DRHS Clubs and Sponsors

 

Club or
Organization

 Description

 Contacts

Academic Quiz Bowl

If you know a lot about everything
and love academic trivia,
this is the club for you.
Meetings are held in
room 131 (in the library)

Sponsor:  Nicole Kessinger
email: nlkessin@henrico.k12.va.us

Sponsor:  Jennifer Walton
email: jkwalton@henrico.k12.va.us

Academic Quiz Bowl (junior level)

This club is the junior varsity level for the Academic Quiz Bowl Team. If you are a freshman or sophomore who loves academic trivia, you will find this organization challenging. Meetings will be held in room 111.

Sponsor:  Carolyn Russ
email: cdruss@henrico.k12.va.us

Sponsor:  Bambi Jones
email: bjones1@henrico.k12.va.us

Amnesty International

Amnesty is a club that works along side the effort of the International Organization.  We strive to help peacefully in serious world dilemmas – human rights, famine, political injustices, etc.
Meetings start September 30th and meet every other Friday

Sponsor: Rachel Lawrence
email:  ralawren@henrico.k12.va.us

Art Club

The Art Club provides a creative outlet to students who need one. This club is not limited to students who already take art.

Sponsor: Mike Guyer
email:  mnguyer@henrico.k12.va.us

Asian Alliance

Asian Alliance was created so that people can have a more in depth understanding of the Asian culture.

Meetings are the first Wednesday of each month.

Sponsor:  Tracy Clark
Email:  tbclark@henrico.k12.va.us

Automobile Club

We work with students on how to take care of their car, exposure to different types of cars, etc.

Sponsor: Clyde Metzger
email: cbmetzger@henrico.k12.va.us

Best Buddies Club

 

The Best Buddies club is a social club that promotes positive social interaction between students with disabilities and their non-disabled peers.  Best Buddies meets once a month to have a social gathering and practice social communication skills.

Sponsor:  David Kern
email:  dekern@henrico.k12.va.us

Beta

Beta Club is an honors
service organization
for Juniors and Seniors
who have a 3.0
or more cumulative GPA

Sponsors:
Linda Swartz
email: lcswartz@henrico.k12.va.us

Ruth Matthews
email: ramatthe@henrico.k12.va.us

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Class Council
9th grade

9th grade representatives

Sponsors:
Tracy Clark
Email: tbclark@henrico.k12.va.us

Sarah Crane
Email: sjcrane@henrico.k12.va.us

Erin Liss
Email: erliss@henrico.k12.va.us

Class Council
10th grade

 

10th grade representatives

 

Sponsors:
Sue Anderson
Email: seanderson@henrico.k12.va.us

Katie Bretz
Email: kcbretz@henrico.k12.va.us

Class Council
11th grade

 

 

11th grade representatives

 

 

Sponsors: 
Aimee Brand
Email: anbrand@henrico.k12.va.us

Josh Schulhoff
Email:  jbschulhoff@henrico.k12.va.us

Class Council
12th grade

12th grade representatives

Sponsor:  Emily Pierce
Email:  espierce@henrico.k12.va.us

Sponsor:  Jessica Fallis
Email:  jefallis@henrico.k12.va.us

Computer Club

Increase awareness in the latest developments in the area of technology including career options in a diverse economy.  Provide a positive forum in which students can be creative, innovative, and marketable in their prospective area of interests.  Provide a friendly place for students, faculty, staff, and visitors to learn and use computer technology.  Enhance student knowledge by providing a forum of questions and answers and internet resources through the effective use of a Website and newsletter.  Participate in computer oriented competitions such as programming contests.

 

 Sponsor:  Lynne Norris
email: lmnorris@henrico.k12.va.us

 

DECA

DECA is a co-curricular, student-centered organization designed as an integral part of the classroom instructional program of marketing education to provide activities that will motivate students to learn marketing competencies that will prepare students to become skilled, enjoyable workers in the field of marketing.

Sponsor:  Jackie Herrmann
Email:  jnherrmann@henrico.k12.va.us

Sponsor:  Ruth Matthews
Email:  ramatthe@henrico.k12.va.us

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Debate Club

The Deep Run High School Debate Club provides an excellent opportunity for students who are interested in current events and community affairs to engage in the skill of civil discourse and discussion. We will meet every Wednesday after school from 4:00 to 5:15 in room 220. The competitions are encouraged but not required.

