At Wylie East we highly encourage students and teachers to get involved in clubs and organizations in order to give them ways to develop beyond their academic abilities and form friendships. Below is a list of the clubs at Wylie East. Further below you will find a summary of what the club does and how to find out more. 

Overview:  

Air Force JROTC provides leadership training and an aerospace science program for high school students. The program explores the historic and scientific aspects of aerospace technology and teaches high school students self-reliance, self-discipline and other characteristics found in good leaders. The objectives of Air Force Junior ROTC are to educate and train high school cadets in citizenship and life skills; promote community service; instill a sense responsibility; develop character and self-discipline through education and instruction in air and space fundamentals and the Air Force’s core values of “integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.”  

Wylie East Air Force JROTC competes in several competitions and has won many distinctions.

The AFJROTC program is open to 9th-12th grade students who are citizens of the United States. The program is not a recruiting tool for the military services and those students who participate in AFJROTC do not incur any obligation to the Air Force. 

Sponsor info:  

Col. Brooks McFarland, Brooks.McFarland@wylieisd.net

and CMSgt Mark Davidson Mark.Davidson@wylieisd.net

How to stay informed: 

National website af.mil's JROTC page

Overview:  

Archery club is for people who are interested in learning about and practicing archery. Any and all experience levels are welcome, whether you have shot for years or never held a bow you will learn and have fun with a group of students who enjoy being outdoors and practicing a fun and exciting sport.

Sponsor info:

Chris Bailey, chris.bailey@wylieisd.net

How to stay informed: 

See Mr. Bailey in room 912

Overview:  

The mission of WEHS Book Club is to promote literacy and a life-long love of reading among students and faculty.  This community of readers is bound by common interests and a hunger to explore works of literature. We meet every other week to discuss, play games, and do activities related to our monthly read. 

How to stay informed: 

Links, challenges, etc can be found at the Link to Book Club's Web Page

Overview:  

A major program of Business Professionals of America is the Workplace Skills Assessment Program which is a competition that prepares students to succeed and assesses real world business skills and problem solving abilities in finance, management, IT and computer applications. It is BPA's showcase program and facilitates students demonstrating their career skills at regional, state and national conferences in more than 90 competitive events. Some of BPA's other major programs include the National Leadership Academy, Officer Elections and scholarships. The Torch Awards Program and BPA Cares Program recognize students and chapters, respectively, for their leadership and service to their chapter and community.

Sponsor info:  

James Hood, james.hood@wylieisd.net

Kathy Dragoo, Kathy.Dragoo@wylieisd.net

How to stay informed: 

Members are all asked to sign up in Remind 101 where they get reminders about club meetings and upcoming events. We are looking to expand our social media presence this year as well.

National website http://www.bpa.org/

Overview:  

The Chess Club is open to players of all skill levels, beginning to experienced. The Chess Club meets during Power Hour Lunch in room 276, and is led by Joseph Galgo and Harrison Murphy.

Sponsor info:  

Mr. Michael Cicchelli, michael.cicchelli@wylieisd.net

How to stay informed: 

Visit room 276 for info. 

Overview:  

College Club is an opportunity for students who will be the first in their families to attend college.  Students may apply at the end of their ninth grade year.  If selected, students will be interviewed about their goals for college and beyond.  Approximately 40 ninth grade students will be selected each year to participate in college club.  During their tenth grade year, the college club meets during lunch on Tuesdays.  The Junior and Senior level students are expected to attend the weekly meetings, but they are also enrolled in a class that teaches them all that they need to know about the “college process”. Admission to the college club comes with the expectation that students will remain active members throughout their high school career. 

