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Sponsor: Scott McGee <rmcgee@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: vmyldbt | Club Fair Video
Our mission: Academic games is a national organization that provides a series of competitions in which students use higher order thinking skills in the subjects of language arts, history, mathematics, and logic. Academic games teaches students how to focus, use logic, and manage stress, while promoting leadership. Our Ben Franklin chapter competes in four games: on-sets, equations, propaganda, and presidents, on a local, state, and national level.
Sponsor: Paul Tran <ptran@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: 6icxong | Club Fair Video
Our mission: To start the conversation about mental health at Franklin and to advocate for mental health-related issues.
American Sign Language Club (ASL Club)
Sponsor: Rebecca Cavalier <rcavalier@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: rhyl7nw | Club Fair Video
Our mission: To learn ASL together and celebrate deaf culture.
Sponsor: Henry Dreyfus <hdreyfus@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: covokiv | Club Fair Video
Our mission: We want to bring awareness and garner student action against international human rights abuses.
Sponsor: Erika Otero <eotero@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: oljsstr | Club Fair Video
Our mission: Create and learn fun crafts with one another and for others.
Asian Pacific Club (APC)
Sponsor: Adam Richard <arichard@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: 34i57n5 | Club Fair Video
Our mission: To educate, promote, and embrace the various cultures of Asia and the Pacific Islands.
Asian Youth for Civic Engagement (AYCE)
Sponsor: Paul Tran <ptran@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: j6mvf3e | Club Fair Video
Our mission: AYCE serves to unite the AAPI student body and promote political and civic engagement by painting identity murals, advocating for AAPI history implementation with our New Orleans chapter, and spreading awareness about Asian American political issues.
Badminton Club (Recreational Club)
Sponsor: Robert Matschiner <rmatschiner@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: 347udrs | Club Fair Video
Our mission: Our club mission is to have fun and relax!
Sponsor: Crawford Crews <ccrews@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: 73k2fz5 | Club Fair Video
Our mission: To raise money for charity by baking and selling pastries.
Black Culture Club (BCC)
Sponsor: India Mack <imack@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: n51b6uu | Club Fair Video
Our mission: The Benjamin Franklin Black Culture Club prioritizes the needs of students of the African diaspora through conversation and programming.
Sponsor: Carl LaCoste <clacoste@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: xop6qlk | Club Fair Video
Our mission: Our purpose is to create a space for Franklin students to play chess with one another in order to have fun and improve skill.
Sponsor: Maria Qin <mqin@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: rdz24xp | Club Fair Video
Our mission: Our mission is to spread appreciation for and understanding of Chinese culture in the Franklin and greater New Orleans communities, especially within the context of Covid-19 and the subsequent increase in Asian hate crimes.
Christ in Action (CiA)
Sponsor: Lisa Hartman <lhartman@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: 4gofsyf | Club Fair Video
Our mission: To offer service to the BFHS community and the community at large.
Computer Science Club
Sponsor: TBA
Classroom Code: nroh3sp | Club Fair Video
Our mission: A group of students with a passion to code.
DEI (Diversity/Equity/Inclusion)
Sponsor: Elizabeth Tran <etran@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: zjlmliq | Club Fair Video
Our mission: Ben Franklin DEI aims to increase inclusiveness in our school community, offer avenues for students to change school culture, create events to increase visibility of marginalized students, and educate students and teachers about the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Drama Club (The Key Players)
Sponsor: Rachel Becker <rbecker@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: wpbbl33 | Club Fair Video
Our mission: The Key Players’ Drama Club promotes student involvement in the performing arts by producing plays and musicals, creating alternative performance opportunities, and educating the community about the theatrical arts.
East Asian Dance Club (EADC)
Sponsor: Lauren Lastrapes <llastrapes@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: tdqr4oy | Club Fair Video
Our mission: We want to create a welcoming place for people to bond over kpop, especially kpop choreography.
Sponsor: Philippe Radelet <pradelet@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: gibjeh7 | Club Fair Video
Our mission: A diverse community of Franklin students to express their passion for fashion.
