Culture and Identity

The ASA aims to unite all bulldogs with African heritage to engage in cultural exchange and fund-raise for causes our nations of origin.

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Sponsor: Denise Gordon

Student Leader: Abby Fechisso 296074@mcpsmd.net 

We are the Asian American Alliance, a club dedicated to the promotion of culture from all across Asia! We host meetings every two months in Mr. Ho’s room (121), where we learn about cultures and traditions across Asia, celebrate Asian holidays, advocate against Asian discrimination, and discuss our experiences of what it’s like being Asian in the United States. We hope to allow a safe space for Asian Americans who want to share and speak about their culture and also a space for others to learn! Snacks will be provided. All are welcome - you don’t have to be Asian to join! We encourage club members to attend the bi-monthly meetings and show up ready to be kind and respectful. 

Sponsor: Hsinyu Ho

Student Leader: Jessie Lin 177545@mcpsmd.net 

This club is to educate students on different holidays celebrated by different groups of people. There are so many holidays and forms of celebration that not many people know about; our mission is to teach others about these celebrations as well as celebrations that are more well-known. 

Sponsor: Jodi Boppana

Student Leader: Aleeza Ali 468935@mcpsmd.net 

Cullinary culture club offers a delicious way to explore cultures from around the world. In CCC, You will able to enjoy food and cooking styles from many a different country every meeting, and be able to learn more about the differing cultures of the world.

We will be cooking and conducting bake sales to raise money for children in need amongst Latin American countries.

Email: President- President- Anne 177088@mcpsmd.net  

Sponsor: Chris Forney

Meetings: Meetings Every Other week 

Provide a safe space and advocate for greater visibility and a more inclusive environment for LGBTQIA+ people within the school community. 

Student Leader: Nikki Shirojan 474100@mcpsmd.net 

Sponsor: Riley Bartlebaugh

Meeting: Fridays, Lunch, Room 229 

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The club wants to be able to connect with students from other countries. This way we can learn about their cultures and we can learn about them. While also speaking English to them so they can practice their English. 

Student Leader: Olivia Wang 218050@mcpsmd.net

Sponsor: James Nugent

Meetings: lunch every other Monday. Zoom meetings on the last Friday of every month. 

The Immigrant Discussion club creates a safe space for immigrant and nonimmigrant students to portray themselves. The club's goals are to hold sessions where students can converse about and share their experiences, no matter where their background is.  

Student Leader: Maysam Ghandi 162483@mcpsmd.net 

Sponsor: Mary McGehee

Meetings: The club is in operation all year round. Club meeting dates will be dependent on member activity. Meetings will be held on the last Friday of a month, every month. 

We strive to inform ourselves about and celebrate all the different cultural backgrounds of students in the school. 

Google Classroom: 6t3c7f6 

Email:IIsa Syed 153837@mcpsmd.net 

Sponsor: Emily Shao

Meetings: Once every month in Mrs. Knarr's class, starting in October 

A club dedicated to creating and fostering a Jewish community within Churchill through fun activities and teachings about Judaism. 

Student Leader: Leah Kreisler 10012568@mcpsmd.net 

Sponsor: Corinne Aghion

This club is able to help students educate and productively learn about South Korean cultures and various ethics. Such as traditional music, clothing, history, modern lifestyles, etc. The Korean Culture Club will be able to distribute Korean snacks, chips, and candy.

There are a good percentage of WCHS Students that have a South Korean or Korean-American ethnicity, so they will have opportunities to learn about their culture and where they came from.

Additionally, there are five WCHS Students whom are Freshman that have recently immigrated from South Korea. Korean Culture Club can show a great example and representation of the inclusitivity here at Churchill.

As South Korean communities have been recognized globally and internationally worldwide; such as the famous music genre K-pop, and awarded Korean movies and tv-shows, this club can be a great addition to Winston Churchill High School.

