Sponsors:  Haydee Dominguez

The Naaman Forest High School Cheerleaders are a group of talented girls who represent the ranger spirit at all school related events. This page provides you with a little insight on the individual faces that make up our cheerleading squads. We are very proud to have these girls as our cheerleaders and we hope you come to support them at every event!

Varsity cheerleaders

Junior Varsity cheerleaders

 

Freshmen cheerleaders

 

Sterling Stars

Director: Courtney Williams

The purpose of the varsity drill team is to promote spirit and sportsmanship at school functions and to serve as a performing group representing the high school throughout the community, state, and nation.

Instructional and performance activities are affirmatively directed toward development of individual member improvement, resulting in a highly skilled performance group. Each student selected must be cognizant of the time commitment and individual dedication demanded in striving for personal improvement and teamwork through responsibility
and discipline.

Students are exposed to teaching, practice, and performance opportunities that result in the development of responsibility, self-respect, and that encourage honest effort in striving for excellence. These opportunities also develop character, teamwork, and pride in quality performance and physical fitness by emphasizing the maintenance of high standards.

Starlettes

Director: Julieanne Henderson

The purpose of the junior varsity drill team is to promote spirit and sportsmanship at school functions and to serve as a performing group representing the high school.

Instructional and performance activities are affirmatively directed toward development of individual member improvement, resulting in a skilled performance group. Each student must be cognizant of the time commitment and individual dedication demanded in striving for personal improvement and teamwork through responsibility and discipline.

Students are exposed to teaching, practice, and performance opportunities that result in the development of responsibility, self-respect, and that encourage honest effort in striving for excellence. These opportunities also develop character, teamwork, and pride in quality performance and physical fitness by emphasizing the maintenance of high standards.

Lumberjacks

Sponsor: Charlie Cabaniss

 

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.

Official Tryouts are held in April. If you feel you're Lumberjack material, and you are full of school spirit, we hope to see you at tryouts.

Sponsor:  Rashad Bobino

Stepping or step-dancing is a form of percussive dance in which the participant's entire body is used as an instrument to produce complex rhythms and sounds through a mixture of footsteps, spoken word, and hand claps. The speed of the step depends on the beat and rhythm the performer wants it to sound.

Our step team practices and performs at our pep rallies. The step team also competes in competition in the spring.

If you have questions about the step team or are interested in joining the step team, please see Coach Bobino in the practice gym.

The Class with Vision

Sponsor: Rhonda Ramirez

Class officers

Name	Position
Victoria Ramirez	President
Ke'Xia Shed	Vice-president
Jocelin Robinson	Secretary
Michelle Nguyen	Historian
Michael Alemayehu	Treasurer

Meetings

The class of 2020 meets the 3rd Wednesday of each month OR at monthly restaurant fundraiser.  When meeting at school, our meetings are in the Counselors' Office.  When we meet at the monthly restaurant fundraiser, you will need to check your school account with the dates and times of the restaurant.  

Purpose

It is the purpose of the Class of 2020 to raise funds for prom, develop student leadership, enhance school spirit, increase community service, and promote comradery

Booster club officers

Name	Position
Darla Davidson	President
Open	Vice-president
Jennifer Varela	Secretary
Brandi Robinson	Treasurer
Open	Fundraising chair

Fundrasiers

The Class of 2020 has 2 ongoing fundraisers at this time:

1. Yard Signs

2. T-shirts

 

Ways to connect:

Twitter @NFclassof2020
Email NFHS.Classof2020@yahoo.com
Remind101 text @nfhs2020 to 81010
Facebook facebook.com/nfhsclassof2020

Class Sponsors:  Charles Cabaniss 

Class officers

Name	Position
Scarlett Coco	President
Vianna Ho	Vice-president
Lydia Lynn	Secretary
Macie Davis	Historian
Mackenzie Fletcher	Treasurer

Class Ambassadors

• Catherine Ballard  
• Abby Barrington
• Will Cabaniss
• Mallory Onstot
• Colton Rowbotham

Class Committee

Want to serve your class in a leadership role?  Contact Mr. Cabaniss or Coach Hallam for an application to serve as a Class of 2021 Committee member.  Make your voice count!

NFHS Headbands

Show your Naaman Forest pride.  Purchase a few NFHS Headbands.  Show your spirit.

