ASB
Associate Student Body (ASB), Extra/Co-Curricular Activities, and Athletics
ASB and Activities
The Associated Student Body (ASB) is the governing organization in our school that is run by student leaders in the student council, students enrolled in leadership classes, and students who are club leaders. Students interested in being a leader in our democratic process can run for elected office on student council, or enroll in leadership classes. Students may also get involved in a number of clubs.
Clubs at Henrietta Lacks
Advisor/ Classroom
ASL - American Sign Language
We create a safe environment for everyone to learn and practice ASL, regardless of signing skill level. Our purpose is to connect students to learn, develop, practice and improve signing skills.
Ty Lewis 210
Book Club
We read a book, genre, or author together and run school-wide literacy promotions/events such as our book fair. We also host authors to come to our school and work with students on reading & writing techniques.
Keith Myers Library
CHAMPS - Coug Health Academic Mentoring Program
CHAMPS is a mentoring program dedicated to increasing the number of underrepresented students interested in medicine. Medical students meet with students and facilitate activities that promote awareness of the journey to professions in the medical field.
Environmental Club
Inspiring our school community to make early friendly choices and fight for systemic change to save our planet. Includes: Beach Cleanups, Tree Planting, environmental activism, environmental education
Jeff Hogg 117
Forensic Speech and Debate
We will be creating speeches and doing research for debates. We will compete against other local high schools. Being involved in Speech & Debate can earn you a HS letter. Practices are after school and tournaments are on weekends.
Paul Waadevig TBD
GSA - Gay Straight Alliance
GSA is an inclusive safe for LGBTQIA+ members and allies.
Andrew Jenkins 209
HOSA - Health Occupations Students of America
The purpose of HOSA is to develop leadership and technical HOSA skills through community service, and learn more about health/science professions. Students have the opportunity to compete at the state and national level in a variety of health and science related events.
Linda LeBard 309
INTERACT Club
Interact clubs organize at least two projects every year, one that helps their school or community and one that promotes international understanding.
Kinsey Dhoot 306
Jazz Choir
To expand our musical knowledge, perform in a group ensemble and navigate life through music.
Erin Pinning 212
Jazz Club
We play jazz!
Scott Hamilton
Jesus Club
Students come together for in depth bible study, and apply scripture to their lives.
Blaine Jarnagin
Key Club
We are an international service organization for high school students. As a student-led organization, our goal is to encourage leadership through serving others.
Jeff Hogg & Connie Hennessey
Knowledge Bowl
This is an academic competition team for high school students in Washington State.
Shaun Gundert 207
NHS - National Honor Society
The National Honor Society (NHS) is a nationally recognized organization for students who apply and are inducted. The focus of this club is scholarship (over 3.5 GPA), service (minimum 40 service hours a year), leadership and character.
Patricia Riley 318
Phoenix Productions
Students film school events using our live stream camera equipment, create movies, and dive into the creative process of producing content for the school and entire community.
Scott Hamilton & Ann-Maree Walker
Students of Color Union (SOCU)
This is a club that provides a forum for students to discuss culture and to discuss their shared values of equity and justice for people of color. Anyone who is a person of color or ally to people of color can join; just attend meetings- no fees.
Blaine Jarnagin 316
Yearbook Club
Yearbook is a student-focused publication club where students work together to collaboratively build the Phoenix yearbook each year. Students work on the yearbook, plan page designs, and arrange the pictures taken by the school photographer.
Ann-Maree Walker 315
Don’t see a club you would like to be a part of? No worries. You can start that club yourself. Go to the ASB office and ask for an application to start a club/activity.
Co-curricular programs are an extension of the “regular” school program, students are expected to abide by school, district and state rules / guidelines. In addition, participants in these voluntary programs are expected to follow the specific standards of conduct established by the administration, program / club leaders and parent organizations.
Athletics
Henrietta Lacks does not have an athletic program. Students do have the opportunity to participate in athletics at their neighborhood/home school. To be eligible to participate in athletics students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.0 and also maintain passing grades in 6 of 7 classes. HeLa High School Students will need to check with their neighborhood schools for dates and requirements for trying out for all sports. Those dates will be located on each neighborhood school’s website. In addition, HeLa students will need to pay the athletic fees at their neighborhood schools.
Since the athletic program and school dances are an extension of the “regular” school program, students are expected to abide by school, district and state rules / guidelines. Refer to the athletic / activity handbook for the guidelines / requirements for participation in athletic programs.