Activity

Activity Director

Sponsor
Ashley Gleim

Emails
gleima@sycamoreschools.org

American Sign Language

Nicole Price

pricen@sycamoreschools.org

Annual Log Advisor

Art Club

Cheralyn Jardine
Peter Griga

jardinec@sycamoreschools.org
grigap@sycamoreschools.org
hustingc@sycamoreschools.org

Astronomy Club

Chad Husting

Aviation Club

Wesley (Taylor) Tootle tootlew@sycamoreschools.org

Back 2 Back

Kenzie Wall

wallm@sycamoreschools.org

Biology Club

Jim Smanik

smanikj@sycamoreschools.org

Black Student Union

None

Chemistry Club

Mike Geyer

The purpose of ASL Club is for students to have

fun and meet new people while learning a new
language. The club offers a wide variety of
activities including vocabulary building, fluency,
Deaf history, and Deaf culture games as well as
the opportunity to interact with the Deaf
community.

This club will teach students about the seen

and unseen universe. We will use
telescopes and scientific research to study
the cosmos
Geared towards helping the mental and
physical aspects of underpriviledged
families around the world, working in
conjunction with Back 2 Back ministries a
non-profit, faith-based organization.
Students from all backgrounds are welcome
to participate.

BSU is an organization, which meets

biweekly and is open to all students at SHS.
The purpose of the club is to foster pride
and positive self-esteem, provide support
for the everyday concerns of AfricanAmerican students, help all students learn
more about African-American history,
encourage academic excellence, plan and
investigate opportunities and options for
post-high school possibilities, and to
participate in community service.

geyerm@sycamoreschools.org

Chinese Club

Ning Zhang

zhangn@sycamoreschools.org

Computer Club

Ken Clark

clarkk@sycamoreschools.org

Computer Science Team

Mel Hoffert

hoffertm@sycamoreschools.org

Cosmopolitan
Council on World Affairs/Model UN

N/A
Tara Schoeny

schoenyt@sycamoreschools.org

Creative Writing / Literary Magazine

Sofia Feist

feists@sycamoreschools.org

Chinese Club is a student organization

composed of every grade level here at
Sycamore High School. Our club is made up
of students who are enrolled in the Chinese
language program as well as students
outside of the program who are interested
in Chinese culture. Throughout the course
of the school year, club members are
introduced to many facets of Chinese
culture from traditional tea ceremonies
and calligraphy to Chinese board games
and sports. Our members attend meetings
to enrich their knowledge of Chinese
culture and language and to have fun with
friends.
The Sycamore Computer Programming
Team provides an opportunity for students
to learn more about computer
programming and to participate in
programming competitions. Students of all
skills levels, from no experience to expert,
are invited to attend. Meetings are
scheduled monthly, with the first round of
the ACSL competition starting in December.
For more information contact Mr. Hoffert in
Room 155
or hoffertm@sycamoreschools.org

Creative Writing Club is devoted to

providing a space for students to creatively
write, brainstorm, and collaborate. This
organization meets weekly and is open to
all students and level of writers. Whether
students are interested in poetry, short
stories, or creative nonfiction, they will get
the chance to explore your interests in
CWC. Additionally, Creative Writing Club
publishes a literary magazine, Ink, that
features the best submitted writing from
students at Sycamore High School.

Cycling for Charity

DECA (Assoc. of Marketing Students)

Environmental Club

Caroline Millard

Mark Steedly

Ron Hochstrasser

millardc@sycamoreschools.org

This club uses the "exercise bike" room to

raise money for charity! Using the "charity
miles" app, miles on the exercise bike are
tallied and money is donated by the app to
charities of the bikers' choices. Great way
to stay in shape, give to a cause, and stay
within the walls of Sycamore

steedlym@sycamoreschools.org

DECA is the co-curricular component of marketing

education that provides a program of student
activities related to marketing and marketing
education. DECA prepares emerging leaders and
entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance,
hospitality and management. The activities
enhance their preparation for college and careers
by providing co-curricular programs that integrate
into classroom instruction, applying learning in
the context of business, connecting to business
and the community and promoting competition.
The student members leverage their DECA
experience to become academically prepared,
community oriented, professional responsible,
experienced leaders. Membership in DECA is
open to all students who are enrolled in a
state approved, career-technical marketing
education program, including business and
management pathway students.

hochstrasserr@sycamoreschools.org

The environmental club helps students to

understand, promote and participate in sound
environmental stewardship and environmental
leadership, helping prepare for the environmental
challenges of today and tomorrow.

