Clubs & Groups at BHS

All approved extracurricular clubs and organizations are required to perform one service project each semester that is outside of the normal club activities. The organizations whose sole purpose is competition or publication are exempted from this requirement.

Anyone wishing to begin/restart a new club, change your current club sponsor, or add an additional sponsor needs to see Sandi Starr in Room 106 during lunch PRIOR to taking any actions.

Academic Challenge Team: Competition. For eligibility information please see one of the sponsors. Sponsors: Maribel Brauner, Room 310; and Chris Peek, Room 301.

Academic Decathlon: Competition. For eligibility information please see one of the sponsors. Sponsor: Camille Quaite, Room S372.

African American Association (AAA): The purpose of this organization is to address the needs of the students, to aid in their academic growth and development, enhance leadership skills, generate interest, and allow a chance for the students to show creative and artistic skills. Sponsors: Nurse Lott, Clinic..

American Field Service (AFS): The main objective of this club is to promote understanding, knowledge, and friendship among people. Sponsor: Ana Loonam, Room S162.

American Red Cross: The purpose of this organization is to assist the school in instituting, encouraging, unifying, and executing projects and plan of service in cooperation with the Greater Houston Area Chapter American Red Cross. Sponsor: Timothy Mitchell, Room 002.

Amnesty International: The purpose of this organization is to act as a chapter of Amnesty International which is a worldwide movement working impartially for the release of prisoners of conscience - those people detained because of their beliefs, race, sex, ethnic origin, language or religion - who have neither used nor advocated violence; fair and prompt trials for all political prisoners; and an end to torture and execution in all cases. Sponsor: Mike Clark, Room 325.

Anime Club: The purpose of this club is to let students experience the world of animation. Sponsors: Janice Albright, Library and Mike Mavronicles, Room S161.

Antares: The goal is to host Bellaire College Night and the completion of various service projects. Sponsor: Brian Wolfe, Room E343.

Arabic Club: The purpose is to preserve the cultural and social values inherited from Arab ancestors and to promote unity and culture by means of enlightenment. Sponsor: Fadwa Saqer, Room 223A.

Art Club: The mission is to promote creative activities as related to the visual arts and an environment conducive to the growth and development of each individual member. Sponsor: Jo Zider, Room 211.

Bellaire Amateur Radio Club (BEL-ARC): Registered with the American Radio Relay League with the call sign of KD5GMA. The purpose is to exchange information and cooperation between amateur radio operators and promote radio knowledge. Sponsor: Frank Secor, Room 501.

Bellaire Book Club: The goal is to promote the critical reading of literature outside the classroom and to provide a forum for readers to discuss meaningful works. Sponsor: TBA

Bellaire Cardinal Design (BCD): The purpose is to educate and make aware of the increasing importance of the technology medium of web design and web graphics. Sponsor: Jimmy Newland, Library.

Bellaire International Students Association (BISA): The purpose is to promote diversity and understanding of each other and organize activities in which the participants will demonstrate harmony and respect for differences. Sponsor: Beth Murphy, Room E242.

Bellaire LULAC Youth: The Mission of the League of United Latin American Citizens is to advance the economic condition, educational attainment, political influence, health and civil rights of the Hispanic population of the United States.

Bellaire Korean Club: The goal is to promote cultural diversity by celebrating Korean culture. Sponsors: Peter Felix, Room S260 and Sandra Huang, Room S269.

Bellaire Men's Lacrosse: The purpose of this organization is to give male students of Bellaire High School the opportunity to learn and play lacrosse. Sponsors: Jerry Goldman, Room 0003 and Greg Menephee, Room 0009

Bellaire Mock Trial: The purpose is to promote an understanding of the American criminal justice system as well as to foster the skills necessary for successful trial advocacy through simulated courtroom scenarios. Sponsor: Lucy Seward, Room 118.

Bellaire Triathlon Association: Competition. For eligibility information please see the sponsor, Brett Hervat, Room 204.

Bellaire Women's Lacrosse: The purpose of this organization is to give female students of Bellaire High School the opportunity to learn and play lacrosse. Sponsor: Katty Furitsch.

Birdkeepers: Spirit/Service Organization. Eight seniors elected in a school-wide election and under the direction of the principal. Sponsor: David Jackson, Room 124.

