3D Print Club (25-26)

To teach Club participants how to use a 3D printer and learn to navigate CAD.

Faculty Supervisor: Bryan Westman

Student Leaders: Andrew Curl and Logan Gebhardt

Meeting:  Monthly, during a Thursday Access @ 10:15am, room 4129.  

Alpine Club

Our purpose is to inspire students to not only enjoy the beauty of the outdoors, but to learn how we can preserve it.  Through hands-on conservation projects and adventures students will gain new skills, experiences, friendships and insights.

Faculty Supervisor: Danielle Harrison

Student Leader: Claire Erikson 

Meeting:  Monthly on Mondays, after school, 3:00pm, room 3200.   

Amnesty International

The purpose of this club is to provide and fund humanitarian aid to causes around the world.  To bring awareness of and support to different causes.

Faculty Supervisor: Laura Murphy

Student Leader: Ana Keshaw

Meeting: Monthly after school, room 5100

Astronomy Club

To create a place where students can connect and learn about astronomy outside of the classroom.  Astronomy experiments, field trips, guest speakers and fun!

Faculty Supervisor: Anna Tesdahl

Student Leader: Swati Nayak

Meeting:  Bi-monthly, 10:00am, room 8100

Bake My Day

Waiting for Club Charter

To bring together student who love to bake and raise money with bake sales.

Faculty Supervisor:  TBD

Student Leader: TBD

Meeting:  TBD

Be the Light

As a community of like-minded believers, we strive to grow in our faith and spread the love of God to those around us through studying the Bible, worshipping, and serving together.  We will also have guest speakers, games and treats.

Faculty Supervisor: Deborah Seaquist

Student Leader: Chloe Allen

Meeting: Weekly on Tuesdays, 7:00am, room 9700. 

Campus Life

To develop community with RC Students that might not already know each other by fostering a fun safe place where student can come and be themselves.  We love Jesus and creating an atmosphere where students can get to know him!  Stop by for a good time!

Faculty Supervisor:  Tony Koy

Campus Life Leader: 

Donny McCleery

Meeting:  Wednesday mornings 7:00am, room 9850

Chess Club

This Club is for those who love to play chess or those who want to learn how and make friends.

Faculty Supervisor:  Desi Rozen

Student Leader: Reyansh Agarwal

Meeting:  Mondays, 3:00-4:00pm, in the Library

Chess Tournament:  Saturday, October 4, 2025. 10am-4pm, RCHS Library

Circle of Care

The purpose of Circle of Care is to build meaningful connections between youth and the elderly in our community.  We want to reduce feelings of isolation among seniors by providing companionship, entertainment and engaging pastimes such as cards, games, conversations and activities.

Faculty Supervisor: Danielle Bell

Student Leader: Kruthi Kunala

Meeting: Bi-monthly, during Access, room 4113.  First meeting 9/18/25

Code Connect

Working alongside a growing organization to teach coding and STEM concepts to students and others for free though high school volunteers.  To assist with events and lessons while earning community service hours.

Faculty Supervisor: John Leisge

Student Leader: Reyaa Divakar 

Meeting: Bi-monthly, after school, room 4000.  First meeting TBD

Cosplay Club

For all students interested in Cosplay from any fandom, to teach and collaborate on costumes including techniques and convention tips.

Faculty Supervisor:  Lindsay Hubbard

Student Leader: Raven Kalata

Meeting:  Bi-monthly on Thursday, during Access, room 7100

Create Club

To encourage students to create art and share with their peers all while having fun and making friends.

Faculty Supervisor: Karen Whitney

Student Leader: Grayson Marchi

Meeting: Every other Wednesday, after school, 3:00-3:30pm, room 3550.  First meeting 9/10/25  

Create for Kids

An organization that brings creativity and happiness to children in hospitals.  Community service hours are granted through making cards and kits and tracked with the Helper/Helper app.  Learn more at Create for Kids 

Faculty Supervisor: Karen Whitney

Student Leader: Elise Brandon

Meeting: Every other Tuesday, during Access, room 3550, beginning 9/9/25

Creative Writing Club

A place for aspiring writers to foster creativity in a space with likeminded people.  