Sponsor: Kevin Eddins
Email: kreddins@henrico.k12.va.us

Deep Run
Animal
League

DRAL is an organization that is geared towards helping animals through shelters and raising awareness in the community
Meets once a month, usually toward the end of the month.

Sponsor:  Erin Liss
Email:  erliss@henrico.k12.va.us

Deep Run Chess Club

The DRCC is for students interested in playing and learning about chess.
Meets Tuesday & Friday during ES in SC2. Matches every other Tues.

 Sponsor: Joseph Palen
jjpalen@henrico.k12.va.us

Deep Run Comedy Club

Why’d the chicken cross the road?  To join the Deep Run Comedy Club!  We will be doing improv, stand up, writing, drawing, and acting…all devoted to comedy.

Sponsor:  Kareem Texler
Email:  katexler@henrico.k12.va.us

Deep Run Orchestra Club

The Deep Run Orchestra Club is open to all students who play orchestral string instruments and who would like to perform at community events. The club would like to encourage and help students interested in instrumental study, music appreciation and performance.
Meets every Thursday during ES.

Sponsor:  William Raposo
Email:  wjraposo@henrico.k12.va.us

Drama Club

Drama club is for students interested
in performance, technical theatre,
or stage management.
We play games, support theatre
events in a number of ways, and travel

 Sponsor:  Sheryl Gibson
Email: smgibson@henrico.k12.va.us

Environmental Club

 

For all interested in the world around us. We will have guest speakers, fun meetings, trips, and a little bit of education. If you are interested in helping protect the environment, join!

 

 

Sponsor:  Nat Draper
Email: nfdraper@henrico.k12.va.us

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)

FCA is for all current and former athletes and for anyone who has an interest in sports. Our goal is to challenge athletes with the gospel message to live for Christ in their daily lives through sports and games, music, bible studies, and community events. The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is the world’s largest Christian sports organization, with a mission to impact the world for Jesus Christ through the influence of athletes and coaches.

Huddles normally take place during extended study on friday. A specific schedule will be posted.

Sponsors:

Kevin Eddins
Email:  kreddins@henrico.k12.va.us

Ruth Matthews
Email:  ramatthe@henrico.k12.va.us

Catherine Cauldas
Email:  ckcauldas@henrico.k12.va.us

Student Leader:
Forrest Ansell
Email:  forrest@teamfca.org

 

Forensics

Empower Yourself! Learn the art of speaking in public and in competition. Learn how to interpret literature through the power of your voice and aspects of acting. You can win medals, trophies, and earn an academic letter. Plus, being a member of the Forensics Team looks terrific on your resumé and college app!

Coach: Dottie Carpenter
Email: dmcarpen@henrico.k12.va.us

FCCLA

What is Virginia FCCLA?
It is the ultimate leadership experience!  The Virginia FCCLA Association is a state affiliate of the national organization of Family, Career and Community Leaders of America, Inc. FCCLA is a national student organization that helps young men and women become leaders and address important personal, family, work and societal issues through family and consumer sciences education. Chapter projects focus on a variety of youth concerns, including school violence family relations, community service, substance abuse, peer pressure, leadership, nutrition and fitness, and career exploration.

Sponsor:  Patty Rogers
email:pmrogers@henrico.k12.va.us

FEA

Teaching is a promising career option. Particularly needed in the future will be teachers from diverse backgrounds who will be sensitive to the diversity in our classrooms. As the only international precollegiate extracurricular program for prospective teachers, FEA has the mission to provide students with opportunities to explore careers in education. Through participation in an FEA chapter students will gain a realistic understanding of the nature of education and the role of the teacher.

 Sponsor:  Patty Rogers
email:pmrogers@henrico.k12.va.us

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

French
Club

Club for all those enthusiastic about
anything French

Sponsor: Josh Schulhoff
email: jbschulhoff@henrico.k12.va.us

History Club

HC is a club that discusses current events and ties a historical connection with the modern info.
Meetings start October 3rd and are held every other Friday in rm 112

Sponsor:

Honor Council/ Leadership Group

An elected group of students dedicated to upholding the Honor Code and making Deep Run a positive and healthy learning environment.