Sponsor info:  

Jessica Taylor, jessica.taylor@wylieisd.net

How to stay informed: 

TBA

 

Overview:  

The Wylie East High School Choirs are led by Nathan & Ashley Dame and Cathy Koziatek. Consisting of more than 320 students in 10 performing ensembles, the Raider Choirs are frequent winners of local and regional choral contests, with multiple superior ratings and UIL Sweepstakes awards earned in the last few years. They travel annually around the state and country. Recent travels include: London, Colorado, Disney World, Branson, and San Antonio. Choral placement is assigned by ability, and include:

• A Cappella Choir
• Bel Canto
• Bella Voce
• Tenor-Bass Choir
• Out of the Blue (show choir)
• Select Tenor-Bass Choir
• Select Treble Choir
• Treble Choir

Sponsor info:  

Nathan Dame, Nathan.Dame@wylieisd.net 

Ashley Dame, Ashley.Dame@wylieisd.net

Cathy Koziatek, Cathy.Koziatek@wylieisd.net 

How to stay informed: 

Please visit www.wylieeastchoir.com

Overview:  

The Diversity Club is an organization dedicated to spreading kindness and awareness of social issues throughout Wylie East. We do service projects around the community, learn about other cultures and do fun activities to help improve confidence. The Diversity Club is a fun place where anyone regardless of gender, sexuality, religion or ethnicity can come hang out with others and hopefully learn something new about themselves, their peers or the world!

Sponsor info:  

Jill Hill, jill.hill@wylieisd.net

How to stay informed: 

Instagram- wehsdiversity

Meetings are usually on the first Friday of the month during B lunch in Room 417. Sign up for the Remind below to stay informed on meetings and activities!

Remind Code: @wylieeastd

Overview:  

The Sapphires drill team is a dance team comprised of 9th - 12th graders, who represent Wylie East High School in Wylie, Texas. Our objectives include the following:

• ​Halftime entertainment at all Raider Varsity football games and as many Raider Varsity basketball games possible. 
• Perform in WEHS Pep Rallies and other Wylie East functions per the direction of the Sapphires Drill Team Director. 
• ​Participate in at least one contest during the Spring
• Present the Annual Spring Show.    
  
  

Sponsor info:  

Stephanie Jackson, Stephanie.Jackson@wylieisd.net

 How to stay informed:

If you would like to be a member of the Sapphires, tryouts are held in the Spring for the following year.

Our booster club has a facebook page. http://tinyurl.com/y92gegrb​  That is the easiest way to stay informed of what is going on with the Sapphires

Overview:

Esports is a form of competition also known as electronic sports utilizing video games. It is organized game play between teams and has a strict set of rules and guidelines.  ESports focuses on teamwork, communication, strategic thinking, and leadership. If you have any questions please see any of the sponsors listed below. 

Sponsor info:  

Mr. Ishmael, Mr. Neu, Mrs. Miller, Mr. Turner, Mr. Rouse

 How to stay informed:

Overview:  

Fellowship of Christian Athletes is a student lead organization providing students with an opportunity to grow in their walk with Christ.  Students meet other students who want to learn more about Christ and want to fellowship with other students at Wylie East HS. 

Find the Mission and core values of this club here.

Sponsor info:  

Mike Dormady  mike.dormady@wylieisd.net

Hunter Henzler  Hunter.Henzler@wylieisd.net

Nate Blackwell  Nate.Blackwell@wylieisd.net

How to stay informed: 

Meet every Wednesday during Power Hour 12:30 pm – 1:20 pm held in the IMPAC Building (Indoor Facility)

Meeting information is provided on our Twitter page @wehs_fca

National website http://www.fca.org 

 Overview:

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) is a national Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) for young men and women in Family and Consumer Sciences (FCS) education in public and private school through grade 12. Since 1945, FCCLA members have been making a difference in their families, careers, and communities by addressing important personal, work, and societal issues through Family and Consumer Sciences education.

Sponsor Info:

Alicia Kam, Alicia.Kam@wylieisd.net

How to stay informed:

Email Mrs. Kam to be added to the FCCLA google classroom to stay updated on all things FCCLA. We are also on Facebook, WEHS FCCLA.

 Overview:

FFA is a dynamic youth organization within agricultural education that changes lives and prepares students for premier leadership, personal growth and career success. FFA was created in 1928 as the Future Farmers of America; the name was changed in 1988 to the National FFA Organization to represent the growing diversity of agriculture. Our Chapter here at W.E. was chartered in 2011 and has grown substantially since then. The goal is for us to continue growing and offering students more and more amazing opportunities!

Today, nearly one half-million student members are engaged in a wide range of agricultural education activities, leading to over 300 career opportunities in the agricultural science, food, fiber and natural resources industry. Student success remains the primary mission of FFA. 

