Club Listings

Sponsor(s): Melissa Kim

Meeting Days: Third Thursday of the Month

Room: F14

Fees:  Members pay $10 MPP

Mission/Purpose: Promote Asian unity and diversity throughout Gwinnett County through local and joint events.

Sponsor(s): Kyle Nackers

Meeting Days: Mondays and Wednesdays 2:30-4pm

Room: F 10

Fees:  $20

Mission/Purpose: Focused on the jeopardy like team game called Quiz Bowl. Club competes with each other and as teams in tournaments.

Sponsor(s): Karen Dickens

Meeting Days: Once a month

Room: E8 or Commons

Fees:  $15

Mission/Purpose: The mission of the African and Caribbean Student Club is to promote awareness and educate Brookwood's student body regarding the African culture and social issues relevant to the African population on both local and national levels. The club provides a safe place for all students to engage in meaningful conversations and lectures aimed at meeting the needs of our students and community.
 

Sponsor(s): Katie Rossino & Kimberly Barahona

Meeting Days: Once a month

Room: B2 or A104

Fees:  $15

Mission/Purpose: Our mission is to learn and practice American Sign Language while exploring Deaf culture. We meet monthly for interactive lessons, guest speakers, and cultural events. Open to all skill levels, our club offers a supportive environment to enhance your ASL skills, build community connections, and promote inclusivity. Engage in social activities and volunteer opportunities that bridge the gap between Deaf and hearing communities.

Sponsor(s): Lauren Ollinger

Meeting Days: Every other Thursday

Room: B217

Fees:  $15

Mission/Purpose: The mission of Amnesty International is to educate on global human rights issues and advocate for solutions to stop human rights abuses at home and abroad.

Sponsor(s): Loria Crews

Meeting Days: 2nd Thursday of each month (most)

Room: B-17

Fees:  Members must pay $15 fee to sign up.

Mission/Purpose: The mission of Art Club is to foster a lifelong appreciation for the visual arts, regardless of artistic experience. We strive create an inclusive environment where members can experiment with new ideas and materials with like-minded peers.

Sponsor(s): Sydney Morrow Gonzalez, Dean Jackson

Meeting Days: Once a month every 2nd thursday of the month after school (2:30pm-3:30pm)

Room: F2

Fees:  $15

Mission/Purpose: The AI Mentor Club at Brookwood High School Is all about diving into the world of artificial intelligence. We're here to learn how AI works, what we can do with it, and how it affects the world around us. From hands-on projects to deep discussions, we're exploring AI's potential and its ethical side. 

Sponsor(s): Pam Chinik

Meeting Days: Tuesdays (once each month)

Room: B222

Fees:  $10 once per year

Mission/Purpose: The mission of Baking Club is to promote a passion for baking in young people. We will embrace and encourage the creativity, passion, and science of baking.

Sponsor(s): Michelle Leyva and Ulupi Amin 

Meeting Days: Once a month

Room: Maroon Gym Lobby

Fees:  $30

Mission/Purpose: The BEST Club’s mission is to create an environment in which all students, those with and without disabilities, have more opportunities to build rewarding, positive friendships.

Sponsor(s): Matthew Meek, John Chvatal

Meeting Days: Twice per semester and other meetings for service projects

Room: Commons Area 

Fees:  dues are $55 per year for new members and $35 per year for returning members.

Mission/Purpose: BHS chapter of the National Beta Club which is an honor society focused on community service.  We promote the ideals of academic achievement, character, leadership, and service.  Must have 90.0 overall GPA and can be in any grade.  

Sponsor(s): Karen Dickens

Meeting Days: Once a month

Room: E8 

Fees:  $15

Mission/Purpose: The mission of the African American Studies Club is to promote awareness and educate Brookwood's student body regarding the African American culture and social issues relevant to the African American population on both local and national levels. The club provides a safe place for all students to engage in meaningful conversations and lectures aimed at meeting the needs of our students and community.

Sponsor(s): Leslie Woods

Meeting Days: Twice per month

Room: A204

Fees:  No

Mission/Purpose: Books Beyond Borders is a BHS book club with a mission. Students will engage in discussions about their readings, attend various reading inspired events, and sponsor a book drive for students in underprivileged areas. Any student that's an avid reader is welcome to attend and join.