Faculty Supervisor:  Pete DeFilippo

Student Leader: Lela Schlue

Meeting:  Bi-weekly on Tuesdays, during Access, room 3900

Crochet Club

To teach others to crochet and for those who already know how, to learn new techniques and skills from others.  To share patterns and finished projects.  Members will bring their own supplies. 

Faculty Supervisor: Prema Viswanathan

Student Leader: Addison Evert

Meeting: Monthly on Tuesdays, during Access, room 7300

Crypto Club

To provide students with a space to explore and learn about blockchain technology, cryptocurrency, digital finance and their real world applications.

Faculty Supervisor: John Talarico

Student Leaders: Aarav Ganesh

Meeting:  Monthly during Access room 4128.  

Dare to Share

To organize tinsel, feather, beads and hair cutting for Wish Week.  

Faculty Supervisor: Karen Whitney

Student Leader: Abby Zhang

Meeting: Meet during Access when needed as we get closer to Wish Week.

Dungeons and Dragons

To host a space for players and Dungeon Masters - new and advanced. To play D&D together.

Faculty Supervisor: Katie Lemeshewsky and Liza Meyer

Student Leaders: Grey Renfro and Raven Kalata

Meeting: Thursdays after school, 3:00-5:00pm, room 3000B

ECO Club

To promote school sustainability and engage the school and public in environment issues.

Faculty Supervisor: Jenny Wills

Student Leader: Kayleigh Anderson

Meeting: Wednesdays after school, 3:00-3:45pm, room 3200.

Entrepreneurship and Business Innovators

To be able to collaborate with like minded individuals and make a tightly knitted group to learn and grow together.  Participate in competitions. 

Faculty Supervisor: Timothy Marshall

Student Leaders: Ruchi Badiginchala

Meeting: Monthly on Tuesday, during Access, room 5500

Fellowship of Christian Athletes

A club that brings together high school athletes (girls and boys) who have similar beliefs and faith.

Faculty Supervisor: Ty Jacobs (Rock Canyon Baseball Coach)

Student Leader: Abigail Graham, Faith Miller

Meeting:  Thursday mornings

Film Club

The purpose of the club is to find people interested in film.  To watch movies together and discuss them  in a community setting.

Faculty Supervisor: Jim McClurg

Student Leader: Grayson Marchi

Meeting: Monthly on Thursdays, during Access, room 4104

Finance Club

To educate students about finance and investing and money in general through clubs meetings and competitions including the Wharton High School Investment Competition.

Faculty Supervisor: Tony Koy

Student Leader: Reyansh Agarwal, Jwalant Dave, Khrithaneyan Muthukumar

Meeting: During Access, room 9850,  beginning 9/9/25.

Food Recovery Network

Use surplus food into a resource for feeding communities and spread awareness of food insecurity.

Faculty Supervisor: Alison Carter

Student Leader: Afia Khanam

Meeting:  Monthly and Mondays and Fridays, after school 3:00-4:00pm, room 3700.  First meeting 9/5/25

Game Club

To discuss and play video games, board games and card games.  Just get together and have fun!

Faculty Supervisor: Erin Dell

Student Leader: Rocket Adams

Meeting: Thursdays, during Access, room 2100

Garage Band

To bring together student musicians who want the experience of playing in a rock band and introduce them to new genres of music with masterclasses from experienced Jazz musicians from around Colorado.

Faculty Supervisor: Michael Ghiradelli

Student Leader: Xavier Vigil

Meeting: Wednesdays, 3:00pm room 300 (Band room)

Gifted and Talented Student Board

Providing GT students a voice and support group with ALP Seminars (during the goal setting process).

Faculty Sponsor: Jenny Wills

Student Leaders: Sanjun Arun, Ankita Basak, Mahi Patel, Isabella Li

Meeting: Monthly, on Tuesday mornings, 7:00am, room 3200. First meeting 9/30/25.

Girls' Persist

An inclusive program for teenage girls to find a safe and healthy community in which they can improve public speaking skills, teamwork, collaboration STEM based problem solving, professionalism and more. The program uses the proprietary Learn-it, Lead-it, and Perform-it framework to support self-confidence, critical thinking skills, and decision-making while influencing overall STEM persistence.

Program Facilitator: Dr. Carletta Stewart, Founder & CEO, Lady Trailblazer, Inc.

