Activities & Clubs

African Student Association (ASA)

ASA is a space where students can come together to celebrate African culture, learn about different countries and traditions, and just connect with each other.

ASA meets on Tuesdays in Room 335. For more information about ASA, reach out to Ms. Nyemenim or follow on Instagram @wlhsasa.

Sponsors
Nadege Nyemenim | Teacher | nadege_nyemenim@hcpss.org

Alpha Achievers

The Alpha Achievers is an Academic honors club for young men of color. The Alpha Achievers mission is to mold and groom young men to be leaders both academically and within the Wilde Lake Community. In order to Join Alpha Achievers.

The Alpha Achievers meet every Third Wednesday of the month in Room 210 (back classroom of the Media Center). Reach out to Mr. James Beale for information on joining The Alpha Achievers and follow along on Instagram @wlhsalphaachievers.
 

Sponsors
James Beale | Paraeducator, Alpha Achievers Sponsor | james_beale@hcpss.org

Black Student Union (BSU)

BSU is a safe space for students to focus on enrichment, engagement, and excellence at WLHS.

BSU meets every other Monday in Room 304. For more information, reach out to Miles Blount or follow on Instagram @officialWL.bsu.

Sponsors
Miles Blount | Teacher | miles_blount@hcpss.org

Book Club

Our WLHS Silent Book Club is the perfect gathering for book lovers who enjoy the company of readers without the pressure of a traditional book club discussions. Bring your own reading material or check out what WLHS has to offer!

The Book Club meets in the Media Center on the first Friday of every month. For more information, reach out to Ms. Palmateer.

Sponsors
Katie Palmateer | Media Coordinator | katie_palmateer@hcpss.org

Class of 2027

Class Council meets to help plan, fundraise, and coordinate class activities, such as Spirit Week / Homecoming, and plan Prom for senior year. All Class of 2027 students are welcome! 

Come see one of the class sponsors for more information or follow us on Instagram @wlhs2027_

Sponsors
Diane Caporaletti | JRT Manager | diane_caporaletti@hcpss.org | 410-313-8293 | Website
Kourtney Harrison | Temporary Help | Kourtney_Harrison@hcpss.org
Sherri Malloy | School Counselor: Kj - Ol | sherri_malloy@hcpss.org | 410-313-6968
Katherine Volpe | Instructional Team Leader | katherine_volpe@hcpss.org

Class of 2028

Class Council meets to help plan, fundraise, and coordinate junior activities, such as Spirit Week / Homecoming, and plan Prom for senior year. All Class of 2028 students are welcome!  

Come see one of the class sponsors for more information or follow on Instagram @wlhs.classof2028.

Sponsors
Rachel Bauer | Teacher | rachel_bauer@hcpss.org
Nicole Kim | Teacher, JV Girls Lacrosse Coach | nicole_kim@hcpss.org

Class of 2029

Class Council meets to help plan, fundraise, and coordinate sophomore activities, such as Spirit Week / Homecoming, and plan Prom for senior year. All Class of 2029 students are welcome! 

Visit Mr. Johnson for more information or follow on Instagram @wlhs_classof_2029.

Sponsors
Marc Johnson | Teacher | marc_johnson@hcpss.org

Class of 2030

Class Council meets to help plan, fundraise, and coordinate freshmen activities, such as Spirit Week / Homecoming, and plan Prom for senior year. All Class of 2030 students are welcome! 

Visit Mr. Feuerman for more information!

Sponsors
Evan Feuerman | Teacher - Health, Varsity Baseball Assistant Coach | evan_feuerman@hcpss.org

Color Guard

We are the Color Guard for marching band. We are involved in rehearsal and participation in football game halftime shows; Band camp over the summer. You must attend band camp in august to participate, so please sign up before the end of the school year! 

Visit Mr. Green for additional information or follow along on Instagram @wildelakecolorguard.

Sponsors
Saul Green | Teacher, Band Director | saul_green@hcpss.org

Drama Club and Stage Production

We help prepare for the Fall Play and the Spring Musical. We meet after school in the Mini Theatre at various times throughout the year. 

Talk with Ms. Padgett or visit out our webpage or Instagram @wlhstheatre for more details!

Sponsors
Jessica Padgett | Teacher, Theatre Arts | jessica_padgett@hcpss.org

Educators Rising

Educators Rising aims to inspire students to serve their communities by entering the field of education, including teaching, counseling, and administration. It is a national organization at high schools and colleges that provides support and community to future educators. There are also opportunities to attend yearly EdRising conferences at MD universities, earn college scholarships, and a graduation cord!

