Activities
Here at Naaman Forest High School, we encourage every student to get involved in one of our many clubs & organizations to enhance their high school experience.
We offers many opportunities for students to be involved in class activities, service organizations, spirit groups & hobby clubs throughout the school year. Please take a moment to explore the exciting activities our campus has to offer.
Student Activities Director: Randee Garcia
Class information
Spirit groups
Cheer
Sponsors
Varsity sponsor: Bri Wisdom
Junior Varsity sponsor: Angela White
About
The Naaman Forest High School Cheerleaders are talented young ladies that promote Ranger spirit! Help us cheer on our Rangers at different school events such as Special Olympics, volleyball games, football games, basketball games, and more.
Mens' stunt and spirit squad
Lumberjacks
The Lumberjacks are Naaman Forest Ranger Men’s Stunt and Spirit Squad who, along with the cheerleaders, get the crowds “fired up” at games and pep rallies. Lumberjacks are usually described as out-going, smart, personable, and dedicated leaders. Although gymnastics is a popular part of the Lumberjack history, we are in need of all skill sets. If you have “mad” school spirit and love having a great time, the Lumberjacks may be for you.
Currently there is no sponsor for the Lumberjacks but please stay tuned for announcements.
Step team
Radiant Lady Forest Flames
Sponsor
About
The Radiant Ladies Forest Flames Step Team empowers young women to express themselves through the art of stepping and dance, fostering unity, discipline, and self-confidence. We strive to ignite passion and pride in our team and our community, embracing the power of rhythm and movement to inspire and uplift. Through dedication and teamwork, and community service, we aim to build a sisterhood of strong leaders, celebrate diversity, and leave a lasting impact both on and off the stage.
Students must tryout for the team this week in order to be involved for the year.
Academic clubs
- DECA
- Decathlon
- FFA
- Mu Alpha Theta
- National Honor Society
- National Technical Honor Society
- Speech & Debate
- Robotics Club & Cyber Rangers
- Yearbook
- TAFE
- UIL academics
DECA
Sponsor
About
DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. It enhances the co-curricular education of members through a comprehensive learning program that integrates into classroom instruction, applies learning, connects to business, and promotes competition.
DECA's core values are competence, integrity, teamwork, and innovation.
Membership
Interested in joining DECA? Attend one of our recruitment events to learn how to get involved and how to join.
Decathlon
Sponsors
About
Academic Decathlon/Octathlon is a team competition where students match their intellects with students from other schools. Students are tested in the following categories:
- Art
- Economics
- Essay
- Language and Literature
- Mathematics
- Science
- Music
- Super Quiz
- *Speech
- *Interview
*Speech and Interview are for Decathlon only, Octathlon members will not participate in these two events.
Gold, Silver and Bronze medals are awarded for individual events and total scores. Winning teams advance through the local, regional, and state levels of competition. The best Ac Dec teams from each region compete at the state championship, and the state champion competes at the national finals. Octathlon competes at local and regional levels only.
Based on the model of the athletic decathlon, the Academic Decathlon requires participants to prepare for ten academic events. Like the athletic contest, the Academic Decathlon does not permit participants to specialize but rather encourages academic versatility by requiring students to prepare for all ten events.
AcDec emphasizes educational opportunity and academic excellence; therefore, students must pass all subjects in order to participate in competitions.
Membership
In order to be involved, a student must apply though the coaches. Students must exhibit a desire to learn independently and to challenge themselves personally. Classes are offered for both Academic Decathlon and Octathlon. Unless arrangements are made with the coaches, students must be in the class in order to participate in the competitions.
Because AcDec is extremely competitive and students are asked to expand their knowledge of ten subjects, honors credit is awarded on the GISD transcript for students who participate in Academic Decathlon or Octathlon classes at Naaman Forest High School.
FFA
Sponsors
About
The Naaman Forest FFA chapter was established in 1996 and develops members’ leadership, career, and communication skills through various co-curricular activities each school year. Any student in one of the many horticulture classes offered at Naaman Forest can become a member of the National FFA Organization and the local FFA chapter.
Each fall, members can compete in Leadership Development Events that challenge student’s general FFA knowledge, public speaking, and communication skills.
In the spring, we compete in Career Development Events to apply the knowledge and skills developed in the classroom. These contests challenge the students with real world scenarios to ready them for a career in agriculture.
Our chapter participates in various events during the year, including:
- Our holiday chapter community service at Mayberry Gardens
- Garland ISD FFA Banquet
- District and Area Meetings
- The Texas FFA State Convention
- GISD’s Annual Livestock and Plant Show and Sale
Membership
If you or your child is interested in becoming a member of the FFA, talk with your counselor, an FFA advisor, or an FFA officer today! Being an active FFA member can get you that competitive advantage you need in applying for schools, scholarships, and for a job!