Sponsor Info:

Valerie Turner Valerie.Turner@wylieisd.net

How to stay informed:

Our Facebook is where we post every piece of information we have and send out reminders

Wylie East's Texas FFA Now Webpage will also have that information

We have monthly student and parent meetings typically on the third Tuesday of the month but check our Facebook page for updates

Overview:  

Fishing Club is designed for students who love to bass fish.  Students will be given the opportunity to compete in bass tournaments and win scholarships.

Sponsor info:  

Lisa Curry, Lisa.Curry@wylieisd.net

How to stay informed: 

Stop by Room 979 with any questions.

Overview:  

The Wylie East chapter of HOSA-Health Professionals develops leadership and technical skills related to the health care industry through a program of motivation, awareness and recognition.  HOSA is an integral part of the Health Science Education program and helps students growth through community service, guest speakers, and area/state/national HOSA skills competition.  Our local chapter is associated with both state and national HOSA. 

Sponsor info:  

Angela Tower, Angela.Tower@wylieisd.net

How to stay informed: 

Students can see sponsor Angela Tower, RN in room 427.

Get updates via Google Classroom and follow on Instagram at wehs_hosa

National website www.hosa.org

Overview:  

The Interact Club carries out two service projects a year, one that helps our community and one that promotes international understanding.  We meet twice a month and are sponsored by the Wylie Rotary Club. 

Sponsor info:  

Renea Strickland, Renea.Strickland@wylieisd.net

How to stay informed: 

@wehsinter for Remind

2017-18 will bring new connections (facebook, twitter, possible website)

National website rotary.org 

Overview:  

International Thespians Society (ITS) is a national organization organized into troupes at the school level. Wylie East's troupe 7286 serves as the school's theatre honor society. Students earn induction based on their achievements, which include 100 hours of excellent work in theatre. Students are also honored for high grades. 

Sponsor info:  

Bekka Glaze, Bekka.Glaze@wylieisd.net

How to stay informed: 

Wylie East Thespians Page

International website schooltheatre.org/internationalthespiansociety

Overview:  

Wylie East's K-pop club brings together fans of the music and dance storming the world for friendship, trivia, games, and dancing.

Sponsor info:  

David Shipp, david.shipp@wylieisd.net

How to stay informed: 

Meetings are Mondays during A lunch where you can get info needed to join the Google Classroom for the club.

Overview:  

Leo Club in a club here at East that focuses on community service and involvement. We run in conjunction with the Lions Club of Wylie. We strive to do many community service projects with elementary schools or anything that comes up in the city of Wylie and beyond.

We would love to have you join us!  

Sponsor info:  

Gricelda Mathis gricelda.mathis@wylieisd.net

Debbie McCain debbie.mccain@wylieisd.net

How to stay informed: 

National website lionsclubs.org

Overview:  

The National Art Honor Society is open to any student who has completed at least one year of High School Art and has at least a B average in all Art classes. Members are required to attend at least one meeting a month and complete yearly community service hours.  We have weekly meetings every Monday during A Power Hour in room 421 where we explore various art topics and work on school and community projects.    

Sponsor info:  

Jennifer Thompson, jennifer.thompson@wylieisd.net

How to stay informed: 

See Ms. Thomspon to join our NAHS Remind 101 group

Overview:  

The National Dance Honor Society is a national organization at the school level. Wylie East's chapter #SP-070-7837 serves to honor student achievements in dance, while advocating for dance in the school and surrounding community. In order to qualify for induction, students must earn 30 merit points while participating in dance related activities, as well as receive an “Above Average” character rating, and maintain at least a 3.0 G.P.A. 

Sponsor info:

Stephanie Jackson, Stephanie.Jackson@wylieisd.net 

How to stay informed: 

National website nhsda-ndeo.org

Overview:  

The Wylie East Chapter of the National Honor Society embodies the four pillars of NHS: Scholarship, Leadership, Character, and Service. Generally, students with a GPA of a 4.5 or higher are eligible to become members. For specific information about how to become a member, read this WEHS NHS Flyer. 

Current or prospective members may refer to the WEHS NHS Bylaws.

