FHN Clubs & Activities
BASEBALL
Varsity..................... Bob Dunahue robertdunahue@yahoo.com
Assistant…….......... Mike Freedline
Sophomore…........... Jesse Stewart jstewart@charter.net
Freshman……......... Jeremy Opfer jayniner@hotmail.com
BASKETBALL (Boys)
Varsity………......... Darrell Davis dbld101355@yahoo.com
Assistant…….......... Mark Wright
Sophomore…........... Eric Eubank
Freshman……......... Mike Bevill ambush52@gmail.com
BASKETBALL (Girls)
Varsity………......... Jamal Thompson jamal_t_2000@yahoo.com
Assistant…….......... Dawn Hahn
Jr. Varsity…............ Ashley Wiedner alwiedner@gmail.com
Freshman…............. Arty Johnson artyj21@gmail.com
CROSS COUNTRY
Head Coach….......... Kim Martin
Assistants….…........ Sean Fowler, Joe Brocksmith
FOOTBALL
Head Coach….......... Brett Bevill brett.bevill@fhsdschools.org
Assistants……......... Arty Johnson, Charles Lott, Sam Davis,
....................... Ryan Darks, Kurt Kruse, Mike Bevill, Mike Castro
GOLF (Girls)……........... Chris Witthaus
Asst…..…................ OPEN
LACROSSE (Girls)......... Ryan Darks
Assistant.................. Danielle Budde dannibud@gmail.com
Assistant.................. Breanna O’Brien
SOCCER (Boys)
Varsity………......... Larry Scheller
Assistant…….......... Zach Fettig
Jr. Varsity…............ Mark Olwig
Freshman……......... Randy Roy
SOCCER (Girls)
Varsity…..…........... Mark Olwig
Assistant….............. Larry Scheller
Jr Varsity…............. Zach Fettig
Freshman…............. Randy Roy
SOFTBALL
Varsity……............. Bob Dunahue robertdunahue@yahoo.com
Assistant….............. Mike Freedline
Jr Varsity…............. Jeremy Opfer jayniner@hotmail.com
Freshman…............. Jesse Stewart jstewart@charter.net
SWIM (Boys)….............. OPEN
Asst.......................... OPEN
Diving……….......... Chris Pape
SWIM (Girls)….............. Joshua Galati joshuascottgalati@gmail.com
Asst.......................... OPEN
Diving……….......... Chris Pape
TENNIS (Girls/Boys)….. Beth Jameson FHNtennis@att.net
Assistant.................. Jean Varker
TRACK (Boys/Girls)….. Kim Martin
Assistants: .................. Jamal Thompson, Mike Castro,
................................. Reed Lunsford, William Scherff
VOLLEYBALL (Boys)
Varsity………......... Robin Yuede
Assistant…….......... Michelle Oppenborn
Jr. Varsity…............ Hannah Snyder
Freshman……......... Kent Stover
VOLLEYBALL (Girls)
Varsity………......... Kent Stover
Assistant…….......... Jacob Fletcher
Jr. Varsity……........ Hannah Snyder
Freshman……......... Robin Yuede
WRESTLING
Varsity………......... Chris Brown
Assistant…….......... Sean Fowler
Jr. Varsity…............ Kurt Kruse
Freshman……......... Matt Howard
CHEERLEADERS................................ Tracy Wuertenberg
Assistant…………............................. Julianna Hayes
Jr. Varsity……………....................... Katie Emerson emersonk80@yahoo.com
DANCE………………........................... Tammy Rokita tdawn83@hotmail.com
Assistant………................................. Elizabeth Telge telge7229@gmail.com
Jr Varsity…….................................... Alicia Pavia
BAND (Marching/Jazz/Winter/Guard).…. Rob Stegeman
Assistant ........................................... Mark Ishman
Assistant ........................................... Joe Sparks
Colorguard/Winterguard...................... John Miller jmiller@turnkeytec.com
Gateway Drumline.............................. Derek Kelly
CHOIR/Vocal Music…………................ Jennifer Crane
African American Leaders...................... Mary Kerr-Grant, Lisa Woodrum
Anime Manga Fan Club.......................... Greg Brown
Art Club……………….......................... OPEN
Class Officers:
Senior Class Rep……..…...................... Kristen Jobgen
Junior Class Rep………….................... Marissa Cohen
Sophomore Class Rep…….................... N/A
Freshman Class Rep……….................. N/A
Computer Science Club.......................... Mike Freedline
Cultural Awareness…............................ OPEN
DECA-An Association of...................... Lori Moore, Melissa Hanrahan,
Marketing Students Mike Freedline
Drama…………………......................... Kim Sulzner
Assistant ........................................... Erica Flowers Roberts
Ecology Club………….......................... Joe Brocksmith
Fashion Club......................................... Marissa Cohen
FBLA - Future Business Leaders
of America .................................... Mim Eaton
FCCLA -Family, Career,
Community Leaders of America ............ Rebecca Just
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)… Dawn Hahn, Sarah White
French Club ........................................... Dave Fritz
Future Problem Solving.......................... Jon Travis
Garden Club.......................................... Yvonne Kehoe
Gay-Straight Alliance…......................... Amy Field
German Club......................................... Anne McPartland
HOSA (Future Health Professionals)........ Matt Riffee/Dawn Hahn
Journalism……………...........................
