Clubs That Compete

Bay Robotics

Bay Robotics designs robots that compete in the international FIRST Tech Challenge (FTC). Students operate a model business with fundraising and community outreach while utilizing skills in programming, CAD, industrial design, and engineering to build a robot capable of performing the tasks given in the yearly FTC challenge. We compete in 2-4 yearly statewide competitions

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Rough Draft of Schedule: Starting September through February (April depending on the success of the team): Weekly all-team meetings on Wednesdays 7-9pm, Saturdays 10-noon, extended to 4pm starting in October with extra meetings on Mondays from 7:30-9pm if needed. Additionally, there will be student-organized meetings of designated subgroups that work on specific projects, as often as needed to finish the project in time." JV meets 2-3 times per week, Varsity more.

Off-Season: Meetings during the summer and off-season are also being offered.

Steps to Join: Go to apply here: bayrobotics.org

“The enjoyment of being in Robotics is the ability to expand the depth of your knowledge within mathematics and CAD” - Arash Hosseinizadeh, Mechanical team member

“Robotics is a great place to learn essential life skills as well as skills like CAD, programming and mechanical engineering. FTC will give you a great foundation to build a career in STEM, management or business.” -Abraham Lemaitre

“This team is the greatest collection of the smartest people I have ever seen, yet I can still find a niche here as they are largely illiterate, and very accepting.” -Ben Plum, Outreach and Documentation team member

Chess Club

Purpose of Club: WFBHS students who love the game of chess and have fun competing. The club’s goal is to promote chess within the district and bring students together to sharpen their chess skills, while discovering all the opportunities the chess world has to offer.

*When the activity occurs outside of Whitefish Bay High School, the activity is not part of the school sponsorship and are done on the individuals own liability.

Cyber Security

CyberPatriot is the National Youth Cyber Education Program created by the Air Force Association (AFA) to inspire K-12 students toward careers in cybersecurity or other science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines critical to our nation's future. The purpose of this club is to give students a forum to study CyberSecurity. They will be able to apply their knowledge by competing in the Cyber Patriot competitions.

Steps to Join: contact Mrs. Logan via e-mail. linnea.logan@wfbschools.com

Debate Team

Students work together researching and writing casework to compete in local and national debate tournaments. Debate provides a great opportunity to learn about politics, economics, and philosophy, while also developing public speaking, research, and reasoning skills. Furthermore, debate fosters friendships that last beyond high school. The Whitefish Bay Debate Team has a history of excellence, and many students go onto the national level. We hope to see you join our team!

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Rough Draft of Schedule: For after school practices, we are flexible and will figure that out with the team. We will have after school practices twice a week, and tournaments are all-day on Saturdays. Both the state tournament and national qualifiers take place in January.

Steps to join:

Contact brooke.erickson@da.wi.gov saying you are interested in joining the team.

“Debate is the most valuable activity I’ve ever participated in. You learn to collect, process, and synthesize information extremely quickly to make good arguments and succinctly deconstruct bad ones. Its transferable skills in research, public speaking, and argumentation will take you far and help you to have better conversations on topics that matter.” - Alex Plum (Whitefish Bay High School Class of 2017, UW-Madison)

“First, debate trains you to think analytically under pressure. That skill is helpful in so many contexts—in school, future critical conversations. But more importantly, debate helped me develop a process for making decisions; the process of choosing which arguments to make forced me to consider what my values were, values which inform most decisions I make now. For me, it became about way more than just soaking up information, or winning; I learned what I cared about, and then got the chance to advocate for it in rounds.” - Marcus Ellinas (Whitefish Bay High School Class of 2019, University of Chicago)

E-Sports Team

The Esports club competes in the Wisconsin High School E-sports Association in the various games they offer. During the school year the ESports Club will look to improve a players teamwork and problem solving abilities in game. During team meetings, players will learn skills to review gameplay and develop understanding of their gameplay strengths and establish a path towards improving their gameplay and working together as a team.

Any interested in joining the E-Sports Team, please contact Mr. Cassas

HOSA

HOSA is a student-led national organization for those who are interested in the medical field. HOSA provides medical knowledge, skills and leadership through competitions, leadership labs, volunteering, and cooperation with local medical professionals. There is a membership fee but it is definitely worth it for it provides a deep insight for those interested in pursuing a medical career. There are opportunities for competing at the state (and national for qualifiers) level if interested (additional costs for competitions).

"I would say that HOSA is a national club where you learn about and compete in a broad range of medical and leadership topics. HOSA has also shown me how diverse and interesting the medical field can be." Ryan Scarlett

Intramural Basketbal

The intramural basketball leagues are formed to promote sportsmanship, an opportunity to play basketball and create student involvement in a controlled, competitive environment. There are two separate leagues for students to participate, one league during the lunch period and one league at night.

MATH TEAM

The Math Team offers an opportunity to extend math interests in a competitive setting through a number of formal contests. The team is open to all students. Students will be notified of each contest through their math teacher and many of these contests will have tryouts to determine the team members. The participants for each contest will be determined separately and a student may participate in as many or as few contests as they wish.

Mock Trial

Each year, from September to February, hundreds of Wisconsin teenagers, working with a teacher and outside attorney coaches, research, study and prepare a hypothetical courtroom trial involving issues of interest and importance to young people. Whitefish Bay will form its third mock trial team from students who have an interest in improving their speaking skills, enjoy direct student competition, and improving on many real-world life skills that are needed in many professional careers. This is not about creating attorneys, it is about creating better people. This will be a unique and great experience but it will require a commitment. Join the team. Enjoy the fun. Strengthen your college resume

Rough Draft of Schedule: Practice: Mondays and Wednesdays 6:30 - 8:00 PM

Competitions: Held on weekends starting in December

How to Join: Attend Mock Trial Interest meeting - listen to announcements for more information or contact Mr. Biskowitz

"Mock Trial has taught me a lot about public speaking and thinking on my feet, and I've met a ton of great people along the way" Ben Tomczak

Model UN

The Model UN is a unique opportunity for students to gain experience in a United Nations simulation. All are welcomed to take part in this event, which includes a two-day trip to UW-Milwaukee.

Our schedule: We usually attend a few conferences throughout the year. The statewide conference at UW-Milwaukee is typically scheduled for mid-March, with research and other preparations beginning a few months prior.

Joining MUN: Contact Mr. Haberkorn. First-time students of all grades are welcome!

Rock Climbing Team

The Rock Climbing Team is an opportunity to join a community focused on fun and fitness. Meeting regularly, athletes are able to develop their skills and love of climbing in a welcoming and supportive environment.

*When the activity occurs outside of Whitefish Bay High School, the activity is not part of the school sponsorship and are done on the individuals own liability.

"What is so great about the club is no matter what level of climber you are, there is always someone there supporting you to become better." -Dylan Tripler

Rough Draft of Schedule: We will be meeting in person AT LEAST once a week at Adventure Rock Milwaukee (times are TBD).

To Join: please contact Ms. Atwell via email

Science Team

The Science Team offers an opportunity to extend science interests in a competitive setting through a number of formal contests. Students will be selected based on current coursework and previous science experience.

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