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.

Amped Club: 

Advisor: Mark Cavagnaro (P-9)

• To bring students together who share an interest in music. To provide a creative space for maing, performing, and appreciating music, and to build a community and friendships through shared musical experiences. 

Animal Care: 

Advisor: LeAnn Richards (J-12)

• Learn how to properly care for animals, show kindness and respect to all living creatures, and to help animals in out school and communicaty. Advoscare for animal rights. 

Art History Club: 

Advisor: Katy Merrill (P-12)

• To increase awareness of AP Art History on campus. To foster appreciation for the arts and to fundraiser for a museum field trip to be attended by members of the club. 

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.

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.

Campus Life: 

Advisor: Laura Schultz (J-1)

• Student led lunchtime club affiliated with Youth for Christ Campus Life challenges students to live a balanced life mentally, socially, physically and spiritually.  Students discuss relevant topics and explore what God says all while encouraging each other towards a full life. 

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.  

Cornole: 

Advisor: Kari Folweiler (SRC Office)

• To create a safe environment for students and staff alike to play, learn and compete in the ways of the up-and-coming sport of Cornhole. 

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 Monday 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.

Hands on Medicine: 

Advisor: Mark Cavagnaro (P-9)

• To provide students with hands on experience and the projects related to healthcare and medicine.  They will host speacking with medical professionals and other guest experts. To volunteer in the community, including at local hospitals or health related organizations. To foster interest and knowledge in medicine, neuroscience, and helathcare careers. 

Health Careers Club:  

Advisor: Heather Custer (P10) 

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

Hip Hop Club

Advisor: Monique McCoy

Meets Thursdays monthly at 1:15 in S5.

• For students interested in hip-hop dance culture.

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.

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.

Liver Awareness: 

Advisor: Katy Merrill (P-4)

• To raise awarenessa about liver cancer with a focus on underserved communities.  To office volunteer hours to members to help the community through liver cancer knowledge, encouraging healthy choices, and promoting early detection. 

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.

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.

Ping Pong: 

Advisor: Laura Schultz (P-9)

• To promote interest in Ping Pong, to provide a fun, social, and inclusive enviroment for players of any level. 

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.

Rise Above: 

Advisor: Mark Cavagnaro (P-9)

• To acknowledge and support your peers in their journeys through High School. Support for the students that have been through a hardship or still going through the battle. 

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.

Science Olympiad

Advisor: Darren Kubose and Lori Hurley.

Meets Thursdays twice a month at lunch in C4.

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.

STEM for Good: 

Advisor: LeAnn Richards (P-9)

• To promote interest in STEM while giving back to the community. We want to encourage collaboration, innovation and leadership within students allowing them to make a positive contibution. 

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.

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.

Unheard Cries: 

Advisor: Mark Cavagnaro (P-9)

• To raise awareness about poverty in Africa and the Middle East. To provide support to indivduals and communities struggling with poverty in these regions. 

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.