Ways to connect

• Class of 2021 Google Classroom:  Code   sbfobg (Students only please)
• Twitter:  @classof2021nf
• Instagram:  nfclassof2021

2021 booster club officers

Name	Position
Laura Ballard*	President
Telicia Whitmore	Vice-president membership
Sharon Barrington	Co-vice-president fundraising
Katrina Onstot	Co-vice-president fundraising
Kellie Rowbotham	Secretary
Christina Eubanks	Treasurer
Kylie Davis	Historian

To contact Mrs. Laura Ballard please email, Laura, or phone 214-596-8879.

The Class with Gratitude

Sponsors: Barry Dorociak, Anna Taylor, and Cindy Dabney

Class officers

Name	Position
Alicia Juan	President
Katherine Lopez	Vice president
Holly Vongprachanh	Secretary
Monica Revolorio	Social Media/Historian
Phat Phung	Business and Marketing
Aileen Sanchez	Treasurer

Purpose

It is the purpose of the Class of 2022 to raise funds for prom, develop student leadership, enhance school spirit, increase community service, and promote comradery. 

Parent booster club

Name and email	Responsibility
Cynthia Platero	President
Heather Craddock	Vice-president and Jingle Bell Run Coordinator
Christella Chipman	Treasurer
Tehra Dixon	Secretary
Rangers2022	Email account for class of 2022

Booster club meetings:

NFHS Class of 2022 Booster Club at 6 p.m. in Cafeteria on the following dates:

• February 3, 2020
• March 2, 2020
• April 6, 2020
• May 4, 2020

Connect

We are currently using the Group Me App.  Please find NFHS Class of 2022
To email the class of 2022, please use Rangers2022.

Sponsors:  Lauren Ogle and Bri Wisdom

Class officers

• Kennedi Brown
• Hailey Gonzalez

If you are interested in becoming involved with the Class of 2023, please see Mrs. Ogle in room 424 or Mrs. Wisdom in room 510.

Class Meeting

The class meets in the cafeteria at 7 p.m. on Thursday, March 19, 2020.

Sponsors:  Kristie Smoot and Scott Faris

Officers

Name	Position
Coltin Rowbotham	President
Catherine Ballard	VP community service
Jade Martinez and Abby Barrington	VP competition
Macie Davis	VP visual media
Scarlett Coco	VP social events

Upcoming Dates

Please follow us on Twitter, @ranger_deca, and join our Ranger DECA Google classroom, code: 5rl5kz, for the most updated calendar of events.

Competition Dates

District Competition:  January 18, 2020 at the Irving Convention Center
State Competition:  February 20-22, 2020 at the Dallas Sheraton

What is DECA?

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.

Students who are interested in learning more about DECA are encouraged to visit with Ms. Smoot in room 413.

 

 

The Academic Decathlon is designed to include students of three academic levels. Each nine-member team consists of three "A" students, three "B" students and three "C" students, as determined by official GPA.

Sponsors: Vanessa Lyons and Andrew Clark
 

Academic Decathlon/Octathlon is a team competition wherein 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.

Educational experience

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. They can be reached easily via email at the following addresses: Mrs. Lyons or Mr. Clark.

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 in Academic Decathlon or Octathlon classes at Naaman Forest.

Head Advisor: Tim Closs
Advisors: Karen Forbes and Yvette Ingram

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

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! Meetings are typically held every 2 weeks in the Horticulture room.  Check the display case outside room 324 for the latest updates and times.

Being an active FFA member can get you that competitive advantage you need in applying for schools, scholarships, and for a job!

Sponsors: Mike Bobbitt, Laurie Holtzman, and Alfreda Jones

HOSA at Naaman Forest is designed for students seeking entrance into some area of the medical field. It provides members with beneficial hands-on activities and observations which will allow them to get a better idea of what they want to do later in life. this club is actively involved in various Community Service activities which are discussed at monthly meetings. Members are encouraged to compete in the Regional HOSA competition at the end of the year where students are challenged to demonstrate their medical memorization and skills. We require 20 hours of community service per year for Seniors to get their graduation stole.

The HOSA Mission: To promote career opportunities in in health care and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people.

The HOSA Vision: Making friends and having fun, while learning and promoting healthy living.
You must be a clinical rotation student or in HSTE Career Prep to be in this club.

Sponsor: Bei Tian

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. To qualify for induction into Mu Alpha Theta, a student must:

1. Have an overall average of a 3.16
2. 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.
3. Be enrolled in a math class both your junior and senior years.

