Clubs

A.A.S.U. (African American Student Union) 
Advisor:  James Bailey

Meets: 2^nd Monday of the month at Lunch in the SOAR Office

• 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: Lauren Mueller ( J-1)

Meets every Monday at lunch in J1

• 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.

Animal Care: 

Advisor: LeAnn Richards (J-12)

Meets: 1^st Tuesday of the month

• 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. 

Aquatic Wildlife Conservation & Research

Advisors: Jason Berg (B-5)

Meets: 3^rd Thursday of the month. 

• Promote Conservation, protection, and responsible management of aquatic wildlife and their habitats. 

Art Club: 

Advisor: Craig Campbell (M-2)

Meets: Every other Thursday at Lunch

• For Students to have the full creativity to create art projects and share art appreciation.

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.

Campus Life: 

Advisor: Laura Diamond (P-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. 

Career Club: 

Advisor: Jason Berg (B-5)

Meets: 

• The purpose of the club is to connect students with professionals in order to help them discover future careers.

Chess Club: 

Advisor: Lili Wong (C-15)

Meets: 2^nd Wednesday of each Month

• To broaden students’ perspective on board games. To provide interesting and fun activities on school grounds. 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.

Clovis West Students!

If you enjoy cooking and LOVE to eat, we have an exciting opportunity for you! Join the Clovis West Cooking Club, where we will explore and learn how to prepare some fun and easy dishes to share with your friends and family. The holidays are approaching, and what better way to show off your cooking skills than by preparing meals for your loved ones?

To sign up, please use QR code to sign up. You may also reach out to Mrs. McCoy via Student Square or send her an email at moniquemccoy@cusd.com. Meeting dates and times for the school year are posted in student square. Let’s get cook’in!

Mrs. McCoy

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.

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.

G.O.A.T: 

Advisor: Jennifer Boucher (A-7)

Meets: 1^st Monday of the month

• The purpose is to create a larger community for the students of the school focused on individuals and supporting their mental health.

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.

Just Serve Club: 

Advisor: Christa DenHartog (S-11)

Meets: Wednesdays

• The Purpose of the club is to be a influence for good through meaningful service by building unity through community service.

Key Club

Advisor: Kari Brown  (SRC)

Meets: Weekly

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

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)

Meets: 2^nd Wednesday of the monght

• 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: Katy Adams (B-4) and Leslie Ashford (C-3)

Meets: Wednesdays

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

Outdoor Adventure Club

Advisors: Michaelah Cole (S-17)

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

Ping Pong: 

Advisor: Laura Diamond (P-9)

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

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.

Research Club: 

Advisor: LeAnn Richards (J-12)

Meets: Once a month

• The purpose of the Research Club is to create a collaborative community for students interested in research, inquiry, innovation, and academic exploration.

Robotics

Advisor: Karen Garcia (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.

Rock Climbing: 

Advisor: Christian Chapa (J-6)

Meets: 

• The purpose is to participate in Rock Climbing exercises and simulations.

Science Olympiad

Advisor: Lori Hurley.

Meets Thursdays twice a month at lunch in C4.

Sikh Honors and Service Society: 

Advisor: Darren Grubel (C-18)

Meets: 1^st and 3^rd Wednesdays

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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.

Speech & Debate: 

Advisor: LeAnn Richards (J-12)

Meets: Tuesdays or Thursdays

• The purpose of the club is to provide students with opportunities to develop effective communication, public speaking, argumentation, research, critical thinking, leadership, and performance skills through participation in speech and debate.

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.

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. 

Vietnamese Club

Advisor: Lili Wong (C-15)

Meets:

• The purpose is to learn and experience Vietnamese Culture.

Worship Club

Advisor: Kelly Paramo (C-7)

Meets:1^st Monday of each month

• The purpose of the club is to hold Christian Worship, welcome everyone to Worship Christ regardless of the musical skills or background.  To teach students what worship means beyond music and singing.

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.