Sponsor(s): John Chvatal

Meeting Days: Tuesdays before school

Room: B227

Fees:  No

Mission/Purpose: Students partner with a local Chick-Fil-A to learn about leadership skills and work to execute a service project in the fall and the spring. Application for 9th and 10th grade students interested in pursuing more leadership opportunities

Sponsor(s): Angelyne Collins 

Meeting Days: Once per month

Room: Media Center

Fees:  No

Mission/Purpose: Students informally discuss books they are reading, participate in bookish activities, and socialize to form a common bond 

Sponsor(s): Anand Chetram

Meeting Days: TBA

Room: F17/Tennis Court

Fees:  $15

Mission/Purpose: To promote badminton as a competitive sport and raise awareness of it
in the Brookwood community
 

Sponsor(s): Sara Thornton, Emily Humphrey

Meeting Days: 1-2 times a month

Room: Meeting place is announced to the members

Fees:  For Upperclassman. Application only (in the Spring for the upcoming year)

Mission/Purpose: BXB is an organization whose focus is placed on developing the leaders of Brookwood and its culture in a positive and constructive direction. This organization represents leadership through togetherness and community, taking its demographic from all different clubs, athletics, organizations, and the general student body of Brookwood as a whole.

Sponsor(s): Vikas Darji & Anand Chetram

Meeting Days: 1st Thursday of the month

Room: E-16

Fees:  $10

Mission/Purpose: Hindu Student Association will serve as a platform that allows all students to learn about Hindu faith and practices as well as to allow them to participate in activities that will allow them to meet new people and experience new things.  It will also give students a forum to express their ideas and opinions about the faith and certain aspects pertaining to it.

Sponsor(s):  Josh Walters, Jon Erwin

Meeting Days: Once a Month

Room: A112

Fees:  None

Mission/Purpose: Brookwood Life Guide 101 is a club committed to teaching students the life skills they should know before they leave Brookwood. Adulting 101. 

Sponsor(s): Ashley Gower

Meeting Days: Once a month

Room: B226

Fees:  $7

Mission/Purpose: To mentor, support, and guide students when it comes to academics, extracurriculars, college mappings, etc. throughout high school. This club allows students to comfortably ask for advice or questions from upperclassmen. This gives younger students a chance to ask about programs such as Dual Enrollment, AP classes, etc. from a student who has done it all! 

Sponsor(s): Elizabeth Ceuninck, Sydney Morrow Gonzalez, Melissa Schellenberg

Meeting Days: 1st Wednesday of every month

Room: B209

Fees:  $15 dues

Mission/Purpose: Brookwood Minds Matter is affiliated with the national organization, "Our Minds Matter." Together, we promote mental health, spread kindness, encourage social connectedness, and provide positive coping skills to students throughout our school. 

Sponsor(s): Jon Erwin

Meeting Days: Third Wednesday of every month plus event days

Room: A112

Fees:  None

Mission/Purpose: Bring together students in the Brookwood community that have a common passion for vehicles.

Sponsor(s): Anand Chetram

Meeting Days: Once a month

Room: Dance Room

Fees:  $7 dues

Mission/Purpose: Brookwood Naach is a Bollywood dance club, created to bring South Asian dance and culture known to students at Brookwood. The club primarily focuses on the dance styles, Bollywood, Bollywood and hip hop fusion, bharatanatyam, kathak, bhangra, and contemporary bollywood. Brookwood Naach is open to anyone who wants to learn more about South Asian dance, and we want to give dance opportunities to the large number of South Asians that attend Brookwood High School. Brookwood Naach would host and dance at many events, including workshops, talent show, international night, cultural events and more.

Sponsor(s): Megan Kendall and Matt Marcacci

Meeting Days: first Tuesday of the month

Room: F-102

Fees:  orchestra member

Mission/Purpose: The mission of the Brookwood Orchestra Leadership Team shall be to foster and support a community of music, to serve as a link between students and directors while encouraging student participation and to organize and implement events for the orchestra.

Sponsor(s): Dana Kling / Christina Garcia

Meeting Days: Twice a Month (Fall)  Weekly (Spring)

Room: A211

Fees:  TBD

Mission/Purpose: To curate and publish original student poetry, prose, artwork, music, and photography. 

Sponsor(s): Kim Mynatt

Meeting Days: 2nd Tuesday of each month (2:15-3:00)

Room: C32

Fees:  None

Mission/Purpose: Animal-loving students come together to discuss pets, collect donations for shelters and other animal organizations, and play with our furry guests!