Board Room: The goal of this club is to help students expand their strategic abilities by competing in friendly competitions. Sponsor: Tim Daponte, Room S163.

Booster Club: Spirit/Service Organization. The purpose is to promote spirit, good sportsmanship, and unity within the Bellaire community. Membership is open, but the six officers are elected in a school-wide election. Club under the direction of the principal. Sponsors: Dana Thacker and Jerri Nixon, Library.

Business Professionals of America (BPA): This organization is a part of the vocational and career/technical education curriculum preparing students for business and office occupations. Sponsor: Liz Kelm, Room 221.

Chess Club: The goal of the club is to offer chess as a competitive and recreational stimulus, to develop chess skills and mental acuity, and to represent the school at chess tournaments. Sponsor: Mike Mavronicles, Room S161.

Chinese Chess Club: The goal of the club is to allow students a chance to learn and enjoy the fame of Chinese Chess, to spread the Chinese culture, and to diversify the knowledge of the student body about other cultures. Sponsors: Betsy Anderson, Room 307.

Chinese Honor Society: Achievement. Please see the sponsor for eligibility information. Sponsor: Susan Tsay, Room S269.

Chinese Language Club: The purpose is to promote cultural and educational awareness of the Chinese society. Sponsors: Susan Tsay, Room S269 and Dawn Sullivan, Room 308.

Christian Student Union (CSU): The mission is to encourage each other in the Christian faith and reach out to other within the school with the hope and purpose we have found in Christ. Sponsor: Carolyn Tidmore, Room 205 and Cynthia Caster, Room 121.

DECA: No information available. Please see the sponsors, Alice McKinney, Room 504, or Alison Singh, Room 504.

Delta Kappa Epsilon: Competition. For eligibility information, please see one of the sponsors, Uma Ghosh, Room S263 and Tamika Cooks, Room 206.

Family, Career & Community Leaders of America (FCCLA): A national vocational student organization for young women and men in family and consumer sciences education in public and private schools. Sponsors: Nancy Donaldson, Room 110; and Canvis Edwards, Room 108.

Filipino –American Student Association (FASA): The purpose of the association is to promote unity, camaraderie, preservation and cultural awareness on campus and in the Filipino community in particular. Sponsor: Chris Peek, Room 301.

French Club: The purpose is to promote an understanding, awareness, and appreciation of the French language and its cultures. Sponsor: Gisele Dwyer.

French National Honor Society: Achievement. Please see the sponsor for eligibility information. Sponsor: Cherlyn Glanville, Room E245.

Friends Around the World: The purpose is to help new ESL students learn about Bellaire High School, encourage them to become a part of the school community, and create an awareness of the contributions of immigrants and different cultures to the community. Sponsor: Pat Ojobaro, Room E345..

Future Farmers of America (FFA): The Area III Association of the Texas FFA makes a positive difference by developing the potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through the agricultural education of the students. Sponsor: Joel King, Room 505.

Gay Straight Alliance (GSA): The objectives are to work towards ending homophobia and all forms of intolerance in our school and to make our campus a welcoming, supportive, and safe environment for all students, regardless of sexual orientation and gender identity. Sponsor: Dawn Sullivan, Room 308.

German Club: The purpose is to promote an understanding, awareness, and appreciation for the German language and its cultures. Sponsor: Michael Rossow, Room 303.

German Honor Society: Achievement. Please see the sponsor for eligibility information. Sponsor: Michael Rossow, Room 303.

Go Club: Students learn and play Go, to develop skills, compete with people interested in the game, and represent Bellaire in Houston Go tournaments. Sponsor: Ms. Betsy Anderson. Room: 307. Meetings: Thursdays at lunch

Hebrew Club: The purpose is to promote an understanding, awareness, and appreciation for the Hebrew language and its cultures. Sponsor: Devora Borik, Room E246.

Hindi Honor Society: Achievement. Please see the sponsor for eligibility information. Sponsor: Arun Prakash, Room 223B.

Hindu Student Council: The purpose is to enhance the national student movement that aims to provide a forum for the promotion of Hindu culture in high school campuses across the USA. Sponsor: Arun Prakash, Room 223B.