Mu Alpha Theta
Sponsor
About
The Mu Alpha Theta National High School and Junior College Mathematics Club was founded in 1957 by Dr. and Mrs. Richard V. Andree at the University of Oklahoma. In his words, Mu Alpha Theta is "an organization dedicated to promoting scholarship in mathematics and establishing math as an integral part of high school and junior college education." The name Mu Alpha Theta was constructed from the Greek lettering for the phonemes m, a, and th.
Naaman Forest High School Mu Alpha Theta members are responsible for doing Math Tutorials every month to help Naaman math teachers get their students to pass STARR. Mu Alpha Theta is a national honorary Math organization.
Membership
To qualify for induction into Mu Alpha Theta, a student must:
- Have an overall average of a 3.16
- Have completed Algebra I, Geometry, and Algebra II and currently have a B average in math and no failing grades in any subject any semester.
- Be enrolled in a math class both your junior and senior years.
National Honor Society
Sponsor
About
The National Honor Society (NHS) is a nationwide organization for high school students. Selection is based on four criteria: scholarship (academic achievement), leadership, service, and character.
To become part of NHS at Naaman Forest High School, students must be invited to apply, complete the application process, and be approved by the NFHS Faculty Council. Students must have a 3.5 or higher GPA in order to receive an invitation to apply, and once selected as a member of NHS, students must maintain a 3.5 GPA or higher.
Membership
To be eligible for membership consideration, students must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 at the end of the fall semester. Students will then be required to complete a Student Information Form and turn it in to the advisor by the specified due date. Additionally, potential members must meet high standards of leadership, service, and character.
Leadership is based on the student’s participation in the community, or school activities, or election to an office. Service is based on the student’s prior activities in either community or school volunteer projects. Character is measured in terms of integrity, behavior, ethics, and cooperation with both students and faculty. The Faculty Council will evaluate members of the sophomore and junior classes in these areas based on information provided by the student and the faculty.
Members must :
- Maintain GPA of 3.5 or above
- Attend meetings
- Acquire forty service hours (20 or more each semester)
- Receive NO disciplinary infractions
- Adhere to all school rules
- Personify Honor; Remember who you are and the organization you represent
Service hours
Members are required to earn 20 hours per semester. We hope you divide your twenty hours between service to the school and service to the community, but there is no requirement that students spend a certain amount of hours in service to the school and the other in service to the community.
Service hours may be earned in a variety of ways: helping teachers, attending tutorials, leading tutorials, volunteering at school and community events, helping neighbors, teaching, etc. When Mrs. Varrassi knows of volunteer needs, she communicates the information on Canvas. If NHS members know of service or volunteer needs and communicates that to Mrs. V or the officers, the entire NHS is made aware of it.
Participation in the school wide NHS service opportunity is highly encouraged.
National Technical Honor Society
Sponsor
About
The NTHS serves to elevate our Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs by raising awareness of skilled and technical career paths and providing students with valuable opportunities to gain employment skills. It also allows us to recognize and celebrate our hardworking CTE students, fostering stronger student-teacher relationships.
Membership in NTHS offers a range of benefits, including scholarships, letters of recommendation, and recognition at graduation with an honors chord and lapel pin. Our goal is to help our students excel academically and professionally and prepare them for successful futures in their chosen fields.
Speech & Debate
Sponsor
About
The Naaman Forest Speech & Debate Club is an organization that is based upon promoting leadership, motivation, improving critical thinking skills, and socializing among those who enjoy a competitive nature. Another side of our club consists of students who compete at tournaments. A goal of a speech/debate competitor is to earn membership into the National Forensics League, a national honor society for speech students. By competing at tournaments you are able to earn points to obtain membership. Distinguished NFL alumni include: President Lyndon Johnson, Vice President Hubert Humphrey, actress Shelly Long, actor Jamie Foxx, television host Oprah Winfrey, news anchor Jane Pauley, and thousands of other leaders in politics, business, education, law, and public service.
Membership
Any student can join the Speech & Debate Club. Club dues are $5.00 per year. To earn membership in the honor society, The National Speech & Debate Association, you must earn 25 points from competing at tournaments.
Robotics Club & Cyber Rangers
Sponsor
About
The mission of FIRST® is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders and innovators, by engaging them in exciting mentor-based programs that build science, engineering, and technology skills, that inspire innovation, and that foster well-rounded life capabilities including self-confidence, communication, and leadership.
Under strict rules, limited resources, and an intense six-week time limit, teams of students are challenged to raise funds, design a team "brand," hone teamwork skills, and build then program industrial-size robots to play a difficult field game against like-minded competitors. It’s as close to real-world engineering as a student can get. Volunteer professional mentors lend their time and talents to guide each team.
Yearbook
Sponsor
About
The Yearbook is a student-led publication that chronicles students and the events of a particular school year through photos and stories. Yearbook staff members must organize the collection of photos and stories throughout the year, attend various school events, and design and layout the publication.
