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!
2022 - 2023 Clubs
| Club | Advisor | Meets | Grade | Description | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Club | Blair Ramsey | Wednesday after school | ? | All are welcome. Peer tutoring, preparation, and support for students studying for the ACT. | |
| ASL Club | Christine Betts | christine_betts@dpsnc.net | Thursday After School | MS, HS | American Sign Language at DSA is an organization focused on learning about ASL and its culture through instruction, practice, community involvement, and events. |
| Black Student Union | Felicia Maye | Felicia_maye@dpsnc.net | TBD after school | MS, HS | Support group for black students and allies. |
| Brain Games | Alex Lemay | anne_lemay@dpsnc.net | Wednesday After School | HS | HS only, small team trivia and academic knowledge competative team playing on WRAL Brain Games. Must be willing to make practices on Wednesday afternoons and be available for the 1-4 Saturdays TBD for off-campus studio competitions. |
| Chamber Music | Kayla Meek | kayla_meek@dpsnc.net | Tuesday After School | ? | This club is for young musicians who would like to participate in small ensembles, listen to each other perform, and get experience out of a large ensemble context. Students must be enrolled in a music elective to participate, and it will be centered around instrumental musicians. Committed musicians of all levels are welcome, with an emphasis on peer support for young musicians seeking feedback. |
| Crafting Club | Katherine Brown | maryk_brown@dpsnc.net | Tuesday After School | MS, HS | Bring your own crafts and materials |
| Crossing the Divide |
Phillip Yelverton | phillip_yelverton@dpsnc.net | Wednesday after school | HS, MS | Open-forum discussion group concerning potentially divisive political/social issues. Aims to bring together opposing viewpoints in a civil and sympathetic environment. No requirements. |
| DSA Mountain Bike Team | Christopher Huggins | christopher_huggins@dpsnc.net | Tuesday After School | HS, MS | The DSA Mountain Team is affiliated with the National Interscholastic Cycling Association (NICA) We teach and promote mountain biking, good health, and sportsmanship to all grade levels at DSA. |
| DSA Mural Club | Jack Watson | jordan_watson@dpsnc.net | Wednesday after school | HS, MS | The DSA Mural Club will bring together students at all levels who are interested in contributing to mural projects on campus and in the community. Students will view and discuss examples of mural projects and will learn how to create public artworks that have meaning and give voice to a community. |
| Fall Art Festival | Amber Santibañez and Casey Parker | Amber_santibanez@dpsnc.net | Thursdays after school | HS, MS | These students lead volunteers and community members in planning and facilitating the annual Fall Art Festival: Dia de los Muertos. |
| French Honor Society | Jeannine Hempstead | jeannine_hempstead@dpsnc.net | Thursday before school | HS | By invitation to high school students having completed at least three semesters of French. Invitation is based on demonstrated excellence in French, academic integrity and honorable conduct at school. |
| Garden Club | Elijah Maurer | elijah_maurer@dpsnc.net | Friday after school | HS, MS | open and welcoming to all! |
| Green Club | Kathryn Monroe | kathryn_monroe@dpsnc.net | Wednesday after school | HS, MS | Working to make DSA a cleaner environment and hosting green campus initiatives. We want it to be less of a commitment for students but a good way for people to practice more environmentally friendly habits and get involved with small but impactful efforts. |
| HOMIES | Michelle Fahey and Robert Johnson | michelle_fahey@dpsnc.net | Thursday after school | HS | A club that works to build friendships between students in DSA’s AU (Autism) Special Programs classes and their high school peers. |
| HS Battle of the Books | Kim Gugino and Hannah Moerhke | kimberly_fawks-gugin@dpsnc.net | Thursday before school | HS | High School Battle of the Books |
| Jesus Club | Chad Ervin | chad_ervin@dpsnc.net | Monday after school | HS, MS | Middle or High school students, open to anyone who wants to come. |
| Key Club | Abbey Reeves | abigail_reeves@dpsnc.net | Wednesday after school | 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. Yearly dues are $13.50. |
| Latinx Student U | Leslie Mace and amber Crispell | lesley_mace@dpsnc.com | Wednesday after school | HS, MS | Student led conversation about equity issues prevalent to Latinx students at DSA |
| Medicine & Mentors | Sabrina Monserate | sabrina_monserate@dpsnc.net | Every other Thursday after school | MS | 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. |
| MS Battle of the Books | Kim Gugino and Diane Gore | kimberly_fawks-gugin@dpsnc.net | Tuesday before school | MS | Middle School Battle of the Books. |
| Mu Alpha Theta - Math Honor Society | Amy Buchanan & Danielle Hamilton | amy_buchanan@dpsnc.net | Friday before school | 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 3 or higher. |
| Nature Notes | Anna Scotton | Anna_Scotton@dpsnc.net | Tuesday after school | HS | This club is open to high schoolers interested in combining art and science through the observation of nature. Each club member will practice nature journaling, in which students can combine sketching, creative writing, and ecology. This club will often spend time outdoors journaling. Some weeks will be student lead as to what natural phenomena we are observing and journaling about and other weeks will be guided by Ms. Scotton. No background or specific skills required! |
| Quiz Bowl | Sean Wilson | Sean_Wilson@dpsnc.net | Tuesday after school | HS | Quiz Bowl is a competitive trivia organization that competes against other schools across North Carolina. |
| SALT (Student Athlete Leadership Team) | Amy Green | amy_green@dpsnc.net | Once a month | HS | Athletes JR/SR leaders could be captains, Coach or AD recommended. |
| Science Olympiad | Spencer Ware | Spencer_ware@dpsnc.net | Thursday after school | HS | Science competition club. Students are expected to compete in regional contest next Spring, potentially going to State contest afterward. |
| Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica (Spanish Honor Society) | Joseph Keever | joseph_keever@dpsnc.net | TBD | ? | SHH is a service club dedicated to the Latinx communities and cultures. We will have an interest meeting to go over the many qualifications for membership. |
| Student Council | Lesley Mace and Amber Nile | lesley_mace@dpsnc.com | TBD | MS, HS | Come regularly! |
| Sunrise Movement | Whitney Linton | whitney_linton@dpsnc.net | Tuesday after school | ? | Focused on finding solutions to climate change through advocacy. |
| Tabletop Club | Rachal Passer | rachal_staring@dpsnc.net | Thursday after school | MS, HS | This club will allow students to play board games, card games like magic the gathering, and dungeons and dragons.. |
| Tri-M Music Honors Society | Susan Townsend | susan_townsend@dpsnc.net | Before school | HS | Must be in a music pathway, and have a A in your music pathway as well as an A or B average in all other classes |
| Troup 5765 | Kristin Winchester and Todd Lawrence | kristin_winchester@dpsnc.net | TBD | HS | Please email Ms. Winchester for the Handbook for Theatre. |
| Ultimate Frisbee | Rachal Passer | rachal_staring@dpsnc.net | Tuesday after school | HS | This club is for the Ultimate Frisbee team and people interested in ultimate frisbee. We will meet once a month. |
| Writing Club | Hannah Moehrke | hannah_moehrke@dpsnc.net | Tuesday 3:20 - 4:20 and Friday 7:45 - 8:20 (before and after school) | HS | Have an interest in writing and willing to spend time creating, collaborating, and sharing out works! There is time to both have fun and work on pieces that may be written outside of core classes. This club is not directly related to the writing pathway; any high school student is welcome to join! |
| Youth in Politics Club | Kristen Pruitt | kristen_pruitt@dpsnc.net | Thursday after school | HS | High School club for discussion of political events, research into elections, and generating youth interest in politics. |