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Drama Club

Join the theater club to participate in the annual school play, and see what goes on "behind the scenes" like working on sets, costumes, lighting, sound, and makeup.

Sponsors:  Shar Roberts & Suzanne Winkelmann

FCA/Bible Study

FCA/Bible Study allows students to come together and learn about Biblical principles.  The organization is student lead and is dedicated to promoting values such as integrity, service, and teamwork.  Any student may come and join us for food, fellowship, and fun! 

Sponsors:  Nancy Johnson & Duran Collins

Junior Light Brigade (Just Say No Club)

Brandenburg is dedicated to the prevention of drug and alcohol abuse.  Students focus on learning to make healthy choices in all aspects of life by participating in activities such as video production, skits, role play, writing, art, and Red Ribbon Week.

Sponsor:  Ginger Mohan

Latin Club

Latin Club is open to all students who are currently enrolled or have previously been enrolled in Latin A or Latin B.  Members are encouraged to participate in school and community projects.

Sponsor:  Lisa Druebert

Math Club

Math Club is an organization that any student can join!  We will discuss how math is everywhere around us in life and different activities and projects will be conducted.  Math Club will meet every 2nd Thursday of each month in Room 11.

Sponsor:  Robert Quach

Multicultural Club

The Multicultural Club celebrates and informs students and staff about the many different cultures in today's society.

Sponsor:  Patrese Banks

National Junior Honor Society

NJHS serves to honor those students who demonstrate excellence in the ares of scholarship, leadership, service, citizenship, and character.

Sponsors:  Brandi Bassett, Shannon Dozier, & Shelene Liggitt

Pentathlon

The Texas Academic Pentathlon is a program that allows students an opportunity to experience the challenges of academic competition through participation in team activities.  The students compete in five academic areas:  Science, History, Mathematics, English (through a novel study), and Super Quiz (with the topic changing each year). The 2010-2011 novel is Crispin by Avi and the Super Quiz theme is the Middle Ages.

Sponsors:  Kelli Harmon and Cheri Thompson

Science Club

Science Club is an organization for all students to join!  We will provide opportunities for students to explore science and to conduct different activities and projects.

Sponsors:  Caryn Rosen, April Alaniz, & Rick Ford

Spanish Club

Take part in cultural enrichment by making crafts and trying food from Spanish speaking countries.  Meetings are once a month on Thursday mornings.

Sponsor:  Elizabeth Ramos

Student Council

Student Council helps share students' ideas, interests, and concerns with teachers and principals.  They also help raise funds for school-wide activities, including social events, community projects, and school reform.  Student Council meets every Friday at 8 AM in the choir room.  Anyone can join, but they must be eligible (passing all subjects and no major discipline problems) to participate in activities.

Sponsors:  Jennifer Wilson & Robbin Logsdon

Yearbook

Students chosen for the yearbook staff will learn basic journalism skills during a year long class to produce "The Legend," Brandenburg's yearbook.  The students will take pictures, conduct interviews, write articles, and construct page layouts using basic graphic design.  Capturing the year's most important moments and producing a yearbook that reflects the student body's personality are just a small part of what this team will strive to accomplish!

Sponsor:  Penny Greeno 

Youth and Government

Mock Legislature is a simulation activity for students to have an opportunity to experience what it's like to be part of the parliamentary process. Students have the opportunity to debate bills in the same process as done in the House of Representatives in Austin. Students join a committee and debate their bills in a small group of around 15 delegates from across the state. If their bill is passed, they then have the opportunity to present their bills on the Floor of the House of Representatives.

Sponsors:  Sarah Rice & Joshua Dunn


 


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