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Anime Club
The Japanese Anime club is a club for students who are interested in all aspects of Japanese cartoons. We watch videos, have discussions on what's trendy in Japan, draw manga characters and arrange out of school field trips to the yomacon and local shutocons. It's a teacher facilitated, student run organization that meets most Fridays during the school year. kreineg@gardencityschools.com
Art Club
Open to all students even if you don’t have an art class! Students are currently working on a mural for the art hallway. Students are also welcome to come catch up on class projects or work on their own personal projects! Art Club students also help create decorations for school events and displays. (Meets Tuesdays 2:15-3:15 in room 151) mitorad@gardencityschools.com
Athletics
Fall: boys football, girls volleyball, boys soccer, boys/girls cross country, girls swimming, sideline cheer, boys tennis Winter: boys/girls basketball, boys swimming, boys wrestling, boys/girls bowling, boys hockey Spring: baseball, softball, girls soccer, girls tennis, boys/girls track, boys golf Go to gardencityathletics.com for more information.
Book Club
Please contact Mrs. Lopez if you are interested in starting the book club up again. lopezj@gardencityschools.com
Chess Club
Do you love to play chess? We meet every week to play the wonderful game of chess. We welcome all skill levels. We meet Wednesdays after school until 3:00 PM in room 134! divetta@gardencityschools.com
Color Guard Club
Our color guard has grown this year at GCHS. For more information email Mrs. Cunnien cunniek@gardencityschools.com
DECA
An association for High School Marketing and Management students that develops co-curricular skills in management, entrepreneurship, advertising, and marketing while developing leadership and communication ability. (Meets Thursdays 2:20 – 3:00 in 147) Deca Website bommarl@gardencityschools.com
Ethics Club
Love to debate issues? Want to express your opinion on current topics? Come to the debate club and learn how, do the research, and compete with other schools . Sponsors Mrs. Bowlby and Ms. Webb bowlbya@gardencityschools.com and webba@gardencityschools.com
ESports
A new competitive gaming team that runs in the spring. Currently, we have two teams in Super Smash Bros Ultimate, no console is required to join! More information will come closer to the season, see Mrs. D'Ascenzo in room 116 for more information. Game on!
Gaming Club
A fun opportunity for fans of video games! This group meets on Thursdays from 2:15 pm - 3:30 pm. We love to discuss the latest news in gaming and even get to play some video games as well. All are welcome! Come see Mrs. D'Ascenzo in room 116 for more information.
GSA
GSA encourages everyone to join, be yourself, and make new friends. We strive for an inclusive environment for everyone, and hope everyone can learn and grow together.
bachem@gardencityschools.com
Guitar Club
You play guitar? Maybe you want to learn guitar? Come join the beat in the newly formed Guitar Club. Meets every other Wednesday in 226 contact timmern@gardencityschools.com
The Japanese National Honor Society is a nationally recognized organization that encourages achievement and excellence in the study of the Japanese language. To be eligible, a student must have completed Japanese 2A with at least a 3.5 GPA in all Japanese classes and at least a 3.0 overall GPA. Meetings are held on Thursdays after school. kreineg@gardencityschools.com
Key Club
Key Club International is a student-lead global service organization with close ties to the local community. Students perform a wide variety of services, looking for opportunities to help feed the hungry, make life easier for families, and promote “helping” as a daily way of life. We are a part of the Kiwanis Family of organizations. Meets Mondays after school in Room 105, outreach activities vary. fultonr@gardencityschools.com
Link Crew
Link Crew is all about students helping students! Link leaders are chosen from our junior and senior class and placed in charge of "crews" of about ten freshmen. The leaders act as an older confidant (think big brother/sister) to help the freshmen transition into the high school with less anxiety. (Meets various times throughout the year) kuehnem@gardencityschools.com , schlaks@gardencityschools.com
The Garden City High School
Theatre Program
Opportunities for all GCHS students to join any aspect of educational theatre, including onstage, backstage, technical, and lobby management.
Students are encouraged to participate in both annual productions, a Play in the Fall, and a Musical in the Spring.
Theatre Director: Mr. Bennett, Contact: BennetA@GardenCitySchools.com
Drama Teacher: Mrs. Curley in Room 106, Contact: CurleyG@GardenCitySchools.com
NHS
A service-oriented group where members are accepted after invitation showing strong Leadership, Character, Service, and Scholarship. Invitations for membership go out twice a year, with a committee using a rubric to select students to meet the criteria. Students in the group do monthly service projects in the community. (Meets Tuesday 2:15 pm – 2:40 pm am in room 116)
Student Council
A group of students elected by each class yearly adding activities and events year long to the calendar to help make school a fun and inviting place to be. Some members also aid in school decisions in formal meetings with adminstration and staff, giving their input on student needs.