Sponsor: Molly Irland <mirland@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: lgphd3m | Club Fair Video
Our mission: Our goal is to educate and discuss important topics about feminism.
Sponsor: Rebecca Cavalier <rcavalier@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: e6hgsii | Club Fair Video
Our mission: To watch amazing movies and discuss them with other film lovers.
Sponsor: Mike Cavalier <mcavalier@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: u7cend2 | Club Fair Video
Our mission: Working together to create fun short films and different types of videos.
Sponsor: India Mack <imack@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: razaucl | Club Fair Video
Our mission: Franklin Dance Project provides a space for dancers of all genres to learn and share through classes and performance.
Franklin Food for Thought (FFFT)
Sponsor: Lauren Lastrapes <llastrapes@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: u5rvudy | Club Fair Video
Our mission: The purpose of FFFT is to provide a welcoming space for students to come together and have fruitful and civil discussions about difficult topics. FFFT is a place where we get to know each other, build friendships, and develop long-lasting connections one conversation at a time.
Sponsor: Philippe Radelet <pradelet@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: eqzu6ff | Club Fair Video
Our mission: To promote the love of the French language and francophone culture.
Sponsor: Michael Tabony <mtabony@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: t57g743
Our mission: To teach scientific inquiry and to bring an excitement for experimentation to underprivileged students in the local community.
Sponsor: Mike Cavalier <mcavalier@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: a6q42jn | Club Fair Video
Our mission: FTV is the school’s television station and video production club.
Sponsor: Torri Murray <tmurray@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: lnzzeob | Club Fair Video
Our mission: To provide a space for safe gaming within the Ben Franklin student community.
German Club (Deutschverein)
Sponsor: Rachel Becker <rbecker@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: wpbbl33 | Club Fair Video
Our mission: The German Club works to promote awareness and understanding of all German Speaking countries. We encourage celebration of diversity through weekly meetings, cultural activities, guest speakers, a German-American exchange program and international travel.
Sponsor: Kady Clincy <kclincy@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: 5de3tdk | Club Fair Video
Our mission: Green Society is a club focused on helping the environment.
Sponsors: Gregory Swanson <gswanson@bfhsla.org> and Callie Rubbins-Breen
Classroom Code: an6qz4g
Our mission: To teach about food deserts and inequality and to help students learn about sustainable agriculture through hands on experience.
GSA (Gender Sexuality Alliance)
Sponsor: Rebecca Gaillot <rgaillot@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: sv7xvxh | Club Fair Video
Our mission: To respect and honor the identities of LGBTQ+ youth by providing a space where all are celebrated.
HOSA Future Health Professionals
Sponsor: Lisa Hartman <lhartman@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: ati4hxe | Club Fair Video
Our mission: The mission of BFHS HOSA - Future Health Professionals is to establish a professional high school medical society to empower students to become future leaders in medicine through education, collaboration, and experience. Through HOSA, students will participate in various networking, volunteering, health advocacy, leadership, and competitive programs in order to get early exposure to the medical field and connect with other motivated young students with similar interests.
Sponsor: Pat Widhalm <pwidhalm@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: TBA
Our mission: Service to the school and to the community, especially through the Thanksgiving Food Drive.
Jewish Culture Club (JCC)
Sponsor: Jay Weisman <jweisman@bfhsla.org> and Max Lapushin <mlapushin@bfhsla.org>Â
Classroom Code: qmw6xqf | Club Fair Video
Our mission: Allows students in the BFHS to learn about and celebrate Jewish culture.
Sponsor: John Parauka <jparauka@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: hyiddko | Club Fair Video
Our mission: Key Club is an international student-led organization that focuses on providing members with opportunities to provide service, build character, and develop leadership. Key Club promotes leadership through serving others and strives to develop competent, capable, and caring leaders through the vehicle of service.
Sponsor: Connie Rodriguez <crodriguez@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: fjwzh4p
Our mission: To provide activities for ALL Latin students to learn more about Latin and Roman culture while having a bit of fun!
