DSA Students, why not join a club?
Joining a club is a great way to meet other students with similar interests, have fun, gain leadership opportunities, or get volunteer hours (all good for building your college resume!). And it won't break the bank! Teachers at DSA currently sponsor more than 30 clubs!
Is your favorite activity not on the list? Start your own club. Request the form from Ms. Nkenge at ntianu_nkenge@dpsnc.net. Your completed request will require approval by the principal. You will need a plan and a teacher to sponsor the club. Many clubs get their start this way!
2023 - 2024 Clubs
| Club | Advisor | Meets | Grade | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Club | Blair Ramsey | elizabeth_ramsey@dpsnc.net | Every other Wednesday after school from 3:30-5:00 | HS | All are welcome. Peer tutoring, preparation, and support for students studying for the ACT. |
| Alaunt E-Sports | Heather Pendrak | Heather_MankaPendrak@dpsnc.net | 1st, 2nd, & 4th Wednesday of the month after school | MS, HS | We are a group of students wanting to compete in the following game competitions with other schools within the county and state: Valorant, Overwatch, Super Smash Ultimate, and Rocket League. |
| Asian American & Pacific Islander Student Union (AAPISU) | Sabrina Monserate-Lindsay | sabrina_monserate@dpsnc.net | Bi-weekly on Thursdays, 3:30 – 4:30 | MS, HS | AAPISU’s goal is to provide a safe community for Asian American and Pacific Islander students and others to gather and share about the culture in a safe space on campus. AAPISU will provide students a setting to learn and teach about their culture as well as discuss and raise awareness of these cultures that may have been warped by misinformation or lack of representation. It will be a place where AAPI students can learn and grow as people, becoming citizens with pride and knowledge of our heritage that may not be as easily accessible at home or otherwise. |
| Battle of the Books | Kim Gugino | kimberly_fawks-gugin@dpsnc.net | Before school 7:30 – 8:20am; MS- Tuesday; HS - Thursday | MS, HS | Middle and High School Battle of the Books is a state-wide competition sponsored by the NCSLMA. DSA teams meet weekly to prep for district competitions in February and March. |
| Black Student Union | Felicia Maye and Nia Beverly | Felicia_maye@dpsnc.net | Every other week on Thursday; 3:30 – 4:30l | HS | The BSU aims to offer a safe space for DSA students to network with peers, expand cultural enrichment and promotes community outreach. |
| DSA Mountain Bike Team | Christopher Huggins | christopher_huggins@dpsnc.net | Tuesday and Thursday After School; 3:30 – 5:15 | HS, MS | Want to race mountain bikes? Want to learn to ride a mountain bike? The DSA Mountain Bike Team can help you! |
| DSA Mural Club | Jack Watson | jordan_watson@dpsnc.net | Tuesday after school; 3:30 – 4:15 | HS, MS | Students in the DSA Mural Club will help plan, organize and create mural projects around the school and community. |
| DSA Urban Gardens Club | Elijah Maurer | elijah_maurer@dpsnc.net | Friday after school; 3:30 – 4:30 | HS, MS | Open and welcoming to all! |
| Dungeons & Dragons Club | Ken Templeton | kenneth_templeton@dpsnc.net | Thursday after school; 3:30 – 4:30 | HS, MS | New and experienced D&D players welcome! We will run short campaigns all year, so come, make a character, and get involved in adventures in this classic role playing game! |
| Experimental Writing Club | Nicole Verdelli | Nicole_Verdelli@dpsnc.net | Wednesday after school; 3:30 – 4:30 | HS, MS | Experimental Writing Club will be a place where students can discover their personal writing styles, practice public speaking, and work on creative writing skills. |
| Fall Arts Festival Planning Committee | Amber Santibañez and Casey Parker | Amber_santibanez@dpsnc.net | Thursdays after school; 3:30 | HS, MS | Students and families in the Fall Art Festival planning committee volunteer plan the annual event held the last Saturday in October and to fulfill the mission of FAF. FAF is dedicated to cultivating space for storytelling and cultural exploration, while amplifying Latine voices, and advocating for holistic art education. |
| Greek Mythology | Jennifer Feaster | jennifer_feaster@dpsnc.net | Wednesday after school | MS | For middle school students. |
| GSA (Gender Sexuality Alliance) | Millie Rosen | millie_rosen@dpsnc.net | Thursday after school; 3:30 | MS, HS | Club for any and all LGBTQ+ DSA students and allies. |
| Hispanic Heritage Student Union | Lesley Mace | Lesley_mace@dpsnc.net | 2nd and 4th Wednesday after school; 3:30 – 4:15 | MS, HS | A student run organization that centers Latino and Latina student voices at DSA to celebrate Hispanic heritage, partners with first generation college bound organizations, and work to make DSA more inclusive and welcoming. |
| HOMIES | Michelle Fahey | michelle_fahey@dpsnc.net | TBD | HS | A social club that works to include the AU students from Special Programs and learns about disabilities. |