Fashion for the Cure

Deb Klemt

klemtd@sycamoreschools.org

Fencing Team

Ron Hochstrasser

hochstrasserr@sycamoreschools.org

French Club

Lesley Chapman

chapmanle@sycamoreschools.org

Freshman Class

Laura Newton

newtonl@sycamoreschools.org

Future Business Leaders of America

Darius Powell

powelld@sycamoreschools.org

Garden Club

Ron Hochstrasser

hochstrasserr@sycamoreschools.org

He for She

Meredith Blackmore

blackmorem@sycamoreschools.org

Honor Society (2 sponsors)

Mel Hoffert
Ken Clark
Mel Hoffert

hoffertm@sycamoreschools.org
clarkk@sycamoreschools.org
hoffertm@sycamoreschools.org

Horizons Technology Club

This is a group of dedicated fashion students and

passionate individuals. The group is only 12
students and typically 2 from each grade with
upperclassmen filling out the remainder. They
spend all year planning a professional fashion
show including clothing from local retailers and
fashion design students personal designs. Last
year the group raised $25,000, after expenses
donated $20,000 to the Dragonfly Foundation a
local non profit supporting children with cancer.
We will again be partnering with the Dragonfly
Foundation with a goal of raising over last years
donation. These funds mainly go to a program
called Beads of Hope: the children at Cincinnati
Children's Hospital get a bead for every treatment
they get and upon their last treatment they receive
a large purple heart.
The fencing club teaches, trains and prepares
students for local competition in the sport of
fencing. Students may choose training in either
foil or saber.
French Club is for all students interested in
learning more about French culture. Each month,
students participate in a French cultural activity,
such as petanque, Mardi Gras, French films, etc.
Our mission is to complement the French course
curriculum, however anyone is permitted to join
French Club.
The mission of FBLA is to bring business and
education together in a positive working
relationship through innovative leadership and
career development programs. Students will be
meeting together, welcoming guest speakers, and
traveling to various businesses to gain experience
and exposure to the business world.
Students work in a garden environment to
promote a sense of community and pride. The
produce currently grown by the club at the
Montgomery Maintenance greenhouse is donated
to the Blue Ash Cancer support center. The club
is actively trying to build a garden on school
property.
Strives to bring awareness to gender inequalities.
The goal is to educate people on gender roles
and how to achieve equality. What does this
mean and why should we care about it? We will
invite guest speakers and hold discussions.

Intramural Sponsor
Asst. Intramural Sponsor

Interfaith Club

Meredith Blackmore
Andy Oakes

Val Nimeskern

blackmorem@sycamoreschools.org
oakesa@sycamoreschools.org

nimeskernv@sycamoreschools.org

Interact Club

Kate Korchok

korchokk@sycamoreschools.org

Japanese Club

Taylor Tootle

tootlew@sycamoreschools.org

Junior Class

Callie Hoffman

hoffmanc@sycamoreschools.org

Latin Club

Mark Torlone

torlonem@sycamoreschools.org

Interfaith club is a place for students to

discuss religion and it's different aspects in
a open and non judgmental environment.
We have a diverse group of students at
Sycamore High School and our club gives
us a great opportunity to showcase that.
We include and encourage participation by
all religious and non religious students
The Interact Club is a student-run volunteer
group that is sponsored by the Blue
Ash/Montgomery Rotary Club. All students
are encouraged to attend Interact meetings
and to join our club. There are no dues to
join. We work to connect students of all
ages with various local volunteer
opportunities. We also host meetings in
which our members learn more about
volunteer opportunities, listen to speakers,
and promote volunteerism within our school
and community.
Japanese club is a fun, interactive, and
diverse club that explores various aspects
of Japanese culture such as music, film, as
traditional arts. No previous knowledge of
Japanese language or culture is necessary
and all are welcome!
The Junior Class is an extension of Student
Council that is made up of nine Class of 2016
representatives. These students have been
elected by their peers. We meet during Student
Council designated "class days" and after school
to organize and sponsor social, school-related
and community-service activities. Our largest
event will be this year's Prom at the Loveland
Oasis. Any profits from these events go toward
2016 expenses such as our class gift, teacher
gifts, class t-shirts, staff luncheon, and graduation.
Sycamore Latin Club is open to all current and
former Sycamore Latin students. Club meetings
are held every Friday after school in HS Room
150. Students collaborate on a variety of artistic
and academic projects in preparation for the
annual Ohio Junior Classical League Convention
held in Columbus every spring.