2017 - 2018 Officers

President: Hilary Thanh Nguyen
Vice President: Luke Sherlock
Treasurer: Khang Nguyen
Secretary: Vicki Do

Meetings

All meetings are at 2:50 p.m. (the first Tuesday of the month) in room 425. Makeup meeting is the next morning at 7:10 a.m.:

• September 5
• October 3
• November 7
• December 5
• January 4
• February 6
• March 6
• April 3 - tutorial sheet due
• may 8 - elctions

Membership Requirements

• If you miss 2 meetings, you will be out of the club
• You must complete all tutorials each month to receive your graduation cord.
• Bring the tutorial sheet to room 425 each month to get Ms. Tian’s signature.

Naaman Forest chapter

Sponsor: Kristie Smoot

Officers

TBD

Time and place of meetings

The NBHS meets the second Tuesday of the month in room 413 from 7-7:20 a.m. The chapter has a makeup meeting the following Wednesday morning at 7 a.m. for those who could not attend the regular Tuesday meeting.

The objectives of NBHS

• Promote and recognize academic achievement in business education at the secondary level
• Foster and recognize leadership skills and character development
• Help members grow ethically and socially by promoting and encouraging an interest in business
• Encourage member involvement in service learning initiatives

NBHS is

• A way to enhance student’s college, scholarship, and employment applications
• A positive addition to every student’s portfolio and resume
• An opportunity to increase the visibility of your business program
• The premier National Business Honor Society sponsored by the National Business Education Association

 Membership requirements

• Junior or senior class standing
• Current enrollment in or completion of third business course
• National minimum standard GPA (on a 4.0 scale): 3.5 in business classes; 3.0 overall.

Selection by local membership committee

Sponsor: Lynette Varrassi

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.

Officers

Name	Position
Kayla Smith	President
Ranita Edalere-Lukula	Vice-president
Ximena Escobedo	Historian
Jack Le and Anna Tran	Treasurers
Harrison Tran	Secretary
Destiny Reyes	Parliamentarian
Catherine Ballard	Junior vice-president
Lydia Lynn	Junior vice-president

NHS meeting attendance

1. NHS meets the 2nd Thursday of the month in the cafeteria in the afternoon
2. Perfect attendance earns 2 hours per semester (Attending 4 out of 6 meetings will get you 1 hour or service credit)
3. Two unexcused absences = grounds for probation
4. Three unexcused absences = grounds for expulsion

To maintain your membership

• 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

Membership criteria

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.

Service hours

You are required to earn 20 hours per semester. Ten hours are to be earned with a teacher, and the other 10 outside school.

Sponsor: Rhonda Hill-Martin

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. Any student can join the Speech & Debate Club. Club dues are $5.00 per year. We have a monthly meeting the 1st Wednesday of each month. At these monthly meetings, we discuss upcoming events and celebrate birthdays. 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. To become a NFL member, you need 25 points. 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.

The Naaman Forest High School Speech & Debate Club is a great club and organization for students that attend Naaman. This page provides you with a calender for our upcoming events for you to come see our Speech and Debate Team in action. Naaman has been very proud and amazed at the talents of our Speech and Debate team in the past, and we are sure that this years team will be no different. Aside from competing in the DFW area, we have also competed on the State level as well as the National level.

Meetings

The Speech and Debate club meets the first Wednesday of every month in room 207.  The meeting time is 2:45-3:30 p.m.

Timberline

Sponsor:  Lorie Hahnl

Our newspaper is now online.  When accessing the Timberline, people may read new stories as well as old stories and topics.  Check out the stories that our students are reporting.  To read the newspaper, please go to Timberline.

Sponsor:  Curtis Foster

Officers

Name	Position
Joshua Hooks	President
Khoa Huynh	Vice President

Mission 

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.

Team

Combining the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology. We call FIRST Robotics Competition the ultimate Sport for the Mind. High-school student participants call it “the hardest fun you’ll ever have.”  Dean Kamen, FIRST Robotics

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.

Contact

If you need more information or would like to join the robotics club, please see Mr. Foster in room 309 or you may email Mr. Foster.

The Forester

Sponsor: Lorie Hahnl

Order a yearbook

The sales for the 2019 Forester Yearbook will be  ongoing. Order forms may be picked up outside room 104 when made available.  Rangers also have the option to order and to pay for their yearbook online at Jostens.  The 2019 Forester Yearbook will be distributed in May. Please see Mrs. Hahnl in room 104 for an order form.

