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.
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
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
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 – 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: 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
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
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**
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Dance club to learn to break dance.
Meetings:
M-F
3:00-4:00pm
Advisor:
ASP
Chia.Vang2@fresnounified.org
Folklorico dance reflects the traditions, cultures and beliefs of people in a particular region.
Meetings:
M-F
3:00-4:00pm
Advisor:
ASP
Chia.Vang2@fresnounified.org
Learn new computer tech skills and gaming.
Meetings:
M-F
3:00-4:00pm
Advisor:
ASP
Chia.Vang2@fresnounified.org
Dance club for students interests in music from Korea.
Meetings:
M-F
3:00-4:00pm
Advisor:
ASP
Chia.Vang2@fresnounified.org
Simple workout exercise to help calm the mind, body and spirit.
Meetings:
M-F
3:00-4:00pm
Advisor:
ASP
Chia.Vang2@fresnounified.org
ClubRED: Robotics, Engineering, & Design
Meeting Day/Time TBA
ADVISOR:
Curtis.Carlton@fresnounified.org
FCA: Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Meeting Days/Times TBA
ADVISOR:
Allen.Creamier@fresnounified.org
Purpose: Keeping up with grades, life and social issues
Meetings: Friday 4pm to 5pm
ADVISOR:
Marcus.Spencer@fresnounified.org
Afrrican American Academic Acceleration
Creating high expectations for our african-american student body
Meetings TBA
ADVISOR:
Marcus.Spencer@fresnounified.org
Purpose: In 2009, Marjaree Mason Center adopted KNOW MORE to continue the peer education program in partnership with Fresno-area high schools that represent a diverse group of students. The goal of this program is to educate youth on the long-lasting effects of abuse in teen relationships. It was created as a forum for teens to speak to their peers and utilize drama, music, real-life situations and staggering statistics of abuse in teen relationships to demonstrate the seriousness of domestic violence.
ADVISOR:
Fadia.Barakat@fresnounified.org
