Clovis West High School

A.A.S.U. (African American Student Union) 
Advisor:  Monique McCoy 

Meets Tuesdays (Monthly) at 1:15 in S5

• The African American Student Union (AASU) is an educational, cultural, civic, social, and community service organization. The mission of AASU is to enhance the experience and address the needs of African American students, give them voice, and create a safe space to promote friendship and solidarity, while bridging gaps between all students on campus and in the community. The purpose is: To positively represent African American Students in civic & social matters.
• To serve as a gateway for African American students to learn about educational options and Historically Black Colleges & Universities

Academic Decathlon

Advisors: Katherine Merrill (P-4) and Lauren Mueller ( K-6)

Meets every Monday at lunch in P4

• Competes in ten different academic disciplines based upon annual theme. Students compete against other decathletes with comparable GPA, ensuring a rich, equitable competition for all participants.

ASL Club: 

Advisor: Lauren Mueller (K-6)

• To expand the languages on campus and spread ASL to others.   ASL is an important life skill to have especially in a diverse school/city.

Auto Club

Advisors:  Mike Miller and Ricky Jones (N-1)

Meets first Thursday of each month at lunch in N5

• For students interested in technical careers or innovations that are taking place in industry and technology. Drafting, woodworking, automotive manufacturing, welding, and computers.

Behavioral Analysis Club

Advisor: Mark Cavagnaro (P9)

• The purpse of this club is provide a platform for students interested in psychology to explore various branches of psychology, understand and interpret human emotions and behaviors, learn strategies to manaage different behaviors.  The club aims to foster deeper understanding of psychological principles and to apply these principles in practical settings.

Book Club

Advisor: Brooke Haglund (C-5)

Meets 1^st and 4rd Thursday of each month at lunch in C5

• Purpose to encourage students to expand their creative mind through literacy exploration in an engaging way through books.

Bookagami Club

Advisor: Kari Folweiler (SRC)

Meets 2^nd Wednesday of each month at lunch.

• A way for students to come together, and give life and purpose to books and resources that would otherwise be discarded or thrown away.

Chess Club

Advisor: Lili Wong (C15)

Meets 2^nd Wednesday of each month at lunch in C15.

• To broaden students perspective on board games. To provide interesting and fun activities on school ground, To encourage students to think.

Chinese Club

Advisor:  Lili Wong (C15)

Meets 1^st Wednesday of each month at lunch in C15

• To introduce Chinese culture and value, and to generate interest in learning the Chinese language.

Collaborative Mentoring Club

Advisor: Christine Holst (S-9)

Meets every other Wednesay at lunch in J10.

• To build an inclusive campus culture for collaborative mentoring students and general education students to foster opportunities to enjoy school activities together.  

Environmental Club

 Advisor: Todd Kennedy (E-5)

Meets last Wednesday of each month in E5.

• Campus/community service club to promote recycling campus-wide, campus beautification, and the San Joaquin River restoration projects.

Esports Club

Advisor: Anthony Bringetto (S-2)  

Meets Monday – Thursday and 1^st Monday of each month at 4:15-6P &/or lunch time. 

• To inspire gamers and no-gamers to start gaming through game boards and videos.  

Faith Club

Advisor: Lori Hurley (C-4)

Meets every Friday at lunch in C4.

IG Account: @cw_faithclub

• Our goal is that Clovis West students may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. (adapted from Colossians 2:2-3)
• Purpose: To provide spiritual encouragement and growth opportunities through Bible study, prayer, Christian fellowship, selfless service and personal evangelism.
• Faith Club meets every Friday at lunch. Students are able to join in activities any time throughout the year.

FIDM Fashion Club: 

Advisor: Leslie Ashford (C-3)

Meets 1^st Thursday of each month at lunch in C3.

• Members to express their passion for art, design, and fashion and provide information on FIDM scholarships and opportunities.
• See our Fashion Club Website to stay up to date with information

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (F.C.A.)

Advisor: Todd Kennedy (E-5)

Meets 2^nd & 4^th Thursday of each month at lunch in E5 or the West Gym.

• To allow coaches, athletes, and students the opportunity to meet and share spiritual values.