Sponsor(s): Justin Madden

Meeting Days: Once a month (TBD)

Room: C-5

Fees:  None

Mission/Purpose: Guided by the fundamental principles of the American Red Cross and its mission to prevent and alleviate human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors, the Brookwood Red Cross will learn, practice and exemplify humanitarian values through mission-related service projects.

Sponsor(s): Vikas Darji and Anand Chetram

Meeting Days: Bi-monthly on alternating Wednesday

Room: E20

Fees:  $12.00

Mission/Purpose: South Asian cultural experiences, holidays, festivals, cricket games, dances, collaboration with international club, and other South Asian events.

Sponsor(s): Josh Walters, Lauren Ollinger

Meeting Days: Monthly (3rd Tuesday of the Month)

Room: B110

Fees:  $5.00

Mission/Purpose: The purpose of this club is to bring together students of Brookwood through healthy and educational discussion over modern day politics

Sponsor(s): Dana Kling    

Meeting Days: Once or twice Monthly (In Person or Zoom)

Room: A211

Fees:  TBD

Mission/Purpose: We find that self development, time management, and habit creation are essential skills that can help anyone find more satisfaction and success in life. In Thrive, we will teach you how and why these skills are important, so that your journey to become the person you always wanted to be is as effortless as possible.

Sponsor(s): Charles Thornton

Meeting Days: Once a month (TBD)

Room: A-205

Fees:  $10

Mission/Purpose: Serve the local community by organizing clean-ups. Educate students and local businesses about sustainability. Encourage students to make more informed decisions and to educate others about sustainability.

Sponsor(s): Lucy Lowe; Carlos Ortiz-Medina

Meeting Days: Thursdays from 2:20-4:00

Room: C13

Fees:  $11

Mission/Purpose: The purpose of chess club is to promote chess, foster skill development through practice and tournaments, build a sense of community among members, provide educational opportunities such as lessons and workshops, organize competitions and emphasize sportsmanship and fair play.

Sponsor(s): Angelyne Collins 

Meeting Days: Once per month - 1st Wednesday of each month

Room: Media Center

Fees:  $6

Mission/Purpose: The Brookwood College Club is a student-led organization that seeks to educate students with a deeper understanding of college to prepare them for life after high school. The club achieves this through meetings where students give presentations about the many complex facets of college such as majors and the application process.

Sponsor(s): Kati Robertson

Meeting Days: Every other Thursday

Room: E-30

Fees:  $7

Mission/Purpose: Educate members on laws and cases around the globe. Support victims of crime and their families by financial support and awareness through non-profits. Connect true crime fanatics with each other by engaging in interesting conversation while heavily steering away from debates. 

Sponsor(s): Zoe Mabrey

Meeting Days: Bi- monthly (first monday and third thursday) 2:30-3:30

Room: E27

Fees:  $25

Mission/Purpose: An inclusive and supportive environment where everyone can learn how to crochet, knit, and do other handicraft activities. Student creations and business pursuits through the sale of
crochet/knitted items. 
 

Sponsor(s): Rachel Slade/Greg Lester

Meeting Days: Once a month

Room: B8

Fees:  $50 dues

Mission/Purpose: DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.

Sponsor(s): Laura Lindahl/Brian House

Meeting Days: Once a month

Room: Theatre

Fees:  $15 dues

Mission/Purpose: To foster the interest of theatre for all students

Sponsor(s): Elizabeth Schneider

Meeting Days: Every Other Wednesday

Room: C12

Fees:  Anyone can join us to Recycle, $25 dues on MPP to access extra events & club shirt

Mission/Purpose: ECOS is the primary environmental organization of Brookwood High School. Our mission is to serve the school and local community in ways that reduce our environmental footprint and provide for a more sustainable future.

Sponsor(s): Lindsey Campbell

Meeting Days: once a month

Room: C11

Fees:  $25.00 for all members

Mission/Purpose: Educators Rising cultivates highly skilled educators by guiding young people on a path to becoming accomplished teachers, beginning in high school, extended through college and into the profession.

