Take our Club Survey... Your answers will help ASB determine what we have at the BLTs (Baler Lunch Times). During Baler Lunch Time, three times a year, the lunch period is extended to provide clubs the opportunity to raise money by selling food. ASB also hosts a number of activities and contests.
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meets every Thursday morning in room 352 at 7am. ASB is the acronym for our student government and stands for Associated Student Body. Students must first fill out a petition for office and are then either elected or appointed to an ASB position. Once elected or appointed ASB officers have several requirements, they must stay academically and behaviorally eligible throughout their term of office and must enroll in Leadership and attend CASC in the summer. ASB sponsored activities which include Link Crew, BLT’s, Freshman Orientation, noon-time activities, Air Jams, Rallies, the Benefit Ball, Homecoming, Powder Puff games, Bumpfests, ASB Convention, Assemblies, and the Morp. Advisor is Juan Robledo, 831-637-5831 ext. 352, email address is jrobledo@sbhsd.k12.ca.us |
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American Sign Language Club |
meets red Fridays at Lunch in room 394, new members always welcome.The purpose of the ASL (American Sign Language) Club is to connect hearing, deaf and hard-of-hearing while participating in local deaf events. ASL Club is for anyone interested in American Sign Language, as well as Deaf Culture, Events, and Community. Our fundraising supports our trips to Deaf Events at Great America, Fremont School for the Deaf, and other local Deaf Events. Advisor is Jennifer Mott, 831-637-5831 ext 394, email address is jmott@sbhsd.k12.ca.us |
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AVID Club |
works as a community service outlet for college minded students, and fundraises for AVID scholarships. We work hard within the community, through the AVID classes to educate others about opportunities in relation to further education. Advisor is Renee Reed, 831-637-5831 ext. 251, email address is rreed@sbhsd.k12.ca.us |
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Card Club |
meets every day at lunch to play cards and games. Advisor is Katherine Foster, 831-637-5831 ext. 244, email address is kfoster@sbhsd.k12.ca.us |
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Ceramics Club |
is a fun and interactive art club on campus at San Benito High School. We participate in many school activities and our advisor conducts clay demonstrations at some of our meetings. All SBHS students are welcome to join our club and participate in our activities. Please stop by at our next meeting and be a part of a truly creative experience (keep an eye out on School Loop & the school bulletin to see our next meeting time)! Advisor is Sabrina Skeels, 831-637-5831, email address is sskeels@sbhsd.k12.ca.us |
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Circle of Friends |
meets Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday @ lunch- lunch groups meet up in room 175 and go out to have lunch with their friends. The mission of “Circle of Friends” is to establish an environment of inclusion for teens and young adults with developmental disabilities on the San Benito High School Campus as well as within their community, focusing on the understanding and acceptance of differences. We provide students the opportunity to acquire, practice and improve social/conversational skills and problem solving strategies in a natural environment in order to increase self esteem, thus leading to a more successful adult life. Advisor is Cassandra Guerrero 831-637-5831 ext. 175, email cguerrero@sbhsd.k12.ca.us |
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Class Officers |
Become active in your class any year or all four years. Classes are considered a very important part of our ASB. They promote school spirit and sponsor a number of healthy school competitions. Class Officers are part of our student government. Our classes compete in float competitions, air jams, pumpkin carving and even tree decorating. They compete for the spirit stick at every rally and they compete in noon activities for the privilege of flying their class flag in our quad. Being an active member of your class can enhance your entire high school experience. FRESHMEN CLASS meets Thursdays at lunch in room 367. The Advisors are: Amy Henneman 831-637-5831 ext. 367, email address is ahenneman@sbhsd.k12.ca.us Derek Barnes 831-637-5831 ext. 365, email address is dbarnes@sbhsd.k12.ca.us SOPHOMORE CLASS meets on Tuesdays, Lunch time in room 264. The Advisors are: Mike Schurig 831-637-5831 ext. 191, email address is mschurig@sbhsd.k12.ca.us Carissa Alvarez 831-637-5831 ext. 264, email address is calvarez@sbhsd.k12.ca.us JUNIOR CLASS meets at Monday morning 8am in room 371. The Advisors are: Becky Bonner 831-637-5831 ext. 371, email address is bbonner@sbhsd.k12.ca.us Heather Nichols 831-637-5831 ext. 344, email address is hnichols@sbhsd.k12.ca.us SENIOR CLASS meets every other Tuesday at lunch in room 352. The Advisors are: Maxine Cunningham 831-637-5831 ext. 286, email address is mcunningham@sbhsd.k12.ca.us Marlene Villegas 831-637-5831 ext. 286, email address is mvillegas@sbhsd.k12.ca.us |
