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, to change your current club sponsor, or to add an additional sponsor needs to see Ms. Devora Borik in room E246 during lunch PRIOR to taking any actions. You may start a new club only in the spring semester.
Academic Challenge Team: Competition. For eligibility information please see one of the sponsors. Sponsors: Jimmy Newland, Room 116; 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, Nurse Wiltz, Clinic, Marcellars Mason, Room 109, Aaron Proctor, Room 314.
American Field Service (AFS): AFS (American Field Service) is an exchange student organization that promotes peace and understanding. It also provides a support structure for all exchange students at Bellaire and information for those wanting to Host and go abroad. Sponsor: Anna Loonam, Room S162.
Anime Club: The purpose of this club is to let students experience the world of animation. Sponsor: Mike Mavronicles, Room S161.
Antares: The goal is to host Bellaire College Night and the completion of various service projects. Sponsor: Brian Wolf, 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 that relate to the visual arts and to provide an environment conducive to the growth and development of each individual member. Sponsor: Meredith Donohoe, Room 315.
Astronomy Club: The purpose is to encourage and to promote interest in astronomy and to study the night sky together. Sponsor: Jimmy Newland, Room 116.
Badminton Club: Sponsor: Lucy Seward, Room S165.
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: Margery Laufe and Amanda O'Leary, Room S265.
Bellaire Red Cross: Service Organization. Sponsor: Tim Mitchell, Room 104.
Bellaire Young Life: Sponsor: Debbie Jameson, Meet Pilgrim Lutheran
Best Buddies: The purpose is to enhance the lives of people with intellectual disabilities by providing opportunities for one-to-one friendships with their peers. Sponsor: Samantha Hatvany, Room 308.
Birdkeepers: Spirit/Service Organization. Eight seniors elected in a school-wide election and under the direction of the principal. Sponsor: Gary Tunstall, Room 337.
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. Sponsor: Ms. Pesoli, Room 324
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.
Cancer Awareness Club: Sponsor: Camille Quaite Rm S372
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. Sponsor: Betsy Anderson, Room 307.
Chinese Honor Society: Achievement. Please see the sponsor for eligibility information. Sponsor: Sandra Huang, Room E240.
Chinese Language Club: The purpose is to promote cultural and educational awareness of the Chinese society. Sponsor: Sarah Tsai, Room 320.
Christian Student Union (CSU): The mission is to encourage each other in the Christian faith and reach out to others within the school with the hope and purpose we have found in Christ. Sponsors: Carolyn Tidmore, Room 205
Craft Corner Club : Learn tie die, jewelry, knitting with eye toward doantion to organizations. Sponsors: Norina Terry, Room 303
Culinary Club: Unite students who have a passion for the culinary arts. Sponsor: Mr. Mavronicles, Room S161
DECA: The purpose of this national association of marketing students is to provide opportunities for its members to explore career options, gain real-world experience, and take on leadership roles in future marketing, management, and entrepreneurship careers. Sponsor: Alice McKinney, Room 504.
eMotion Dance Company : . Sponsor: Sanja Korman, Room 501
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. Sponsor: Canvis Edwards, Room 108.
Feed Houston: Sponsor: Amy Solberg, Choir room.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes: Sponsors: Greg Menephee and Mr. Collins, Room 209.
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 311.
Film Society: The purpose is to watch movies with friends and to promote knowledge of films that have contributed to the cultural subconscious of America. Sponsor: Mr. Berry, Room 001
Filmmaking Club: To learn the process of filmmaking and to create short films for contests. Sponsor: Ms. DeCerbo, Room S160
French National Honor Society: Achievement. Please see the sponsor for eligibility information. Sponsor: Genevieve Lesieux, Room 333.
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: Lucy Seward, Room S165.
German Club: The purpose is to promote an understanding, awareness, and appreciation for the German language and its cultures. Sponsor: Michael Rossow, Room E242.
German National Honor Society: Achievement. The objectives are to promote and maintain a high level of proficiency in German language through discussion, literature and film as well as to encourage and assist others in learning German. Please see the sponsor for eligibility information. Sponsor: Michael Rossow, Room E242.
Go Club: Students learn and play Go, develop skills, compete with people interested in the game, and represent Bellaire in Houston Go tournaments. Sponsor: Betsy Anderson, Room 307.
Habitat for Humanity: Sponsor: Deborah Standiford, Room 325.
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 National 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.
Interfaith Club: The purpose is to promote understanding and community service. A cooperative club which combines the Christian Student Union, the Jewish Student Union, and the Muslim Student Association. Sponsors: Kai Kuo, Room 206
Italian Club: The purpose is to practice and promote an awareness and appreciation for the Italian language and its culture. Sponsor: Monica Pesoli, Room 324.
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 E243.
Japanese National Honor Society: Achievement. Please see the sponsor for eligibility information. Sponsor: Chizuko Bolinger, Room E243.
Jazz Club: Purpose: To promote awareness of jazz and improvisatory music, and to provide students an opportunity to participate in creating jazz and improvisatory music here at Bellaire High School.. Sponsor:Edward Grigassy, Room 150.
Jewish Student Union: The purpose is to promote awareness of the Jewish culture and the Jewish heritage and legacy. Sponsor: Kai Kuo, Room 206.
Junior Classical League and Latin Club(JCL): Competition. Please see the sponsor for eligibility information. Sponsor: Mark Michalak, Room 223A.
Kid’s Way: Service. A division of United Way. Kid’s Way students help to build parks in needed areas of Houston, assist patients and families in local hospitals, volunteer in other United Way sanctioned events. The service club is open to anyone; all funds raised go back into projects determined by the United Way Youth Advisory Committee. Sponsor: Camille Quaite, Room S372.