Film Club

Brandon Wilson (J-5)

• To discuss and analyze media, listen to guest speakers, learn script writing, and possibly create our own short films.

Floral Arrangement Club: 

Advisor: Lori Hurley

Meets every other Tuesday in C4 

• To create flower arrangements for teachers and administration for special occasions and events such as birthdays, holidays, and other occasions.

French Club

Advisor: Cheryl Zahlis (P-18)

• Aimed to expand one’s cultural and language experiences with French.

Goodies for Gram and Gramps Club

Advisor: Mark Cavagnaro (P9)

• The purpose of the club is to foster connections between the younger and older generations.  To encourage volunteering within the Clovis West student community and to spread kindness beyond school campus.

Health Careers Club:  

Advisor: Heather Custer (P10) 

• To encourage students who are interested in the health field to look into College and career opportunities.  

History Day Club / Rho Kappa

Advisors: Andy McElroy (P-7)

• NHD Club members plan, coordinate, and conduct an annual History Day showcase for Clovis West Area feeder schools in order to develop and increasing appreciation for history and strengthen academic and intellectual skills in participants. NHD Club members will also support and compete in NHD contests for their own development and intellectual glory. National History Day (NHD) involves students in conducting original research on historical topics of interest. These research-based projects are entered into contests at the Fresno County and California State levels, where the top student projects have the opportunity to advance to the National Contest at the University of Maryland. In addition to facilitating the discovery of the past, NHD also helps students develop the following attributes that are critical for future success:
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, Research and reading skills, Oral and written communication and presentation skills, Self-esteem and confidence, and a sense of responsibility for and involvement in the democratic process.

Hip Hop Club

Advisor: Monique McCoy

Meets Thursdays monthly at 1:15 in S5.

• For students interested in hip-hop dance culture.

Interact Club

Advisor: Erin Garcia (C-6)

Meets Thursdays at lunch in C6.

• Participates in fun and meaningful service projects that help people. Self-governing, interactive, and Rotary-sponsored, the club fosters friendships, leadership, and self-reliance. Opportunities include scholarships, leadership camp, youth exchange, and volunteering.

Invisible Children's Club

Advisor: Monique McCoy 

Meets Thursdays monthly at 1:15 in S5

• Invisible Children, Inc. is a National organization founded in 2004 to increase awareness of the activities of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) in Central Africa. Specifically, the group seeks to put an end to the practices of the LRA which include abductions and abuse of children, and forcing them to serve as soldiers. Invisible Children also operates as a charitable organization, soliciting donations and selling merchandise to raise money for its cause.
• Invisible Children's Club video

Japanese Club

Advisor: Lili Wong (C15)

Meets 1^st Wednesday of each month at lunch in C15.

• Promote Japanese culture by furthering knowledge and interest in Japanese culture. 

Key Club

Advisor: Michaelah Cole  (S-17)

• Helps community create better awareness of common problems to all students.

Kids for Kids Club

Advisor: Kari Folweiler (SRC)

Meets every other Thursday in Library.

• To bring awareness to our CW community about the day-to-day needs of Ronald McDonald House Central Valley and Valley Children’t Hospital.

KPOP Club

Advisor: Lili Wong (C15)

Meets 1^st Wednesday of each month at lunch in C15.

• Promote Korean Culture and customa and educte students about Korean history.

Latin Dance Club: 

Advisor: Jennifer Boucher (A7)

• To empower CW students by teaching them about the Latino culture through contemporary dance genres.  This club would give CW students an opportunity to bond and feel more connected to CW.  To increase self-esteem by providing opportunities to learn more about musical heritage.

Latino Student Success Club (LSSC)

Advisor: Estevan Jimenez (SOAR)  

• The Latino Student Success Club (LSSC) works to promote student advancement in higher education and unity among Latino students and their peers. The LSSC promotes Latino culture, values, pride and self-determination.  Latino community student involvement and development will create a strong bond within the area that surrounds Clovis West High School.  The LSSC aims to promote awareness of the invaluable contributions of the cultures of Africa, Spain, Mexico, Central and South America, and the Caribbean.  The LSSC is open to all students that have a desire to understand the Latino culture and encourages a diverse membership from all ethnic backgrounds.

