Hobbies and Gaming
Bake-ology
In Bake-ology, students will be able to bake their chosen recipe, while learning tips and techniques, playing games, and enjoying their homemade goods.
Student Leader: Tessa Hagger 177907@mcpsmd.net
Sponsor:Tiffani Carmi
Meetings: Once a month during lunch in room 278
Google Classroom: 4iehi44
Google Form
Chess Club
The chess club is mostly as it appears, a club where chess is played. People are able to easily play and instruction is available for those who want it.
Student Leader: Soham Jinsi 465546@mcpsmd.net
Sponsor: Scott Hanna
Meetings: Weekly on Thursdays in room 240 during lunch.
Churchill Gardening
Churchill Gardening is a fun, laid-back club that provides students with an interactive experience for all things plant-related. We offer hands-on activities that allow members to fully enjoy gardening, and they can even take home their own plants!
Student Leader: Allison Zhang 205421@mcpsmd.net
Sponsor: James Doffermyre
Churchill Pinballers
This will be a social club for those who enjoy pinball. In this club we will compete in tournaments, share strategy, and learn about various aspects of pinball including the history of the game, the physics of playing, the artistic design process, and the business of both pinball machine manufacturing as well as arcades.
Student Leader: Ryan Shenker 146125@mcpsmd.net
Sponsor: Naomi Kieval
Crochet Club
A place for anyone to learn or continue crocheting and make new friends!
https://linktr.ee/wchs_crochet_club
Student Leader: Jennifer Goldstein 198475@mcpsmd.net
Sponsor: Wendy Franklin
Cubing Club
The Churchill Cubing Club focuses on solving twisty puzzles. Newer members will be taught how to solve various puzzles, such as the standard 3x3, 4x4, and more. More experienced members will be able to take on a competitive role by attending official tournaments.
Student Leader: Soham Jinsi 465546@mcpsmd.net
Sponsor: Yuri Achille
Culinary Arts Club
The main focus of the Culinary Arts Club is to introduce students to cooking and the culinary arts. Club members will engage in a variety of cooking concepts such as preparing sushi, dips, smoothies and cheese boards. The club will participate in philanthropic activities. For example, fundraising for organizations striving to help food insecure individuals and participating in food drives. Additionally, this club aims to teach its members about potential culinary career paths and future opportunities. There will be guest speakers in the culinary field, but our main focus is just to have fun with food!
Student Leader: Sarah Yesnowitz 472714@mcpsmd.net
Sponsor: James Nugent
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First Responder Interest
Meetings will introduce volunteer opportunities in fire/rescue, inform members of potential career paths, and will sometimes have speakers to talk about working as a first responder.
Student Leader: Liem Shrensky 10014236@mcpsmd.net
Sponsor: John Freundel
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Fishing Club
Fishing club, We have fun meetings and trips learning about fishing and different species of fish.
Student Leader: Jacob Strand 133761@mcpsmd.net
Sponsor: Dustin Showen
Game Development
A club dedicated to instilling a passion for the game development process, from programming to 3d modeling. We aim to enable students seeking to create games or 3d art regardless of their prior experience.
Student Leaders: Isar Uslu 10023525@mcpsmd.net; Daniel Song 10025965@mcpsmd.net; Brad Varner 130501@mcpsmd.net
Sponsor: William Swift
HAM Radio Club
discussion group on learning about radio transmissions.
Student leader: Alex Xu
Sponsor: Mary Dempsey
Meetings: Every third Monday, second half of lunch
Laufey Lauvers
This club is a fan club of the Icelandic Chinese Pop/Jazz singer Laufey! We plan to hold music video watch parties, listening parties, and Laufey themed crafts!
Student Leader: Mark Hill 10061964@mcpsmd.net
Sponsor: Angeline Paul
Meetings: The 14th of each month. (or the 16th if the 14th is on a weekend, holiday, etc)
Magic: The Gathering Club
Magic: the Gathering (MTG) is a trading card game of strategy and resource management, that also happens to be a load of fun. The MTG club aims to be a safe place for both new and old players offering the ability to learn and improve the game, and giving opportunities and information on tournaments outside of school. (similar to a chess club in this regard). This club would look to "The Gathering" as part of the magic and hope to create a community of people who want to share their love for one of the most successful Trading Card Games in history
Student Leader: Tristan Cohen-Rider 10000643@mcpsmd.net
Sponsor: Amy Gilbert
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Mahjong Club
Mahjong club is for all levels of players and officers teach the game. Winners can get snack prizes. Later on in the year, there will be a movie day of Crazy Rich Asians and a tournament!
Student Leader: Leo Li 467168@mcpsmd.net
Sponsor: Dylan Antonucci
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Marvel Fandom
Do you like Marvel or want to be involved with Marvel? Then this is the club for you. Once a Month, we will come together and engage with other students who know Marvel or want to learn more about Marvel.
Student Leader: Cooper Sunshine 404435@mcpsmd.net
Sponsor: Jeff Savett
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SPICE Club
SPICE Club (Students Promoting Integrity, Character, & Enthusiasm). We leave class a few minutes early (excused) to play music on the PA system on Fridays between bells for the whole school to hear! We also work with the WCHS administration to roll out daily announcements and take in feedback for song selections/approval for music.
Student Leader: Elias Bernstein
Sponsor: Dr. Ericka Mbachu
Swifties & Sweets
Dear reader, we know all too well that there's a huge Swiftie community at Churchill, so we decided to start this club to bring together Taylor Swift fans and all those who like sweet treats! Everyone will be invited to enjoy the Taylor Swift-themed baked goods we bring to our meetings, where we will socialize and talk about Taylor Swift's music and recent news. After all, cupcakes and brownies never go out of style. It's nice to have a friend, so make sure to invite every Swiftie you know to join us at Swifties & Sweets! Are you ready for it?
Student Leader: Sophia Campbell 150492@mcpsmd.net
Sponsor: Laura Zitnik
Reptile Room
The Reptile Room is a club based solely on reptiles (and sometimes amphibians) where we talk and learn all about the overlooked world of these fantastic creatures. We discuss reptile adaptations - how they move and eat - as well as behaviors, facts, general information, or whatever club members would like to know more about. The goal will always be to learn about reptiles or amphibians and have a great time while doing so!
Student Leader: Jessa Bradley-Bunkin 469707@mcpsmd.net
Sponsor: Jacob Stidham
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Travel Club
Our aim is to discuss upcoming Churchill trips, along with promoting travel overall. We also encourage sharing experiences of our adventures with each other. We will offer tips on traveling, such as helpful packing advice along with talking about cultural differences and how to be mindful and respectful of that.
Email: Naomi, 449887@mcpsmd.net
Sponsor: Ian Vickery and Dylan Antonucci
Meetings: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, room 215 during the first half of lunch