| Improv Club | Jacson Lowe | jacson_lowe@dpsnc.net | Every 2nd Thursday; 3:20 – 4:20 | HS | One hour of hilarity playing Improv games. |
| International Thespian Troupe 5765 | Kristin Winchester | kristin_winchester@dpsnc.net | All days; multiple times | HS | Students must participate in the productions or activities outside of the school day to be inducted into the troupe. |
| Jazz Club | Keegan Couse | keeganr_couse@dpsnc.net | Friday after school; 3:30 – 4:30 | HS, MS | Weekly jazz jam for musicians with experience or interest in Jazz and improvisation. |
| Jesus Club | Chad Ervin | chad_ervin@dpsnc.net | Monday after school; 3:30 – 4:30 | HS, MS | Jesus Club is a place for Christian students to come together, discuss, pray and learn more about God, and for anyone interested in learning more about Christianity or prayer. |
| Key Club | Abbey Reeves | abigail_reeves@dpsnc.net | TBD | HS | This is a high school community service club with hours requirements that is meant to promote community engagement, as well as communication and collaboration with like-minded students and faculty. It's an international service organization that requires members to pay dues. |
| Medicine & Mentors | Sabrina Monserate-Lindsay | sabrina_monserate@dpsnc.net | Bi-Weekly on Tuesdays after school; 3:40 – 4:15! Join the Remind by texting @dsamedment to 81010. | MS, HS | Medicine & Mentors is an after-school club for middle school students of color who are interested in medicine. We plan to have guests from the medical field in our community come in to talk about their careers. |
| Mu Alpha Theta - Math Honor Society | Amy Buchanan & Danielle Hamilton | amy_buchanan@dpsnc.net | Tuesday after school; 3:30 – 4:30 | HS | We are a math club that participates in math competitions, provides peer tutoring, and hosts school-wide events, such as Pi Day Celebrations. Any high school student may join as an associate. To be an official Mu Alpha Theta member, students must have at least a 3.0 in math and be enrolled in Math 2 or above. |
| Nature Notes | Anna Scotton | Anna_Scotton@dpsnc.net | Tuesday after school; 3:25 – 4:30 | HS, MS | Nature Notes is a STEAM-based club open to middle and high schoolers. We focus on nature observation, nature based arts and crafts, community science projects, and volunteering. |
| Science Olympiad | Kristen Justice | kristen_justice@dpsnc.net | Thursday after school; 3:30 – 4:30 | HS | Members will prepare to compete at regional and possibly state Science Olympiad competitions in STEM events. Members should have an interest in science and be prepared to study and/or create products for competitions. |
| Spanish Honors Society | David Hance | david_hance@dpsnc.net | TBD | HS | Students must have completed one semester of Spanish II to be eligible. A minimum of 10 volunteer hours is required. |
| Student Council | Lesley Mace and Amber Nile | lesley_mace@dpsnc.com | Monday after school; 3:30 – 4:15 | MS, HS | Student Council is a student lead, leadership organization. Student Council represents student voices at the PTSA, plans school wide events such as Spirit Week and Pep Rallies, and creates a space to allow students to come together and collaborate to make the school more inclusive and student centered. |
| Technology Student Association (TSA) | Heather Pendrak | Heather_MankaPendrak@dsanc.net | Monday after school | MS, HS | Technology association for students in both Middle and high school where we learn and compete in areas related to computer science such as coding, game design, VR, robotics, system controls, data science, software/webpage development, fashion design, photography, promotional/architectural/engineering/video/audio/music design and production. Heather_MankaPendrak@dsanc.net. |
| Tri-M Music Honors Society | Susan Townsend and Anthony Amos | susan_townsend@dpsnc.net | Before school, last Wednesday of the month; 8:00am | HS | Tri-M is a music honors society for High School students. Students are required to have an A average in their music pathway class, and an A/B average in their academic classes. The group meets monthly, and completes several service projects throughout the year. New members apply in January and are inducted in the spring. |
| Troup 89582 | Alexandra Scott and Douglas Graves | alexandra_scott@dpsnc.net | Not weekly; changes for each meeting | MS | International Jr Thespian Honor Society, DSA's theatre troupe for students who participate in theatre. |
| Ultimate Frisbee for Middle School | Millie Rosen | millie_rosen@dpsnc.net | Monday and/or Saturday after schooll | MS | Learn to play ultimate frisbee and play against other middle school club teams. |
| Writing Club | Phillip Yelverton and Mary Beth Braker | phillip_yelverton@dpnc.net | Tuesday after school 3:30 – 4:30 | HS | A club for students to learn about writing, improve their craft, and build a community of writers! |