Student Life
Extracurriculars & Clubs
Anime & Manga Club
Art Club
Faculty Sponsor: Anthony Xanamane
Email: [email protected]
Description: The Art Club is a place for student artists to develop their skills, techniques and portfolios, collaborate with other artists like themselves, create bonds with the community through the arts, and learn how to work together through group projects that will beautify the school and community.
Band
Faculty Sponsor: Paul Lauve
Email: [email protected]
Description:
Marching/ Concert Band – “Powerhouse Purple”
The Mainstay of the music program at Woodlawn High School, the marching band is offered from July to the first week of November. The concert band begins the second week of November and runs through May. Successful completion of the courses earns one credit toward high school graduation. Any person wishing to be part of the music program must be enrolled in this course. The unit performs throughout the year at various functions. Schedules of these performances are usually available in October and February.
Jazz Band – “Smooth Purple Groove”
The Jazz band is compromised of students who wish to learn about jazz. The instrumentation is limited to:
- 2 Alto,2 Tenor,1 Bari Sax
- 3-5 Trombones
- 3-5 Trumpets
- Rhythm Section: Drums, Guitar, Bass, Piano
- Vocalist – singer
Students who do not normally play these instruments may switch instruments for this group only, but they must have a level of proficiency on the secondary instrument so as not to slow down the education of the group as a whole. Jazz band focuses on improvisation, chords, and rhythms specific to the medium. Jazz band is offered during the school day, and successful completion of the course earns one credit toward high school graduation. Members receive credit for participation in the Jacket Point system. The group may perform at Concert band concerts, other community affairs, and basketball games.
Indoor Percussion – “Woodlawn Musical Percussion”
Indoor percussion ensembles are groups typically formed in the non-marching season months to keep marching percussion skills sharp, as concert percussion music is sometimes rather boring for high schoolers. The groups consist of marching percussion instruments, mallets (ie xylophones, etc) and electronic equipment (ie electronic keyboards). Groups perform on a basketball court instead of a football field, and can get quite intricate with costumes, props, floor mats, etc. Search ‘indoor percussion’ on YouTube for examples. In many groups, wind players play mallets or other percussion instruments on the sideline (the ’front ensemble’, also known as ‘the pit’). Performances are timed, with penalties assessed for time or out-of-bounds infractions. (As always, music must be memorized!)There is a charge for spectators to enter the competitions. (No charge for performers.)
Beta Club
Faculty Sponsor: Christine Broussard
Email: [email protected]
Faculty Co-Sponsor: Brittney Canter
Description: The purpose of our WHS Beta Club is to promote the ideals of academic achievement, character, service, and leadership among secondary school students. Beta Club allows students to be recognized for high academic achievement, it prepares young people for life, and helps develop leaders of tomorrow—all while serving the school and community.
Slogan: Let Us Lead By Serving Others
Criteria for Membership: Membership is open to all students in grades 9-12 who have at least a 2.5 GPA. Members must attend club meetings and are required to earn a minimum of 25 service hours per year. New member signups are held at the beginning of the school year.
Cheerleading
Coach: Kaila Lewis
Email: [email protected]
Description: Cheerleading is a combination of dancing, gymnastics and cheering to promote school spirit, unity and pride. It is a combination of athleticism and performance. Cheerleaders serve as student role models by displaying outstanding school and community citizenship, sportsmanship and quality leadership by being a positive example at all school activities while representing Woodlawn.
Chess Club
Faculty Sponsor: Michelle Brommer
Email: [email protected]
Description: The Woodlawn Chess Club is a group of students interested in increasing their understanding of chess and chess strategy. In Chess Club we play against each other, but also take the opportunity to study and discuss Chess strategy in effort to improve our skills and play at a more competitive level. While we do not currently attend any chess tournaments, it is a possibility in the future if we have enough interest. All players are welcome, regardless of experience level. Whether you are a chess master, or don’t even know how the pieces move, Woodlawn Chess Club welcomes you.