Sponsor: Gregory Swanson <gswanson@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: hfkw7vr | Club Fair Video
Our mission: To inform students (and the public) about issues regarding gun violence and gun control and to promote and inspire you activism.
Middle Eastern Culture Club (MECC)
Sponsor: TBA
Classroom Code: TBA | Club Fair Video
Our mission: Spreading geopolitical awareness about countries in the Middle East and organizing aid campaigns for international refugees.
Sponsor: Chris Dier <cdier@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: qxcsxwb | Club Fair Video
Our mission: Middle Ground is safe space where we discuss different perspectives to gain more insight from different people to bring together as a community. We also strive to be a helping hand in our community to make the world a better and opened-minded place.
Sponsor: Crawford Crews <ccrews@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: nq6gtfh | Club Fair Video
Our mission: To compete and win in regional, state, and national Mock Trial competitions.
Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society)
Sponsors: Tyler Meyer <tmeyer@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: 4yiekam | Club Fair Video
Our mission: Mu Alpha Theta is a student-run math honor society that aims to inspire keen interest in math, develop strong scholarship and mastery, and promote enjoyment of mathematics. We welcome all students, regardless of math ability or level, and provide tutoring to students needing help in any math class.
National Honor Society (NHS)
Sponsor: John Parauka <jparauka@bfhsla.org>
Our mission: The purpose of this club is to uphold the values of scholarship, service, leadership, and character. Our members are not only leaders in the classroom but leaders in all aspects of their lives.
Sponsors: Eve Peyton <epeyton@bfhsla.org> and Mike Cavalier <mcavalier@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: yqlvfb2 | Club Fair Video
Our mission: Newspaper Club produces and edits news content for The Franklin Forum, The Franklin Gazette, Falconblog, and more.
NOCCA (Student Community)
Classroom Code: TBA
Details: NOCCA is not a club, but this year, we intend to get a NOCCA Google Classroom and bulletin board soon, so that half-day Ben Franklin/NOCCA students can promote their work, have more of a sense of identity within the school, and inform full-day Ben Franklin students of what is happening at NOCCA.
Sponsor: Natalie Beck <nbeck@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: vlzhlnx | Club Fair Video
Our mission: To learn and share photography techniques and artwork with each other while documenting school life and culture.
Ping Pong Club
Sponsor: Max Lapushin <mlapushin@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: ttf46ev | Club Fair Video
Our mission: Our mission is to play ping pong and have fun.
Sponsor: Teresa Brown <tbrown@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: hudr4px | Club Fair Video
Our mission: Poetry Out Loud is a national arts education program that encourages the study of great poetry by offering free educational materials and a dynamic recitation competition for high school students across the country.
Sponsor: Teresa Burchette <tburchette@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: bzrehvk
Our mission: To help students make connections with different disciplines of medicine. Student interest will decide guest speakers and service organizations.
Sponsor: Sarah Cannon-Straight <scannon-straight@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: dydxrrp | Club Fair Video
Our mission: Quiz Bowl aims to encourage students to learn more about their past/current favorite subjects and instill enough confidence in members to participate in fast-paced trivia competitions.
Robotics (Voodoo Voltage, FRC Team 4087)
Sponsor: Teresa Burchette <tburchette@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: 6uvhhhv | Club Fair Video
Our mission: Our program is a global robotics program, inspiring young people to be science and technology leaders and innovators by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering, and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership. Students not only participate in building a robot for competition, but also serving their community, running the team business, branding, and presenting to sponsors, which builds up their soft skills.
Sponsor: TBA
Classroom Code: i6bb5ye | Club Fair Video
Our mission: To compete in regattas while also opening up the wonders of sailing to students who wish to learn, making sailing accessible to everyone, no matter their economic background.
Sponsor: Arnold Little <alittle@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: xwzq5uk | Club Fair Video
Our mission: A fun club with different interesting scientific events!