Model United Nations

Advisor: Heather Custer (P-10)

• The purpose of the club is to educte kids in the United Nations and give them exposure to the environment of it. 

National English Honor Society

 Advisor: Jeff Williams (B-4)

• Confer, distinction and encourage upon students high achievements in English language arts and celebrate the written word.

Native American Club

Advisor: Kesley Ostrander (Activities Office)

• To create a supportive group for a small dynamic group of students on campus, and to help connect the Native American Club members to events and other opportunities related to the Native American culture.   We aim to develop a comfortable, safe space for people to be outward and embrace the beautiful Native American heritage. 

Natural Beauty

Advisor: Monique McCoy 

Meets Tuesdays monthly.

• To bring groups of students together using Natural Beauty techniques and by promoting Self-Esteem.

Outdoor Adventure Club

Advisors: Michaelah Cole (S-17)

• To promote outdoor activities, health, and the enjoyment of nature.

Pickle Ball Club

Advisor: Natalie Baker (P-8)

• To provide an outlet to students for recreational activity and tach students about a new and upcoming game.

Poetry Club:

Advisor: Erin Garcia (C-6)

Meets Wednesdays at lunch in C6.

• We want to read, write, speak, and listen to poems.  We hope to make poetry accessible to all and use the written and spoken word to improve our community.  

Red Cross Club

Advisor: Gabe Calderon (P-6)

• The purpose of this club is to get students active in community outreach and volunteering for the Red Cross.

Roblox

Advisor: Kelsey Ostrander (Activities Office)

• The increase exposure of the Roblox Club is to provide a community for Roblox enthusiasts to connect, collaborate, and enhance their gaming experience.  The club aims to promote creativity, teamwork and engagement within the Roblox platform.

Robotics

Advisor: Karen Garica (Activities Office)

Meets Mondays &/or Fridays at 3:30-5:30P in M3.

• To increase exposure for students to various technologies in a fun but competitive setting by designing, constructing and running robots in competitions.

Self-Care Club: 

Advisor: Natalie Baker (P-8)

• To provide a safe, comfortable environment for persons who are battling mental illness and to raise awareness.  To empower students to take a key role in increasing mental health awareness on campus. 

Science Olympiad

Advisor: Darren Kubose and Lori Hurley.

Meets Thursdays twice a month at lunch in C4.

Show Me the Money Club

Advisor: Katherine Merrill (P-4)

• The purpose of the clubis to educate, inspire and empower students through personal finance management, intelligent investing and responsible debt, encouraging entrepreneurship and philanthropy.

South Asian Club

Advisor: Corrina Torres (S-4)

• Explore the various customs, traditions, and cultures of South Asia through cuisine, dance, music, film, and language.

Southeast Asian Club 

Advisor: Fionna Keo (Counseling Office)

• To promote interest Southeast Asian ethnicities and fellowship among students and staff. To spread awareness of different cultures, as well as their traditions, foods, and dances, etc

Spanish Club

Advisor: Karla Castanon (S-18)

• To promote the Spanish language, to provide experiences relating to Spanish speaking cultures. to offer opportunities in our community.

Tabletop Dungeon and Dragons

Advisor: Michaela Hough (C-8)

Meets every Wednesday at lunch in C8.

• Create a space where people can coordinate their own tabletop events and connect with fellow students.

TGIF Club:

Advisor: LeAnn Richards (J-12)

Meets every Friday at lunch in J12.

• Promote Health and Wellness through offering wellness workshops, and support among students while raising awareness and understanding about different cultures and heritage.  To gain a better understanding of our diverse society.  

Theater West

Advisor: Sandra Hahn (B-3)

Meets 3^rd Wednesday every month at lunch in B7.

• To further the love of theatre both as a participant and as an informed audience.

Yoga and Mental Health Club

Advisors: Estevan Jimenez (SOAR)

Meets 1^st Wednesday of each month at lunch. 

• An organization whose purpose is to foster a group of students that will promote, advocate, and develop a deeper understanding of yoga and mental health. The goals are to promote yoga and mental health, develop pride and confidence, and to share what is gained with the community.