Asst……………............................... Jordyn Kiel
Knight Life……………..........................
Knights of Excellence…......................... Lindsey Scheller/ Kristen Johnson
Knowledge Master…….......................... Jon Travis
Mentors………………........................... Kristen Johnson/Ryan Johnson
Mock Trials........................................... Randy Pierce randebate@aol.com
Mu Alpha Theta……….......................... Patty Bartell
National Honor Society
Junior…….…..…………................... Angie Mason
Senior/Soph……….…....................... Donna Malkmus
Newspaper…………….......................... Aaron Manfull
Pep Club (Norm the Knight)…................ Jani Wilkens, Shelly Parks
Recycling Club...................................... Yvonne Kehoe
Robotics…………….............................. Dane Williamson
Scholar Quiz…………........................... Chris Witthaus
Science Club…………........................... Donna Malkmus
Sign Language………............................ Tom Skinner
Spanish Club......................................... Brian Santos
Speech & Debate……............................ Randy Pierce randebate@aol.com
Asst …….......................................... Brian Dufrenne
Sports Management Team…. ................. OPEN
Student Council……..……..................... Jani Wilkens/Shelly Parks
Teens Advocating Smart
Choices (T.A.S.C.).…........................ OPEN
Technology Student Assoc (T.S.A)……... Michael Green
Vegetarian Club..................................... Yvonne Kehoe
Volunteer Knights……........................... OPEN
We Are All Knights................................ Lisa Pentecost
Yearbook……………............................ Jordyn Kiel
Young Democrats.................................. Kim Coil
Young Republicans................................ Chip Crow
EMAILS: first.last@fhsdschools.org unless otherwise noted
African American Leaders….Mary Kerr-Grant, Lisa Woodrum
This group is a leadership group that represents the needs of African American students in the building to our building principal. Also students provide leadership, mentoring and college planning assistance for younger African American students. Underclassmen who participate will meet at 7:00am monthly. Seniors will meet on a rotating schedule during the school day on a monthly basis.
Anime Manga Club….Greg Brown
Club members discuss aspects of individual stylized Japanese animation they enjoy, then vote on which anime to watch at future meetings. Students bring their manga to share with other members. The club also focuses on Japanese culture, specifically language, popular culture, art, food, and music. Meetings are once every two weeks. No student costs nor class enrollment are necessary.
Art Club……OPEN
To promote an Art/Cultural Awareness at school, throughout the community, and, personally, through activities related to art. Art related field trips to museums, colleges and galleries are planned. Members also have the opportunity to use the art facilities and sponsor’s knowledge to work on and create personal artistic pieces. Members do not have to be students of the art department to join. Meetings are once every 2 weeks.
Class Officers…Senior - Kristen Jobgen, Junior - Marissa Cohen,
The four class officers (president, vice president, secretary and treasurer) assisted by delegates and all the members of their class, plan, organize, and execute the activities for their class. Officers for all returning classes are elected in the spring of the previous year so they can attend summer meetings. Officers meet on a weekly basis with their sponsor and on an as needed basis with delegates. All of the classes design and sell class T-shirts. Seniors offer additional clothing items as well. The first major responsibility of the school year is organizing the class hallway theme decorations for Homecoming . During the remainder of the year responsibilities vary by grade level - juniors plan Prom and seniors help plan senior activities ranging from designing the graduation announcement to Senior Week.
