CLUBS AND ORGANIZATIONS

Airsoft (Ms. Olivia Rea – ext. 1236)

Apathy Club (Mrs. Kim Heyl, Mrs. Laurie Seibel – ext. 1060)

Astronomy Club (Mr. Joe Bartin – ext. 1646)

Band (Mr. Jason Rekittke - ext. 1402) consists of four main groups. Marching Band plays, marches, and enhances school spirit at football games. Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, and Jazz Band provide musical entertainment for Kirkwood students and the community.

Black Achievement and Cultural Club (BACC) (Mrs. Romona Miller -  ext. 1307) gives both black and white students the chance to learn more about black culture and the role of black people in society. In addition to raising money to aid charities, the club actively participates in the festivities of Martin Luther King Day and Black History Month.

BJC Hospice (Mr. Tom Gaither-Ganim – ext. 1044)

Call Student Newspaper (Mr. Mitch Eden – ext. 1415)

Chem Club (Mr. Robert Becker – ext. 1651) is available for chemistry students interested in pursuing more specialized topics and presenting chemistry presentations in the community.

DECA Chapter (Mr. Bryce Bunton, Mr. Santee Nixon – ext. 1405) is an association of marketing students that further develops student interest in marketing leadership, community service, and career advancement activities.

Empowering Women (Ms. Mandy Melton – ext. 1644) is an organization established to empower young women in all areas of their lives. The participants are dedicated to raising awareness in cultivating and nurturing healthy relationships with oneself and others. This group is open to both males and females.

Fashion Club (Ms. Julie Rice – ext. 1201) will explore the industry of fashion and develop our creativity as individuals. We will discuss all aspects of the fashion industry including design, styling, merchandising and more.

FBLA – Future Business Leaders of America (Ms. Andrea Mueller and Dr. Colleen Murphy – ext. 1284)

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) (Mr. Bill Bensinger – ext. 1648)

French Club (Mrs. Anna Kalfus – ext. 1254) helps students celebrate French culture by sharing meals, recognizing traditional French holidays, viewing films and more. Open to all students.

Games Club (Mrs. Molly Stephenson – ext. 1272)

Gateway Book Club (Mrs. Kim Heyl, Mrs. Laurie Seibel – ext. 1060)

Gay and Straight Alliance Club (GSA) (Mrs. Sharon Taysi – ext. 1653) gives students the opportunity to meet and discuss issues related to sexual orientation. The club provides educational workshops for both faculty and students and organizes social activities that will build tolerance and understanding in the community.

German Club (Mr. Eric Hasselschwert – ext. 1255) provides an opportunity for students of German to experience and further learn about German culture through films, festivals and samplings of German cuisine. This club is open to all students of German.

Guitar Club (Mr. David Williams – ext. 1519)

Hacky Sac Pack (Mr. Jim Cibulka – ext. 1635)

Impact (Dr. Lisa Autry – ext. 1652)

KH Players (Mrs. Kelly Schnider ext. 1286) is a group of students formed to support dramatic productions at KHS throughout the school year. Any student with any interest in theater may belong by attending meetings.

Kirkwood Pep Club (Mr. Jonathan Horn – ext. 1282) is the school's largest organization and promotes the traditions of KHS while encouraging school spirit. The Pep Club backs all athletics through decorations, pep assemblies, cheering at games, and hard but fun work. The dedication and spirit of the Pep Club is noticeable during the Turkey Day season when the students sponsor games and contests, coordinate the hall decorations, provide a breakfast for the sports' teams, and finish with a pep rally the day before the "big game."

Kirkwood Youth Service Key Club (Mr. Bob Becker – ext. 1651) is for all students. The club is committed to helping others in our community through service learning and community service projects.

L.E.A.F. (Ms. Linda Dubis – ext. 1641) is an environmental awareness club that promotes keeping the campus and community clean. The club will do projects to promote awareness of the environment and will hold regular meetings throughout the year. Officers are elected in the fall.

Less Than One (Ms. Julie Sutfin – ext. 1645)

Lost and Found Club (Dr. Lisa Autry – ext. 1652)

Lumberjack Club (Mr. Mike Wade – ext. 1305)

Math Team (Mrs. Marge Tomlinson – ext. 1245)

Mock Trial Team (Mr. Peter Stragand – ext. 1215) is an organization that competes in mock criminal trials. Students have the ability to act out a witness role and debate as an attorney.

National Honor Society (Mrs. Karen Ambuehl – ext. 1277) allows Seniors and Juniors with a minimum 3.3 GPA to be eligible for membership. Students are then selected on service, leadership, and character. Chapter activities include school and community service projects.