We meet in Room 223 or hold virtual meetings at various times each month. See Ms. Broyles for more information or follow us on Instagram @wlhs_educators_rising.

Sponsors
Kelly Broyles | CTE Instructional Team Leader, Career Research & Development Educator, Allied Sports Coach | kelly_broyles@hcpss.org

Entomology Club

We discuss and study all types of insects, and at most meetings we go outside to look for insects around the school.

We meet on Wednesdays in Room 232. For more information, stop by and see Mrs. Hite! 

Sponsors
Erika Hite | Instructional Team Leader | erika_wunderlich-hite@hcpss.org

Environmental Club

Environmental Club meets regularly to plan for events that help Wilde Lake stay green! We participate in recycling collection, campus trash pick ups, earth day events, and other programming based on the interests of student members. 

Join us for a meeting in Room 232 - we meet every Friday at 2:40pm! You can also visit Ms. Bell for more information or follow us on Instagram @wildelakeenvironmental.

Sponsors
Melissa Bell | Teacher | melissa_bell@hcpss.org

French Club

This is a club for students who are either currently attending French classes or are interested in France and French culture can meet to learn and explore a variety of different French aspects (food, music, language, etc.) with others with like-minded interests. 

We meet every Thursday in Room 301. For more information, talk with Madame Wu or follow us on Instagram @wilde.lake.fhs.

Sponsors
Yimei Wu | Teacher | yimei_wu@hcpss.org

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)

FBLA is a national student organization focused on business, leadership, competition and career preparation. Wilde Lake is rebuilding its chapter this year. Students will have opportunities to compete, develop fun projects, meet professionals and explore areas including finance, investing, marketing, entrepreneurship, technology, media and public speaking.

We meet on Mondays (with Friday as a back-up) in Room 219. For more information, visit Mr. Arrendell. We hope to have an Instagram account up and running soon!

Sponsors
Chad Arrendell | Testing Assistant | chad_arrendell@hcpss.org

Gamers Club

The purpose of the club is to compete in friendly video game-based competition while engaging in positive social interaction.

We meet every other Friday in room 305. See Mr. Hill for more details.

Sponsors
Daniel Hill | Teacher | daniel_hill@hcpss.org

Hispanic Voices

A club for students that identify themselves as a Hispanics/Latinos/Latinx and for students that want to learn about the culture.  It is a bilingual club. The purpose of the club is to embrace our own culture and learn about others.  The club highlights the Hispanic/Latin culture in the school community. .

We meet at various times throughout the month, especially if we are preparing a performance. See Ms. Morales for more information.

Sponsors
Vanessa Morales | Hispanic Achievement Liaison | vanessa_morales@hcpss.org

Hockey (Wolves)

The Wolves Hockey Club exists to teach and train young athletes the fundamentals of the sport of ice hockey and to provide an opportunity for interscholastic competition between them and their cross-county peers.

Ice Hockey is a non-school-sponsored activity in HCPSS, and Wilde Lake High School does not offer the opportunity to partner with other county schools as a co-op to form a single team. The Wolves participate in the Howard County Scholastic Hockey Association (HCSHA) and the MSHL (Maryland State Hockey League).

For more information, contact:

hocowolveshockey@gmail.com

Sponsors

Improv Club

The purpose of the Improve Club is to have fun, play improv games, and learn how to be on stage without a script. 

We meet every other Tuesday in the Mini Theatre in the JRT. For more information, visit Ms. Padgett or follow us on Instagram @wlhs.improv.

Sponsors
Jessica Padgett | Teacher, Theatre Arts | jessica_padgett@hcpss.org

International Club

All are invited to learn about other cultures and help coordinate our school-wide Culture Day celebration each spring. On Fridays, we build a diverse community by sharing presentations about different countries, participating in multicultural activities, and sharing our passion for international travel, languages, and cultures. 

Join us for one of our Friday meetings in Room 211, right after school. You can also visit one of our sponsors for more information or follow us on Instagram @wlhs.international-club.

Sponsors
Colleen Miller | Teacher, ELD | colleen_miller@hcpss.org
Josiah Lookingbill | Teacher | josiah_lookingbill@hcpss.org

Jewish Student Union

Jewish Student Union is a non-religious club celebrating Jewish culture, history, and tradition. We will also discuss current events that are affecting Jewish people around the world

Sponsors

Jewish Student Union

JSU-Jewish Student Union
Room 139
Every other Wednesday

 

Sponsors

Knit and Crochet Club

Cast on. Chain twenty. If you know what to do, bring your project and chat with others who enjoy knitting and crocheting. If you have no clue, but want to know more, come hang out and learn how to knit and/or crochet! 

