Amnesty International

Chris Kean

2294

Day - Wednesday after school

Time – 3:04

Place - B302

Amnesty International Club is our school organization associated with Amnesty International. The goal of the club is to increase awareness of human rights issues around the world. The group engages in a variety of community and world service projects. We meet Wednesdays after school in room B-302.

Animal Rights Organization

Pat Lee

2027

Day - Thursday before school

Time – 7:20 AM

Place - C207

The goal of ARO is to speak to the issue of the protection of animals.  Its members decide on the causes we will pursue.  Participation includes heated discussions on controversial issues; fund raisers (for Orphans of the Storm and animal sanctuaries) membership in PETA

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Art Club

Alicia Landes  

Day - 1st & 3rd Thursday every month

Time – 3:04 - 4:00 PM

Place – C109

Students who enjoy exploring a variety of art materials, including clay, jewelry, mural painting, and tee-shirt printing, are welcome to join art club. No experience necessary.

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Asian Club

C. Pepsnik

2271

Day - Friday before school

Time – 7:20 AM

Place – G215

Morning meetings once a week or every other week.  Meetings to be determined at the first meeting of the year.  Meetings are from 7:20 am to 7:55 in G215.  Field trips on Saturdays.

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Bands

Jim Hile

Mary Jo Papich

2165

2161
 

No other art form can duplicate the kind of perception which results from expressing oneself in musical performance.  A member of the HPHS Bands enjoys involvement in a campus organization that provides immediate identity and purpose.  Band members are involved in concerts, trips, athletic events, community events, and social programs, and are an essential ingredient of school spirit at HPHS.  The band program encourages academic excellence with rehearsals and performances that are compatible with students’ academic responsibilities.  Four bands are offered in the school curriculum representing a variety of musical performance: Concert Band, Wind Ensemble, Jazz Ensemble I, Jazz Lab.  Membership in advanced organizations is by audition.  Marching Band and Pep Band are extra-curricular organizations meeting outside the regular school day.  Enrollment in Concert Band or Wind Ensemble is requisite for participation in Marching Band or Pep Band.

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Broadcasting Club

Bill MacFarlane

2104

Day - Every Other Thursday morning

Time – 7:30 AM

Place - Commons

The Broadcast club Is a club with many purposes.  From giving the students opportunities to work hands on with production of video announcements (TV and Radio). Promote and sponsor Battle of the Bands. Learn how to and become Public Address announcer for Athletic Teams..

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Chess

Pablo Alvarez
Alan Werthheimer

2048
2018
 

Day – Monday & Friday after school

Time – 3:15-5:00pm

Place -  CRC

Chess is a competitive organization which provides students with the opportunity to learn and develop skills in this challenging activity.  We compete with other HPHS students on their ability level and we compete as a team with other high schools in this area.  We also attend a state tournament that is held in Peoria, IL in February.  This club has open meetings weekly after school and we invite new members to drop in any time.

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Choral Program

Sheri Owens

2170

The Choral Program offers students varied opportunities in the study and performance of choral music of many styles and languages.  The Choral Program offers four curricular choirs (Chorale, Concert Choir, Swing Choir and Treble Ensemble) which meet daily for one credit, and an extra-curricular choir (Madrigal Singers) which meets before of school.  Madrigal Singers, Chorale, and Swing Choir are placed by audition.  All the choirs are very active both in school and around the community.  There are also tour and contest opportunities.  Members of the Choral Program enjoy unique musical and social experiences that make up this part of the Fine Arts Department.

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Close-Up

Genevieve Misfeldt

2297

Day – One morning/afternoon a week

Time - by group

Place - TBD

Close-Up is a weeklong, student-funded active-learning experience set in Washington, D.C.  This program is open to junior level students who are selected from a pool of applicants.  The purpose of the program is to obtain a “close up” view of the working of the American government in action.  Due to the  civic nature of this trip, fundraising is also a responsibility.

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Comedy Club

Christina Schriner
Bridget Fahrner

2284
2196
 

Day - Wednesday after school

Time – 3:15 PM

Place – 2nd floor Science wing G 211

The Comedy Club gives students opportunity to share and learn about humor.  Members will practice stand-up routines and improv comedy.  The Comedy club will host guest comedians, take trips to local comedy clubs, and perform at school functions.

