ACTIVISM

DEBATE

Students practice and prepare for debate tournaments.

Sponsor: Ms. Kia Davis

GEMS

Student group to promote self-efficacy, empowerment and leadership. This club/organization is inclusive of all students regardless of sex or gender identity.

Schedule TBA; meets in room 155.

Sponsor: Ms. Tiffany Ray

Tiffany_A_Ray@mcpsmd.org

KENNEDY AFRICAN STUDENT ASSOCIATION (KASA)

Our club discusses the issues within the Africa, how we can make positive changes within our school with a focus on academic achievement, community service and African dance and culture.

Meets Fridays during lunch in room 216.

Sponsor: Ms. Samira Konte

Samira_Konte@mcpsmd.org

KENNEDY MINDS MATTER

Students encourage discussion on mental health individual empowerment, use of appropriate health resources, and positive coping strategies.

Meeting time and sponsor TBA.

MINORITY SCHOLARS PROGRAM

Students work together to find ways to reduce the achievement gap.

Meets Wednesdays during lunch in room 210.

Sponsor: Dominique Duarte

Dominique_Y_Duarte@mcpsmd.org

MODEL U.N.

Model UN is a simulation of the UN General Assembly where students perform an ambassador role while debating topics such as gender equality, climate action, global health, and more. Meetings will be spent working on skills such as public speaking, preparing reports, and researching countries, as well as preparing for conferences.

Meets Wednesdays during lunch in room 204.

Sponsor: Ms. Emma Atwood

Emma_A_Atwood@mcpsmd.org

RAINBOW ALLIANCE

A space for LGBTQ+ members and allies to come together to find community, learn about the history of queer rights, explore their own identities, and have a space where students feel safe and validated in who they are.

Meets Fridays during lunch in room 2239A.

Sponsor: Mx. Bryn Blanchard

Bryn_Blanchard@mcpsmd.org

STEP TO END POVERTY

As Kennedy’s STEP chapter, we perform a variety of services in order to assist students and community members in need. We hold conversations to understand local issues while doing activities to raise awareness of the existing resources and opportunities for people in need.

Meets Tuesdays during lunch in room 253.

Sponsor: Bryan Cockrell

Bryan_Cockrell@mcpsmd.org

STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION

Students work together in communicating student rights, interests and spirits through SGA sponsored activities.

Meets Thursdays during lunch in room 129; sophomore SGA meets in room 2246 (day TBA).

Sponsor: Ms. Je'nelle Henderson

Je'nelle_J_Henderson@mcpsmd.org

TV STUDIO

Students work to help produce, broadcast and develop the school's television news show.

Meets Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. in the TV Studio.

Sponsor: Mr. Andrew Inches

Andrew_Inches@mcpsmd.org

WINGS INITIATIVE

Wings initiative is a national organization centered around an effective process of donation encouragement and facilitation. By running a very visible indefinite community clothing/book drive, we strive to strengthen the community while simultaneously bringing awareness to sustainability practices and providing resources for disadvantaged children and adults.

Meets Fridays during lunch in room 212.