Faculty Supervisor: Alison Carter

Student Leader: Mishika Bhatia

Meeting: Weekly on Wednesdays, after school, room 3700

Grill Club

To allow RC students to learn grilling and cooking for fun.  To provide grilled treats to the RC community for student activities and special events.

Faculty Supervisor: Jack Van Natta

Student Leader: Jackson "Tiny" Bond

Meeting:  Monthly during Access

Girls Who Code

To create a safe space and community for Computer Science enthusiasts.  To educate students in a variety of programming languages. All genders welcome - despite the name. 

Faculty Supervisor: John Leisge

Student Leader: Arshia Koul 

Meeting: Bi-monthly during Access, date TBD

Genders and Sexualities Alliance

Creating a safe place at school and a good environment for all to express themselves.

Faculty Supervisors: Peter DeFilippo and Mark Kroll

Student Leader: Liliene Anderson

Meeting: During Access, room 3900, First meeting 9/9/25.  Meetings are mainly social based. 

Hands of Hope

To help orphans have a brighter future and provide them with resources. We will also have volunteer opportunities at children's centers.

Faculty Supervisor: Amy Hommel

Student Leader: Kohana Chopra

Meeting:  Bi-monthly on Tuesday, during Access, room 7100

Happy Crew

Waiting for Club Charter

The purpose of the club is to raise mental health awareness and prevent suicide.  We provide skills to students to help better themselves.  This is very inclusive and a safe space for everyone.  We also give community service hours which are tracked through the Helper/Helper app.

Non-faculty Sponsor: Amy Mays

Student Leader: Sophie Tobin

Meeting:  Off site at Sponsor's home: 6668 Lynx Cove. Weekly on Mondays, 7:00-8:00pm.  Contact Sophie for more information and directions.

Fund the Future

To raise funds for Clubs and RCHS.

Faculty Supervisor: Tony Koy

Student Leader: Aarya Khawale,  Swati Nayak

Meeting:  Bi-monthly on Tuesday, during Access, room 7100

Hours of Hope

To provide students with the opportunity to volunteer at animal shelters, Life Care Centers, Soup Kitchens, etc.

Faculty Supervisor:  Linda Whitaker

Student Leader: Anya Vegesna

Meeting:  Monthly during Access room 8400.  First meeting date TBD.

Improv Club

To provide regular opportunities for students to refine skills in improvisation.  Improv nights are usually scheduled once a quarter.

Faculty Supervisor:  Ben Rosen

Student Leader: Cooper Linn

Meeting: Weekly meetings on Tuesdays, during Access, room 625.  

Indian Dance Club

Waiting for Club Charter Approval

To spread South Asian culture and promote diversity at Rock Canyon. 

Faculty Supervisor:  Maxwell Desmond

Student Leader: Vivaan Desai and Abhi Donepudi

Meeting:  TBD

Interact Club

To provide high school students with opportunities to develop leadership skills and serve the communities. 

Faculty Supervisor: Kristi Rathbun

Student Leader: Zoe Dermody

Meeting: Once every 2 weeks, during Access, room 4113.  First meeting 9/11/25

Ivy Investing Club

To learn and collaborate with a team looking to be investors.  Participate in an Ivy League investment competition called the Wharton Investment Competition earning cash prizes. 

Faculty Supervisor: Timothy Marshall

Student Leader: Ruchi Badiginchala

Meeting: Weekly on Wednesdays, after school, room 5500

Jags Go Pink!

To bring awareness to our school and the surrounding community, regarding breast cancer, to promote education on the topic and to complete several fundraising opportunities for breast cancer research and support groups.

Faculty Supervisor: Colleen Lamb

Student Leader: Cierra Lorenz

Meeting: Monthly, during Access, room 3400.  

Jewish Student Connection

To provide a space for Jewish students to connect to one another and participate in Jewish related activities. 

Faculty Supervisor: Stephanie Powell

Student Leader: Yaffa Gurzhiev

Meeting: Wednesdays, before school, 7:00-7:30am, room 8800

Key Club

Waiting for Club Charter

High School students perform acts of service in our community through blood drives, Light the Night (LLS), Run at the Rocks (ALA), Sweet Dreams in a Bag (homelessness) and more!