Meets on Tuesdays from 2:15-3:00pm

Location: Media Center

Sponsors
Katie Palmateer | Media Coordinator | katie_palmateer@hcpss.org

Math Team

Meets on Wednesdays in Room 319.

Math Team is for students who enjoy exploring and having fun with mathematics!  Our practices include solving and discussing math problems to prepare for our 8 competitions with the other Howard County high schools.  Math Team is an excellent opportunity to study mathematics topics that are not always encountered in the classroom and to build one’s skills in mathematics and in general problem-solving!

Sponsors
Michelle Tarr | Teacher | michelle_tarr@hcpss.org

Mock Trial

Runs November through February.  Meeting times TBD.

Sponsors
Jessica Padgett | Teacher, Theatre Arts | jessica_padgett@hcpss.org

Model UN

Model UN is an academic club where students play the role of delegates to the UN from different countries and attempt to solve real-world problems. In this club, you work together as a team to prepare for competition with other teams from the county. We meet every week or every other week; contact advisors for more details.

We will be meeting in Room 219 or Room 220.
 

Sponsors
Grace Oliveto | Teacher | grace_oliveto@hcpss.org
Miriam Walter | Teacher, ELD | miriam_walter@hcpss.org

Multilingual Student Leadership

This club is for ESOL students who want to be leaders, help each other, and help the school!

Meetings are in room 219 on Thursday's afterschool.

Sponsors
Laura Cometa | Instructional Team Leader, ELD | laura_cometa@hcpss.org

Muslim Students’ Association

Contact advisor for details.

Sponsors

National Art Honors Society

Wilde Lake’s National Art Honor Society is a great place to meet new friends with a special interest in the visual arts and provides opportunities for artistic endeavors throughout the Wilde Lake community. In 1978, the National Art Education Association (NAEA) began the National Art Honor Society (NAHS) program specifically for high school students to inspire and recognize those students who have shown an outstanding ability in art. The NAHS strives to aid members in achieving the highest standards in art areas and to bring art education to the attention of the school and community. Art-related community projects include putting up art displays throughout the building, designing and creating posters and banners as teachers and/or other clubs requested, making bowls for Empty Bowls Fundraiser for Grassroots, conducting art projects, and art exhibitions of student artwork.  


Meeting:  Every Tuesday  2:45 - 3:30 
Location: Rm 151
 

Sponsors
Kevina Maher | Teacher, Art | kevina_maher@hcpss.org

National Honor Society for Dance Arts

The mission of NHSDA is to recognize outstanding artistic merit, leadership, and academic achievement in students studying dance at Wilde Lake High School.  NHSDA also aims to foster an appreciation for dance as a true art form worthy of recognition and prestige.  Contact the advisor for meeting information (Room 171).

Sponsors
Holli Tucci | Teacher, Dance Director | holli_tucci@hcpss.org

Paw Pals (formerly Best Buddies)

Paw Pals (formerly known as Best Buddies) is a club that fosters friendships between typical students and students with intellectual disabilities. Our group meets monthly in the cafeteria to socialize, listen to music, and play games.

Sponsors
Kelly Broyles | CTE Instructional Team Leader, Career Research & Development Educator, Allied Sports Coach | kelly_broyles@hcpss.org
Patricia Crowe | Bookkeeper | patricia_crowe@hcpss.org

Quill and Scroll

Meets in room 211, see advisor for more details.

Sponsors
Ben Townsend | Teacher - GT Research, Varsity Girls Soccer Coach | ben_townsend@hcpss.org
Kaitlyn Curtis | Instructional Team Leader | kaitlyn_curtis@hcpss.org

Red Cross Club

A Red Cross Club is an extension of a local Red Cross region or Service to the Armed Forces (SAF) Station, where you can serve the community with your friends. Along with training and leadership development opportunities, you can choose mission-related activities in your community while delivering the lifesaving services of the Red Cross. You’ll plan and implement projects that can save hundreds of lives, from blood drives to disaster preparedness education.

Sponsors
Helen Johnston-Carey | Teacher | helen_johnston-carey@hcpss.org

Rise Up Mentorship

Rise Up Mentorship is a student led and run program whose purpose is to support increase enrollment of black and brown students in honors, GT, and AP courses. The mentorship program provides community and academic support for students joining advanced courses for the first time. The club has open study hours on Wednesdays from 2:15-3:00 and has whole group meetings once a month on Wednesdays.