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Computer Club

Bruna Ori

2352

Day – Monday & Wednesday

Time – 3:15 PM

Place – Tech Lab

The HPHS Computer Club is an interactive club dedicated to fun while learning all types of computer skills. This can range anywhere from hardware such as computer building to software to building web pages.  Members do not need to know much about computers in order to be able to participate in our Computer Club. Membership is open to any student throughout the year.

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Congressional Debate

Pat Cannon
Jeri Dillman
Jennifer Ginopolis

2045
2340
2050
 

Day - Tuesday after Tuesday

Time – 3:10 PM

Place – A240

Congressional Debate is a public speaking event in which current events (foreign affairs, public welfare, economics) are debated, simulating a real legislative situation as might be found in Washington D.C. or Springfield.  Students have the opportunity to write legislation on a variety of topics and debate with other area high schools at a monthly tournament.  The team also participates in state and national tournaments.  Congressional Debate is a learning experience in reasoning, public speaking, negotiation, parliamentary procedure, and current events.  Participants have the opportunity to have fun and meet students from different schools. 
 

Public Forum is a two man team debate on topics of current societal interests.  Highland Park will participate in local and state tournaments, and a national qualifying tournament.  Students do not need to be a member of the Congressional Debate team in order to participate.

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Cooking Club

Carrie Schuett

2077

Day - Tuesday after school

Time – 3:15 PM

Place – B100

Cooking Club offers an opportunity for students to try out new recipes in a sociable atmosphere.  The recipes decided by club members. The cost of supplies will be covered by a fee, along with fundraising events. The club will alternate weeks between cooking and planning for upcoming recipes.

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Council For Exceptional Children (CEC)

Katrina Mansfield
Traci Jacobson
Lisa Nettum
 

2319
2417

Day – Every other Monday before school

Time – 7:30 AM

Place – A101

The HPHS CEC Club is a social and educational club for students with and without disabilities.  The purpose of the club is to promote and foster a better understanding of the needs, acceptance, and self-worth of each student in the club through social interactions at school and community events.

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Cultural Connections

Janet Salmon
Jennifer Lucchese

2301
2128
 

Day - Wednesday after school

Time – 3:15 PM

Place – A318

Cultural Connections Organization is a student organization that focuses on making the entire school student body aware of issues and concerns.  The focus of the group is history and culture.  We are also a social organization that exposes lesser known cultures and issues.  Students learn about and discuss issues relevant to the community in America and Highland Park.  Meetings through the school year have focused on issues ranging from issues of diversity & segregation at HPHS, civil rights, discrimination & women’s rights.

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Dance Concert

Dia Fornasiero
Terry Shulman
 

2163

Day – Monday - Friday after school
           Sunday 11 am - 5 pm

Time – 3:15 PM

Place – Science Foyer               & Bodyworks

Dance Concert is designed to promote interest in all kinds of dance.  The club is open to all students. Students will have an opportunity to work with professional dancers/choreographers. Students will also have an opportunity to audition their own choreography to be selected for the Concert.  A $20.00 fee is required.  Students must be available everyday after school and weekends prior to the performance in March.

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DECA

David Burke
Diana Hartmann
John Connolly

2079
2076
2074
 

Day – Various Mondays after school

Time – 3:15 PM

Place – A343 or A342

The Highland Park Business Club's role is to develop a greater understanding of our free enterprise system.  Students develop leadership skills, self-confidence and self-acceptance in club activities, such as fund raising, service projects, and D.E.C.A. area, state and national business competition.  Students are given the opportunity to develop occupational competencies needed in marketing, merchandising and management careers through their D.E.C.A. involvement.  Students also develop  high ethical standards in personal and business relationships through the club's activities.

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Ecology Club

Howard Hill
Jill Nichols

2269
2263
 

Day – Wednesday after school

Time – 3:15 PM

Place – G109

Ecology Club is an organization that addresses environmental issues.  Students promote ecological restoration in the community, make presentations on Earth Day, and participate in field trips and outdoor activities.  The group meets bi-weekly.