Faculty Supervisor: TBD

Student Leaders: TBD

Meeting: TBD

Kids Care Too!

Focusing on empowering young people to become active participants in their communities, fostering empathy and addressing important social issues.  We want to create a supportive environment for students to collaborate on meaningful projects and ultimately make a difference in both our school and the wider community.

Faculty Supervisor: Devan Daugette

Student Leader: Ananya Tatineni

Meeting: Mondays after school, 3:00pm, room 3800

Learning Link

The purpose of Learning Link is to tutor elementary students in both math and english and to give Rock Canyon students the opportunity to give back to their community by helping others.

Faculty Supervisor: Anna Tesdahl

Student Leader: Tobin Miller

Meeting: Tuesday and Thursday at Redstone Elementary School, 3:30-4:30pm.  

Letters for Rose

To spread kindness in the community by writing letters to the elderly.  Students will receive volunteer hours by participating, which are tracked in the Helper/Helper app.

Faculty Supervisor: Linda Whitaker

Student Leader: Saiee Brunda Devireddy, Tvisha Dave

Meeting:  Bimonthly on Tuesdays, during Access, beginning 9/16/25

The Literacy Society

To encourage students to read, comprehend and enjoy literary classics that have stood the test of time.

Faculty Supervisor: Kate Kubina

Student Leader: Sefra Bowermaster

Meeting: Bi-monthly on Tuesdays, during Access, room 100

Male Athletic Leadership Club

To provide students with leadership tools and guidance within their respected sports.

Faculty Supervisor: Payton Holloway

Student Leaders: Camden Hadley and Kai Ingrassia

Meeting: Weekly, Wednesday mornings, 7:00am, room 3100.  

Manga Club

To share our appreciation of Manga, while encouraging others who join to create their own stories inspired by it.

Faculty Supervisor: Devan Daugette

Student Leader: Neathra Prabakaran

Meeting: Monthly, Tuesdays, during Access, room 3800

Math Club

To gather like minded math lovers, compete in math competitions, tutor students and prepare for finals.

Faculty Supervisor: Karen Bukowski

Student Leaders: Dhriti Ramesh, Sumanth Kaja, Arshia Koul, Ihita Kataru

Meeting: Weekly on Wednesdays, 3:00-4:15pm, room 9500.  

Medical Club

To introduce students to medical field careers and medical activities. Officers will plan activities and schedule guest speakers.

Faculty Sponsor: Jeff Seaquist

Student Leaders: Raga Vempari and Hansika Mechineni

Meeting: Monthly, room 2300.  Contact Mr. Seaquist for more information

ML.py

To teach RCHS students Machine Learning concepts in Python.  We will teach ML concepts from dataset cleaning to basic machine learning models (CNN, ResNet). 

Faculty Supervisor: John Leisge

Student Leaders: Arshia Koul and Nannapat Intongkam

Meeting: Bimonthly during Access, room 4000.  

Mock Trial

To instruct students in legal and courtroom procedures; to educate those interested in pursuing a legal career; as well as to establish speaking skills, confidence and management skills through competitions.

Faculty Sponsor: Aaron Paul

Student Leader: Keerthana Myneedu

Meeting: Bi-weekly meetings, room 4127.  Contact student leader for more information

Model United Nations

To give students the opportunity to debate and cooperate on global topics, providing a space to voice opinions on the issues of today.  Additionally, to enable students to attend state conferences modeling the UN competing against others in Colorado.

Faculty Sponsor: Kristin Greenleaf

Student Leader: Jonathan Duong 

Meeting: Mondays, 3:00-4:00pm, room 3300.  First meeting TBD

Operation Smile revolutionized cleft surgery globally in 1982. With four decades of experience as one of the largest surgical volunteer-based nonprofits, Operation Smile staff, its private-public partnerships and thousands of volunteers have improved the health and dignity of patients with cleft conditions, helping them to better breathe, eat, speak and live lives of greater quality and confidence.

The Rock Canyon Operation Smile Club will work as a team to raise funds for this cause.

Faculty Supervisor:  Susanne Petri

Student Leader: Puja Kotapati 

Meeting: Monthly meetings, during Access, room 5200.  First meeting 10/2/25.