Choir
Faculty Sponsor: Amber Klein
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Description:
Advanced Choir/Show Choir
Advanced Choir is an auditioned yearlong course designed for those who singers who are ready to pursue a more rigorous choir ensemble. This group attends various singing events and consistently places Superior in Large Vocal Music Assessment in District IV.
Show choir aspect begins in Mid-March and the choir presents these numbers for Spring/End of Year Concert.
Successful completion of the courses earns one credit toward high school graduation. Any person wishing to be part of the music program must be enrolled in this course. The unit performs throughout the year at various functions. Schedules of these performances are usually available at the beginning of the school year.
Small Vocal Ensemble – Lost N’ Sound
The Lost N’ Sound is a highly competitive auditioned pop a cappella group comprised of students who wish to purse an even more rigorous singing component. These students are required to also be enrolled in Advanced Choir (some exceptions do apply). The instrumentation is limited to:
3 Soprano’s
3 Alto’s
3 Tenors
3 Bass
1 VP (vocal percussionist)
Students must be quick learners and studious in this course. Daily practice is required and students along with parents must be 100% committed to the success and demands of the group.
Students who have not been in choir are permitted with successful audition, but they must have a level of proficiency so as not to slow down the education of the group as a whole. LNS is offered during the school day along with some after school rehearsals, and successful completion of the course earns one credit toward high school graduation. This group also performs at Choir concerts, other community affairs.
Color Guard
Faculty Sponsor: Kami Griffin & Nancy Geter
Email: [email protected] & [email protected]
Description: Color guard is a spirit group, but also a sport. We are part of the marching band during the Fall semester and perform alongside them for football games, pep rallies, and local competitions. Color guard is part dance, part spinning, and 100% performing. It isn’t easy, and it takes lots of practice, but if your heart’s in it, it can be very rewarding and exhilarating!
Community Sports Leadership Club
Faculty Sponsor: Latosha Mitchell
Email: [email protected]
Description: Community Sports Leadership Club combines middle & high school coed sports and community outreach to promote positive leadership while connecting teens to the positive influential professionals and career opportunities within their community.
Creative Writing Club
DECA
Faculty Sponsor: David Wilburn
Email: [email protected]
Description: WHS DECA is an academic professional association of high school students with an interest in careers within the fields of marketing, finance, hospitality/tourism, fashion merchandising and retail, and business management. DECA prepares the next generation to be academically prepared, community oriented, professionally responsible, and experienced leaders.
DECA’s purpose is to:
– Provide authentic, experiential learning methods that prepare members for college and careers.
– Apply knowledge through rigorous project-based activities that require creative solutions with practical outcomes.
– Connect with businesses to provide members realistic insight into the industry and to promote meaningful, relevant learning.
– Promote competition which drives members to excel and improve their performance.
Mission Statement: DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.
Esports
Explorer's Club
Faculty Sponsor: Shelby Downs
Email: [email protected]
Description:Explorers Club is a free club to help prepare students for life after high school. We help students determine a career path and guide them in the steps to achieve it. We are a great club for anyone who wants to attend college, trade school, or have a job that caters to their passions.
Fashion Club
FCA
FFA
Faculty Sponsor:: Dan Williams
Email: [email protected]
Description: The mission of FFA is “to motivate young people to be better leaders thru participating in career and leadership activities.” Help students to become aware of the 20 million jobs in the agriculture field. Students will discover the value of citizenship, personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment.”
The study of ethics, citizenship, communications, leadership, life skills and other subjects is designed to prepare young men and woman to take their place in adult society. The Woodlawn FFA Program has four teams that participate in Leadership, Electrical, Carpentry, and Environmental competitions.
Students must be enrolled in class with Mr. Williams to participate in FFA.
