Asians in Music AIM high! Join us to play instruments (modern and traditional) to create an ensemble appreciating Asian music. We'll perform at events both in and out of school. Rehearsal days for members only, but non-rehearsal days are open to all for cultural info presentations (reach out if you'd like to lead your own presentation!). Bring your own instrument, relax, and let's play!

When: Friday Enrichments 

Join: Show up! (Level 3)

Leaders: Jocelyn Lin (jlin53@cps.edu) - Samantha Soung (swsoung@cps.edu)

Sponsor: Ms. Tiffany Batiste-Gilmore

Leader: Sandra Lao - slao3@cps.edu 

Sponsor: Mrs. Wenmei Zha

Everyday there are some students who go to school with something going on in their lives and/or that they are a bit down or stressed with homework, tests, and/or even life. Therefore, Haqqy Notes wants to create a happy environment in our Payton community by giving happy, positive, and/or motivational notes to random students in the school to make their day with a smile on their face.

When: Monday Enrichments 142/Art Room

Join: Show up! (Level 4)

President: Sofia Loren Lofranco - stlorenlofra@cps.edu

Leaders: Elizabeth Galioto - egalioto@cps.edu, Shanna Homawoo - sehomawoo@cps.edu, Sai Ariga - bsariga@cps.edu 

Sponsor: Ms. Devan Picard

Social Media: Instagram - @haqqy.notes.wpcppppp

JADE is Payton’s very own Chinese dance team that celebrates the beauty and spirit of Chinese culture through dance. We perform a mix of elegant, traditional Chinese dances and powerful, thrilling wushu, with the occasional high-energy C-pop piece. Our mission is to share and appreciate the richness of China’s history, while building a welcoming community for everyone passionate about dance and Chinese culture.

When: Thursday Enrichment, Seminar 1 in Dance Room

Join: Application Process

Application: Around the beginning of the school year, we teach a 30 second to minute long audition dance to the applicants during our Thursdays enrichments and after school. After a week or so, we hold auditions in our enrichment and send the audition results to the applicants. 

Presidents: Allison Mei (amei22@cps.edu) - Christina Lin (clin5@cps.edu)

Leaders:  MengJia Dong (mdong1@cps.edu) - Preston Du (pdu2@cps.edu)

Sponsor: Ms. Tiffany Batiste-Gilmore 

Achievements: Platinum & Gold at the Taoli World Dance Competition

Social Media: Instagram @jade.dance34 

Leader: Gabi Figueroa - gmfigueroa3@cps.edu 

Sponsor: Mrs. Kaellagh Cassidy

Natural Canvas is a non-profit organization that sells dried flower art to charities like underfunded hospitals, disease research, and other non-profits all across Chicago. The ultimate goal is to prove that everyone has the potential to create a positive impact in their communities.

When: Tuesday Enrichment 305

Join: Just show up! (Level 1)

Leader: Sunny Xu (sxu6@cps.edu) - Makkah Hashim-Bell (mhashim-bel@cps.edu)

Sponsor:  Dr. Johnson

Social Media:  Instagram - @naturalcanvasteam   Etsy - NaturalCanvasTeam

We are Payton's resident drama club and theatre company! We produce two main stage and one student-produced show each year. Students act, sing, dance, and work on stage crew to design and produce our shows.

When: Thursday- Time fluctuates as they approach shows, Enrichments 228 (Blackbox)

Join: Stage Crew: Open to everyone! (Level 3)

Acting: Audition required (Information posted in Google Classroom) (Level 3)

Leader: Leah Galibois (lagalibois@cps.edu) - Ruhi Agrawal (ragrawal@cps.edu)

Sponsor: Mr. Kevin Wasielewski, Mrs. Margaret Howard

Achievements: We have produced three shows every year!

Social Media: Instagram- @paytonplayers

Payton Art & Literature Magazine, a.k.a PALM, is a student-run club that produces zines featuring art and literature made within the Payton community! Throughout the year, we work together to produce creative work work, publish zines under a variety of themes, design creative fundraising initiatives, and, overall, cultivate a larger creative presence within school!

When: Monday Enrichment 240

Join: Application Form sent out in Fall

Leader: Camille Kejo (ckejo@cps.edu), Sophia Borgula (sborgula@cps.edu), Camila Alvarado (caalvarado4@cps.edu), Louisa Womac (lfwomac@cps.edu)

Sponsor: Ms. Kerry Catlin

Achievements: We've released 2 zines annually and organized pop-up events like the Portrait Photobooth at this year's Homecoming! We are also set to table at the Museum of Contemporary Art's Zine Fest and host other arts activities!

Social Media: Instagram - @wpcp.palm

Leader: Matthew Pfeiffer - mpfeiffer@cps.edu 

Sponsor: Mr. Aidan O'Dowd, Mrs. Mirelle Rivera

We play rock music (and other contemporary music). Commitment as comfortable. We might have some shows.

When: Friday Enrichment 318

Join: Show up! (Level 3)

Leader: Vonn Martin (vrmartin1@cps.edu)

Sponsor: Mr. Luis Menacho

Dance club for beginners to meet and dance together.

When: Monday, Tuesday, Enrichments 138 and Second floor West Atrium

Join: Show up! (Level 2)

Leaders:  Christina Lin (clin5@cps.edu) -  Devadarshini Rajeshkumar, drajeshkuma@cps.edu 

Sponsor: Mx. Kailen Lee,  Mrs. Ann Almeda

Achievements: Performed in Spring Dance Concert, Winter Dance Concert and Fall Dance Concert.

Leader:  Tremyah Underwood- tpunderwood@cps.edu 

Sponsor: Mrs. Arlene Bertoni