Yes, there are a few Asian-represented clubs. However, the Korean Culture Club is NOT a duplication of any other clubs. Korean Culture Club will go into into depth about the South Korean culture. Other schools in the DMV such as Thomas Jefferson High School at Farifax County High School, who has a variety amount of Asian-representation clubs, but also includes a Korean Culture Club. 

Student Leader: Elizabeth Kim 152373@mcpsmd.net

Sponsor: Mira Chung

Meetings: The First and Last Wednesdays of each month. 

To learn more and appreciate kosher food and its culture in different countries 

Sponsor: Jeffrey Savett

Student Leader: IIanit Benitah 10025356@mcpsmd.net 

The purpose of the Mediterranean Countries club, is to teach members different cultures, and traditions. As well as, for the members to be able to represent their countries and cultures. We will try to participate during the culture night at Churchill. We will watch videos and go over slideshow presentations to express each of our cultures (dance, music, history, food, etc). We aim to making everyone feel included and allowing them to represent themselves. 

Student Leader: Karen Haddad 131296@mcpsmd.net

Sponsor: Rayan Issa

Meetings: During lunch - Once a month (all year) 

Orthodoxy is a branch of the Christian faith that encompasses many different cultures, including Ukrainian, Russian, Antiochian, Greek, Romanian, Ethiopian, etc. The Multicultural Christian Orthodox Club will allow students who belong to these communities to come together and share details about their rich and diverse cultures, customs, and traditions. Even though there are different subgroups, we are all united through the one Orthodox faith. Students who are curious about Orthodoxy can come to learn about our faith and teach us about theirs as well. In such a diverse world, it is important to celebrate our diversity while finding our commonalities. 

Student Leader: Natalie Sidawy 123198@mcpsmd.net

Sponsor: Tiffany Carmi

Meetings: Once a month 

Welcome to the Muslim Student Association! In this club, we aim to unite both Muslim and not Muslim students while placing an emphasis on bringing students together in fun and educational experiences. We focus on promoting an educational and informative outlook on Islam, while still keeping things relative to high school students. The MSA isn’t exclusive to WCHS, as there are MSA’s in hundreds of high schools as well as college/universities in the nation. 

Student Leader: Maysam Ghandi 162483@mcpsmd.net 

Sponsor: Paul Jacobson

The purpose of our club is to connect the Persian community at school and educate others about our culture. At meetings we will also have a potluck of Persian food which anyone can contribute to. 

Student Leader: Hasti Fard 177746@mcpsmd.net

Sponsor: Maria Khodayari

Meetings: third Thursday of each month 

The goal of SASA is to educate others about our culture and create a South Asian community at Churchill where students feel comfortable to engage in their culture. 

Sponsor: Jodi Boppana

Student Leader: Alisha Durbhakula 149050@mcpsmd.net 

The Churchill Christian Club is a group where students can connect with fellow Christians at Churchill through many activities, programs, and events. We are a chapter of Fellowship of Christian Athletes and we hold exciting events such as Christmas parties, laser tag, group picnics, and snack parties! Join us to have fun hear from guest speakers, seek prayer and join service projects. We welcome any student that is interested in joining a community of Christians and non-Christians who are open to connecting through fellowship in a safe atmosphere. 

Email: churchillfcaclub@gmail.com 

Sponsor: Ian Vickery

Meetings: 

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Xplósion Latino could be the first Latin Dance Team at Winston Churchill HS and one of the other school dance teams across MCPS! The club will allow students to embrace themselves by dancing, promoting health, exercise, and cultural unity among students in Churchill. The club will practice dance techniques and allow embracement among students. It also recognizes the Hispanic/Latino students in Churchill allowing Latin Music to be celebrated and be popularized as well! 

Student Leader: Lia Salazar 133730@mcpsmd.net

Sponsor: Teresa Volante

Meetings: The club will operate once a week specifically every Wednesday during lunch (the first 25 minutes) for the rest of the school year.