Nerd Club (Mr. Mike George – ext. 1636)

Orchestra (Mr. Patrick Jackson – ext. 1261) is a year-long class and performing club as well.  Members of the group play several concerts during the year.  Also, the Orchestra takes a trip to a major U.S. city once every two or three years for the purpose of learning more about music.

Peer Helpers (Mr. Tom Gaither-Ganim – ext. 1044) trains Junior and Senior students in listening and communication skills allowing them to assist other students with problem solving and conflict mediation. Sophomores are interviewed in the spring.

Philosophy Club (Mr. Sean McCarthy – ext. 1274)

Pioneer Yearbook (Mr. Mitch Eden – ext. 1415)

Physics Club (Mr. Joe Bartin – ext. 1646)

Prevention Team (Officer Chad Walton – ext. 1192) is open to all students who are interested in implementing programs designed to address issues related to drug and alcohol abuse, depression, teen pregnancy and other problems facing teenagers.

Quill and Scroll (Mr. Mitch Eden – ext. 1415) is the honor society for journalists. Students must be juniors or seniors, rank in the upper one-third of their class, and put forth outstanding work for either the Pioneer or Call.

Secrets in the Sauce (Mrs. Lara Embree – ext.    ) creates, imagines, romanticizes, ponders, contemplates, envisions original prose, poetry, art work, and photographs and compiles those selected works into this literary magazine.

Social Justice (Mr. Tom Gaither-Ganim – ext. 1044)

Spanish Club (Mr. Anthony Alvarez – ext. 1251) helps students celebrate Spanish culture by sharing meals, recognizing traditional Spanish holidays, reviewing films and more. Open to all students.

STAND/Students Taking A New Direction (Mr. Bill Bensinger – ext. 1648)

Student Council (Ms. Deanna Hempen and Ms. Amy Leatherberry – ext. 1296, 1191) is the representative governmental body of the students and is a vital part of high school. The purpose of the Student Council (STUCO) is to promote the general welfare of the school by acting as a liaison between students and the administrators and to insure that students play an active part in the making of policy. It has the power to pass resolutions and other legislation dealing with issues of significance to students and submit such legislation to the administration for approval. Clubs and classes choose their representatives for council after elections in the fall.

The Beautification Committee (Mr. Mike Wade – ext. 1305) was formed in 1979 by KHS parents Mrs. Marjorie Tuck and Mrs. Irene Travis, and supported by the KHS Mothers' Club and PTO, is also a committee of KHS STUCO dedicated to beautifying the KHS campus through five Saturday workdays each year and through building appreciation for and awareness of cleanliness every day inside and outside KHS.

Thespians (Mrs. Kelly Schnider – ext. 1286) is a national honor society for those who excel in theater, is for those students who have earned points by acting in a production, assisting in the direction of a production, or by being a crew member.

Thomas Jefferson Society (Mr. Tim Harig – ext. 1208) is a group of young liberal minded-students at KHS who promote political awareness of the liberal platform.

Ultimate Team Frisbee (Mr. Tim Harig – ext. 1208)

Video Club (Mr. Chris Bond – ext. 1070) exists to shoot and edit video for KHS. We will learn to run the gym video system as well as create a variety of videos for other clubs, groups, classes and teams.

Warhammer 40K Club, Super Smash Brothers Club (Mr. Mike George – ext. 1636)

Wilderness Adventure Club / WAC (Mr. Matt Stoner – ext. 1221) actively prepares field trips and excursions in the great outdoors including camping, rock climbing, and other various adventures in the wild.

Young Democrats Club (Mr. James Cibulka – ext. 1635)

Young Republicans Club (Dr. Lisa Autry – ext 1652) has the primary goal of enlightening people to conservative philosophy and of promoting political awareness in Republicans The Kirkwood Young Republicans Club has received support and worked on the campaigns of Jack Beuchner, George Bush, Bob Dole, and John Danforth.

Youth in Government (Mr. Steve Platte – ext. 1117) is a club where high school students learn how the government works by acting out the roles of the legislators, lawyers, justices, and lobbyists. Students become more aware of the issues that most influence high school students. Every spring Y.I.G. members from all over Missouri come together for a conference in Jefferson City and present bills and cases as real legislators, lawyers, or lobbyist would. The three day weekend provides an exciting culmination to the Y.I.G. experience.

Other Clubs may be formed during the school year. If you are interested in starting a club you should contact Ms. Cathy McGrath. You can also see this list at the school clubs website.