Alliance of Latin American Students (ALAS)
Sponsor: Ms. Usry
Meeting time:
Students discuss and plan events for the school and community. Often it pertains to Latin American culture.
Best Buddies
Sponsor: INACTIVE
Meeting time:
Promote one-to-one friendships for individuals with intellectual disabilities.
Chicas Poderosas
Sponsor: INACTIVE
Meeting time:
Mentoring program and academic/social/emotional support for female minority students at Magruder.
Class of 2026
Sponsor: Mr. Sherwin & Mr. Shivera
Nicolangelo_Shivera@mcpsmd.org
Meeting time:
Instagram: @magruderclassof2026
We plan and organize activities for the class of 2026.
Class of 2027
Sponsor: Dr. Garay & Ms. Swam
Meeting time:
Instagram: @magruderclassof2027
We plan and organize activities for the class of 2027.
Class of 2028
Sponsor: Ms. Helmick & Ms. Matott
Meeting time:
Instagram: @magruderclassof2028
We plan and organize activities for the class of 2028.
Class of 2029
Sponsor: Ms. Vaglica & Ms. Snyder
Meeting time:
Instagram: @magruder2029ers
We plan and organize activities for the class of 2029.
Debate Team
Sponsor: Mr. Altman
Meets Wednesdays and Thursdays during lunch in room C121 and once a month at Blair High School in the evening
Public Forum (PF) is one of the most exciting and fast-paced events in debate—and one of the best ways for new students to jump in. In PF, students team up in pairs to debate both sides of a timely, current-events topic. Since topics rotate often, every round feels fresh and keeps debaters on their toes!
DECA (Distributive Clubs of America)
Sponsors: Mr. Brooks & Ms. Stroot
Meets every other Friday during lunch in C250
Prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, business, finance, hospitality, and management.
MoCo EmpowHer Club
Sponsor: Dr. Jamie Garey
Meets Thursdays duringl unch in A210
Empower young women with knowledge of health and safety tips specific to them. Provide resources/safe space to ask questions and voice concerns (personal or in the community).
Feminism Club
Sponsor: OPEN
Meeting time:
Provide a safe space to share feelings and communicate the steps we can take towards gender equality.
Forensics Club
Sponsor: Ms. Sconce
Meeting time: Thursdays during lunch in room D256
Students prepare oral presentations interpreting literature at three county meets, quarter finals, semi-finals, finals in February, and an awards/ performance for the first place winners in March.
Gay-Straight Alliance (and everything in between)
"Colorful Colonels"!
Sponsors: Ms. Curtis & Ms. Lyons
Meets Fridays during lunch in room A209
Support for LGBTQIA+ students.
JROTC Color Guard/Drill Team
Sponsor: Sgt. Hyacinthe
Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays after school in room C126
JROTC activity that represents Magruder by honoring the U.S. flag at school and community events and competitions.
Minorities in Aviation
Sponsor: Mr. Howell
Meets weekly during lunch—day to be determined—in room B225 or B223
To support all student pursuing aviation careers with a particular focus on underrepresented groups in aviation.
Minority Scholars Program
Sponsor: Ms. Toweh
Meets Wednesdays during lunch in the Media Center conference room
The Minority Scholars Program is a student led, student based, and student driven program aimed at closing the opportunity gap.
Mock Trial
Sponsor: Mr. Fiol
First meeting will be Tuesday, November 19th in A213
Instagram: @magrudermocktrial
Mock Trial is a competition in which students simulate a real trial. The trial concerns a case that remains the same through the entire academic year. The case is entirely fictional. Competitions are at the Rockville courthouse in January; you must be available for competitions to be on the team. Contact Mr. Fiol for the schedule.
Model United Nations
Sponsor: Ms. Wynkoop
Meets weekly on Thursdays during lunch in room D131
Instagram: @czmmun
Model UN is a simulation of the UN General Assembly and its other multilateral bodies where students perform an ambassador role while debating topics such as gender equality, climate action, global health, and more.
SGA CONGRESS
Sponsor: Mr. Mora
Meets the first Friday of every month in room A203
To meet with other class officers outside of the SGA class; open for the whole school.
Tiny Tutors
Sponsor: Ms. Lyons
Meets the last Tuesday of each month during lunch in room A213
Establish a strong foundation of mathematics for elementary school students as the new generation faces significant challenges in this crucial subject. Ensuring they are well-prepared for future academic and life challenges. To build a brighter future for the next generation.
Women in Business
Sponsor: Ms. Matott
Meets the first Monday of each month during lunch in D263
Focuses on helping women familiarize themselves with business concepts and recognize global issues, and confronts them using business skills.
Young Women in Engineering
Sponsor: Mr. Smith
Meets Thursdays during lunch in A107
A club where female students can work and share ideas about STEM .