Order a senior ad

Senior Ads are due the December 7, 2019 for the 2019 Forester Yearbook.   Prices range from $45 for an 1/8 of a page ad to $300 for a full page ad.  Parents and students may use order online from Jostens or get a form from Mrs. Hahnl and the yearbook staff in room 104.

 

 

 

Sponsor:  TBA

The TAFE organization was formed in 1984 and is sponsored by the Texas Association of Secondary School Principals.  One major goal of TAFE is to help students learn about the teaching profession, opportunities, and responsibilities.  Members are encouraged to develop leadership skills.

From the TAFE Website..."TAFE is a statewide organization that offers students the opportunity to explore the teaching profession. We accomplish this by creating and supporting various activities, workshops, contests, scholarships and summer workshops.

We give operational support to more than 235 active chapters across the state of Texas. We publish a quarterly newsletter, produce a Sponsors' Handbook, New Chapter Starter Kit and organize an Annual State Conference, Summer Leadership Workshop, Region/State Officers Retreat and Sponsors' Workshop. We are committed to encouraging the best students in Texas to consider a career in teaching."

UIL Principal: Mr. Ron Anthony
UIL Campus Coordinator: Mr. John Hawley

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.

UIL scholarship information

Students who compete at the State competition in May are eligible for many TILF scholarships. Information on how to apply for these scholarships can be found on the UIL Site. The application window is March-May of your senior year. Fun fact: some students receive scholarships covering the cost of their entire bachelor’s degree by winning just one of these TILF scholarships!

NFHS Academic UIL Teams

If you are interested in participating in Academic UIL, please speak to the coaches listed below. You may compete in more than one team. 

Academic Contest	Teacher Sponsor	Room Number
Accounting
Calculator Applications	Richard Leon	434
Computer Applications	Kristi Boyd	411
Computer Science
Current Issues and Events	Emily Haecker	223
Literary Criticism
Mathematics	Richard Leon and Than Tuyen Bui	434 and 432
Number Sense	Bei Tian	425
Ready Writing	Teresa Harden	123
Science	Constance Bond	514
Spelling & Vocabulary	Ginette Wafford
Editorial Writing
Feature Writing
Headline Writing
News Writing
Social Studies	Lynsi Arango
Informative Speaking	Rhonda Martin	207
Persuasive Speakin	Rhonda Martin	207
Poetry Interpretation	Rhonda Martin	207
Prose Interpretation	Rhonda Martin	207
Lincoln-Douglas Debate L-D Debate	Rhonda Martin	207
One Act Play	Chelsea Prettyman	205

Sponsor:  Andrew Clark

Anime is  a style of animation originating in Japan that is characterized by stark colorful graphics depicting vibrant characters in action-filled plots often with fantastic or futuristic themes.  

Anime club is all about Anime! We watch Anime episodes and series. Talk about Anime news and just have an overall good time enjoying Anime. We watch different genres.

The anime club meets every Tuesday after school in room 224 which is Mr. Clark's room.  The club meets from 2:50-4 p.m.

If you have any questions email the Anime Club sponsor Thomas Clark.

Sponsors:  Chelsie Lokke

 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!

Join the art club every Monday after school in room 210.  Room 210 is Mrs. Lokke's room.

Sponsor:  Debbie Sellars

The book club get together and talks about books that they have read during the month.  They share their likes and dislikes.  The book club meets in the library.

For more information, please see Mrs. Sellars in the library.

Drama Club/International Thespian Society Troupe 4821

Sponsors: Chelsea Prettyman and Josh Hensley

Name	Position
Madeline Crosby	President
Marsella Palmer	Vice-president
Dryden Penfold	Treasurer
Ryan Tinsley	Secretary/Historian

Meetings

The drama club meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month after school in room 205.  Room 205 is also known as the Little Theater.

About our club

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. 

Sponsors:  Lesa Atkinson and Peter Nguyen

Esports stands for electronic sports, but for high school students, it is much more than that. Esports has changed the traditional meaning of “student-athlete” as it has been officially recognized as a sanctioned sport. Esports provides students with the opportunity to represent their schools through competitive game play, while improving collaboration skills, strategic thinking skills, team-work strategies and communication skills. To participate in Esports, each student must follow the strict rules and guidelines stated in The Garland ISD Esports handbook, which includes that students must be passing all classes and exhibit positive behaviors on and off campus.