Math Club

Katrina Smith

smithk@sycamoreschools.org

Math Club
Math Contest Coordinator

Stacy Cahill
Greg Pottebaum

cahills@sycamoreschools.org
pottebaumg@sycamoreschools.org

Mock Trial

Drew Ostendorf

ostendorfa@sycamoreschools.org

Sycamore High School's math club offers

19 math contests throughout the year. An
organizational meeting and officer election
is held near the end of September, and
contests take place after school, on
Saturday mornings, and occasionally even
during school hours from October through
March

The Sycamore Mock Trial Program provides

students the opportunity to learn firsthand
about the law, court procedures and the
judicial system while also building critical
thinking and public speaking skills.
Sycamore participates in multiple
competitions from January to March
including the state wide competition hosted
by the Ohio Center for Law-Related
Education. Schools in Ohio are assigned the
same case. Every team will present
their case once as the plaintiff\prosecution
and once as the defense. Typically,
Sycamore will have 2-3 teams, each team
consisting of 7-11 students. Beginning in
September, each team, coached by a
volunteer licensed attorney, will practice 23 times per week. All Sycamore students
are eligible for tryouts held in September.

Newspaper Advisor/Convergence Journa Cheralyn Jardine

jardinec@sycamoreschools.org

This is not your typical class and not just

for journalists. Earn English elective credit
and gain college plus scholarship
recognition through your production
portfolio. Be in control of how much you do.
Work, play, travel with us as you improve
your writing, share your voice, see
immediate results, meet new people, fine
tune your leadership potential, upgrade
your speaking/collaborating/networking and
marketing skills, experience the art of
layout/design and learn more software than
in any other HS class. As a published
author, you will be a part of a student-run,
award winning, nationally and
internationally recognized program. Our
team members may join at any grade in
their high school career and loop with us for
all four years. The purpose of convergence
journalism class (The Leaf, The Leaflet,
www.shsleaf.org and WAVES broadcast) is
to inform the students, faculty, subscribers
and community members of news,
information, entertainment and issues that
may influence or affect them.
Organizes a yearly clothing drive around
the holidays for those in need

Operation Smile Happy

Tamara Brewer

Quiz Team (JV) co-sponsors

Breen Reardon
Laura Newton

reardonr@sycamoreschools.org

Robotics Club

Brad Williams

williamsb@sycamoreschools.org

Science Bowl

Mary Palmer

palmerm@sycamoreschools.org

newtonl@sycamoreschools.org

Science Fair

Beth Quinones

quinonesb@sycamoreschools.org

Science Olympiad

Ron Hochstrasser

hochstrasserr@sycamoreschools.org

Senior Class Sponsor

Jenna Hovis-Choi

hovisj@sycamoreschools.org

Students learn and gain understanding of

techniques in robotics, how to build and
manipulate. For beginners, experienced and
interested students!

This is a venue that permits our students to

put their curiosity into action through
exploration and inquiry outside of the
formal classroom setting. Students
compete in our local school fair and then
they may have the opportunity to advance
to regional, state and international fairs
based on their performance.
Students prepare for and compete in the
national Science Olympiad competition. The
competition includes, engineering and
problem solving tasks in multiple areas of
the sciences.

Service-Learning Club

Marnie May

MayM@Sycamoreschools.org
The service learning club connects students at
SHS with volunteer experiences in the area. The
students independetly plan, execute and reflect
upon each experience as a group

Shakespeare Club

Emily Sweeney

sweeneye@sycamoreschools.org

Ski Club (3 sponsors)

Kim Cooper

cooperk@sycamoreschools.org

Sophomore Class Sponsor

Beth Quinones
Peter Griga
Emily Conatser

quinonesb@sycamoreschools.org
grigap@sycamoreschools.org
conatsere@sycamoreschools.org

Spanish Club

Kate Korchok

korchokk@sycamoreschools.org

Speech & Debate

Ben Vore

voreb@sycamoreschools.org

Stepping Out Club

Lindsay Collins

collinsl@sycamoreschools.org

Shakespeare Club is meant for students who

have a passion for Shakespeare's writing,
especially his plays. It is open to all students who
love literature, reading, and speaking like the
characters of the plays. You don't need to be an
expert in Shakespearean speak, but you should
be interested in learning and laughing, and falling
in love with the witty William S. Meetings are
usually once a week. It is a small group currently,
but the more the merrier (to fill in all of the parts of
the plays)!
This club's focus is to ski and board out at
perfect north during the ski season. Our
goal this year is to build membership and
push to improve the structure of the club to
be more social and not limit ourselves to
the winter meetings.