The Perception Club

This is a branch of an international non-profit intending to spread awareness and fundraise for nuerodiversity.  

Faculty Supervisor: Kate Kubina

Student Leader: Shaivi Koul

Meeting: Bi-Monthly meetings on Wednesdays, 3:00pm, room 4125.  First meeting is 9/10/25

Pickleball 

To teach students about this new sport; to play, compete and have fun!

Faculty Supervisor: Tony Koy

Student Leaders: Trevor Christensen

Meeting:  Coyote Ridge Park, Mondays, after school (3:30)

Ping Pong Club

To give students an opportunity to participate in a fun game, build relationships and sharpen their minds. 

Faculty Supervisor:  Aaron Carpenter

Meeting:  In the Wrestling Room during Access

Red Cross Club

To carry out Red Cross' goals of philanthropic help to Rock Canyon and teach people what the Red Cross does.  Members will participate in activities and opportunities related to the American Red Cross.

Faculty Supervisor: Susie Petri

Student Leader: Tharini Bandla

Meeting: After school on Mondays, 3:00-3:30pm, room 5200

Robotics Club

To compete in BESt Robotics as ateam 2 times a week after school and other competitions.  Students of all skill levels can join and learn practical robotics experience.

Faculty Sponsor: Bryan Westman

Student Leader: Reyaa Divakar

Meeting:  Monday, Wednesday and Friday after school, 3:00-4:30pm, room 4129.  First meeting September 8, 2025

We now offer lettering in Robotics!

Lettering Requirements

Rock Canyon Aviation

To learn and enjoy aviation with others.  Tours, field trips, experiments, and much more!

Faculty Sponsor: Jack Van Natta

Student Leader: Evan Beuther

Meeting: Fridays, after school, 3:00pm, room 8200

Rock Canyon Catholic Association

Create a safe space for students of Catholic faith, anyone interested in Catholicism, and anyone seeking a place of validation.  To find ways to connect by our mutual foundations in faith and Christ.

Faculty Supervisor: Dominic Markham

Student Leader: Rajah Bianca Saju

Meeting: TBD after initial interest meeting.

Rock Canyon Children's Hospital Chapter

Students of Rock Canyon will come together to raise funds, provide services and resources, and make a difference in patient lives through different projects.

Faculty Supervisor:  Susie Petri

Student Leader: Rishi Agrawal

Meeting:  Monthly on Mondays after school, room 5200

Rock Canyon Climbing Club

To climb!  We climb, compete, and build community.  We support one another to become better climbers. Students may climb competitively or socially.  Competitions will be with the American Scholastic Climbing League.

Faculty Sponsor:  Tianna Pytte

Student Leader: Ahn Goins 

Meeting: For climb times contact Ms. Pytte.

Competition Dates:  To be announced

Lettering Criteria: 

1. Participate at the Regional Competition

2. Be Belay Certified

3. GPA 2.0 or higher.

Rock Canyon Cricket Club

RCHS Cricket Club aims to bring toogether students who are interested in learning and play the sport of cricket, to build a strong community, promote teamwork and sportsmanship while creating a friendly and fun environment for all.

Faculty Supervisor: Mary Burnham

Student Leader: Anish Prusty, Yuval Phutela

Meeting: Weekly on Tuesdays, during Access, room 3500

Rock Canyon Leos Club

This Club is sponsored by the Lion's Club, an international organization.  The goal is to raise money and spread awareness for the five pillars of the Lion's Club: Vision, Hunger, Diabetes, Cancer and Environment.

Faculty Supervisor: Kate Kubina

Student Leaders: Sumanth Kaja and Anika Kaja

Meeting:  Bi-monthly, date and time TBD

Rock Canyon Lunch Buddies

To help mentor and be role models for elementary students while also connecting them and ensuring no one feels alone or without friends.  We will work with Wildcat Elementary School during lunches and recess.

Faculty Supervisor: Katie Lemeshewsky

Student Leader: Chase Searwar

Meeting: Quarterly, during Access, room 5700

Rock Canyon Theatre Company 

(formerly: Drama Club)

To have a collaborative community where students who have a passion for theatre can learn and grow as actions, technicians, and directors. 