ICARE TEAM Spirit
Faculty Sponsor: Holly Singletary
Email: [email protected]
Description: I CARE’S TeamSpirit club members are teen leaders, working to promote healthy life choices for themselves and their peers. Both in school and out of school, TeamSpirit club members promote safety, health, good behavior, and school spirit. TeamSpirit participates in national prevention campaigns which include September Suicide Prevention, October Red Ribbon Month, November Tobacco Prevention , December/January /February Violence Prevention and April/May Alcohol Awareness Month. By participating in these campaigns students bring awareness about different social topics, such as the dangers of drugs, tobacco and alcohol, suicide, and bullying to the students, faculty, and staff of Woodlawn High. We also participate in the Ready, Set, Drive and Sudden Impact Programs, which both teach students the dangers and realities of impaired and distracted driving. During the spring semester, we host a Prevention Fair, which brings in multiple vendors from the local area who then share their educational resources, products, and services to help our students make educated healthy decisions in their everyday lives. I CARE TeamSpirit also helps organize and participates in Homecoming Week Festivities, the Thanksgiving Canned Food Drive, and our Santa Sack program in December. The club normally meets once a month.
Internship
Faculty Sponsor: David Wilburn
Email: [email protected]
Description: Internship provides work based activities where students work one on one with a business partner (mentor) for a specified period of time to obtain “hands on” learning about a particular occupation or industry. The Internship may be a paid or unpaid position. The student must work a minimum of 10 hours per week. The complexity, nature, responsibilities, and pay scale of the internship position depends on the goals and objectives of the employer. Students may be allowed to work during school hours pending graduation requirements, parental, department and administration approval.
The student generally works during the school day as part of a course of study. Although internships are usually short term, their duration varies as well as the complexity of knowledge and skills the student is required to master at each placement. The internship program is available to juniors and seniors who have completed most courses in their graduation requirements.
The internship program is an excellent career exploration and workplace skills development tool for all qualified students.
JROTC
Instructors: Colonel (R) Eric Keys, First Sergeant (R) Timothy Cage and Sergeant First Class (R) Jill Pearl
Email: [email protected], [email protected], or [email protected]
Description: The mission of JROTC is “to motivate young people to be better citizens.” Title 10 of the U.S. Code declares that “the purpose of Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps is to instill in students in United States secondary educational institutions the value of citizenship, service to the United States, personal responsibility, and a sense of accomplishment.”
The study of ethics, citizenship, communications, leadership, life skills and other subjects is designed to prepare young men and woman to take their place in adult society, evolved as the core of the program. More recently, an improved student centered curriculum focusing on character building and civic responsibility is being presented in every JROTC classroom.
There are four Leadership Education and Training (LET) Levels for JROTC. LET Level I is the basic level where Cadets learn the basics of Drill and Ceremony, how to properly wear the uniform; basic citizenship principles and basic leadership principles. At LET Level II, Cadet learn more about citizenship, first aid and nutrition. LET Level III Cadets learn more about leadership, begin taking on more leadership responsibilities within the Cadet Corps, teaching principles and career exploration. At LET Level IV, Cadets learn more about teaching (actually teaching classes), financial management, leadership and a basic introduction to our Armed Services.
The Woodlawn JROTC Program has three teams. They are the Air Rifle Team, the Drill Team and Color Guard. These teams compete in Baton Rouge area competitions as well as competitions throughout the state. Cadets represent Woodlawn at our major sporting events as well as represent Woodlawn during our own Veterans Day Ceremony, while participating in Veterans Day Ceremonies throughout the city of Baton Rouge.
We also have days where Cadets visit Veterans Homes, visit colleges, participate in the Annual Jones Creek Parade and an event we are very proud to participate in, the “Wreaths Across America” ceremony where Cadets lay wreaths on the gravesites of Veterans at our National Cemeteries. One of our most popular events is our Annual Military Ball, where male Cadets dress in their formal uniforms and our female Cadets dress up in formal evening attire.
