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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.
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.
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: 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.
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.
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: 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: Philippe Radelet <pradelet@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: eqzu6ff | Club Fair Video
Our mission: To promote the love of the French language and francophone culture.
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.
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.
Jewish Culture Club (JCC)
Sponsor: Jay Weisman <jweisman@bfhsla.org> and Max Lapushin <mlapushin@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: qmw6xqf | Club Fair Video
Our mission: Allows students in the BFHS to learn about and celebrate Jewish culture.
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: Tara Can <tcan@bfhsla.org>
Classroom Code: vfkfpdm | Club Fair Video
Our mission: Learn about Turkish Culture.
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: 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.