Spanish Club is open to all students and

there are no dues to join. The Spanish Club
works to promote an understanding and
appreciation of Spanish and Hispanic
culture. All are welcome to join us at our
meetings! Our meetings are a fun way to
listen to speakers on local and national
topics regarding Hispanic culture, watch
culturally relevant movies, learn more
about cultural holidays and events and to
spend time with friends!

Stepping Out Club's purpose is to gain a deeper

knowledge of the unique reality kids experience
and develop an overall sense of the school culture
for students with and without disabilities. The
Stepping Out Club strives to open minds and
improve ones own perception of what can be
achieved while having fun. We meet once a
month, and anyone can join! We take new
members all year long!

Student Assistance Program

Student Athletic Leadership Team

TBD

Debbie Klemt

klemtd@sycamoreschools.org

Student Council

Caroline Millard

millardc@sycamoreschools.org

Technology Students Association

Julie Haverkos
Andy Oakes

haverkosj@sycamoreschools.org
oakesa@sycamoreschools.org

Ultimate Frisbee Club

Jordan Von Wahlde

vonwahldej@sycamoreschools.org

We take the student athlete leaders

recommended by coaches and do various
spirit type activities. We will be hosting
pep buses for the football tournament
game. The Athletic Boosters give us $2500
every year so we do not have to fund
raise. Some years we have leadership
workshops with the money- this year we
have bought a set of Sports Psychology
Leadership books that are being used. We
organize Mr. Aviator.
Student Council is a group of student
leaders who collaborate with others to
impact their school community. Student
Council members are elected by their peers
to plan and facilitate school events, such
as: school dances, fundraisers, and charity
events. Student Council provides students
with authentic leadership experience and
the opportunity to bring their ideas to life.
If you're interested in participating, contact
the Student Council advisors Mrs. Hoffman
and Ms. Millard.

For beginners, novices and experts at

Ultimate Frisbee! Learn the rules, compete
and have fun! The club will run drills,
practice, and learn skills.

United for Uganda Club

Leah Hunt

huntl@sycamoreschools.org

DRAMA
Director
(3 plays)
Stagecrew Manager
Theatre Coordinator
Thespian Director

John Whapham
John Whapham
John Whapham
John Whapham

whaphamj@sycamoreschools.org
whaphamj@sycamoreschools.org
whaphamj@sycamoreschools.org
whaphamj@sycamoreschools.org

MUSICAL SHOW
Director
Orchestra
Vocal Director
Programming Club

John Whapham
Daniel Frank
Ken Holdt
Mel Hoffert

whaphamj@sycamoreschools.org
frankd@sycamoreschools.org
holdtk@sycamoreschools.org
hoffertm@sycamoreschools.org

Unified for Unifat is a student-run, nonprofit

organization that financially and
emotionally supports the education of
destitute children in Northern Uganda
through the empowerment of the America
youth. Our meeting frequency is usually
one meeting a month on Wednesdays. The
real work we do is through fundraising
opportunities outside of meetings. Anyone
can join! And they can join anytime, we are
always welcoming new members. Our
current size is 90+ members with our
sycamore chapter.

Madrigal

Ken Holdt

holdtk@sycamoreschools.org

Yoga Club
Sycamore 360
Red Cross Club

Meredith Blackmore
Meredith Blackmore
Meredith Blackmore

blackmorem@sycamoreschools.org
blackmorem@sycamoreschools.org
blackmorem@sycamoreschools.org

NEW 2015-16
Chemstry Club
Cooking Club

Staff Sponsor
Mike Geyer
Sarah Chapman

geyerm@sycamoreschools.org
chapmans@sycamoreschools.org

Madrigal, Sycamore High A Cappella Group

(SHAG) and Sycamore Womens Ensemble of
Excellent Trebles: Madrigal, SHAG and SWEET are
comprised of 9th through 12th grade students.
Admission to these pop a cappella ensembles is
the result of a demonstration of specific skills at
audition. Primary goals of this advanced
ensemble consist of developing an a cappella
singing style through exposure to music from all
periods, strengthening vocal independence from
instrumental accompaniment, providing
opportunities for students to work in leadership
capacities where possible, nurturing concert
poise and stage etiquette, and heightening
students awareness and ability to establish and
recreate excellent intonation and blend. SHAG
and SWEET are one of several ensembles who
often represent Sycamore High School in the
community performing throughout the school
year in addition to the Choral Program concerts.
SHAG and SWEET rehearse as extra-curricular
groups after school on Mondays from 4p 6p.

