Leadership and Competition-Based Activities
Leadership and Competition-Based Activities
| Club | Advisor(s) | Description |
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| Academic Decathlon |
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Wisconsin Academic Decathlon is a state-wide Scholastic Competition for high school students from both the public and private schools throughout the State. This unique educational opportunity is for A, B & C level students--not just the "elite" student. The program provides opportunities for students to experience the challenges of rigorous team and individual competition. |
| Academic Team - Language Arts | Tracy VandeWalle |
We compete against squads from other schools in a test of literary knowledge. The competition consists of two parts:
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| Academic Team - Math | Bonnie Gonzales |
You do not need to be an "A" math student; you simply need to enjoy the subject. We compete in the Metro Math League once a month from October to March. We also compete one Saturday in February at St. Norbert College. These competitions help prepare us for the final, city-wide competition at the end of March. |
| Academic Team - Social Studies | Katie Schmidt |
The competition consists of three rounds with a five-member team. Each team submits one written question and answer sheet to be scored. At the end of Round 2, the highest scoring teams will compete in the final round. |
| Academic Team - Science |
The Science Academic Team participates in a competition of scientific knowledge and skills. It consists of up to three rounds against teams from other schools. Questions are based in Biology, Chemistry and Physics, but you do not need to be a master at all subjects. |
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| Bowling | Gary Lepak | Competitive or recreational bowler, all skill levels are welcome. Everyone participates in every meet. Become a part of the strong tradition of West bowling teams in the Green Bay Area Bowling Conference. Practice will begin in early November at Riviera Lanes. Conference meets start in early December and run through January. Further competitions last into additional months. *Club fee is required. |
| DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America) | DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. | |
| FCCLA (Family, Career and Community Leaders of America) | Roseann Smith | The mission of FCCLA is to promote personal growth and leadership development through Family and Consumer Sciences education. Students participate in leadership and informational events that are both local and national. |
| Forensics |
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Speaking competition with numerous levels and opportunities to gain confidence and poise with emphasis on interpretation, information, and speaking skills. |
| French Forensics | Individual and group opportunities to advance French speaking skills and gain confidence in both speaking and a world language. | |
| Intra-City Student Council (ICSC) | Patti Sorensen | The Intra-City Student Council is the official student voice of the Green Bay Area Public School District, with legislative powers and responsibilities. The ICSC works to encourage, and promote worthwhile projects designed to foster city-wide student involvement and interest offering a direct line of communication between the faculties and the student bodies of the Green Bay Public High Schools, the administration, and the Board of Education. |
| Skills USA |
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Skills USA is a national non-profit organization serving teachers and high school and college students who are preparing for careers in trade, technical, and skilled service occupations, including health occupations. |
| Solar Olympics | Solar Olympics is an annual, one-day renewable energy event for participating SolarWise® schools within the WPS service area. This fun-filled energy competition gives high school students hands-on experience with renewable energy, along with project management and team work. | |
| Student Council | Karen Brown-Schaible |
Goal: To foster a spirit of cooperation and leadership among the students, faculty, and administration relating to school policy and spirit. How & When to Join: Grade 10-12 are elected in the spring for the following school year. Grade 9 members are elected in the fall at the beginning of the school year. |
| Trees for Tomorrow |
Boys: Jerry Bronkhorst Girls: |
This leadership activity begins with teachers submitting candidates from the sophomore class, then voting that number down to just 5-10 students for each session. The activity takes place at a camp, outdoors, with students from other schools. |