Upper School Clubs

The Upper School clubs are designed to offer a variety of experiences to all students in Upper School. Each club has an advisor and follows the guidelines detailed within the school handbook. Club offerings are based on the interests of the students and can include students from multiple grades who have common interests.

Book Club: Is your night light burning into the wee hours of the morning? Have you been caught with the latest edition of your favorite author in the pages of your Western History book? If so, this may be your new adventure. We are calling all students who have an interest in reading. To qualify as a member, students will read a book and then meet for discussion during lunch on the second Friday of each month. Also, upcoming literary events will be announced to all of the members.
Advisor: Mrs. Jennifer Smith

Candy Striper: If you really have an interest in a healthcare career this opportunity may be one to choose. Membership is open to students who perform volunteer work in the hospital. Organizational meetings are held once or twice a year with the advisor. Individual students will have training prior to volunteering; then they are responsible for their credit hours. Advisors and parents will arrange transportation.
Advisor: Nancy Bouldin

Chess Club: Membership is open to Upper School students with an option offered to Middle School students at the discretion of the advisor. Meetings are the second and fourth Thursday of each month, 3:15-4:00 pm.
Advisor: Mr. Eric Zeltmann

Culture Club: Seeing a favorite play with your friends can be so much fun! Listening to a special CD after a great cup of coffee can ease away your stress. Organizational meetings are held twice a year with the advisor to determine the Culture Club activities. The advisor will arrange activities based on the interests of the students. A log will be maintained of the students’ participation. Lists of upcoming events will be posted in the Upper School hallway to allow students to sign up for various activities. Advisors and/or parents will arrange transportation for Culture Club activities. The advisor will purchase tickets for those students who sign up but the students will be responsible for reimbursement of the fees.
Advisor: Dr. Helen Harmon
School Liaisons: Mrs. Jennifer Smith and Mr. Yusef Ewais

Dance Club: Fear of dancing? Or, are you a John Travolta wannabe? Regardless of your previous dancing experience, your confidence and skill will improve by joining this energetic group. Meetings are held on the first Monday of each month 4:00-5:00 pm and an hour prior to each school dance. An end of the year dinner/dance will be held.
Advisors: Ms. Erin McDuffie and Mr. Yusef Ewais

Diplomacy Club: Join this high level game of skill. Organizational meetings are held once or twice a year with the advisor, who will teach students the basic rules and strategies of the Diplomacy Game. Sessions are played during lunchtime in the Upper School.
Advisor: Mr. Eric Zeltmann

Service Club: Come join in the joy of helping others in the Service Club. Membership is open to students who perform ten hours of volunteer work per year. Organizational meetings are held once or twice a year with the advisor to determine service club opportunities. Activities are based on the interests, abilities, and age levels of the students. Individual students may arrange to participate independently in service activities as well as the larger group efforts. The advisor will keep a membership directory and service club activity log including the number of service hours per participant. Individual students are responsible for their credit hours. A list of opportunities is posted in the Upper School hallway to allow students to sign up for group activities. Advisors and parents will arrange transportation for the service activities. To receive credit for service hours, fill out the Community Service Form and return to Mr. Wintersteen.
Advisors: Dr. Helen Harmon and Dr. Linda Kuhn
School Liaison: Mrs. Hallie Finney

The Oakwood Oracle: If you love writing, current events, photography, or interviews, the Journalism Club may be just the thing! Membership includes students enrolled in the Journalism class and also those who wish to submit materials for the school paper. Meetings are held once or twice a year; the advisor assists the students in this journalistic endeavor throughout the year.
Advisor: Mrs. Jennifer Smith