D.E.C.A….. Lori Moore, Melissa Hanrahan, Mike Freedline
DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. DECA members participate in academic competitions, professional leadership conferences, and community projects to develop skills necessary for success in today's global industry. Members must be enrolled in a marketing class.
Drama Club……Kim Sulzner
All students who participate in our two school plays are automatically considered Drama Club Members and begin their apprenticeship to eventually become a Masque Player. Fifteen points must be accumulated. JV, Varsity Letters and bars can be attained through participation in Drama Club. There is an award banquet near the end of each school year. Meetings consist of rehearsals and performances, so they vary. Contact Mrs. Sulzner in Room 57 for additional info.
Ecology Club……Joe Brocksmith
Ecology Club is open to any student interested in doing something to learn about, study and improve their environment. Although many activities are extensions of the Environmental Studies class, all students are welcome. Students will participate in the Mo. Stream Team program and Storm Drain stenciling. Stream monitoring takes place one Sun. each month during the school year. Meetings are held in room 120 to plan and train students in the techniques they will be using in the field.
Fashion Club…..Marissa Cohen
Fashion Club will meet once a month and participate in creative activities, share ideas, learn new things and explore interests in the Fashion Industry. Any student enrolled in Fashion courses, or interested in fashion should join.
FBLA……Angie Mason
Future Business Leaders of America develops business leadership and an understanding of American Business Enterprise. FBLA helps members establish career goals, encourages scholarship, and develops character and self-confidence. FBLA also promotes efficient financial management. Our goals are accomplished through business field trips, management of fundraisers, academic business contests (competitions), professional dress, professional meetings, business projects, charitable projects, and many other activities. Members must currently be in a business class. Meetings are held in room 19 every 2 weeks
FCA…….Dawn Hahn/Sarah White
Fellowship of Christian Athletes: The purpose of our group is to bring together athletes and activities participants to talk about their concerns, doubts, and faith. Teammates share a commitment to seeking answers about their faith around the common bond of athletes.
FCCLA…..Becky Just
“Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America” will be participating in activities such as visiting childrens’ hospitals, the Humane Society and elderly care homes. In addition they will be exploring careers related to family and community life, how to integrate family with the community. We will also be involved in various fundraising activities, community service projects and school projects focused on topics related to the FACS (Family and Consumer Sciences). We will have a general meeting on Tues. once a month in Rm 02. Each member will be expected to serve on a team within the group to help plan special activities. Projects and activities are up to the members. This is your chance to make a difference and have your ideas heard.
Future Problem Solving…..Jon Travis
Involves analyzing problems and designing possible solutions for these problems. Club members meet frequently before school and some additional evening meetings are necessary No student costs are necessary for this club.
GSA….OPEN
Gay Straight Alliance is a forum to share ideas with Gay and Straight students. GSA is a club to promote understanding and acceptance of all students, including those who are LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender). The students fundraise, work on an annual assembly, and run the Day of Silence every year. Meetings are every other Thursday at 2:30pm.
International Global Awareness …..OPEN
We will meet and learn about each other’s cultures including but not limited to: language, food, music, movies, customs, celebrations, and holidays. We will also talk about current events happening in different countries and service projects. All students are welcome. Listen to announcements for meeting date.
Knight Life….Aaron Manfull
Knight Life is the student produced video program at Francis Howell North, often referred to as FHNtoday TV. Students help to produce and edit the podcast as well as videos for FHNtoday.com and work in conjunction with the newspaper and yearbook. The show can be found on Youtube at http:///www.youtube.com/fhntoday and all videos can be found on
FHNtoday. com.
Knights of Excellence…. Lindsey Scheller, Kristen Johnson
The Knights of Excellence Renaissance Program recognizes and rewards students for their academic achievement with many activities throughout the year. These activities include the Student of the Week program, Senior 4.0 luncheon, Knights of the Round Table induction ceremony, Gold Notes program, and the spring honors picnic. KOE also recognizes teachers for National Education Week, teacher of the year and faculty birthdays. Members help in the planning and implementation of these events.
