Activities & Clubs
Want to start a club or get involved?
Students should fill out the GPHS Club Creation form. Then, Mr. Lerner, GPHS AAM, will schedule a time to meet with you about officially starting the club/organization.
As clubs are being established, check out the Athletics & Activities PPT to learn more about opportunities to get involved at Guilford Park!
On GPHS Student Canvas page, use QR code, or visit: https://tinyurl.com/GPHSActivities
Acapella (Glee) Club
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Sponsors: Lindsay_Satterfield@hcpss.org
Active Minds
Where: Student Services Suite
Who: Anyone interested in bringing awareness to mental health and advocating for reduced stigma and increased resources
Why: To create a space where everyone's mental health is welcome and barriers to accessing mental health are broken
How: Through posters, advocacy efforts, and community events
Sponsors: Marian_Hoyt@hcpss.org
African Student Association/BSAP
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Sponsors: Joshua_Peoples@hcpss.org and Georgette_Allsup@hcpss.org
Anime/Animation Club
Meeting Information: We will meet once each month during Panther Time in room 212. Dates TBD.
Description of Club: This is a club for students to watch, play, discuss, and showcase their collections of all things anime. Each monthly meeting will focus on a different anime series.
Sponsors: Jennifer_Stallings@hcpss.org
Art Club/National Art Honor Society
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Sponsors: Lillian_Chun@hcpss.org and Lauren_Hall@hcpss.org
Asian American & Pacific Islander Association
Where: Media Center
Who: Any students interested in celebrating and bringing awareness to Asian American and/or Pacific Islander culture
Why: To provide a safe community for those who identify as Asian American or Pacific Islander and spread awareness of AAPI culture
How: Events and awareness efforts in GPHS and the local community
Sponsor: Marian_Hoyt@hcpss.org
Chess Club
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Sponsors: Brian_Schutt@hcpss.org and Michelle_Czarnecki@hcpss.org
Coding Club
Description: Explore programming languages and fun challenges outside of the classroom. No coding experience is required. https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/18xRnN8SSPeBLUV6dEeemccU2F9DA3VRLgSIWstD5A1Q/edit?usp=sharing
Meeting Information: Alternating Thursdays after school in room 256
Sponsors: Elizabeth_Arbaugh@hcpss.org
Crochet Club
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Meeting Information:
Sponsors: Andrea_Shavers@hcpss.org
Debate/Speech Club
Description: Students have the opportunity to practice and compete in Speech and Debate events at area competitions. Speech involves a presentation by one or two students that is judged against a similar type of presentation by others in a round of competition. Debate involves an individual or a team of students working to effectively convince a judge that their side of a resolution or topic is, as a general principle, more valid.
Meeting Times: Thursdays from 2:40-3:40 PM in room 269
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1SO96VfzKOTVPOc10xtQKt0jd3A67eDz8ldcO2yzTwyQ/edit?usp=sharing
Sponsor: Allison_Miller@hcpss.org
Desi Student Association
Where: Media Center
Who: Any students interested in celebrating and bringing awareness to Desi culture
Why: To provide a safe community for those of South Asian descent, facilitate knowledge, and promote awareness of Desi culture
How: Events and awareness efforts in GPHS and the larger community, which will feature ethnic and religious themes
Sponsor: Marian_Hoyt@hpcss.org
Drama Club/Theater
GPHS Theater is a program for all students interested in performing and/or working behind the scenes. All interested Guilford Park students are welcome to get involved in all of the theatre department's extracurricular productions and activities, including the fall play, spring musical, improv performances, and other events. Students do not need to be enrolled in a theatre course to participate.
Most meetings will occur after school in the Drama Room (506). Rehearsals and performances will occur in the auditorium whenever the space is available.
For more information, visit the Theatre Department Website: https://sites.google.com/hcpss.org/gphs-theatre/home
Sponsors: Donald_Chiarella@hcpss.org
Educators Rising/Book Club
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Sponsors: Naisha_Feliciano@hcpss.org
Environmental Club
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Sponsors: Wenona_Galotta@hcpss.org
Fashion Club
Description: The club is a safe space for girls and boys who love fashion and want to show off their styles but also get styled and tips on how to pair certain clothes together.
