Below links are individual clubs that have supplied specific information for their club. Please note that all clubs are not represented with an individual link.
Forest Park Activities 2022-23
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Grade Level Organizations – Open to all |
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Class of 2026 – Freshman Ms. Cross - Admin |
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Promote school spirit and fundraise for class account. |
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Class of 2025 – Sophomores Mr. Smith - Admin |
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Promote school spirit and fundraise for class account. |
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Class of 2024 – Juniors Mr. Geisinger - Admin |
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Promote school spirit and fundraise for class account. |
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Class of 2023 – Seniors Admin |
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Promote school spirit and fundraise for class account. |
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VHSL Activities – Open to all – VHSL eligibility requirements apply |
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Debate* |
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Forensics* |
Christine O’Connor |
All students are eligible to attend that meet VHSL eligibility requirements for non-athletic participation. An activity to enhance students’ abilities in areas of speech communication. Two branches of forensics: debate and individual events. Debate focuses on the skills of argumentation and logical thinking; whereas, individual events focuses on enhancing creativity and speaking delivery. Team will be focused on events such as extemporaneous speaking, humorous interpretation, dramatic interpretation, prose, and storytelling. Competition costs may be incurred. |
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Literary Magazine* |
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Open to anyone taking a writing course. Publish a literary magazine that showcase student writing and art. |
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Robotics Club* |
Karen Cinnamon |
The FP Robotics team is a competition based extracurricular activity. Students work in small teams to design, build and program a robot using the VEX Robotics platform to compete in tournaments against other high school teams in a game based engineering challenge. Students apply at the beginning of the school year. The competition season goes from Sep through Mar and students must be willing to commit to the team and attend practices for the full year. Space and resources are limited and the selection process is highly competitive. |
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Theatre/Drama Club* |
Lori Spitzer-Wilk |
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Honor Societies – Eligibility requirements apply |
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French Honor Society
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Completion of French III with an average grade of A for the first 3 marking periods. French Honors Society focuses on spreading awareness of French culture throughout the school. $20 membership |
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German/Russian Honor Society |
Natalia Shamshyna-Adler |
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International Thespians Honor Society |
Lori Spitzer-Wilk |
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National Art Honor Society |
Mietta Solliday |
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Math Honor Society
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Donna Gibson |
Currently enrolled in Pre-Calculus, Calculus, and AP Statistics that have a math GPA of 3.5 or higher. This society will host math tutoring for FP students. No fees. |
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National English Honor Society |
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11th – 12th grade. Club will serve to challenge and reward high-achieving students. |
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National Honor Society |
Brian Higgins Susan Miles |
10th – 12th grade students with a GPA of 3.6 or higher. Membership is by faculty selection. This chapter shall create an enthusiasm for scholarship, render service, promote leadership, and encourage development of character. $10/Jr $20/Sr |
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National Social Studies Honor Society |
Allison Young Emily Hunt |
11th – 12th grade. Honor society for students who excel and have an interest in the social studied. |
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Quill & Scroll Honor Society |
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11th – 12th grade. |
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Science National Honor Society (SNHS) |
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10th - 12th graders, overall GPA of 3.0, a B+ average in all science courses taken. Must be currently enrolled in or taking a science course in the upcoming school year. Must have taken at least one advanced science course. Complete a membership packet, recommended by two science teachers and one other faculty member and verification of grades. SNHS is a national organization honoring and encouraging student excellence in science. Institutions nationwide recognize members as scientific leaders in their high school and community. The objectives are: Encouraging and recognizing scientific and intellectual thought; Advancing students’ knowledge of classical and modern science; Communicating with the scientific community; Aiding the civic community with its comprehension of science. $20 fee. |
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Spanish Honor Society |
Sandra Alvarez |
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Tri-M National Music Honor Society |
Ben Pereyra |
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Curriculum Based Activities – Enrolled/Taken the course |
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Band* |
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Choir* |
Lara Brittain |
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Chemistry Club |
Anthony Shulsky |
11th – 12th grade. Completion of General Chemistry/Pre-AP Chemistry courses. The organization is for students who are highly interested in services in the chemistry community. |
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JROTC |
Jacqueline Bullock |
JROTC offers numerous opportunities for extra curriculum activities. |
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Marching Band* |
Ben Pereyra |