Sponsor:  Jean Whitfield
Email:  jewhitfield@henrico.k12va.us

Interact Club

We are a small club that performs service projects in the community.  Interact is a great way to acquire service hours for the service seal on your diploma.
Meetings: every other Tuesday after school in room 107

 Sponsors: Kareem Texler
email:  katexler@henrico.k12.va.us

Ben Nicely
Email:  bjnicely@henrico.k12.va.us

International Thespian Society

This is an internationally recognized honor society for a student who has participated in 100 hours or more of theatre at their high school.

Sponsors:  Sheryl Gibson
emailsmgibson@henrico.k12.va.us

Investment Club

This student lead club is for students interested in learning more about the stock market and gaining experience in investing through virtual portfolio management. Meets during extended study in Room 238.

Sponsor:  Ruth Matthews
Email:  ramatthe@henrico.k12.va.us

Japanese Club

The Deep Run Japanese Club is open to all students who share an interest in Japanese culture and pop media.  We discuss, promote and bring up new ways of celebrating Japan and its culture.  Meetings are held once per month, day varies.

Sponsor: Kim Rhodes
email:   karhodes@henrico.k12.va.us

Junior-Senior Alliance

Junior-Senior Alliance (JSA) is a club which promotes positive interaction and friendship between junior and senior girls at DRHS.

Sponsors:  Lindsay Davis
Email:  lrdavis@henrico.k12.va.us

 

Key Club

Key Club is a student-run organization
that focuses on serving its
school and community.
It is governed by Key Club International.

Sponsors:

June Windmuller
email: jvwindmu@henrico.k12.va.us

Jessica Slota

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Literary Magazine

 

Sponsor:  Tee Clarkson
Email:  tsclarkson@henrico.k12.va.us

Mu Alpha Theta

Mu Alpha Theta is organized to promote math awareness and recognize talented math students. It is an honor society that
provides tutoring to students in Math.
Mu Alpha Theta also organizes the
math league competitions that happen
6 times during a school year.
This year Mu Alpha Theta will be
creating math stations for kindergartners at Twin Hickory Elementary.

 

Sponsor:  Rachel Lawrence
email: ralawren@henrico.k12.va.us

 

National Art Honors Society

 

 

 

 

Sponsors:  Mike Guyer
Email:  mnguyer@henrico.k12.va.us

National Honor Society

National Honor Society
is an organization that promotes
excellence in scholarship, leadership,
service, and character.
Eligible students will be notified
during the fall of their junior
and/or senior year.
Selection requirements can be found
on the NHS webpage

Sponsors:
Maryann Divina
email:  medivina@henrico.k12.va.us

Jennifer Sower
email:  jlsower@henrico.k12.va.us

Page Turners

     We hold monthly book discussions
with activities and food,
and hold several events each year,
including our poetry café.

Sponsors:
Hattie Smart
email:  hbsmart@henrico.k12.va.us

Caroline Arp
email:  crarp@henrico.k12.va.us

Peer Helpers

The Peer Helpers of Deep Run
hope to make all current and prospective students feel comfortable in the school environment by encouraging, inspiring,
and influencing our peers positively.
We will address needs by providing
school-wide events and being available
to assist students.

Sponsor:  Renee Zando
email: rmzando@henrico.k12.va.us

Robotics Team

Robotics Team uses real-life
applications of science, math,
and technology to design and build
complex robots.
The team competes at
local and national competitions.

Sponsor:
Matt Wilson
Email:  mwwilson@henrico.k12.va.us

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SADD

The SADD Club is an organization
that promotes students making
healthy and non-destructive
choices in their lives.

Sponsor:  

SCA

The SCA is Deep Run's student government association. It oversees events like homecoming and the Christmas Mother, and works to represent the study body at Deep Run. SCA officers are elected each year by their class or the entire school. All students are welcome to help with SCA events and should contact their class officers, sponsors or Ms. Walton and Mrs. Berry if interested.