Meeting Information: Weekly/Panther Time
Sponsors: Latisha_Davis-Robinson@hcpss.org and Lindsay_Satterfield@hcpss.org
French Club
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Sponsors: Sarah_Tamsen@hcpss.org
Freshman Class
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Sponsors: Jeannie_Evans@hcpss.org and Stephanie_Duley@hcpss.org
Latino/Latina Club
Description: To provide a place for the students to express, celebrate and engage with the Latino culture at the school and to form lasting friendships, as well as gain a sense of familia. This is a bilingual club(Spanish and English).
We will meet every other week during Panther time in Room 272
Nombre del Club- Panther Latino Club
Para proporcionar un lugar para que los estudiantes expresen, celebren e interactúen con la cultura latina en la escuela y formen amistades duraderas, así como también adquirir un sentido de familia. Este es un club bilingüe (español e inglés).
Nos reuniremos cada dos semanas durante el tiempo de Panther en la habitación 272.
Sponsors: Lindsey_Miles@hcpss.org and Evelyn_Chaverini@hcpss.org
MESA
Description: MESA stands for Math Engineering Science Achievement. Improve your technical and communication skills by working with a team on solutions to real world problems. Build a model space vehicle with wood strips or develop a solution to trash in our community or develop a technical solution for a demographic that faces a specific barrier in our society. Compete against other high schools in the county with your ideas. Learn to make professional digital presentations of your scientific and technical work. Everyone is welcome. Sponsored by the Johns Hopkins APL https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1VLDYZqNy31yp80FLtz5LKQx5RVW2D4Q68-DNqV3bkTw/edit?usp=sharing
Meeting Information: Alternating Thursdays after school in room 256
Sponsors: Elizabeth_Arbaugh@hcpss.org
Math Team
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Sponsors: Douraine_Donaldson@hcpss.org
Newspaper and Yearbook Writing
Update the club name to Newspaper and Yearbook Writing
Description: Students will work with the journalism and yearbook students to write stories to be included in our newspaper and yearbook. If students cannot stay after school but still want to write stories, they can see Mrs. Miller in room 269 for a Panther Time pass to get story assignments and learn more.
Meeting Times: Wednesdays from 2:40-3:40 PM in room 244
Sponsors: Allison_Miller@hcpss.org
Panther Planners
Description: It is a club where students join to share fun ideas they may have for the new school. This idea came due to the fact that this school is new since this is the first year we are trying to create "traditions" and just make this a better environment. This club can help by incorporating all students ideas on how or school is ran (not just 1 specific class).
Meetings: Bi-Weekly during Panther Time
Sponsor: Suzanne_Alonzon@hcpss.org
Plant Haven
Meeting Information: We will meet once each quarter during Panther Time in room 212 and as needed for special events after school. Dates TBD.
Description of Club: This is a club for students who appreciate houseplants and botanical aesthetics. We will meet to showcase, exchange, grow, and propagate houseplants. We will hold occasional after-school meetings related to outdoor plant appreciation
Sponsor: Jennifer_Stallings@hcpss.org
POMS
Description: A dance performance group primarily focused in the winter season half time performances of basketball games.
Meeting Information:
Sponsors: Heather_Haffey@hcpss.org
SAGA/GSA
Description:GSA/SAGA (Gender-Sexuality Alliance/Sexuality and Gender Alliance) is a student organization, intended to provide a safe and supportive environment for LGBTQ+ youth and their allies. In our safe space, we will focus on engagement, inclusion, education, and advocacy to make GPHS an amazing place for LGBTQ+ students!
Meeting Information: Room 210 (Ms, Campbell's Room) - 1st meeting 10.4.23 during Panther time
Sponsors: Liz_Campbell@hcpss.org and Kayla_Hughes@hcpss.org and Issac_Helriegel@hcpss.org
Scholars Leadership Club
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Sponsors: Douraine_Donaldson@hcpss.org
Student Government (SGA)
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Sponsors: Danielle_Borgia@hcpss.org and Angeline_Kuh@hcpss.org
Swim Club (HCPSS Independent Club with a School Component)
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Sponsor: Holly_Norman@hcpss.org
Wellness Club
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Sponsors: Diann_Rocha@hcpss.org
Youth Climate
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Sponsors: Kayla_Hughes@hcpss.org and Wenona_Galotta@hcpss.org
Youth For Christ
Description: Exploring the application of the gospel in everyday life.
Meeting Information: Panther Time, Room 204
Sponsor: Toniann_Maniscalo@hcpss.org