For novice, new, and experienced chefs!

Engineering Club

Julie Haverkos

HaverkosJ@SycamoreSchools.org

Scuba Club
Juggling Club

Ron Hochstrasser
Mike Gutekunst

hochstrasserr@sycamoreschools.org
gutekunstm@sycamoreschools.org

Little Drops

Johanna Gordon

gordonj@sycamoreschools.org

Crayons to Computers

Johanna Gordon

gordonj@sycamoreschools.org

arnoldt@sycamoreschools.org
quinonesb@sycamoreschools.org
palmerm@sycamoreschools.org

Ping Pong Club

Tim Arnold
Beth Quinones
Mary Palmer
Tom Bonenfant

Engineering club is open to any student in

grades 9-12 interested in engineering,
science, and problem solving. This year,
the club will be working to build gravity
powered cars, hearing from local engineers
about what they do in their jobs, and
engaging in many mini projects that help
students practice the creative, scientificreasoning based problem solving used daily
by engineers. The club meets weekly
throughout the year starting in October and
is open to new members at any time

Little Drops Club supports a non-profit

organization (Little Drops Inc.) that is
dedicated towards raising awareness and
funds for impoverished children in
northeast India. The club meets once or
twice a month to plan fundraisers as well as
stay updated on the successes of the
organization in India.
To support and raise awareness of the
program Crayons2Computers.
Crayons2Computers mission is "Bridging
the gap between great needs and available
resources". 1-2 meetings a month after
school from 2:30-3:30. We have 15 +
members with new members joining each
meeting. Anyone interested in help
teachers and students get the resources
they need can join!

bonenfantt@sycamoreschools.org

Step Team

Amanda Vilardo

vilardoa@sycamoreschools.org

Knitting Club

Amanda Vilardo

vilardoa@sycamoreschools.org

Jewish Student Union

Greg Cole

coleg@sycamoreschools.org

The Ground Shakers are Sycamore High

School's step team. The purpose of the
step team is to foster appropriate behavior
while improving and encouraging school
spirit in all SHS students. Members of The
Ground Shakers take pride in being part of
a team, demonstrate leadership and good
character at the school, and in the
community.
Jewish Student Union meets to celebrate
their cultural, holidays, and discuss current
issues.

Girlup is part of an international campaign

movement that empowers females, helps girls
receive an education, supports girls who have
been the victim of abuse and/or trafficking, and
blackmorem@sycamoreschools.org discusses legislation relevant to girls and
womens' rights. The goal is to raise awareness of
these issues and connect with the broader
community engaged in these efforts.

GirlUp Club

Meredith Blackmore

Gay-Straight Alliance
Architecture Club
Paintball club

Meredith Blackmore blackmorem@sycamoreschools.org

williamsb@sycamoreschools.org
Brad Williams
porterm@sycamoreschools.org
Mark Porter

Agape Bible Study Club

Randy Lothrop

lothropr@sycamoreschools.org

Learning and studying the Bible with others

who are interested, and create an
environment for students who would like to
participate

The "International Club" is run by ESOL

students, and will focus on helping
American-born students understand
international culture and have an
opportunity to make international
friends--and vice versa. It will also be a
social time for both groups of students
to interact.

International Club

Jenna Hovis-Choi

hovisj@sycamoreschools.org

Cricket Club
Astronomy Club
Yugioh Club
K-Pop Club

Ken Clark
Chad Husting
Mike Gutekunst
Kat Ferguson

clarkk@sycamoreschools.org
hustingc@sycamoreschools.org

Begins in the Spring of 2016

gutekunstm@sycamoreschools.org
fergusonk@sycamoreschools.org

Korean Club

Kim Cooper

cooperk@sycamoreschools.org

Psychology Club

Tiffany Stewart

stewartt@sycamoreschools.org

Ukelele Club

Jordan VonWahlde

vonwahldej@sycamoreschools.org

Playing the card game Yugioh

Learn about Korean Pop Music Culture
This club learns about Korean Culture and
history, including music, literature and art
We will be building off of what we learn in
class by actively conducting demos (fun
psychology games we learn in class
relevant to the material) in hopes of
building our knowledge of the psychology
field while having fun at the same time!
The club will consist of members who either
already can play ukelele or are interested in
learning to play. We will start off learning
some chords together and some songs, as
well as sharing songs we already know,
along with expertise. We hope to get
people interested in playing ukelele