Sponsor:  Jen Walton
Email:  jkwalton@henrico.k12.va.us

Sponsor:  Beth Jones
Email:  emjones@henrico.k12.va.us

Science National Honor Society

Science National Honor Society is an organization which promotes excellence in science while encouraging students to participate in community service.  Eligible students will be notified in the fall.

Sponsor:  Lindsay Davis
Email:  lrdavis@henrico.k12.va.us

The
Sentinel

DRHS Student Newspaper
We are looking for freelance
photographers and reporters
throughout the year.

Advisor: Trish Lyons
email: thesentinel@henrico.gaggle.net

SODA

SODA is an organization where juniors and seniors visit 6th grade classrooms to develop positive attitudes.

Sponsors:
Julie Counts
jvcounts@henrico.k12.va.us

Sarah Oliver
Email:  sgoliver@henrico.k12.va.us

 

Spanish
Club

We celebrate Spanish language and culture.

Meetings are Wednesday mornings once a month at 8:20 am.

Sponsors:
Miss Holland
email: asholland@henrico.k12.va.us

Mrs. Lambert

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spanish National Honor Society

 

An honor society for Spanish IV, V and VI students who have achieved a GPA of 3.5and above in Spanish classes throughthe second semester of Spanish IV.
The club provides tutoring in
Spanish  and participates in
community service activities.

 

 

Sponsor:  Sarah Physioc
Email:  sgphysioc@henrico.k12.va.us

 

S.T.E.M.  Club

S.T.E.M Club promotes academic learning in an engaging and interesting approach. The acronym S.T.E.M stands for science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. STEM strives to incorporate all aspects of science, technology, engineering and math to demonstrate scholarly learning and enrich such knowledge in all students willing to contribute. We are involved in outreach to the community in several ways and involve the interested youth for the furtherance of advanced learning and critical thinking.

Sponsor:  Sarah Crane
Email:  sjcrane@henrico.k12.va.us

Student Congress

Student Congress is an organization that was created by Superintendent, Fred Morton. This organization gives students a platform and opportunity to share their concerns about issues affecting their school and community.  These issues are then presented to Henrico County’s School Board in May.

Sponsors:
 Beth Berry
email: emberry@henrico.k12.va.us

Jen Walton
Email:  jkwalton@henrico.k12.va.us

Vocal Music Department

Deep Run’s five performing choirs:
Belle Voci, Cantar Bellamente, Cantate, Sound Steps & Voce Unificato

 Choral Director: Amy El-Khouri
email: awel-khouri@henrico.k12.va.us

Media Club
(Wildcat News) Channel 7

The Media Club is comprised of The Wildcat News Channel 7 as well as students that have an interest in photography and video.  The club broadcasts the morning announcements live every day and also provides opportunities for students to show and discuss their work, be it photography or video based.

Sponsor:  Karen Gage
Email:  klgage@henrico.k12.va.us

Sponsor:  Shawn Gross
Email:  smgross@henrico.k12.va.us

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wildcat Technology Help Desk

Handles the minor repairs
and processes
of the student laptops

TST: Michael Plowcha
email: mjplowcha@henrico.k12.va.us

Wildcat Writing Center

The Wildcat Writing Center serves to facilitate the writing process of students across the curriculum through a collaboration between the student writer and the student writing consultant. Since consultants assess the writer’s needs, assignment, and approach to writing on an individual basis, students who seek help gain a deeper understanding of the demands of a writer as they develop ideas and strategies to further their skills. The Wildcat Writing Center is staffed by exemplary juniors and seniors who are happy to help any writer during extended study.

Sponsors :

Lindsey Leeth
Email :  lcleeth1@henrico.k12.va.us

Beth Berry
Email :  emberry@henrico.k12.va.us

Yearbook

 

 

Advisor: Trish Lyons
email:  phlyons@henrico.k12.va.us

Young Leaders

Young Leaders is a new club at Deep Run. We meet weekly during extended study and go out and challenge ourselves through team/camp/youth group games. These games are designed to build team work and leadership skills. It is also meant to build communication and friendship amoung the students.

Sponsors:
Rob Zolla
Email:  rhzolla@henrico.k12.va.us

Erin Liss
Email:  erliss@henrico.k12.va.us