To become part of the Panther JROTC program, you can contact Colonel (R) Eric Keys; 1SG (R) Timothy Cage or SFC (R) Jill Pearl.
Literary Rally
Faculty Sponsor: Danelle Miller
Email: [email protected]
Description: Literary Rally is a competition in which Louisiana students in seventh through twelfth grades come together in one of nine districts to compete in designated subject areas. Students may only compete at one district rally location in one subject area.
Students at Woodlawn High School are selected based on their academic strengths as determined by a faculty committee made up of teachers, administrators and advisors. It is considered an honor to be selected to participate in this event. Winners will be eligible to compete at the Louisiana State Literary Rally competition.
For more information on the Louisiana High School Rally Association and its events, please visit, https://lhsra.wordpress.com/
Magnet Girls' STEM Club
National Honor Society
Faculty Sponsor: Sharon Madere
Email: [email protected]
Officers:
Description: The purpose of National Honor Society is to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to recognize those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
Slogan: Noblesse Oblige (Nobility obligates)
Criteria for Membership: Membership is open to students in grades 10-12 who have at least a 3.0 un-weighted GPA. Members must be selected by the Woodlawn High School Faculty Council in order to be inducted into the National Honor Society.
Orchestra
Faculty Sponsor:: Debbie Falco
Email:: [email protected]
Description: The Orchestra program at Woodlawn High School is divided into three categories, Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Orchestra.
Beginning Orchestra: As a part of the music program at Woodlawn High School, the beginning orchestra is for students who have not played on orchestral string instrument before or have only one year of playing experience. This class is offered at the beginning of the academic year in August and ends in May. Becoming familiar with how the students chosen instrument works, how to read music and simple literature are the hallmarks of this course. Ear Training exercises, as well as music theory are studied in this class. The beginning orchestra performs at several concerts, festivals and competitions throughout the year. Schedules of these performances are usually available at the beginning of each semester. Successful completion of this course earns one credit toward high school graduation.
Intermediate Orchestra: The intermediate orchestra at Woodlawn High School is for students who have at least two years of playing experience. This class is offered at the start of the academic school year in August and ends in May. Challenging literature as well as scales and arpeggios are incorporated into this class. Ear training exercises as well as music theory are studied in this class. The intermediate orchestra performs at several concerts, festivals and competitions throughout the year. Schedules of these performances are usually available at the beginning of each semester. Successful completion of this course earns one credit toward high school graduation.
Advanced Orchestra: The advanced orchestra at Woodlawn High School is for students who have had at least three years of playing experience. This class is offered at the start of the academic school year in August and ends in May. In this class, students will focus on difficult literature, performing techniques, correct tuning skills, scales and arpeggios, as well as shifting ability. Ear training exercises, as well as music theory are incorporated into the class. The advanced orchestra performs at several concerts, festivals and competitions throughout the year. Schedules of these performances are usually available at the beginning of each semester. Successful completion of this course earns one credit toward high school graduation.
Pair-A-Dice
Faculty Sponsor: Michelle Brommer
Email: [email protected]
Description: Pair-A-Dice is the strategy and tabletop gaming club at Woodlawn. We provide opportunities for students to learn, play and socialize around tabletop games, including strategy board games like Risk, Dominion, and Catan, trading card games like Magic: the Gathering, and tabletop RPGs like Dungeons and Dragons.
Our Dungeons and Dragons campaigns meet separately and bi-weekly, while standard club time is devoted to board games and TCGs. Whether you are interested in collaborative story telling though TTRPGs, or just want to beat the pants off of your friends in Risk, we have something for you. If you are an experienced player, or just want to dip your toes into a new hobby, Pair-A-Dice is a large, diverse club looking forward to welcoming new students.
Pantherettes
Faculty Sponsor:: Amber Klein
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Twitter:: WHSPantherettes
Instagram:: whsbrpantherettes
Description: As the official dance team of Woodlawn High School the Pantherettes style of dancing is very eclectic. Their performances often blur the lines from hip hop, southern style to K-Pop. They love doing stunts and wowing the crowds.
