Clubs & Organizations

Reserve offers a wide variety of extracurricular organizations geared to meet interests, foster talent, and broaden horizons. Student interest and initiative can also spur the formation of new school groups. The following clubs and organizations are a part of life at Reserve:

Club Name Description Advisor
Anime Club Watches, discusses and makes recommendations to fellow students about Japanese Amine. Mr. Jeff Namiotka
Art Club Increases student awareness of the visual arts. Mr. Alan Doe
Artline Gallery Displays artwork of students, faculty and alumni online. (View the student-managed gallery at wra.net/visitors/Gallery.) Mr. Tom Armbruster
Ballroom Dance Teaches ballroom dancing to interested students. Mr. Ray Campbell
Beatbox & Breakdance Club Teaches beatbox and breakdancing and performs at WRA dance concerts.
BUFO Showcases students' creative work in WRA's literary magazine. Ms. Jeanne Kidera
Business Club Instills knowledge of business and helps members expand their business interests; also helps clubs and organizations conduct fundraisers. Mr. Christopher Burner
Chess Club Cultivates chess skills and enhances students' minds through intense strategic situations. Mr. Harold Donnelly
Chinese Club Enlightens those within the WRA community interested in Chinese culture, language, food and song. Mrs. Judy Chen
Culinary Club Offers exposure to different cooking styles in a fun, hands-on atmosphere. Mr. Dana Cunningham & Mrs. Katherine Bonomo
Debate Club Brings together students who are interested in current events and community affairs to discuss these situations. Harold Donnelly, Jr.
Extemporaneous Speaking Club Provides students with the skills to speak persuasively or informatively about current events. Harold Donnelly, Jr.
Fashion Club Explores the fashion world and different fashions techniques. Mrs. Emily McKee
Film Club Explores the process of filmmaking first hand. Dr. Ralf Borrmann
Forensics Club Explores forensics investigation and teaches ways in which crimes and evidence are examined; provides a unique way of looking at the body. Mr. Robert Aguilar
French Club Exposes students to French culture and language. Mrs. Christine Borrmann
German Club Brings together students who are interested in German culture, language and food through a variety of games, movies, cooking and conversation. Mach mit beim Deutsch-Klub! Mr. Ralf Borrmann
Graphic Design Club Offers opportunities to share knowledge of graphic design, enter contests and create posters and T-shirts for other WRA organizations. Mr. Alan Doe
Green Campus Action Committee Brings together students who want to work together to take care of the environment. Justin Zimmerman
Green Key Society Promotes school spirit, welcomes and mentors new students, and supports all student endeavors while upholding WRA's values: excellence, integrity and compassion. Mr. Kevin O'Brien
Hardscrabble Plans, designs and produces the yearbook. Mr. Russ Morrison
Historical Movie Club Watches historical movies and explores their historical background. Mr. Jim Bunting
Improv Comedy Club Gives actors and/or comedians the chance to unwind and have fun with improvisational comedy games. Mrs. Donalee Ong
Investment Club Invests real money in the marketplace and provides experience and guidance for young investors. Mr. Diccon Ong
It's Academic Meets weekly to sharpen trivia skills and compete with other area schools' quiz bowl teams. Dr. Lisabeth Robinson
Junior Engineering Technical Society Provides the opportunity for students to learn about engineering and to prepare for the TEAM competition. Ms. Marie Fiedler
Kung Fu Club Teaches students how to utilize concentration and tone and increase strength and speed in the ancient Chinese martial arts. Mr. Dan Gibbons & Mr. Ed Wiles
Latin Club Supplements Latin and Roman cultural education and participates in projects and competitions through the National Junior Classics League. Mr. Jeff Namiotka
Live Music Club Provides a bi-weekly performance venue for student musicians and trains them in areas of performance production and recording engineering. Mr. Ed Wiles
Mandarin Club Explores China beyond the language (food, religion, pop culture and song) and entertains senior citizens with performances. Mrs. Judy Chen
Math Club Works through difficult math problems together and prepares for various competitions. Mrs. Sherry Chlysta
Meat Club Provides a friendly and fraternal environment in which to explore the benefits of meat and have fun. Mr. Jeffery Cronheim & Mr. Kevin McKee
Men's A Cappella Provides students with a more informal singing experience. Ms. Margaret Karam
Model United Nations Introduces WRA to world politics and government. Mrs. Sarah Horgan
Music Composition Club To advance the composition of both contemporary and classical music works in the WRA community. Mr. Ed Wiles
OPUS Sells tickets and manages concessions at school performances. Ms. Judy Israelson
PAC Provides a forum for young Republicans, Democrats and Independents to gather together for debate and camaraderie. Mr. William Bugg III
Philosophy Club Discusses the great ideas of yesterday and today through speakers and presentations. Mr. Jeff Namiotka
Reserve Ethically Advancing Community Health Offers community service opportunities. Ms. Jill Evans
Reserve Record Provides an educational opportunity for student journalists, graphic designers and photographers to inform, educate and entertain the school community, while also providing a forum for student and community expression. Mrs. Patty Campbell
Robotics Provides an educational opportunity for students to learn about the technology of robots, the engineering required in their construction and how robots can improve society through their use. Adam Tassile
Science Club Explores a variety of interests in specific fields through projects, discussions, field trips, movies, books or labs. Mr. Patrick Smith
Student Ambassadors Offers opportunities to assist the Admission Office by hosting prospective students in classes, showing the campus to prospective families, helping with admission events and being good representatives of WRA. Emily McKee
Student Council Serves as the primary organizing body for school activities and organizations. Mr. Kevin McKee
Student Fellowship Offers students opportunities for Christian fellowship and service. Jeff Cronheim
Students for Intercultural Understanding Provides opportunities for the school community to take advantage of WRA's diverse student body and to help promote understanding and appreciation of different cultures. Mrs. Irma Thomas
Team Handball Provides informal opportunities to play handball. Mr. Kevin McKee
Technology Club Promotes and enhances technology on campus, provides peer technology support and organizes technology-based entertainment venues. Mr. Douglas Kitts
Viewpoints Gives non-fiction writers the opportunity to publish works in WRA's scholarly journal. Mr. Diccon Ong
WWRA Provides music, commentary, news and entertainment on a 24/7 basis. Mr. Diccon Ong
Yoga Club Gives students a chance to relax during their busy weeks at school, primarily during exam week and intense sports seasons. Dr. Lisabeth Robinson
Young Democrats Promotes involvement in political affairs. Mr. Dana Cunningham
Young Independents Promotes involvement in political affairs. Mr. Jim Bunting
Young Republicans Promotes involvement in political affairs. Mr. Richard Hoffman