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Club Ed |
Tutoring is now available from Club Ed students for $13 per hour. If you are interested, please contact: R. Flores- flores.rach@gmail.com, 637.9605 |
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FFA |
meets the second Wednesday of every month at 6pm in room 340. FFA is the acronym for Future Farmers of America and is a dynamic National Youth Organization, the largest youth agriculture leadership organization in the United States. FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for PREMIER LEADERSHIP, PERSONAL GROWTH and CAREER SUCCESS through agricultural education. Any student can be involved in the Hollister FFA program, whether you live in town or on a farm. However you must be enrolled in an agriculture class at SBHS (Ag Earth Science, Ag Biology, ROP The Art & History of Floral Design, Beginning Ag Mechanics, or ROP Ag Fabrication & Construction). Advisor is Kelly Bianchi, 831-637-5831 ext. 340, email address is kbianchi@sbhsd.k12.ca.us |
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French Club |
meets Wednesdays at lunch. The mission of the French Club is to provide cultural enrichment to our students through numerous and varied activities and field trips, to promote the study of French at San Benito High School, and to fundraise for the scholarship “La Bourse” which is offered to one or more senior French students who have demonstrated a past, present and future commitment to the study of French. Advisor is Michelle Lassaga 831-637-5831 ext. 391, email address is mlassaga |
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Friday Night Live |
is a club open the San Benito High School campus that encourages the youth of our community to make wise choices by presenting activities to students regarding the problems of teenage drug and alcohol use and abuse. For our level of students this is best done through “subtle messages” and involvement in school and community activities. Advisor is Diane Bates, 831-801-3891 ext. 221, email address is dbates@sbhsd.k12.ca.us |
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GSA |
meets on Mondays in room 291 at lunch. GSA is the acronym for Gay Straight Alliance, a club that encourages open-minded students to meet in a safe environment to discuss GLBTQ (Gay Lesbian Bisexual Transgendered Questioning) issues and be a part of inspiring acceptance on our school campus. All students and staff are welcome to attend. Advisor is Rebecca Conklin 831-637-5831 exxt. 291, email address is rconklin@sbhsd.k12.ca.us |
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Interact Club |
meets at lunch every RED Tuesday in room 231. Interact is a community service club and puts on the Valentines Dance! Advisor is Irma Albright 831-637-5831 ext. 231. Email address is ialbright@sbhsd.k12.ca.us |
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Key Club |
meets every Monday at lunch in the Staff Lounge room 201 by the Cafeteria, is a student-led organization, which provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership. Sample service projects include; Relay 4 Life, Breakfast with Santa, Convalescent Home Visits, Unicef, etc. Just for fun trips have included Whale Watching and Great America. Motto: Caring - Our Way of Life. Advisor is Juan Robledo 831-637-5831 ext. 352, email address is jrobledo@sbhsd.k12.ca.us |
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Knitting/Crochet Club |
meets every Wednesday at lunch in room 242. Those interested can learn to knit and/or crochet. All levels of expertise are welcome. Bring your materials – yarn and knitting needles/crochet hooks. Advisor is Jessica Gautney, 831-637-5831 ext. 242, email address is jgautney@sbhsd.k12.ca.us |
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meets on Mondays at lunchtime in room 183. It is designed to promote positive, responsible environmental stewardship, to enhance academic achievement, and to teach hands-on professional development skills in the fields of Earth Science and Environmental Science. These goals are achieved by student participation in a series of Saturday morning clean-up events and field trips on the local stretch of the San Benito River, the source of our community’s drinking water. Advisor is Jim Ostdick 831-637-5831 ext. 183, email jostdick@sbhsd.k12.ca.us |