Knitting and Crochet Club: The goal is to encourage knitting/crochet and provide items for charities. Sponsor: Ms. Nocca, Room 301.
Korean Club: The goal is to promote cultural diversity by celebrating Korean culture. Sponsor:Min Gue Park , Room 252.
Lacrosse, Bellaire Men's: The purpose of this organization is to give male students of Bellaire High School the opportunity to learn and play lacrosse. Sponsors: Greg Menephee, Room 010
Lacrosse, Bellaire Women's: The purpose of this organization is to give female students of Bellaire High School the opportunity to learn and play lacrosse. Sponsor: Deborah Jameson .
Leo Club: A community service organization affiliated with the Bellaire Lions Club. Sponsor: Lee Broze, Room E345.
Literature Club: Promote deeper understanding of literature via group reading and then interact with local libraries. Sponsor: Ms. Edaburn, Room 302
Live Music Club: The purpose is to provide a live music arena to Bellaire High School. Sponsor: Pamela Bosman, Room E344.
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. Sponsor: Silvia Fernandez-Grai, Room 313.
Math Club: Competition. Sponsor: Joe Holland. Room 151
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: Teresa Herrin, Room E346.
Model UN: Competition. Please see the sponsor for eligibility information. Sponsor: Deborah Standiford, Room 325.
M.U.S.E. (Music Uniting Societies Everywhere) - The purpose is to provide students an opportunity to take part in community service activities while expressing their musical talents and interests. Sponsor: Kathryn Brown, Room 253 (guitar room)
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 & Katie Coughlen, Library.
National Honor Society: Achievement. Please see one of the sponsors for eligibility information. NHS is under the principal's direction. Sponsors: Charleen Blank and Debra Jones, Room E340 during lunch.
Origami and Papercraft Club: The purpose is to promote the appreciation of origami and to encourage paper art expression. Julie Burnside, Room 227.
Photography Club: The goal of this club is to promote and encourage interest in photography. Sponsor: Terry Merwin, Room 213
Photoshop Club: Stimulate the creativity/imagination through graphic design, using Adobe Photoshop and related software. Sponsor: Ms. Wallace, Room S361
Poetry Club: Sponsor: Katherine Thomas, Room E142.
Reach Out: Reach Out seeks to further the educational opportunities of Houston area children by providing meaningful volunteer experiences for Bellaire students. Sponsor: Norina Terry, Room 303.
Ritmo Latino: The purpose is to celebrate and teach about the Latin cultures. Sponsor: Ray Garza & Ms. Orosco, Room E244.
Robotics Club: Competition. The purpose is to build robots for area robotics competitions. Sponsor: Joe Sherwood, Room Ag Room.
Russian Club: The purpose is to promote the Russian culture within the Bellaire Community. Sponsor: Lisa McLendon, Room S268.
Science Fair Club: Sponsor: Ms. Nevils & Ms. Loonam, Room S163
Sewing Arts Club: Promote awareness of sewing crafts and provide materials for same.. Sponsor: Ms. Donaldson, Room 110
Slavic Honor Society: Achievement. Please see the sponsor for eligibility information. Sponsor: Lisa McLendon, Room S268.
SOS Club: Survivors of Science. Sponsor: Uma Ghosh, Room S163.
South Asian Student Association (SASA): The purpose is to enhance the national student movement that aims to provide a forum for the promotion of South Asian culture in high school campuses in the USA. Sponsor: Arun Prakash, Room 223B.
Spanish Club: The purpose is to practice and promote an awareness and appreciation for the Spanish language and its cultures, literature, and art. Sponsor: Margery Laufe, Room S265.
Spanish National Honor Society: Achievement. Please see the sponsor for eligibility information. Sponsor: Rosalba Garcia, Room S267.
Step Up: Sponsor: Amanda O'Leary, Room S269.
Student Government: Sponsor: Dana Thacker, Room E245.
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 150 or Studio One.
Student to Student: The purpose is to promote peer mentoring amongst the student body.. Sponsor: Jimmie Aggison, Room 118.
Table Tennis Club: The purpose is to provide a positive environment to enjoy and improve the skills of table tennis. Sponsor: Pat Ojobaro, Room 118.
Tai Chi Club: The main purpose of the Tai Chi club is to cultivate and improve holistic health among the fast-paced yet sedentary nature of modern students’ life. With regular practice of Tai Chi one can achieve long term improvements on cardiovascular fitness, circulation, balance, and posture; increased strength and flexibility, and reduced stress. Long term practice can help to restore calmness and peace of mind and the development of an adequate degree of self-defense. Sponsor: Marcellars Mason. Room 109
Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE): The purpose is to learn about the teaching profession and explore interests and abilities. Sponsor: Patricia Green, Room E342.
Three Penny Press: The purpose is to have 12 publications of the school newspaper and one senior issue per school year. Sponsor: Linda Hopson, Room S369
Ultimate Frisbee Club: Sponsor: Noel Patterson, Room 204.
Vietnamese Student Association: The goal is to promote cultural diversity by celebrating Vietnamese culture. Sponsor: Ms. Vu Room 112
Yoga Club: The purpose is to enhance the awareness of yoga, practice yoga, and help promote leadership among its members. Sponsor: Arun Prakash $ Dana Thacker, Room 223B.
Young Democrats: Sponsor: Teresa Herrin, Room E346.
Young Republicans: Sponsor: Teresa Herrin, Room E346.