Sponsor info:  

Joe Hill, Joe.Hill@wylieisd.net

Mary Carter, Mary.Carter@wylieisd.net

Rosie Coleman, Rosie.Coleman@Wylieisd.net

How to stay informed: 

For other questions, please contact the Advisors.

Members attend mandatory monthly meetings and receive communication information there. 

National website nhs.us

Overview:

The National Technical Honor Society currently serves approximately 100,000 active members and nearly a million members since its inception in 1984.  Awarding over $1.7 million in scholarships to date, NTHS honors the achievements of top CTE students, provides scholarships to encourage the pursuit of higher education, and cultivates excellence in today’s highly competitive, skilled workforce. For over 30 years, NTHS has been the acknowledged leader in the recognition of outstanding student achievement in career and technical education.

NTHS meets on alternating Fridays during the Power Hour Lunch in room 416.

Sponsor Information:

David Lanman, david.lanman@wylieisd.net

Scott Ames, scott.ames@wylieisd.net

National NTHS website: www.nths.org

Overview:  Students in all levels of video production plan, film, edit and create video content for Wylie East. 

Sponsor info: Jennifer Holcomb

How to stay informed: 

Blue-i News can be found on the Blue-i Media Youtube page

Overview:  

The Wylie East High School newspaper class produces the online newspaper, Blue Print, daily. All content is gathered, written and posted by the newspaper staff. Our mission is to inform, educate and entertain our readers. The opinions expressed are those of the school newspaper staff and do not reflect those of the faculty or administration.

If you have an event that you would like the Blue Print staff to cover, or if you are interested in advertising with Blue Print, please contact Mrs. Casi Thedford in room 826, or email casi.thedford@wylieisd.net, or call 972.429.3000 ext. 6186.

Sponsor info:  

Casi Thedford, casi.thedford@wylieisd.net

How to stay informed: 

Find us on Facebook and Twitter to be the first to know about Raider Nation news.

See the online publication at wehsblueprint.com

Overview:  

Quill & Scroll is the international honor society for high school journalists. Students excelling in the yearbook or newspaper program and are in the Top Third of their class are invited to apply for membership into this organization. 

Sponsor info:  

Kimberly Creel, kimberly.creel@wylieisd.net

How to stay informed: 

See Sponsor in room 826

International website http://quillandscroll.org/

Overview:  

The PAL Peer Assistance and Leadership class trains students in the skills they need to work with their fellow students with academic and/or personal issues. Applications are required along with an interview with the sponsor. Students must be either in 11th or 12th grade to qualify.

Sponsor info:  

TBA

How to stay informed:

Room number is 159 and applications are required

National website palusa.org/ 

Overview:  

The Wylie P.O.L.I.C.E. Club (Practice Of Leadership, Integrity and Community Education) is a community serviced based club that allows students to get involved in and make a difference in the community the live. Students work side by side at events with the Wylie Police Department’s School Resource Officers. Students have the opportunity to earn Graduation Cords and a College Scholarship.

Sponsor info:  

Office Stewart, Michael.Stewart@wylieisd.net   

How to stay informed: 

Students can see Officer Stewart, in room 108.

Visit the website: https://www.wylietexas.gov/community2/youth_programs/police_club.php

Like and Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WyliePoliceClub

Overview:  

Raiders in Service is an organization which recognizes Wylie East High School students for their volunteer work in the community. The goal of Raiders in Service is to provide every student an opportunity to serve a minimum of 100 volunteer hours upon graduation from Wylie East High School. Students who perform 25 hours of community service during a school year (March to March- by the end of Spring Break), at approved non-profit agencies, receive a cord to be worn at their graduation ceremony.  Volunteer hours must be completed apart from any required hours for school organizations, scouting troops, or church groups, e.g., mission trips. ​

Sponsor info:  

Kim Combest, kim.combest@wylieisd.net

and Melissa Cox, melissa.cox@wylieisd.net

How to stay informed:

See the Raiders in Service page for many more details. 

Overview:  WEHS offers Robotics & Engineering courses as part of our CTE program. However, you do not have to be in our classes to be a part of our club. Our club competes in robotics competitions in the spring semester and spends the fall semester building and coding robot designs. Prior knowledge of robotics and coding is not required, we offer a mentorship program to train you! Beyond that, our club is a family.