Membership
Students can become a Yearbook staff member by enrolling in the class through their counselor. Editors of the Yearbook must have previously taken Journalism and Photojournalism classes.
TAFE
Sponsor
About
TAFE (Texas Association of Future Educators) is for students who are interested in the field of education (teacher, coach, principal, counselor).
Membership
Anyone may join, but this is a club geared towards students who are interested in the field of education (teacher, coach, principal, counselor). Visit Ms. Trujillo in room 302 or 308 to learn more about joining.
UIL academics
Sponsor
UIL Coordinator: Rhonda Martin
About
The University Interscholastic League offers the most comprehensive literary and academic competitive program in the nation. It offers more than any other UIL division in terms of activities. More than a half million students participate in UIL academic contests. Naaman Forest has 22 academic teams with almost 100 team members. Please join us!
These activities, which exist to complement the academic curriculum, are designed to motivate students as they acquire higher levels of knowledge, to challenge students to confront issues of importance, and to provide students with the opportunity to demonstrate mastery of specific skills.
NFHS Academic UIL Teams
- Accounting
- Computer Applications
- Current Issues/Events
- Social Studies
- Literary Criticism
- Ready Writing
- Spelling/Vocabulary
- Calculator Applications
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Number Sense (mental math)
- Science
- LD Debate
- CX Debate
- Poetry
- Prose
- Informative Speaking
- Persuasive Speaking
- Editorial Writing
- Feature Writing
- News Writing
- Headline Writing
- Copy Editing
Hobby clubs
Art club
Sponsors
About
Art Club is an after school club on Mondays. We meet to create works of art and use our creativity to expand beyond the classroom. Everyone is invited so students that don't have room for art in their schedule, but have a passion for it are able to attend and create art. We work on public arts as well as individual projects. Mostly it is a club that is fun!
Book club
Sponsor
About
The Page Turners Book Club is a community of readers here at Naaman who come together to read, discuss and interact with books in a variety of genres. Our goal is to foster a life long love of reading and provide a safe and welcoming environment for students to share their appreciation of the books they read.
Membership
All students and staff are welcome to join! For more information, visit the library or join our Page Turners Remind.
Meetings
Page Turners Book Club meetings take place on the first Thursday of each month, after school, in the Naaman Forest Library.
Drama
Sponsors
About
Drama Club is a social organization of students interested in any aspect of theatre. Drama Club is where students of all walks of life can come together to watch and work on plays, give back to the community, and raise funds for productions. Drama Club is in connection with our International Thespian Society Troupe 4821. ITS is an honor fraternity for students who have shown exemplary work in theatre and school. ITS members have the opportunity to attend the Texas Thespian Festival every November as well as audition for scholarships and compete in Individual Events.
Gaming club
Sponsor
About
Gaming refers to playing electronic games, whether through consoles, computers, mobile phones or another medium altogether. Although traditionally a solitary form of relaxation, online multiplayer video games have made gaming a popular group activity as well.
The gaming club has console gaming, some computer gaming, board gaming and card gaming. It is all about having fun, learning new games and hanging out with some great people!
Chess club
Sponsor
About
Chess Club is about building a comforting and welcoming community for students that are looking to play chess. Students sign up via the QR link on the chess flyers around the school, or they can attend our weekly meetings. Meeting take place on Wednesdays, in room 114 after school from 3:00-4:00 p.m.
Service clubs
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Sponsor
About
The Vision of the FCA is, "To see the world impacted for Jesus Christ through the influence of athletes and coaches."
The Mission of the FCA is, "To present to athletes and coaches and all whom they influence the challenge and adventure of receiving Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, serving Him in their relationships and in the fellowship of the church."
Contact Mr. Dorociak in room 518 to learn more.
Rachel's challenge
Sponsor
About
Rachel's Challenge is an organization set up in memory of Rachel Scott. Rachel Scott was the first person killed at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999. This program creates the "want to" or desire for positive change. The students that belong to this program at Naaman will be doing community service projects and coupling with other groups at times to help with fundraising, mentoring and random acts of kindness. We also, as a group, encourage and assist our fellow students on their way to following their dreams and becoming successful.
We get involved in various community service projects (hospitals, children's homes like Jonathan's Place, senior communities, etc.) monthly & organize field trips to museums, cultural events, plays, etc. for underprivileged children along with offer scholarship opportunities to our seniors in the club that complete at least 25 hours of community service with the group their senior year.
Student council
Sponsor
About
The mission of our Student Council is to promote student leadership, citizenship, community service, school spirit, human relations, and scholarship within our community.
Student Council has 4 standing committees: Energy and Environment(E&E), Pride and Patriotism (P&P),Drugs, Alcohol, Safety, and Health (DASH), and Community Service (CS). The committees plan and execute different projects throughout the year.