Club Directory
An important part of the high school experience happens outside of the classroom, and Cypress Ranch has no shortage of involvement opportunities. Look through our ever-growing list of organizations for the best fit for you.
Accounting UIL
Prepare for District, Regional and State Academic UIL Competitions.
Sponsor: Cari Daniel Email: cari.daniel@cfisd.net
Room: 3008
ADVENTURER'S GUILD (DUNGEONS AND DRAGONS)
Promote creative thinking, teamwork, cooperation, as well as to encourage new friendships and a sense of community among fans of Dungeons and Dragons.
Sponsor: Jessica Dickens Email: jessica.dickens@cfisd.net
Room: 2812
AFFINITY FOR ANIMALS
Spread awareness about animal safety.
Sponsor: Thomas Braly Email: thomas.braly@cfisd.net
Room: 1164
AFRICAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION
Promote African culture and foster a sense of unity among students at Cypress Ranch.
Sponsor: Jennifer Torrez Email: jennifer.torrez@cfisd.net
Room: 2313
ANIMATION/Digital creativity club
Participate in collaborative animation and digital media projects.
Sponsor: Heather Robinson Email: heather.robinson@cfisd.net
Room: 1556
ArCHITECTURE CLUB
Place for architecture students to gather and share interest.
Sponsor: Dave Wakefield Email: david.wakefield@cfisd.net
Room: PB21
Art Club
A safe environment for artists that work in all medias to learn artistic techniques from each other, and create lasting friendships.
Sponsor: Melanie Offutt Email: melanie.offutt@cfisd.net
Room: 1881
ASIAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION
Introduce students to different Asian cultures.
Sponsor: Camilla Sung Email: camilla.sung@cfisd.net
Room: 1830
BLACK STUDENT UNION
Encourage open dialogue and create a sense of community.
Sponsor: Nicole Brooks Email: nicole.brooks@cfisd.net
Room: 1886
Bowling
One of ten schools in our district to compete in district play. The top three teams advance to regionals and there is also a state championship tournament. Tryouts mid October. Season is from November-February.
Sponsor: John Lopez Email: John.Lopez@cfisd.net
Room: 1608
BREAKFAST BOOK CLUB
Enjoy reading and talking about literature.
Sponsor: Katy Wood Email: mary.wood@cfisd.net
Room: 2718
CATHOLIC YOUTH ORGANIZATION
Students coming together to deepen their faith and support one another.
Sponsor: Arley Kocher Email: arley.kocher@cfisd.net
Room: 1163
CHESS CLUB
Afford students the opportunity to learn and practice chess.
Sponsor: Ernest Rodriguez Email: ernest.rodriguez@cfisd.net
Room: 2410
CoLLEGE READINESS
Assist students in the college application process.
Sponsor: Kimberly Marks Email: kimberly.marks@cfisd.net
Room: Counseling Office
Computer APPLICATIONS (UIL)
Attend local and city-wide programming contests to prepare for District, Regional, and State Computer Applications UIL Competitions.
Sponsor: Tracy Simmons Email: tracy.simmons@cfisd.net
Room: 3010
Computer Science
Foster the use of interactive events and contests that challenge our members to expand their computer science and programming knowledge and skills.
Sponsor: John Cargill Email: john.cargill@cfisd.net
Room: 1560
CULTURE CLUB
Promote multicultural education for everyone through games, lectures and food.
Sponsor: Jenny Cunningham Email: jennifer.cunningham@cfisd.net
Room: 3012
Cypress Ranch Photographic Society
This club is designed to be an extension of the course where all levels of photography students can congregate and talk about photography as well as work on projects.
Sponsor: Jason Neumann Email: karl.neumann@cfisd.net
Room: 1860
ECO ALLIANCE
Environmental stewardship and activism.
Sponsor: Justin Miller Email: justin.miller@cfisd.net
Room: 2809
Fashion Club
Fashion club gives students the opportunities to participate in fashion and design activities, interact with peers, nurture life skills, discover new passion and develop their skills in sewing.
Sponsor: Christine Lewis Email: christine.lewis@cfisd.net
Room: 1709
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
A place for all students to come together to fellowship, worship, and study about God.
Sponsor: Matthew Kirila Email: matthew.kirila@cfisd.net
Room: 2407
FIRST GENERATION AMERICANS
Create a community that promotes awareness of FGA students.
Sponsor: Stephen Thi Email: stephen.thi@cfisd.net
Room: 1607
French Club
Promote the study of French language and culture.