Any student enrolled at FP can join prior musical experience is desired, but not required. The Drumline is the only section of the ensemble that is built based off competitive audition. The MBB is the main public performing group and an extension of the band curriculum at FP. This ensemble grants students an opportunity to experience the marching arts and perform many different exciting mediums of music at football games and marching band competitions around the state. All members of our ensemble add to our overall performance and every member is essential to the success of the production. Members of the Marching Bruin Band receive 1⁄2 credit on their transcript. Fee of $295 covers cost of travel and entry fees. |
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Physics Club |
Anthony Shulsky |
11th – 12th grade. An organization that promotes physics by providing opportunities, and enlightenment. |
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Family, Career, Community, Leaders of America, FCCLA
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Susan Gonzalez
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Anyone who has taken a FACS class in middle or high school may join. A student leadership organization that offers students the opportunity to develop real world skills for life. Students engage in mentoring, organizing appreciation dinners and leading community service projects. $12.00 membership fee. |
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Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) |
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A business-oriented service club for any student in a business class. |
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Yearbook* |
Moli Becker |
Enrollment in course. May compete with publication through VHSL. |
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School Sponsored Clubs – Open to all |
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American Computer Science League
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Alan Friebe |
Open to anyone interested in Computer Science Computer. Programming competition. No fees. |
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Book Club |
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A group of student/faculty will meet to discuss literature and relevant themes to each work. |
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Breakfast with Santa |
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Annual Event that provides a holiday themed spectacular for the FP community |
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Bruin Buddies |
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Chess Club
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Nicole Largen |
Club for those interested in Chess and participate in tournaments. |
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Cyber Club |
William Bimber |
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Drill/Dance Club* |
Kadaisha Simon |
By audition. Perform at home football and basketball games, compete at local competitions. |
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Ecology Club |
Ashley Tayon |
Environmental projects |
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Educators Rising* |
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Learn about the educational field by volunteering in local schools. |
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French Club |
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German/Russian Club |
Natalia Shamshyna-Adler |
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Key Club
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Christine O’Connor Melissa Hunninford |
Any student is eligible to join. High school student members of Key Club perform acts of service in their communities, such as cleaning up parks, collecting clothing and organizing food drives. They also learn leadership skills by running meetings, planning projects and holding elected leadership positions at the club, district and international levels. Service hours can be used for other high school organizations. $12 fee. |
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Photography Club |
Mietta Solliday |
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Spanish Club |
Nidia Oshiro |
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Student Council Advisory (SCA)* |
Julianna Gonzalez |
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SWAT |
William Bimber |
Recycling computers for worthy causes. |
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Unified Sports
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Kelly McCann |
Anyone can join must have a C or better to participate in flex time games. Unified Sports is an inclusive sports program that unites Special Olympics athletes (individuals with intellectual disabilities) and partners (individuals without intellectual disabilities) as teammates for training and competition. We presently play kickball/basketball and track and Field. |
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Winter Guard |
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By audition. Flag drill team associated with the Marching Band. |
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Open Forum Clubs – Open to all |
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Active Minds |
Tina Duffy |
Student-led organization that seeks to raise awareness and expand the conversation about student mental health concerns. 2022-2023 will be our first year at FP |
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Black Student Union
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De’Shauna Thornton |
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Asian Pacific American Association |
Ben Pererya |
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EDGE |
Dan Bredbenner |
Christian fellowship and student leadership development. Student run the various aspects of club meetings, including games, activities, discussion and speakers. |
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Muslim Student Association |
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Club where students can talk about the teachings of Islam and learn more about it. |
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Booster Clubs – Parent and Faculty Membership |
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Band Boosters |
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Choir Boosters |
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Orchestra Boosters |
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Bruin Boosters
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Nicole Largen |
Booster Club for the entire school. |
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