If you are interested in Engineering, but not necessarily Robotics, we also compete in Skills USA. We form teams to work on different engineering challenges are part of this competition. 

Sponsor info:  Vernon Gibson (vernon.gibson@wylieisd.net) and Lauren Plunk (lauren.plunk@wylieisd.net)

How to stay informed: https://www.facebook.com/RaiderRoboticsEngineering/

Overview:  

SkillsUSA is a Career and Technical Student Organization open to any WEHS student who is enrolled in a CTE course. SkillsUSA empowers its members to become world-class workers, leaders, and responsible American citizens. Students participate in skills contests related to their Career Experience Endorsement, leadership contests, and projects. Students learn employability skills and have the opportunity to give back to the community.

We meet on alternating Fridays during Power Hour “A block” in room 416 – everyone is welcome!

Sponsor info:  

David Lanman, david.lanman@wylieisd.net

Jennifer Holcom, jennifer.holcom@wylieisd.net 

Jannifer Carlin, Jennifer.Carlin@wylieisd.net

Amie Torres, amie.torres@wylieisd.net

Kara Cooke, Kara.Cooke@wylieisd.net

Cynthia Jackson, Cynthia.Jackson@wylieisd.net

James Ishmael, james.ishmael@wylieisd.net

George Matthews, george.matthews@wylieisd.net

Tony Roseberry, Tony.Roseberry@wylieisd.net

Levi Turner, levi.turner@wylieisd.net

How to stay informed:

FaceBook Page - WEHS Skills USA @wehsskillsusa

OR on twitter @WEHS_Skills4217

OR Instagram @WEHS_Skills

National website: www.skillsusa.org

Texas SkillsUSAL www.skillsusatx.org

Overview:  

The Wylie East High School Solar Car Team builds and races a one man car that’s powered entirely by the sun. We raced at Texas Motor Speed Way this summer, taking 4^th place in this international high school event. The race next year is from Ft. Worth to Northern California. Mr. Roseberry in 820 is the sponsor.

Sponsor info:  

Tony Roseberry, Tony.Roseberry@wylieisd.net

How to stay informed: 

We keep in touch with a text group.

Overview:

The Wylie East Space Club is a club with a simple focus of increasing the interest in outer space-related topics in the students of Wylie East. Some of the activities the club will engage in include discussions relating to important space events, talking about space-related careers, sharing upcoming opportunities in regards to internships and scholarships, and much more. Club meetings will be held in Mr.Moore's classroom, room 874, and will take place during lunch every other Friday.

Sponsor Info:

Joshua Moore,  joshua.moore@wylieisd.net 

How to Stay Informed:

Members of the club are required to join the Google Classroom page. The code for the google classroom can be attained either by asking the sponsor or at the meetings.

 

Overview:  

El Capítulo Punto de Este de La Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica de Wylie East High School is an honor society for students of Spanish.  

Qualifications include:

• 10^th, 11^th or 12^th grade students enrolled in Spanish 2 or higher
• A - average (90) in all Spanish classes (*pre AP and AP students can have an 85 average)
• Overall grade point average of 85 or higher.

Potential SHH members are invited to apply at the beginning of Spring semester. SHH Induction is usually in April or March.

Sponsor info:  

Lisa Crosthwait Lisa.Crosthwait@wylieisd.net

Brenda Hernandez Brenda.Hernandez@wylieisd.net

How to stay informed: 

Communication is via Remind and Google Classroom (see sponsors for code)

Instagram: @wehspanish_honor

Twitter: @honor_spanish

National website aatsp.org

 

Overview:  

Our mission is to teach, encourage, and support students in the acquisition of speech and debate skills that create the leaders of tomorrow.

Sponsor info:  

Heather York, heather.york@wylieisd.net

How to stay informed: 

Rm. 965 Meeting will be held during Power Hour, date and time TBD.

Overview:  

The Wylie East Sports Medicine Program is comprised of 9th - 12th graders, who represent Wylie East High School.  Participation in the program includes:

• ​Attending all practices and games for various sports on campus. 
• Ensuring athletes are properly hydrated throughout practices and games.
• ​Treatment and rehabilitation of injured athletes.
• Learning First Aid/CPR/AED skills to aid the Head/Assistant Athletic Trainer in an emergency.
• The possibility of earning a letter jacket for your sport and a scholarship for college are also available.

