CLUBS AND ACTIVITIES
2008-09

ASB/Interhigh
Advisor: Kim Stewart
Contact: x5693

Band/Orchestra/Chamber Music
Advisor: Darin Faul, Jennifer Schillen
Contact: x5622

Our instrumental music program offers many opportunities to those students who want the opportunity to perform before a variety of audiences. MTHS has two Jazz Bands, a Symphonic Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and a Marching/Pep Band. If music is your thing, we've got the group to help you swing!

Bowling Club
Advisor:TBA
Contact:

If you love to bowl and enjoy excellent competition, then this club is for you! Our club competes with schools in local districts. Our "home" lane is Lynnwood Lanes.

Cheerleaders
Advisor: TBA
Contact:

If you are full of energy, love to jump and yell and show your school spirit, then being a Cheerleader might be for you! This activity demands dedication and enthusiasm that knows no bounds. Tryouts are every spring.

Chess Club
Advisor: Ryan Niman
Contact: x5051

Chess, the thinking person's game, has been popular here at Mountlake Terrace for a number of years. Students have competed at state and national competitions. Just because the club has brought back a lot of trophies doesn't mean you have to be an expert; every skill level is welcomed at the chess club.

Choir/Accents/Dynamics
Advisor: T.J. Sullivan
Contact: x5624

MTHS also offers a wonderful opportunity to get involved in the vocal music program. Dynamics, our Jazz Choir makes appearances throughout the area as far away as Montana. See Mr. Sullivan in room 230 for more information.

DECA
Advisor: Russell Rosco
Contact:

This is a marketing club which helps prepare students in careers such as advertising, management, public relations, communications, entrepreneurship, travel, and tourism. Students compete at local, state, and even national levels in these marketing skills. For more information, click these links or check in Room 115:

Mission

Competition Info

Drama
Advisor: Jeannie Brzovic
Contact: x5621

MTHS has an outstanding drama program. Whether you like to be on the stage or behind the scene there are opportunities galore. Plan on joining the MTHS Thespians!

Dynamics
Advisor: T.J. Sullivan
Contact: x5624

E.C.O Club
Advisor: TBA
Contact:

Are you concerned about our environment? Take the first step toward making a difference and join the Environmental Commitment Organization (ECO) of MTHS. We are looking for people with energy, ideas, and commitment to help us make our world a better place. Check with your science teacher for details.

Family, Career & Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
Advisor: TBA
Contact:

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is a dynamic and effective national student organization that help students build leadership skills and gives them a platform to address important youth concerns in personal, family, work and societal issues through family and consumer science education.

Students are able to increase and expand their leadership potential by learning and developing the skills for life - necessary in the home and workplace. Activities have the potential to be used for preparation and guidance with Senior Project and students have the opportunity to earn local, state, and national recognition for their hard work.

Come join us for fun times, hard work, recognition/awards, and build up your resume power! For more information check in Rm 121 or talk to any one of our FACSE dept. teachers.

First Robotics Club
Advisor: Craig Devine
Contact: x5728  

The MTHS Robotics Club has been involved with FIRST Robotics competitions. This is an area worth exploring if you are interested in the application of technology, programming, fabrication, electronics, marketing, fundraising, advertising, business, or public speaking. Visit the MTHS First Robotics website for more info!

Hawk TV
Advisor: Angelo Comeaux
Contact: x5689

MTHS has its own television and radio broadcast studios. If you are interested in video or audio journalism check this activity out. Daily video announcements are produced and presented by students and The Voice (89.1 FM) broadcasts MTHS football, basketball and baseball games as well as spins tunes during lunches. Go to room 114 for more information.

Hawkeye Newspaper
Advisor: Mark Isakson
Contact: x5620

Mountlake Terrace has an award winning student newspaper, the Hawkeye. Get involved in every aspect of putting together this professional style newspaper. There isn't a better high school paper in the state! Go to room 130 and see for yourself! Also check out the Hawkeye website-- www.hawkeye.org

Hip Hop Club
Advisor: TBA
Contact:

This crew of students dance and break to all the "bumpin" music you love. They all come together to share new moves and ideas on the dance floor. They collaborate and choreograph their own original routines. This club knows how to bring the house down when performing in assemblies and other school functions.

Hi-Q
Advisor: Peter Bryssee
Contact: x5754

This club is for those students who love intellectual competition. Throughout the school year, our Hi-Q team competes with schools from around the area in a "college bowl" type format. Check with ASB for more information.

Honor Society
Advisor: Julie Petterson
Contact: x5658

This club is affiliated with the National Honor Society and is open to students by invitation only. Invitations are extended to sophomores, juniors, and seniors who have demonstrated outstanding qualities of scholarship, leadership, character, and service. Plan now on achieving the qualities necessary to qualify for Honor Society. (Please see Ms. Petterson for more information.)

Knitting Club
Advisor: Nancy Paine-Donovan
Contact: x5102

Lady Steppas/Dance Team
Advisor: TBA
Contact:

Welcome to the slammin', jammin' world of Steppa. The newest craze at MTHS is looking for students to step and dance to today's hottest jams. If you are interested please contact an MTHS Steppa member or contact the ASB Office for more information.

Link Crew
Advisor: Kim Stewart
Contact: x5693

Students Helping Students Succeed. This program recruits upper classmen to mentor incoming Freshmen during their first year of high school. If you want more information please see Mr. Stewart in the ASB office.

Math Club
Advisor: TBA
Contact:

Mountlake Terrace’s Math Club is the place for you if you love math. Each year students who score well on the National Math Test are encouraged to join this club. Math Club members join competitions in the Spring against other schools. Check with your math teacher for details.

Peer Mediators
Advisor: TBA
Contact:

Interested in helping others solve conflicts? Mountlake Terrace has a program whereby students act as conflict managers. Each year students are trained in helping people solve interpersonal problems by acting as neutral mediators between students involved in a conflict. If this sounds like something up your alley, contact an administrator about joining the Peer Mediators.

Sports Medicine Club
Advisor:
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Student Store (Hawk Shop)
Advisor: Russell Rosco
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Study Hawks
Advisor: Sue VanSenus
Contact: x5613

Study time is available each Thursday in the library from 2:30 to 4:30. Peer tutors are available to assist students with homework and other related projects. The computer lab is open for research and a staff member is onsite for further support. Come and drop in!

TATU (Teens Against Tobacco Use)
Advisor: Sue VanSenus
Contact: x5613

This program is widely requested by the elementary schools in our district to come and do anti-smoking presentations. Our group educates others, works in the community and serves as great role models. See Sue VanSenus, advisor. Meets Weekly.

Yearbook/The Tempo
Advisor: Beth Gilbraith
Contact: x5748

Another award winning publication is The Tempo, our student yearbook. Here's your chance to get involved in photography, writing, computer layout and graphics, sales, and much more. Don't just be in the yearbook, be a part of its creation! For more information check in the ASB Office.