CLUB LIST 2020-2021

Hey Highlanders! Below you will find information on all our clubs that are currently availaible. You can email the club advisor listed if you are interested in joining or fill out the google form below! #getinvolved

If you do not see a club you are interested in joining, but you have an idea for one... please email Mrs. Rod at alyssa.rodriguez@fresnounified.org and we can work together to see if we can get it started at McLane.

Club Interest FormPlease fill this out and the club advisor will be in contact with you! If you are interested in joining more than one club, please fill out a form for each club.

DRAMA

The Drama club is a way to express yourself and learn more about different aspects of theatre. It is a way to make friends and meet people who have similar interest as you. Theatre can also help you become a lot more confident and help with public speaking. If you are interested or have any questions talk to Mr. Spjute or follow @ mclane_theatre on Instagram.

Meeting days are the first and third Wednesday of every month either at lunch or at 2:30-3:00

Drama Club is place to learn more about and also celebrate ALL things THEATRE. That includes what happens ON stage and what happens BACK stage and what happens in the AUDIENCE. We have fun by working together to make good Drama and good Memories.

ADVISOR:
Aaron.Spjute@fresnounified.org

MHS Express

McLane High School's Daily News Feed. We exist solely to impart entertainment, information, and accomplishments of our exemplary Highlander Students and Staff to the world!

We meet Wednesdays on TEAMS at 1:15.

We are always looking for reporters, photographers, videographers, film editors (even if you just want to submit video or pics). We will teach you how to do it all. Join us.

ADVISOR:
Keith.Raines@fresnounified.org

BSU

Black Student Union, BSU

To promote positive culturally relevant experiences for McLane students, emphasizing various aspects of the Black community. (this is my draft, Marcus may want to provide a more detailed description)

Meeting days/times: Tuesdays at 4pm
(Teams Code: KOULBCF)

ADVISORS:
Clare.McGarvin@fresnounified.org
Marcus.Spencer@fresnounified.org

HOSA

HOSA – Health Occupations Students of America

Medical related organization with state and national HOSA affiliation. Our goal is to provide leadership opportunities for students to contribute to the healthcare community while gaining knowledge and experience necessary to become a productive member of society.

Meeting Day/Time TBA

HOSA membership is not limited to Medical Academy students. Any student who is interested in healthcare and giving back to the community may join.

ADVISOR:
Jennifer.Pennington@fresnounified.org

FCCLA

FCCLA: Family, Career and Community Leaders of America

A professional career and technical student organization that helps build leadership skills for Education pathway students and related fields.

Meeting days/times:
Friday 12:30-1:00pm during lunch

ADVISOR:
Maria.Salinas@frensounified.org

CSF

What is CSF?

Do you want to increase your chances of getting into a university? Do you want to be recognized at graduation? Do you want to belong to one of the premier student organizations in California? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you should join California Scholarship Federation (CSF) here at McLane High School. California Scholarship Federation (CSF) honors outstanding high school students for their academic excellence and community service and is recognized by colleges and universities throughout the country. Students may join CSF by simply applying for membership after each semester’s grading period of high school.

To be eligible for CSF membership students must be in the second semester of the tenth grade or in grades eleven and twelve. In order to be considered a full member, students must have earned at least 10 points (an A=3 points a B=2 points) in the previous semester. Students need to reapply for membership every semester and in addition perform at least 15 hours of community service per semester. To receive more information and to pick up an application contact Mr. Johansson via email: lars.johansson@fresnounified.org. CSF accepts new membership applications the first three weeks of each semester.

Meeting Day/Times TBA

ADVISOR:
Lars.Johansson@fresnounified.org

HIKING CLUB

We are a group dedicated to hiking, wilderness exploration and outdoor education. Hiking club meets regularly on campus and go on hiking field trips one to two times per quarter.