Knight Mentoring Program…..Kristen Johnson, Ryan Johnson
Students who are going to be juniors or seniors can apply for this year long program. The main component of this program involves your mentor group meeting with 9th grade students during their homeroom time approximately once per month. Throughout the year you will lead them in fun group activities that are designed to make them more successful at transitioning into high school and act as an upper classman they can trust to ask questions they might have about FHN and high school in general. We are also involved with the Freshmen Transition Day and Freshmen Schedule Pick-up before school in August. Monthly meetings are held during homeroom time to prepare for the upcoming homeroom sessions. As a member of this program you are given privileges such as preferred parking, free admission to on campus sporting events, and admittance to Knights of Excellence picnic. Every member receives a free t-shirt and a medallion that can be worn at graduation. If you are interested in giving back to your school, helping other students, and building your college resume, this is the program for you.
Mock Trials…..Randy Pierce
The mock trial team offers students a chance to experience our legal system 'up close and personal'. Using materials supplied by the Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, and being coached by practicing attorneys, team members learn to portray witnesses and lawyers while trying a civil or criminal case in actual courtrooms. Any student who enjoys acting, public speaking, or debate will appreciate the chance for intellectual competition with other area high school mock trial teams. Practices (one or two evenings a week in the Learning Commons) start in October, with trials being held in January and February. For more information, contact coach Randy Pierce at randebate@aol.com."
Mu Alpha Theta….Patty Bartell
Mu Alpha Theta is a nationally recognized math honors society. Membership signifies above average completion of college preparatory mathematics. To be eligible, you must have concluded 5 semesters of Algebra 1, Geometry and Algebra 2 or higher, have a GPA of 3.0 in your math classes (including Algebra 1 even if taken in 8th grade), and pay the induction fee. To qualify for a math department chord to be worn at graduation, you must be a member of Mu Alpha Theta and have a GPA of 3.5 in your math classes, which signifies college preparatory mathematics was completed with distinction. Eligibility will be determined at the end of semester 1 with chords presented during senior awards night in May.
National Honor Society …..Donna Malkmus, Angie Mason
Membership is based on character, scholarship, leadership, and service. Members are elected into NHS by a faculty council and must maintain a cumulative 3.75 GPA. Members perform various community and school service hours to earn enough service points to be awarded honor cords worn at graduation. Members who fall below a 3.75 cumulative GPA are given one semester to raise their GPA or face dismissal from the organization. Suspensions from school and other behaviors deemed contrary to the principles of NHS will also lead to dismissal. Demonstration of leadership qualities and sound character are expected of all NHS members. Scholarships may be available. Meetings are held on Fridays before school. Members pay $20 dues each school year.
Newspaper….. Aaron Manfull
Newspaper is a co-curricular class that is in charge of producing FHN’s award winning newspaper, the North Star. Students meet daily as a class and often spend time before and after school working on the newspaper. The publication is entirely comprised of student work from the advertising and writing to the photography and design. Staff members attend the national high school journalism convention each year. For more information see Mr. Manfull. Website: http://FHNtoday.com You can see copies of the North Star at FHNtoday.com and at http://issuu.com/fhnpublications.
Scholar Quiz……Chris Witthaus
Scholar Quiz is a fast pace sport similar to Jeopardy. Like Jeopardy, we have new high-tech equipment. In competitions against other schools, we answer questions about random bits of trivia. People join because we make rivals with other schools and it is a fun way to challenge your mid. Students can receive a letter or pin for being an active member. Practices are held on Monday and Wednesday after school until 3:30. Competitions are on Tuesday, Thursday and occasionally Saturdays. Come join our team!
Recycling Club….Yvonne Kehoe
We only have ONE planet, and it is our duty to take care of it. Just like manners, recycling starts at home [FHN that is]. Come join students to help reduce FHN's carbon footprint and be responsible stewards of the Earth.
Robotics-…..OPEN
The Robotic Assisted Vehicle Engineered @ North, or team R.A.V.E.N., meets once a week 1st semester and is open to all students in the district. The club competes with an organization called “FIRST” (Foundation for Inspiration & Recognition of Science & Technology). The FIRST program delivers 85 lbs of gears, pumps, sensors, controls, motors, pistons, computers, remote controls, batteries and wheels to the high school teams in early January, along with the rules for a game that has been secret until then. The team must analyze the game, design and build a robot to play it. The robot must fit in a small box to start the game, and weigh less than 130 lbs. It must be completed in 6 wks. There are programmed and remote controlled portions to the game. The robot is then shipped to the regional competition venue. In addition to the technology of the game, a spirit of gracious professionalism is a key component of the program. Competing as a member of a three team coalition in the final tournament also builds a culture of working together and learning from each other.