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Educators of Tomorrow

Paul Swanson
Ellen Grindel

2142
2051
 

Day – Every other Monday before school

Time – 7:30 AM

Place – CRC

Students interested in education and related careers can network and develop a realistic understanding of the teaching profession through participation in Educators of Tomorrow.  Bi-weekly meetings with collaborative student leadership encourage interest in teaching and the mechanics of learning in traditional and non-traditional settings.  Special events sponsored by the Educators of Tomorrow include shadowing an educator in the community, the annual Junior-Senior Student Teach Day, tutoring at local elementary school programs.

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Fencing Club

T. Kerschke
R. Lichten

 2371

Day & Time –
Monday 3:30 PM DHS
Tuesday at 7:00 PM HPHS
Friday 3:30 PM HPHS

Place - 
Student Cafeterias

The Fencing Club is open to all students interested in the sport.  The season runs from September until April.  Matches against other schools take place typically on Saturdays from November until February.

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French Club

Kristen Wallrab

2190

Day – Every Monday morning

Time - 7:20 AM

Place – B402

French Club has been formed to promote learning about French culture and language through games, food, films and various other ideas coming from the students.

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Freshman Board

Shannon Bain
Sari Hirsch

2261
2239
 

Day - Tuesday before school

Time – 7:15 AM

Place – A343

Freshman Board is open to all freshmen. The board meets in order to plan and execute various class activities including fundraisers, social action programs and social activities. Freshman Board is a good way to be involved in activities of the freshman class as well as of the entire school including Charity Drive. All freshmen are always welcome to attend. Funds raised are deposited in the class account and remain with the class throughout its four years at Highland Park High School.

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Garden Club

Sue Stephenitch

2278

Day - Thursday before school

Time – 7:30 AM

Place – G213

 We strive to create a more beautiful environment at HPHS. We plant and maintain gardens in the courtyards, contribute pleasant sitting areas by adding benches, tables and potted plants both inside and out where students can socialize, eat lunch or study, and we add school spirit by providing the gardens with seasonal decorations. We are also committed to community service; we contribute to Charity Drive by selling carnations on Valentine's Day, and we contribute to the American Cancer Society by selling daffodils during their annual Daffodil Days Fundraiser.

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Hispanos Unidos

Jonathan Weiland
Luis Vazquez
Jessie Villanueva
 

2279
2235
2298

Day - Friday before school

Time – 7:30 AM

Place – A218

Hispanos Unidos Club members are concerned about the world that surrounds us.  They know that friends have come from different parts of the world and that there are more than these visible links that keep us together here.  For example our members of our club have organized fundraisers to assist victims of natural disasters.  Last year in Acapulco, Mexico and this year in Honduras, Central America.  As they grow up and mature, our students are learning to be citizens of the world.  The complexity of their thinking has carried them from a community project in Highwood, Illinois to the coastal towns of the state of Guerrero in Mexico; from volunteering babysitting services in Highland Park Illinois to assisting morally and financially our brothers and sisters in San Pedro Sula in Honduras, Central America. We work within our school in many projects and from there we have channeled our energy to larger communities.

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HPTV

Diana Dominikow
Tom Vogelsang

2252
2251

Day-1st & 3rd Wednesday of Every Month

Time – 3:15 PM

Place – A120

HPTV the Highland Park High School campus television network. HPTV’s main program is the Daily Announcements Show. Communications Crew members also produce programming for Highland Park’s cable access channel and crew and produce live events in cooperation with the TV Communications class.  Communications Crew is open to all, and it provides a great opportunity for students to develop their skills both in front of and behind the camera.

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Investment Club

David Burke

 2079

Day – Every other Thursday before school

Time – 7:20 AM

Place – A343

The Investment Club is a small organization, which examines current trends in investing and follows specific stocks in the market.  Guest speakers from the investment community share their insights and knowledge.  We participate in the Stock Market Game for 10-15 weeks one semester. 

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Israeli Dance

Hanna Pashtan

2191

Day - Friday

Time – 7:15 AM

Place – Dance Studio

The Israeli Dance provides interested students the opportunity to learn about Israeli culture through dances which are representative of the numerous cultures that make up the Israeli population. 

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Israeli Interest Group

Hanna Pashtan

2191

Day - Wednesday after school

Time – 3:15 PM

Place – A305