In previous years, we have taken trips to Yosemite National Park, Kings Canyon National Park, Pinnacles National Park, Montana De Oro State Park, Golden Gate National Recreation Area, San Joaquin River Gorge, and many other incredible locations nearby!

Hope you can join us on the trail!

**Hiking Club will start when we return for in person learning**

ADVISOR:
William.Mitchell@fresnounified.org

CAMPUS LIFE CLUB

Christian Club... All Are Welcome

Our goal is to encourage students through Biblical teaching. We enjoy fun activities. We talk about real life issues, God, and the Bible.

We meet on Mondays at 2:15 through Zoom.

ADVISOR:
Lori.Mehl@fresnounified.org

KEY CLUB

Prepare the next generation to be academically prepared, community oriented, professionally responsible, and experienced leaders. Bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.

Meeting days/times: Wednesday 3 PM on Teams

ADVISOR:
Carlos.Gonzales@fresnounified.org

ACADEMIC DECATHLON

Calling all Spies … I’m looking to build a team for the 2020-21 Academic Decathlon Competition.

This Year’s Mission >>> The Cold War

We are looking for some brave young soldiers to compete in this fierce battle.

In Science, we will be looking into Astronomy and the Soviet Space Race.

In Math, you will be tested in Geometry

In Literature, we will be reading The Cat’s Cradle.

If you are interested in joining the team or would like more information, please email Mrs. Mrkaich. We want you as a new recruit!

Meeting Days/Times TBA

ADVISOR:
Cheryl.Mrkaich@fresnounified.org

FBLA

The purpose of this organization is to:
Prepare the next generation to be academically prepared, community oriented, professionally responsible, and experienced leaders. Bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.

Meeting on TEAMS on Tuesdays @ 1pm

ADVISOR:
Suki.Dhaliwal@fresnounified.org

CHESS CLUB

This club is all about chess. Learning, playing, new strategies, and eventually competing in local chess events and running our own!

Meeting Day/Time TBA

ADVISOR:
Isaac.Thorton@fresnounified.org

HIGHLANDER FIT LIFE CLUB

This club is all about fitness and healthy lifestyles, including those interesting in learning about powerlifting, bodybuilding, olympic weightlifting, HIIT cardio, fat-loss, muscle-building, nutrition, and recovery. It would focus on helping students with whatever their personal fitness goal is to achieve them and learn how to plan, eat right, and lose fat and/or build muscle. We would be able to use the weight room once we are back on campus for different demonstrations and to learn different workouts depending on your goals.

Meeting Day/Time TBA

ADVISOR:
Isaac.Thorton@fresnounified.org

HMONG DANCE

Description: To educate and keep our native dance roots alive through solo digital performances for community members to see what McLane has to offer.

Meet: Every other Friday at 3 p.m.

ADVISOR:
Brandon.Yang@fresnounified.org

E-SPORTS (FUeL)

Do you like playing online video games and competing with others? Are you interested in making money as a professional video game player after high school? Then join the McLane eSports Team! Our meetings will focus on technique and strategies related to League of Legends and we will compete in online scrimmages with other schools to help us prepare for eSports tournaments held through Fresno Unified. Everyone is welcome, regardless if you are a seasoned pro or want to try something new!

Meetings will be held every Friday at 2:30 PM. Complete the interest form below and use code gmaz7ck to join our Microsoft Team.

The purpose of the McLane eSports Team is to connect students with a new and developing industry. Participation will help foster curiosity with STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics), help students engage with peers to create a strong community who demonstrate commitment, respect, leadership and responsibility, and provide a direct career path with opportunities for college scholarships offered exclusively to eSports athletes.

ADVISOR:
Vanessa.Gonzalez@fresnounified.org

MYSTERY CLUB

We meet together to discuss, research, and try to solve historical and modern mysteries and unexplained events; every thing from true crime, to ghost stories, to urban legends.

Meetings: Fridays from 3-4 (tentative)

ADVISOR:
Samantha.Sass@fresnounified.org