Academics/Clubs

AP Club

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Purpose: Support and study group for students currently enrolled in AP Courses and to raise money to take AP Exams.

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Art Club

Sponsor: Ruth Latona

Email: latonar@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: A place for students to explore their creativity, network with like minded people, and experience art in the “real world” through field trips and sketchbook outings.

Meetings: To Be Determined

Room: 216

 

Astronomy Club

Sponsor: Jack Erickson

Email: ericksonj@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: To promote astronomy curriculum at Cienega and throughout the community.

Stop by room 320 and see the fun projects we are involved in!

 

Band/Orchestra

Sponsor: Grant Knox

Email: knoxgr@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: To organize band and orchestra events.

Meetings: To Be Determined

Room: Band Room

 

Be Kind

Sponsors: Meghan McKinney and Marian Smith

Email: mckinneym@vailschooldistrict.org and smithm@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: To instill kindness on campus.

Meetings: Wednesday at lunch

Room: 303

 

Bobcat TV

Sponsor: Nick Irvin

Email: irvinn@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: Film and Video Production.

 

 

Cultural Travel Club

Sponsor: Karen Rogers

Email: rogersk@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: Bring multicultural experiences to students.

 

Chem Club 

Sponsor: Jessica Erickson

Email: ericksonje@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: Provide fun, authentic, and hands on opportunities with Chemistry.

Choir Council

Sponsor: Jeremy Vega

Email: vegaj@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: To support all choir activities.

Meetings: Monday

Room: 217

 

Construction Club 

Sponsor: Michael Keck

Email: keckm@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: Skills USA Events.

 

Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA)

Email: hickeyt@vailschooldistrict.org

Sponsor: Terence Hickey

Purpose: Supporting and expanding entrepreneurship learning.

Room: 746

 

Fashion Club

Sponsor: Wendy Garrett

Email: garrettw@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: Allow students to create explore and discuss fashion ideas and topics. Learn about FIDM and opportunities after high school.

Meetings: Thursday at lunch

Room: 321

 

FCA- Fellowship Christian Athletes 

Sponsor: Dan Brown

Email: brownda@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: Present to who they influence.

 

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)

Sponsor: Jennifer Jepson

Email: jepsonj@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: To enhance leadership skills, community, awareness, and participate in engaging learning activities that educate children and make a difference. Students will also have the chance to compete and travel.

Meetings: Wednesday at PAWS

Room: Early Childhood Education classroom

 

Fellowship of Christian Students (FCS)

Sponsor: Jack Erickson

Email: ericksonj@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: FCS meets weekly to encourage students to serve others and grow in their faith.

Meetings: To Be Determined

Room: 320

 

Folklorico

Sponsor:  Nubia Amaya

Email: amayan@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: Develop an awareness and appreciation for Mexican performing art.

Practices:  Monday and Wednesday after school

Room: 438

 

Future Farmers of America (FFA)

Sponsor: Kaycee Larios and Sarah McNall

Email: lariosk@vailschooldistrict.org and mcnalls@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: Premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.

* Students must be enrolled in an agriculture class to be an FFA member

Room: 312 & 420

 

Green Team

Sponsor: Jessica Erickson and Dr. Robin Rathman

Email: ericksonje@vailschooldistrict.org and rathmanr@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: Help the community by recycling planting trees and beautifying campus, attending science competitions.

Meetings: Fridays

Room: 520

 

International Thespian Society

Sponsor: Jessica Armistead

Email: armisteadj@vailschooldistrict.org

Meetings: Friday

Room: Blackbox

 

Iron Cats Strength and Powerlifting 

Sponsor: Steve Schween

Email: schweens@vailschooldistrict.org 

Purpose: Provide students with education upon human performance in relation to strength.

Key Club

Sponsor: Jack Erickson

Email: ericksonj@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: To develop leadership and service. We do monthly service projects in and out of school.

Meetings: Tuesday at PAWS

Room: 320

 

JOB Club 

Sponsor: Julie Wilson

Email: wilsonj@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: An opportunity for students to learn marketing.

 

Landscape Club

Sponsor: Mark Aubrey

Email: aubreym@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: Benefit the district.

Meetings: Wednesday

Room: Staff dining

 

Link Crew

Sponsor: Meghan McKinney

Email: mckinneym@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: Freshman acclimation.

Meetings: PAWS

Room: 424

 

Model United Nations

Sponsor: Deborah Webb

Email: webbd@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: To compete in Model United National competitions around the state. Also looks very good on college applications. Requires writing, researching, and speaking skills.

Room: 403

 

Mu Alpha Theta

Sponsor: Robert Fosdick

Email: fosdickr@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: Instill love of math in students.

Meetings: Tuesday

Room: 326

 

National Honor Society

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Purpose: To effect positive change in the school and community through community service, creating future leaders in the process.

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NJROTC

Sponsor: LCDR. George R. Murga, USN

Email: murgag@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: Citizenship and leadership development.

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Meetings: Monday-Thursday

Room: 731

 

Public Safety

Sponsor: Dan Brown

Email: brownda@vailschooldistrict.org

 

Renaissance Club

Sponsor: Ryan Caswell

Email: caswellr@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: To recognize students and staff and to run the Coffee Cat.

Room: Library

 

Spiritline

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Purpose: To promote and maintain school spirit and sportsmanship by cheering at sporting and community events. To compete in both in-state and out-of state cheerleading competitions.

 

Student Council

Sponsor: Desiree Rojas

Email: rojasd@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: Building leaders and representatives from each graduating year for Cienega’s student body. We provide opportunities to lead/support/organize events and clubs for the school.

Meetings: Monday-Friday, 4th Hour

Room: 118

 

Swim Team

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Purpose: This is the competitive swim team for Cienega. We aim to develop students’ swimming skills and leadership while representing Cienega well in the pool.

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World History Club

Sponsor: Jack Erickson

Email: ericksonj@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: To explore the world and other cultures through international travel.

Meetings: Announced as needed

 

Youth Empowered for Success (Y.E.S.)

Sponsor: Bob Mañas

Email: manasb@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: To break down barriers and make personal and cultural positive changes at Cienega.

Meetings: Monday – leadership meeting, Tuesday – Club meeting at lunch

Room: Fishbowl I

 

Yearbook

Sponsor: Chance Calgher

Email: calgherc@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: To create the year’s memory book.

Meetings: Monday – Thursday

 

Young Americans

Sponsor: Jason Miller

Email: millerjas@vailschooldistrict.org

Purpose: Educate students on American History and American Democracy.

Meetings: Friday’s at 2:00pm