Sponsor: Anson Cadogan Email: anson.cadogan@cfisd.net
Room: 2010
Future Business Leaders of America
Students explore the world of business through business oriented events.
Sponsor: Tracy Simmons Email: tracy.simmons@cfisd.net
Room: 3010
Future Farmers of America (FFA)
Develop leadership through agriculture.
Sponsor: Thomas Palisin, Cory Shearer, and Kaitlyn Georgiou Email: thomas.palisin@cfisd.net
Room: 1902
GAY STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
Give students a safe place to be themselves and build community.
Sponsor: Jessica Dickens Email: jessica.dickens@cfisd.net
Room: 2812
GIRLS IN GRACE
A place to praise the Lord and connect with other sisters in Christ.
Sponsor: Melody McAfoose Email: melody.mcafoose@cfisd.net
Room: 2014
Health AND FITNESS CLUB
Promote the benefits of being healthy and fit.
Sponsor: Anthony Torres Email: anthony.torres@cfisd.net
Room: 1667
Health Occupations Students of America
The mission of HOSA is to enhance the delivery of compassionate, quality health care by providing opportunities for knowledge, skill and leadership development of all health science education students, therefore, helping the student meet the needs of the health care community. We do that by volunteering at walks, raising money for awareness and participating in HOSA Competitive Events
Sponsor: Emma Aceto Email: emogene.aceto@cfisd.net
Room: 2911
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT UNION
Offer guidance to international students and promote school involvement.
Sponsor: Line Charlesworth Email: line.charlesworth@cfisd.net
Room: 2315
Key Club
Develop initiative and leadership and to provide experience in living and working together while serving the Cypress Ranch Community.
Sponsor: Lynette Fornbush Email: lynette.fornbush@cfisd.net
Room: PB9
KIDS CARE
Get teens involved in volunteering in the community.
Sponsor: Nicole Brooks Email: nicole.brooks@cfisd.net
Room:1886
LAW CONNECT
Giving students the opportunity to interact with professionals in the field of Law.
Sponsor:Tracy McGarity Email: tracy.mcgarity@cfisd.net
Room: 1803
MeD CONNECT
Inspire and enlighten students interested in the medical field.
Sponsor: Gabriela Kulp Email: gabriela.kulp@cfisd.net
Room: 1159
Melanin MD
Mentor and support students who aspire to become medical doctors.
Sponsor: Nana Asabere Email: nana.asabere@cfisd.net
Room: 1178
Mock Trial
Develop speaking and critical thinking skills and compete in mock trial competitions.
Sponsor: Holly Scoular Email: holly.scoular@cfisd.net
Room: PB14
Model UN
To discuss and debate world problems, and to use diplomacy to create resolutions.
Sponsor: Loren Lizmi Email: loren.lizmi@cfisd.net
Room: 2418
Music Therapy Club
Learn about the music therapy profession and participate in outreach performances around our community.
Sponsor: Elizabeth Ledford Email: elizabeth.ledford@cfisd.net
Room: 1830
MUSLIM STUDENT ASSOCIATION
Provide knowledge of Islam to students.
Sponsor: Deborah Carbajal Email: deborah.carbajal@cfisd.net
Room: 2906
Mustangs for the Military
We raise money to send care packages to military members overseas.
Sponsor: Christa Alcala Email: christa.alcala@cfisd.net
Room: PB2
Mustang outdoor activities
A club that promotes physical fitness and building relationships with new friends.
Sponsor: Ernest Rodriguez Email: ernest.rodriquez@cfisd.net
Room: 2410
National English Honor Society
This honor society is designed to focus on community service, literary connections, and scholarly communication.
Sponsor: Deborah Carbajal Email: deborah.carbajal@cfisd.net
Room: 2906
National Honor Society
Honor Society for 11th & 12th grade students who apply and meet the qualifications for Acceptance. Volunteer at various events throughout the community.
Sponsor: Hannah Zimmermann Email: hannah.zimmermann@cfisd.net
Room: PB6
National TECHNICAL HONOR SOCIETY
Honors and recognizes students in Career and Technology education.
Sponsor: Kristi Grove Email: kristi.grove@cfisd.net
Room: 1938
NEW ARRIVAL CLUB
Giving students that are new to the country, state or school a safe place to practice speaking English and make new friends.
Sponsor: Lindsey Pickett Email: lindsey.pickett@cfisd.net
Room: 2511
Orthodox Christian School ministries
Orthodox Christian School Ministries, or OCSM, is an organization of students set out to witness for Christ at school, while also helping those in the Orthodox Faith live it daily in the high school environment.