Interact: The purpose is to provide service to Bellaire High School the communities of Bellaire and Houston, and to the Bellaire Rotary Club. Sponsor: Beryl Bolton, Room 331.

Japanese Club: The purpose is to promote cultural and educational awareness of the Japanese society, volunteer in community service, and endorse positive interaction among students. Sponsor: Chizuko Bolinger, Room 322.

Japanese Honor Society: Achievement. Please see the sponsor for eligibility information. Sponsor: Chizuko Bolinger, Room 322.

Junior Classical League (JCL): Competition. Please see the sponsor for eligibility information. Sponsor: Debra Huffman, Room 318.

Junior State of America (JSA): The goal of this organization is to promote political awareness, imporve the understanding of the democratic processes, develop individual responsibility, and increase involvement in community affairs. Sponsor: Lori Good, Room 317.

Live Music Club: The purpose is to provide a live music arena to Bellaire High School. Sponsor: Pamela Bosman, Room 335.

Model UN: Competition. Please see the sponsor for eligibility information. Sponsor: Michael Staton , Room 252.

Mu Alpha Theta: Achievement. Please see the sponsor for eligibility information. Sponsor: Tamara Ryman, Room 207.

Muslim Student Association: The purpose is to provide students with clear and correct information about Islam, disclaim any myths or misconceptions about Islam, and to promote friendly relations and better understanding between Muslims and non-Muslims at Bellaire. Sponsor: Fadwa Saqer, Room 223A.

Name That Book: Competition. Please see the sponsor for eligibility information. Sponsor: Carleton Casteel, Library.

National Honor Society: Achievement. Please see one of the sponsor for eligibility information. NHS is under the principal's direction. Sponsors: Eleanor Murray, Eleanor Smith and Debra Jones, Room S169.

Odyssey of the Mind: Competition. Please see the sponsor for eligibility information. Sponsor: Debra Jones, Room S169.

Photography Club: The goal of this club is to promote and encourage interest in photography. Sponsor: Terry Merwin, Room 213.

Ritmo Latino: The purpose is to celebrate and teach about the Latin cultures. Sponsor: Ray Garza, Room E240.

Russian Club: The purpose is to promote the Russian culture within the Bellaire Community. Sponsor: Lisa McLendon, Room S268.

Science Bowl Team: Competition. Please see the sponsor for eligibility information. Sponsor: Joe Wilkins, Room 202.

Science Connection: Publication. Please see the sponsor for more information. Sponsor: Uma Ghosh, Room S263.

Skills USA/VICA: A national vocational student organization for young women and men in electronics classes. Sponsor: Frank Secor, Room 501.

Slavic Honor Society: Achievement. Please see the sponsor for eligibility information. Sponsor: Lisa McLendon, Room S268.

Spanish Club: The purpose is to practice and promote an awareness and appreciation for the Spanish language and its cultures, literature, and art. Sponsor: Beth Murphy, Room E242.

Spanish National Honor Society: Achievement. Please see the sponsor for eligibility information. Sponsor: Rosalba Garcia, Room S267.

Student Against Destructive Decisions: The mission is to provide students with the best prevention and intervention tools possible to deal with the issues of underage drinking, drunk driving, drug abuse, and other destructive decisions. Sponsor: Donna Schnitker, Room E342.

Students for Environmental Awareness & Animal Rights Knowledge (SEA-ARK): The purpose is to promote awareness of environmental concerns, animal rights issues, and vegetarianism at Bellaire High School through communication, support, and projects. Sponsor: Edward Grigassy, Room 250.

Table Tennis Team Club: The purpose is to provide a positive environment to enjoy and improve the skills of table tennis. Sponsor: Pat Ojobaro, Room E345.

Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE): The purpose is to learn about the teaching profession and explore interests and abilities. Sponsor: Patricia Green, Room 314.

United Way Kids Way: A national United Way subsidiary that functions under national guidelines. Sponsor: Camille Quaite, Room S372.

West Asian Student Association (WASA): The purpose is to enhance the national student movement that aims to provide a forum for the promotion of West Asian culture in high school campuses in the USA. Sponsor: Dr. Suraiya Saleem, Room 127.

Yoga Club: The purpose is to enhance the awareness of yoga, practice yoga, and help promote leadership among its members. Sponsor: Arun Prakash, Room 223B.