Sponsors: Stephanie Garrison <sgarrison@bfhsla.org> and Barbara Fontenot
Classroom Code: qbld7cw | Club Fair Video
Our mission: Building confidence and voice through competition.
Sponsor: Aaron Walters <awalters@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: i6qt6xq | Club Fair Video
Our mission: Playing spikeball.
SWENext (Society of Women Engineers)
Sponsor: Lisa Hartman <lhartman@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: oslov2x | Club Fair Video
Our mission: To compete in academic competitions (STEM) that to hold workshops for lower grade students in order to get them excited about STEM.
Sponsor: Michael Tabony <mtabony@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: cc4jnr4
Our mission: To provide a community for students interested in tabletop gaming to engage with each other to talk about and try out various types of RPG/gaming systems (i.e. D&D, miniature wargames, etc.).
Sponsor: Francoise McHugh <fmchugh@bfhsla.org>
Our mission: To assist with grants that serve the student body directly.
Tri-M (Music Honor Society)
Sponsor: Carl Lacoste <clacoste@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: prxzbki | Club Fair Video
Our mission: A club that provides leadership and service opportunities to talented student musicians.
Sponsor: Tara Can <tcan@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: vfkfpdm | Club Fair Video
Our mission: Learn about Turkish Culture.
Sponsor: Gregory Swanson <gswanson@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: foqxawz | Club Fair Video
Our mission: To compete and enjoy the sport of Ultimate Frisbee and to promote participation in it.
Sponsor: Margaret Foley <mfoley@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: c7tuyjc | Club Fair Video
Our mission: UNICEF Clubs are grassroots, student-led groups that partner with UNICEF USA to educate, advocate and fundraise on behalf of children, and in support of UNICEF’s lifesaving work.
Urban Culture Step Team (UC Step Team)
Sponsor: Pamela Anderson <panderson@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: o6dorlz | Club Fair Video
Our mission: UCs mission is to accentuate black culture and to educate others about who we are through movement, comradery, and the fostering of ideas. We also believe in sharing and spreading love through our culture because we aim for inclusivity and eventually cultural appreciation.
Sponsor: Jodee Pulizzano <jpulizzano@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: wy7rhh3 | Club Fair Video
Our mission: The club is meant for anyone who wants to be able to meet together once a week at lunch to play volleyball. The level of commitment ranges from coming to practices every once in a while up to competing against other teams in sand volleyball in the spring.
Sponsor: Mike Cavalier <mcavalier@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: o4khnz4 | Club Fair Video
Our mission: A space where you can relax in the middle of a stressful school day to write. Meets once a month to hold writing workshops to sharpen and hone our skills in different genres, with new themes every month. Connect with fellow writers at Franklin and have the time and space to develop and enrich your writing.
Sponsor: Rachel Becker <rbecker@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: xyho444 | Club Fair Video
Our mission: The mission of the Yearbook Staff is to work together to create a yearbook with integrity that captures the essence of our school community, students, staff, events, and memories of each school year so that we can look back and remember the good times at BFHS for years to come.
Sponsor: Crawford Crews <ccrews@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: tjybbh3 | Club Fair Video
Our mission: Our mission is to learn and debate on current events and participate in activities to strengthen civic involvement.
Young Women for Social Justice
Sponsor: Tina Shariff <tshariff@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: vc22e74
Our mission: Our primary purpose as a club is to create a safe space for women and others affected by misogyny, in which we can discuss and advocate for significant social issues present in the United States.
Youth Rebuilding New Orleans (YRNO)
Sponsor: Henry Dreyfus <hdreyfus@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: lo3xdbi | Club Fair Video
Our mission: YRNO engages local youth in the betterment of the New Orleans community as volunteers work to reduce blight by rebuilding distressed and foreclosed homes. These finished homes are then sold to educators in order to stabilize neighborhoods and positively impact the education system. The Ben Franklin YRNO chapter focuses on having workdays where we work on various construction projects, including demolition, painting, sheet-rocking, and landscaping.
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