Meets on Wednesdays, 2:15-3:00 Tutorial with a club meeting once a month. 

Location: Room 238

Sponsors
Kaitlyn Curtis | Instructional Team Leader | kaitlyn_curtis@hcpss.org

Robotics

Since 2012, The Robotics Club (“Wilde Bunch,” FRC Team #4137 & FTC Team #13433 ) has actively participated in an international HS robotics competition that is organized by FIRST. Students and mentors work intensely to build game-playing robots. The team with a given standard set of parts and a budget is encouraged to buy more parts or make specialized parts for this competitive-robot. Each team member becomes a valuable team-member with GRACIOUS PROFESSIONALISM by bringing in their own sets of skills. Thus, besides on-field competition, students have an opportunity to show case their entrepreneurship, creativity, engineering and industrial design, computer programming, organization skills, safety and exemplifying the core values of the program. The goal of the club is to inspire students to be science and technology leaders.

https://wildelakerobotics.weebly.com/ 

Meet weekly: WED @ 2:15 PM - 4:00 PM in Room #138/142

In addition, during season: SAT-SUN @ 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM in Room #138/142

Sponsors

Science National Honor Society

SNHS is a prominent scientific organization that will inspire a new group of young thinkers as the future of industry, research, and scientific exploration. This honor society is a unique opportunity to work with like-minded individuals to build a strong organization based on shared values of leadership, community, and the importance of science. You will have the opportunity to explore careers in STEM, listen to guest speakers, and participate in service projects such as tutoring and working with other science clubs. Students can apply for membership in their junior or senior year.

Meetings will be in Room 332.

Sponsors
Erika Wunderlich-Hite | Teacher | erika_wunderlich-hite@hcpss.org

Share the Music - Orchestra

Meets in room 169, see advisor for more details.

Sponsors
Enkelejda Spiro | Teacher | Enkelejda_Spiro@hcpss.org

Sign Language Club

Meets in room 308, see advisor for more details

Sponsors
Linda Shin | Teacher | linda_shin@hcpss.org

Speech and Debate Team

The Debate Team meets on Wednesdays after school in Rooms 302 & 322.

The Speech Team meets on Tuesdays after school in Rooms 302 & 322

WLHS Showcase/parent night 10/8/22 at 6:30 in JRT minitheater

Competition information at: mdspeechanddebate.org

Virtual competitions held at: Tabroom.com

Honor society information at: speechanddebate.org

 

The Wilde Lake Speech and Debate Team is a competitive academic team and current reigning Champions of the Baltimore Catholic Forensics League. New members are always welcome.

Sponsors
Dylan Valente | Teacher | dylan_valente@hcpss.org

Step Team

Meets on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday after school in the cafeteria.

Sponsors
Miles Blount | Teacher | miles_blount@hcpss.org

Street Dance Club

Contact advisor for more details.

Sponsors
Joseph Press | Teacher | joseph_press@hcpss.org

Student Government Association (SGA)

Meets on Wednesday after school in Room 228.

Students may apply to join when applications are released - most often in the spring for the following school year and sometimes in the fall for the current school year. Students who submit an application will be interviewed by the current SGA executive board. Student members are expected to pay dues at the beginning of the school year. We coordinate and organize school-wide events to encourage and promote school community and spirit like Planning Spirit Weeks, Pep Rallies, School Fundraising, and Dances.

Sponsors
Chris Lienhard | Teacher | chris_lienhard@hcpss.org

The Paw Print - School Newspaper

Meets in room 211, see advisor for more details.

Sponsors
Ben Townsend | Teacher - GT Research, Varsity Girls Soccer Coach | ben_townsend@hcpss.org

The Scholars Leadership Program

Contact advisors for details.

Sponsors
Kazandra Anderson | Social Worker | kazandra_anderson@hcpss.org

Ultimate Frisbee

Varies by tournament seasons, WLHS practice fields, fall and spring. See Mr. Mandl for more details.

We play tournament ultimate frisbee against other self-organized teams around the county. There are no restrictions, all ages and genders are welcome.

Sponsors

Wilde Lake Chess Club

Meetings are after school each full-day Wednesday in the Media Center.

Sponsors

Women's Activism Club

Our first and core goal is to create a safe space for people of all gender identities where we can talk openly about issues in society and the world. We aim to collaborate with local organizations to incorporate a community service component to our work, as well as stand in solidarity and support at local advocacy events.

Meeting Dates/Times - One Friday per month (Room 306 at 2:15 pm)

Sponsors
Rachel Kostelec | Teacher | rachel_kostelec@hcpss.org