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Pathways to Success Club |
will participate and support the annual Baler Gifted Games within the County area as well as provide opportunities for Special Education students, within our County to participate, and contribute to the community. Pathways makes and sells Baler Biscuits. Advisor is Tania De Leon 831-637-5831 ext. 301, email address is tdeleon@sbhsd.k12.ca.us |
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Ritmo Latino Club |
Come join a Latin dance team as we move to Latin rhythms with joy and passion after school on Mondays and Wednesdays in the Dance Room 344. Everyone is welcome and no dancing experience is necessary. Advisor is Heather Nichols, 831-637-5831 ext 344, email address is hnichols@sbhsd.k12.ca.us. Co-Advisor and Folklorico instructor is Elsa Chavez -echavez@sbhsd.k12.ca.us. |
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Rock Guitar Club |
gives free lessons at our club meetings, we help connect local musicians to one another so they can form bands, and we host two battles of the bands and two benefit concerts each year, featuring local talent. Recent battle winners have received professional recording sessions at Tool Shed Studios in Gilroy. A very cool club that meets on Wednesdays after school in room 266. Advisor is Tom Rooth 831-637-5831 ext. 266, email is trooth@sbhsd.k12.ca.us |
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Speech and Debate Club |
is intended to foster student discussion regarding the important issues of our world. The students engage in lively debates about controversial topics and give speeches expressing their opinions of various ideas. We discuss ideas about argumentation, logic and rhetoric to facilitate higher-level thinking and informed discussion. Guest speakers from the community, such as lawyers and businessmen, contribute to the discussion. The club is open to all students and can be a tremendous boon to their intellectual capacity. Advisor is Joshua Radon 831-637-5831 ext. 268, email address is jradon@sbhsd.k12.ca.us |
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Student Government |
See ASB & Class Officers section above for more information. |
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TobAction Club |
meets every other Friday in the District Meeting Room 172 at lunch time. Its mission is to educate our students and staff about the dangers associated with tobacco use. Major activities throughout the year include Club Information Day, BLTs, anti-tobacco presentations in health classes, advertising campaigns, fund-raising, and an annual art contest. Advisor is Andrew Prisco, 831-637-5831 ext. 114, email address is aprisco@sbhsd.k12.ca.us |
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Travel Club |
promotes national and international travel to enhance cultural understanding, encourage global awareness and cultivate tolerance of diversity among our students. Spring break travel opportunities for students and parents/guardians include educational tours to Germany, Austria and Switzerland, France, Spain and Mexico. The Travel Club also offers local excursions that provide rich, cultural experiences for our student citizens of the world. Advisor is Andrea Walton 831-637-5831 ext. 372, email address is awalton@sbhsd.k12.ca.us |
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Velocity |
Velocity is a dance club that has been delighting SBHS campus for two years. It gives students the opportunity to choreograph, rehearse, and practice with their team members in preparation for various events on campus. These dancers enjoy performing at rallies, dance concerts, Air Jams, and any other performance opportunity. The goals of the club are increasing self-confidence, dance skills, and enjoying new friendships through the art of dance. Advisor is Heather Nichols, 831-637-5831 ext344, email address is hnichols@sbhsd.k12.ca.us. |
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VICA Club |
Typically meets the 2nd & third wed of each month @ lunch in the auto shop. The VICA Club exposes students to vocational competitions, racing, industrial tours. We attend races and student skill competitions, homecoming parade, BLT’s & Tub races. If you are interested in any form of legal, organized racing - this is the club for you! Advisor is Tom Agan 831-637-5831 ext. 323, email address is tagan@sbhsd.k12.ca.us |
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Volleyball Club |
is established to support San Benito High School volleyball teams through fundraising and sportsmanship. The club meets to organize spirit days at home games and help during parent nights and homecomings. Advisor is Marlene T. Villegas 831-637-5831 ext. 286, email address is mvillegas@sbhsd.k12.ca.us |