Science Club…..Donna Malkmus
The purpose is to promote scholarship in, enjoyment and competition in the fields of science. Our members take trips to the Science Center, help sponsor campus clean ups, organize mole day, have ice cream socials and promote various competitions such as Science Olympiad and the SEMO Chemistry Bowl Competition.
Sign Language…..Tom Skinner
This is a group who meets bi-monthly to learn sign language and about Deaf culture. We promote the use of sign language to communicate through different activities and socialization between students that can hear and the Deaf and Hard of Hearing students.
Speech and Debate Team……Randy Pierce
The speech team competes in public speaking, acting and debate throughout the St Louis area from October through March State and Nationals follow the regular season. Interested students may join at any time by seeing Mrs. Sanders-Horner in room 171. The team generally practices after school on Tues. and Thu. Meets are on Fridays and Saturdays.
Student Council……Jani Wilkens, Shelly Parks
Stuco is FHN’s true representative voice of the student body. This organization is completely student run. Representatives are chosen out of homerooms as well as by application. Students attend monthly whole council meetings that take place in the auditorium as well as committee meetings tht take place before and after school. You will have the chance to keep your homeroom informed about school events and policies. We are in charge of running events like Homecoming, Snowcoming (winter dance), pep assemblies, Mock Rock, Mr. FHN, and many others! If you want the chance to be a leader in the school, to develop school spirit, and to make FHN an awesome place to be, Stuco is for you. Each year, we also offer active graduating seniors scholarships for college. Have a voice in your school: join Stuco!
T.A.S.C…….OPEN
“Teens Advocating Smart Choices” is an organization that focuses on informing teens of the consequences of their actions and how to be more responsible when it comes to making decisions. Our focus is on seatbelt use, safe driving habits, alcohol and drug use, etc. We will be having an informational meeting the second or third week of school for any new members who may want to join.
Vegetarian Club…..Yvonne Kehoe
Feel like you are the only Herbivore at FHN? Well, you're not. Join other students as they discuss and explore a healthy, dietary cuisine without meat. Topics range from how to get sufficient protein to sharing new and delicious recipes with each other.
Volunteer Knights……..OPEN
This organization encourages student volunteering and community involvement as it serves individuals, institutions, and agencies in need of assistance. Members must attend 4 meetings a year, perform 4 hours of individual volunteer service, and participate in one group project a year. Dues are $4. Meetings are held the 3rd Tues. of the month at 7am in the auditorium.
We Are All Knights………..Lisa Pentecost
This is a club that promotes awareness of persons with disabilities and their participation in the school setting. It is an opportunity to create friendships with students with and without disabilities through meetings and activities both in school and in the community.
World Language Clubs… French- Dave Fritz, German – Anne McPartland, Spanish – Brian Santos
These three groups work to encourage students to explore and celebrate the cultural aspects of the languages taught at North as well as support the understanding and sharing of all the cultures represented by members of our community. The three groups work together to in sponsoring various social events of the entire school community as well as small gatherings with guest speakers and opportunities for exchanging experiences and opinions. We also celebrate holidays unique to each language such as Cid=co de mayo, Mardi Gras and Saint Nikolaus Day. All three groups sponsor scholarships for outstanding seniors in each language. Members must attend 3 activities throughout the year and must pay $3 dues. Activities include but are not limited to an Ice Cream Social, holiday shopping at the Galleria, eating out at a Hispanic restaurant, and the end of the year picnic at Laurel Park. German Club supports an exchange program with our partner school in Ludwigsburg, Germany which is the sister city of St. Charles. Every other year, North hosts a group of German Exchange Students in October and the hosting students visit Germany the following summer. See Ms. McPartland for more information about the German Exchange program.
Yearbook……Jordyn Kiel
Yearbook is a co-curricular class that is in charge of producing FHN’s award-winning yearbook, the Excalibur. Students meet daily as a class and often times spend time before and after school working on the publication. The publication is entirely comprised of student work from the advertising and writing to the photography and design. Members attend the Nat’l High School Journalism Convention each year. For more information, check out the FHN Student Publication web site at: http://FHNtoday.com
Young Democrats…… Kim Coil
Young Republicans…. Chip Crow
Club for students who enjoy discussing party politics, candidates, and political participation.