Sponsor(s): Amey Creasy 

Meeting Days: Once a month

Room: B6

Fees:  $20

Mission/Purpose: The mission of the Brookwood Fashion Club is to encourage and facilitate activities that relate to the fashion industry, such as styling, trends, designing, marketing, and entrepreneurship. Members of the fashion club will also have the opportunity for experiential learning through field trips and guest speakers. All Brookwood students are eligible to join and participate. 

Sponsor(s): Herbert Dunbar

Meeting Days: Once per month

Room: B8

Fees:  $45 Includes T Shirt

Mission/Purpose: The mission of FBLA-PBL is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.

Sponsor(s): Todd Henry, Savannah Gomez, Ginny Hanley, Donna Gomez, Loria Crews

Meeting Days: Last Friday of every month 6:30-7:10am 

Room: Gold Gym

Fees:  Free

Mission/Purpose: FCA is a club for Christians, whether you are an athlete or not, to get together and study the Bible with friends through games, lessons, and worship.

Sponsor(s): Kyle Nackers

Meeting Days: Thursdays 2:30-4 pm

Room: B Hall

Fees:  $250 per semester plus equipment

Mission/Purpose: To learn and practice the sport of Fencing. Members will have the opportunity to compete in tournaments throughout the year.

Sponsor(s): Carrie Settles Livers & Cole Hembree

Meeting Days: 3rd Wed of the month

Room: A-116

Fees:  $40

Mission/Purpose: FFA offers students the opportunity to compete against other students in Career Development Events (CDEs) in a multitude of areas including Agriscience Fair, Public Speaking, Forestry, Wildlife and Natural Resources, Poultry Judging, and Nursery Landscape. FFA participation also gives students the opportunity to travel to conventions (both state and national), the Georgia National Fair, conferences and Summer Leadership Camp (SLC)

Sponsor(s): Antony Bui

Meeting Days: Last Wednesday of each month

Room: Broadcasting Room

Fees:  $10 yearly dues

Mission/Purpose: The purpose of the Brookwood Film Society is to provide a student-led club that engages in dialogue, critique, and learning about the art of filmmaking.

Sponsor(s): Christophe Powers

Meeting Days: Once per month

Room: A24

Fees:  $20 yearly dues

Mission/Purpose: To give students an outlet who enjoy the French-speaking world

Sponsor(s): Christophe Powers

Meeting Days: Various times announced

Room: A24

Fees:  $35, must be a French 3 student, must have obtained a 90% or higher for three semesters

Mission/Purpose: To promote growth in the French language and culture

Sponsor(s): Josh Walters, Mick Winzeler

Meeting Days: Thursdays

Room: B110

Fees:  Dues= $20.   Must enjoy board games, card games, and/or video games :)

Mission/Purpose: We are dedicated to the proposition that all games are worth playing at least once. We seek to encourage human interaction through board, card, and video games!

Sponsor(s): Justin Gorun, Christina Garcia

Meeting Days: Twice a month (TBD)

Room: TBA

Fees:  $5.00 dues

Sponsor(s): Esther Hyacinth

Meeting Days: once a month (TBD)

Room: C7

Fees:  $10 yearly dues

Mission/Purpose: To allow students to learn about genes and how they change due to environmental factors. Knowledge of how genes work together can give students insight into the growing field of personalized medicine and growing technology.

Sponsor(s): Mirela Kimbrough

Meeting Days: Once monthly (Wed) 

Room: A22

Fees:  $20, must be a German student.

Mission/Purpose: The mission is to learn about German culture. Students will participate in cultural and language related activities and have an opportunity to spend time with other students who have an interest in the German language. 

Sponsor(s): Tabitha Bass

Meeting Days: Last Monday of each month 2:30-3:00

Room: E18

Fees:  $8

Mission/Purpose: Our mission is to unite girls from all backgrounds to be themselves through opportunity and experience.

Sponsor(s): Kerry Duncan

Meeting Days: Twice a month -Wednesdays

Room: B121

Fees:  All females

Mission/Purpose:  Girls Who Code is on a mission to close the gender gap in technology and to change the image of what a programmer looks like and does

Sponsor(s): Tina Pennell

Meeting Days: Once a Month

Room: F29

Fees:  $20 dues -- half of all dues collected will go to a charity of the club's choice

Mission/Purpose: The purpose of Give Back is to spread awareness, educate peers, and provide aid to those affected by humanitarian issues, by hosting events, canned-food drives, and meetings with the sole mission of alleviating issues not only locally, but also nationally as well.