Sponsor: Thomas Braly Email: thomas.braly@cfisd.net
Room: 1164
PALS
Once a student gets accepted in to PALs, they further develop their leadership and mentoring skills. PALs then travel to elementary and middle schools to mentor at-risk students.
Sponsor: Angela Shahan Email: angela.shahan@cfisd.net
Room: PB16
QUIZ BOWL
A competitive quiz team that will compete against each other in times competitions.
Sponsor: Stephen Thi Email: stephen.thi@cfisd.net
Room: 1607
Ranch Rowdies
We Bring the Spirit!
Sponsor: Anthony Torres Email: anthony.torres@cfisd.net
Room: 1667
Red Cross Club
Work along side of the national organization that helps provide relief to victims of disasters and help people prevent, prepare for, and respond to emergencies.
Sponsor: Line Charlesworth Email: line.charlesworth@cfisd.net
Room: 2315
Science National Honor Society
Students work to increase awareness about science in the school and community.
Sponsor: Tawnya Mann Email: tawnya.mann@cfisd.net
Room: 1162
Science Olympiad
Compete in invitational, district, regional and state Science Olympiad competitions.
Sponsor: Stephen Thi Email: stephen.thi@cfisd.net
Room: 1607
Science UIL
Compete in invitational, district, regional and state Science UIL competitions.
Sponsor: Gabriela Kulp Email: gabriela.kulp@cfisd.net
Room: 1159
Sculpture CLUB
Share the love of sculpture throughout Cypress Ranch
Sponsor: Dave Clark Email: david.clark@cfisd.net
Room: 1873
Social Studies National Honor Society
Honors students in social studies outside the traditional classroom.
Sponsor: Line Charlesworth Email: line.charlesworth@cfisd.net
Room: 2315
Spanish Club
Spanish Club is a member of our state Spanish club organization the Pan American Student Forum of Texas that works to support Pan Americanism in our member schools.
Sponsor: George Hanna Email: george.hanna@cfisd.net
Room: 20189
Spanish National Honor Society
Must meet requirements of the Spanish National Honor Society.
Sponsor: Natalie Venturini-Gibson Email: natalie.venturingib@cfisd.net
Room: 2006
Speech and Debate Team
Extension of the Speech and Debate class to Enhance Skills in Speech and Debate
Sponsor: Kristin Benninghoff-Becerra Email: kristin.benninghoffbecerra@cfisd.net
Room: 2702
StEM EXPLORATION CLUB
Help students connect with people in various STEM careers.
Sponsor: Elisabeth Blush Email: elisabeth.blush@cfisd.net
Room: 1175
Student ALLIANCE FOR EQUALITY
To encourage students of all identities and backgrounds to be unite and create an accepting environment.
Sponsor: Alicia Padilla Email: alicia.padilla@cfisd.net
Room: 2808
Student mental health alliance club
Spread knowledge and break the negative stigma about mental health.
Sponsor: Dede Cash Email: deirdre.cash@cfisd.net
Room: Counseling Office
Student Council
Student Council strives to develop and promote good citizenship leadership through a democratic student organization, works together to foster unity with the school and community, and encourages students to join in extra-curricular activities on campus.
Sponsor: Jason Benninghoff-Becerra Email: jason.benninghoffbecerra@cfisd.net
Room: B2020
StudY BUDDIES
To create a more integrated community as students students with others and help each other to achieve educational goals.
Sponsor: Taylor Lenahan Email: taylor.lenahan@cfisd.net
Room: 2311
Texas Association of Future Educators
The Texas Association of Future Educators or TAFE (pronounced "taffy") is a co-curricular statewide non-profit student organization created to allow young men and women an opportunity to explore the teaching profession.
Sponsor: Kimberly Dean Email: kimberly.dean@cfisd.net
Room: PB15
Technology Students Association
Leading and Learning Different areas of Technology.
Sponsor: Kristi Grove Email: kristi.grove@cfisd.net
Room: 1938
TRI-M MUSIC HONOR SOCIETY
Leading and Learning Different areas of Technology.
Sponsor: Stefanie Stephens Email: stefanie.stephens@cfisd.net
Room: 1836
UNICEF Club
Promote and support the mission of the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund.
Sponsor: Lon Maxey Email: lon.maxey@cfisd.net
Room: 2411
YLPA
An organization of positive ladies and men of action that focus on character, rhythm, and service.
Sponsor: Nikki Brooks Email: nicole.brooks@cfisd.net
Room: 1886