Faculty Sponsor: Ben Rosen

Student Leader: Emery Doser

Meeting: Monthly on Fridays, 3:00pm, room 625

Roots & Relaxation

To help students relieve and handle stress through techniques and fun activities such as drawing, gardening, etc.

Faculty Supervisor: Andy Watkins

Student Leader: Uma Nair and Anoushka Chandy

Meeting:  Mondays, after school, room 4126

S.A.R.T.

To advocate and educate our student body on sexual assault and sexual harassment prevention.  To teach students prevention tools. 

Faculty Sponsors: Leah Thomsen, Crystal Metzger, Lexi DiLacqua

Student Leader: Chloe Connell 

Meeting: Beginning 9/11/25, druing Access.  Meeting in the counseling office conference room.

SAT/PSAT Prep Club

To help tutor students and practice potential SAT questions.

Faculty Supervisor: Tim Marshall

Student Leaders: Aiden Grigsby, Yash Gupta, Nik Marichamy, Cyrus Khavary

Meeting: Wednesdays, after school, 3:00-3:30pm, room 5500.  

Science Bowl

To prepare teams for the State Science Bowl Competition.  This is a trivia competition covering all areas of math and science.

Faculty Sponsor: Kerry Reilly 

Student Leader: Nithya Palacherla

Meeting: Wednesdays, 7:00am, room 4101.  First meeting 9/9/25

Science Olympiad

To prepare teams of students for the Regional and State Competitions. Students compete in teams of 15 in 22 different events related to chemistry, biology, engineering and earth sciences. 

Faculty Sponsor: Kerry Reilly 

Student Leaders: Charles Raitsev

Meeting: Weekly on Tuesdays, after school, 3:00-4:30pm, room 4101

Society of Women Engineers

To foster the passion many young women in the field of engineering have for the STEM fields and to provide them with resources in order to succeed.

Faculty Sponsor: Anna Tesdahl

Student Leaders: Dhriti Ramesh

Meeting: Monthly on Tuesday, during Access, room 8100

South Asian Students Association (SASA)

To bring together and celebrate the South Asian community of Rock Canyon through fun social events.

Faculty Supervisor:  Karen Bukowski

Student Leader: 

Co-Presidents: Hansika Mechineni and Deetya Nama

Vice President: Misha Shah

Secretary: Abhinav Donepudi

Event Coordinator: Saanvi Kirdak

Social Media Relations: Nikita Pillai

Meeting:  Monthly, during Access, room 9500

Swiftie Club

At home for Swifties where we can express our love for Taylor Swift without judgement from others.  We will have trivia, games, bracelets, movies to watch and snacks. 

Faculty Supervisor:  Devan Daugette

Student Leader: Emlyn Vorthmann, Claire Peters

Meeting: Twice a month on Fridays, afternoon school at 3:00pm, room 3800

The Cinematic Jaguars (TCJ)

To make short films, skits, imaginative projects while building a collaborative supportive community where every members ideas are valued.  We aim to develop skills, share stories and showcase our work.

Faculty Supervisor: Terry O'Keeffe

Student Leader: Shania Wang

Meeting: Monthly, 3:00-4:30pm, (day TBD), room 8050.  First meeting will be in November.

The Writing Workshop

Providing an opportunity for writers to get together,  share their work and receive feedback.

Faculty Supervisor: Liza Meyer

Student Leader: Jane Murphey

Meeting: Bi-weekly on Tuesdays, during Access, room 3000B

UNICEF

To raise money for the UNICEF organization of the United Nations, aiding children below the poverty line worldwide.

Faculty Supervisor: Andy Watkins

Student Leader: Savanna Pham

Meeting: Monthly on Fridays, after school.  First meeting 9/26/25

Vocab Club

To boost everyone's word power while having a blast with language games and creative challenges.

Faculty Supervisor: Kate Kubina

Student Leader: Mihika Dubey

Meeting: Bi-monthly on Wednesdays, after school, room 4125

Women's Empowerment & Equality Club

To discuss the importance of empowering ourselves as well as each other.  To look at problems and work toward solutions while creating a safe space.

Faculty Supervisor: Julia Dale

Student Leader: Adriana Etchepare

Meeting: Bi-monthly on Tuesdays, during Access, room 100