In its inaugural season, Naaman’s NFHS Orange Rocket League team placed among the top 16 in the state of Texas losing in the 2nd round of the state playoffs, and our League of Legends team finished among the top 8 in the state after losing in the 3^rd round. Naaman is coming into the spring season with 2 League of Legend teams and 2 Rocket League teams.  Both League of Legends teams, Power Rangers and Ranger Danger, finished week 2 with 4-0 records. Ranger Danger took a spot in the Texas top 7 with 2 impressive wins over Thomas Jefferson High School. Our NFHS Green Rocket League team fell to 0-2 as they lost to the state champions, Grapevine High School, while NFHS Orange finished at 2-0 earning them the number 9 spot in Texas.

Stay tuned for more updates as Naaman Forest Esports competes against other Texas High Schools for a chance to be the Esports State Champion.

For more information, please contact Mrs. Atkinson in room 423 or Mr. Nguyen in room 429.

Sponsor:  Andrew Clark

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! 

The gaming club meets every Thursday in room 301.  The gaming club meets from 2:50-4 p.m.  

If you need to find Mr. Clark, please go to room 224 which is where he teaches social studies.  If you need to send him an email at Mr. Clark.

Page turners

Sponsor:  Tenille Decampo-Miller

 A book club is a group of people who meet to discuss a book or books that they have read and express their opinions, likes, dislikes, etc.

The Page turners generally meet after school on Thursdays in the library.

 

Sponsor:  Haydee Dominguez

Green is the New Black meets for campus recycling every Monday afternoon in room 517.  A monthly meeting is held on the last Thursday of every month to discuss new and upcoming events and opportunities to earn service hours within the community. 

The purpose of GITNB is to raise awareness of environmental conservation and the footprint we leave behind.  We also endeavor to change the way we behave to better support our environment.

 

Sponsor:  Barry Doraciak

The Naaman Forest FCA meets every Friday morning at 6:45 a.m. in room 515. The Bible study is led by students. Donuts and juice are usually provided.

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."

Mr. Dorociak is one of our science teachers.  If you need to speak with him and it is not Friday morning in room 515, you can generally find him in his classroom, room 518.  Room 518 is across the hall from room 515.

Sponsor: Sarah Harmon

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 hrs of community service with the group their senior year.

Officers

Name	Position
Ashley Guzman	President
Audra Smith	Vice-president
Michael Alemayehu	Treasurer
Vi Huynh	Secretary of Hours
Helen Doan	Secretary of Minutes
Ana Mateos & Zenia Murray	Historians
Destiny Pearson	Senior class representative
Deana Grigson	Junior class representative
Jeffery Diaz	Sophomore class representative
TBD	Freshman class representative

Meetings

Our meetings are Wednesdays after school in room 515.  Our meeting begin at 2:50 p.m. and generally end at 3:20 p.m.  

For more information about Rachel's Challenge, please see Mrs. Harmon in room 228.

Sponsor: Nicholette Terzis

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 officers

Name	Position
Caroline Delgado	President
Paula Aguilar	Vice-president
Long Vu	Energy and environment chair
Vianna Ho	Pride and patriotism chair
Hailey Gonzales	Drugs, alcohol, safety, and health chair
Vivian Rico	Community service chair
Abdul Darkazalli	Social media chair
Daniel Nguyen	Secretary

Meetings

Student Council meets Tuesday after school in room 437.  Our meeting times are 2:50-3:30 p.m.

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.

Patches, stoles, and cords

Each member has the opportunity to earn patches, stoles and/ a cord.  When a member reaches 100 points their first year as a member, the member receives the Naaman Forest Student Council patch.  The second year of earning at least 100 points, the member receives the Texas Association of Student Council patch.  The third year of 100 points and service, the member receives the National Student Council patch.

As a senior, members may also earn their Student Council stole.  Members must maintain 20 points per month and have at least 100 points for the year.  The Student Council stole can be worn an the graduation commencement ceremony.  Members may purchase their own stole for $25 or borrow one from Student Council for a $25 deposit.  Once the stole is returned to the sponsor, the $25 is refunded.

Each year, the Naaman Forest Student Council hosts the Carter BloodCare Drives.   The drives are held during the months of October and February.  To be eligible for the Carter red cord, students must donate twice during their senior year.  A deferral during a blood drive does not count as a donation.  Students have until the last day of April to make their donations.  The Carter red cord are distributed the Monday and Tuesday after AP testing is complete.