from all academic areas.

  • The aims of this club are to increase knowledge, skill and appreciation of science, and to provide service to the school and community. Membership is open to students who have completed a science course with at least a “C” average. Activities include mini-courses, projects and field trips.

  • Science Olympiad is a co-curricular program that develops student’s learning in science, medicine, and engineering.

  • This club is a student led Bible study group that encourages fellowship and developing student communities.

  • The purpose of this club is to recycle for the high school, sponsor fun outings, and stimulate interest in Spanish language and culture. Membership is open to students currently enrolled in a Spanish class, or students who have previously taken two years of Spanish.

  • This team is for students interested in further developing their skill in public speaking and interpretation through participation in competitive speech events. The team will travel and compete in various tournaments throughout Illinois. Students with a high GPA may be eligible for the National Forensic League.

  • This group, which includes all class officers and representatives in addition to members-at- large, provides a forum for student ideas, organizes student activities, works for cooperation among students, faculty and administration, develops student leadership and promotes the general welfare of W.H.S. Consistent attendance of all members is required.

  • The WAHISCHO is the W.H.S. yearbook. Staff members are involved in all phases of production, including ad sales, copywriting, layout, design, typing and photography.

  • Students are invited into Worldwide Youth Science and Engineering based on ability in critical thinking, design, math, and science. Members participate in competitions and field trips with the purpose of promoting academic excellence, leadership, and responsibility.