Auditions for the team are usually held in March.
ProStart
Faculty Sponsor: Steven Oubre
Email: [email protected]
Description: The Prostart Hot Food Team and Management teams are comprised of students currently enrolled in the ProStart curriculum. Each team consist of 5 team members that compete in the Louisiana Prostart Invitational held during March in New Orleans. Each team has a chance to win scholarships to various culinary schools along with qualifying for the National Invitational as the winning state team. The Students then compete nationally for more scholarships.
Science Olympiad
Self Defense Club
Stock Market Club
Table Tennis Club
Tech Club
Faculty Sponsor: Steven Frazier
Email: sfrazier1@ebrschools.org
Description: The Tech Club explores all new technologies. Explorations in Computer Science, Game Design, Virtual and Augmented Reality, Drones, and Video, Photo, Mobile Phone and Music Technologies. Students can earn Industry Based Certifications in hardware, software, and computer science. Tech Club members will participate in computer science, data base query, and E Sports competitions.
Travel Club
WHS Panther Pride GSA
Panther Pride Presidium: Nancy Geter
Email: [email protected]
Web: https://sites.google.com/ebrschools.org/whsgsa/
Twitter: @WHSPPGSA
Instagram: @WHSPPGSA
Fundraiser: https://www.customink.com/fundraising/whs-gsa
Mission: Woodlawn High School’s Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) mission is to create a school community where all students feel welcome and supported, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. We seek to create greater awareness about the issues and unique experiences faced by the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning (LGBTQ) community. To promote understanding of and foster respect for all individuals that are encountered throughout our future.
Yearbook
Faculty Sponsor: Nancy Geter
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: @wearewoodlawnyb
Twitter: @wearewoodlawnyb
Order Link: www.jostensyearbooks.com
Picture Submission: www.replayit.com
Description: The best class on campus!! This course teaches a variety of topics and allows for specialized hands on experiences. Yearbook teaches graphic design, we use online digital software to create layouts and designs. The class learns about photography because, the staff is responsible for taking and collecting photographs. Students learn soft skills and marketing through selling and creating the advertisements featured within the book. The yearbook is also the sponsor of the Homecoming Dance so students even get to experience event planning! And beyond the obvious skills and opportunities, yearbook also teaches us ethics, responsibility, teamwork, and the importance of tradition.
Youth and Government Club
Faculty Sponsor: Christina Smoorenburg
Email: [email protected]
Description: The YMCA Louisiana Youth and government program is a statewide initiative promoting civic engagement through the YMCA’s philosophy of being an organization that is continuously active in exercising social responsibility. This particular program promotes the tenet of social responsibility by allowing high school students to be civically engaged in a mock government setting. LA Youth and Government hosts the Youth Legislature conference annually.
Being a part of the Youth and Government Club at Woodlawn High School will allow you to:
- Meet people from all over the state with new ideas and opinions concerning government, but also those that are just like you.
- Voice opinions for change in our government and gives you the opportunity to be heard among your peers in Louisiana.
So, if you are looking for social change and have ideas on how to make it happen, this club is for you! If you are passionate about an issue and want to make your voice heard, this is the club for you! If you just want to have a civilized argument, this is the club for you!
Criteria for Membership:
- Pay the YMCA fee ($15),
- Attend meetings where you will create either a dual bill proposal (partner in creating a bill that will change Louisiana for the better) or a single bill proposal (you work on something you alone are passionate about)
- Attend the Youth and Government conference in February in which you will propose your bill to the Youth Legislature of Louisiana and work to get your bill passed over the course of the three day conference. Cost: $150 for room, snacks and three meals.
- Work with Miss Smoorenburg to write, word properly and argue your bill throughout the year to prepare for your final argument at the conference.