Sponsor info:  

How to stay informed: 

Follow @WERaiderSM or @CoachHanes on Twitter

Overview:  

Student Council is an organization that speaks for the student body. We foster the relationship between students and staff on campus to raise the standards of the school. Every year we get to help with the Homecoming dance, the Homecoming parade, Red Ribbon Week, Canned Food Drive, the Reindeer Project, talent show, gift exchanges at football games, and much more!

Sponsor info:  

Zachary Neu: zachary.neu@apps.wylieisd.net ; rm 151

Breegan Gholson: breegan.gholson@apps.wylieisd.net ; rm 856

How to stay informed: 

We have meetings every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month (and, if there exists, the 5th Wednesdays as well). Meetings are after school from 4:30 pm in the library. 

We communicate through Remind and Google Classroom (see sponsors/officers for codes).

Instagram + Tik Tok + Twitter: @wehsstuco

TABLETOP GAMING CLUB

Overview:  The East Tabletop Gaming Club is a place for students to come together and play games. There is always at least one D&D campaign running, and we have many people available to help first-timers learn the basics of D&D character development and play. Also available are tabletop strategy games (like Chess and Go), assorted board games, and assorted card games. Official meeting days are Fridays in room 224 during Power Hour lunch. Feel free to bring your lunch and eat while you play! All are welcome.

Sponsor info:  Amy May; Amy.May@wylieisd.net, room 224

How to stay informed: Contact the co-presidents, Tobi (oluolu973@apps.wylieisd.net) and Braeden (madbra328@apps.wylieisd.net) if you have more questions!

Overview:  

TAFE is open to all students who are interested in learning more about the Education Career Field.  Members will have the opportunity to participate in local, state and national events.  Our members participate in community service, and also work with students throughout the district.  Wylie East TAFE is affiliated with Educators Rising, a national organization for students who are interested in a career in Education.

Sponsor info: 

Jill Hill (jill.hill@wylieisd.net)

Molly Brinkley (molly.brinkley@wylieisd.net)

How to stay informed: 

Meetings are typically held on the first Monday of each month during A lunch in Room 417.
Remind:  #81010  @21tafe22     Facebook:  WEteach      Twitter:  @WEHSEducation       Google Classroom code: gzbyp4x

Statewide website tafeonline.org

Overview:  

The Accounting Contest is an hour-long contest consisting of 80 – 100 questions that focus on the elementary principles and practices of accounting for sole proprietorships, partnerships and corporations, and may include bookkeeping terminology, the worksheet with adjustments, income statement, balance sheet, trial balance, account classification, journalizing, posting, bank reconciliation, payroll and other items related to the basic accounting cycle.

Computer Applications focuses on word processing speed and accuracy, skill in the use of database and spreadsheet applications, and the integration of all of these. The goal of the competition is for students to have a thorough, working knowledge of these three applications and be able to complete substantial tasks in all of them and to direct data from one application to another. The difficulty of the elements on tests will increase as they progress to higher levels of competition.

The Film contest allows students to submit original works in four different categories: narrative, documentary, computer/digital animation, and traditional animation. Films submitted to the Festival shall be previewed, critiqued and ranked by our adjudicators. Originality, cinematic storytelling, and technical execution are the basis of the scoring. Entries will go through a preliminary round. Those qualifying will go through a second qualifying round. Those qualifying from the second round will go through a State Semi-final round. Those entries advancing to state in each category will be screened, in whole or in digest form,  and ranked first through sixth at the State Festival. 

Sponsor info:  

James Hood, James.Hood@wylieisd.net

How to stay informed: 

Overview:

Sponsor Info: 

How to stay informed: 

Stop by room 826 or email casi.thedford@wylieisd.net for more information.

Overview:  

Sponsor info: 

Casi Thedford, Casi.Thedford@wylieisd.net

How to stay informed: 

Order your yearbook online at www.jostensyearbooks.com or stop by room 826 for an order form. 

Contact Mrs. Casi Thedford in room 826, or email casi.thedford@wylieisd.net, or call 972.429.3000 ext. 6186 for more information.