Organization Name

Description

Time & Place

Faculty Sponsor(s)

Amnesty International

The Ladue Chapter of Amnesty International works to impartially free political prisoners through such activities as writing letters to foreign governments organizing petition drives, and by raising awareness among students through the use of posters, videotapes and guest speakers.

To be announced

Dr. Hahn

DECA

An association of marketing/management students that provides avenues for personal and professional development in the areas of leadership, social skills, vocational understanding, and civic consciousness.  Limited to students enrolled in a marketing class.

Twice a month as needed

Ms. Hughes
Mrs. Badgett

Gay-Straight Alliance

Provides a safe environment for straight and GLBTQ youth and to eliminate homophobia.

1st and 3rd Thursdays

Mrs. Benson-Robinson
Mr. Good

International Thespian Society

ITS is an international organization for the advancement and improvement of theatre arts at LHWHS.  Selection is based upon points earned by involvement in school productions.  

As Announced

Mrs. Burmeister

Mock Trial

The Missouri High School Mock Trial program is a law-related educational competitive program sponsored by the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis.  The program objectives are to increase student understanding of the judicial process.

Monday evenings 6:00 – 8:30 p.m. December through March and set trial dates.

Mr. Saxton
Mr. Snidman
Ms. McCorkle
Mr. J. Miller

Model U.N.

Students learn about the function and purpose of the United Nations through multi-district participation in St. Louis area. 

Bi-monthly on Wednesdays
after school

Ms. Specter
Ms. O’Sadnick

Mu Alpha Theta

Mu Alpha Theta is a national mathematic society to foster an in-depth interest in mathematics, develop scholarship

As Announced

Ms. Kaufman
Mrs. Newton

National Forensics League

A national speech and debate honorary organization. Membership is earned through participation in speech and debate tournament competition and scholastic standing.

As Announced

Ms. Mc Corkle

National Honor Society

The Ladue Chapter of the National Honor Society consists of students who demonstrate exemplary scholarship, character leadership, and service.  See page 48 in the Student Handbook for membership qualifications.  Inductions are held in spring.

As Announced

Mr. Goldwasser
Mr. Rawitscher

Quiz Bowl
Academic Team

Scholastic team competition that prepares students to participate in MACA events and in Knowledge Masters competitions.  Members have interest in particular academic subject area (history, math, science, literature, music and art) and have enthusiasm for competition.

Fridays after school

Ms. Hara
Mr. Hill

Safe A Life

Raise awareness in the community of poor choices made by loved ones. Give support to those who want to save lives by promoting moral courage as the cure.  Save one life at a time, beginning with our own.  Club is open to any student willing to express moral courage and to do the right thing.

TBA
One to two times per month.

Mr. Goble
Mrs. Elstro
Mrs. Carson

Science Olympiad

Science enrichment and competition for students who are interested and/or excel in science.  Open to any student interested in science and wants to compete at the regional and state levels.

Runs November through April and meets two Saturdays/month and one day a week after school

Mr. Long (LMS)

Student Council

The Student Council members are elected in the spring, except for incoming freshman, who are elected in the fall.  The organization serves as a forum for student expression, plans social affairs (Homecoming Dance), organizes special programs, and works to better school/community relations.

As Announced

Mr. Goldwasser

Students Against Destructive Decisions
SADD and
TREND

SADD is a student-led organization whose goal is to increase awareness about drunk driving and drug use.  Members encourage peers to make safe, healthy and positive decisions.
TREND is a group that reaches out teens to educate and spread awareness of alcohol and drugs.  Also is a community service organization.

After school Mondays

Mrs. Hier
Mrs. Koenig
Mrs. Barton

Tri-M Music Honor Society

The goal of Tri-M is to foster greater interest in band, orchestra and choral performance and to provide opportunities for personal musical expression.  Members are selected on the basis of musicianship, scholarship, character, leadership and school and community service.

AC Lab
1 performance per semester

Mr. Lindhorst

YLSL – Focus St. Louis

YLSL is a high school leadership program for juniors that builds leadership skills, strengthens character and promotes teamwork.  Membership is by application each spring.  Teacher recommendation is needed and an interview process is required.

Once a month on Thursday and some Saturdays

Mr. Jaranowski

Youth in Government

This club is open to students in grades 9-12 who are interested in taking an active part in leadership and the American Democratic process.  Giving guidance, training, and experience in the theory and practice of determining public policy.

Once a week for first semester
Second semester as needed

Mrs. Carson