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There's always something happening at Prospect High School!
Students can meet new friends, learn new skills, stay physically healthy, and get involved in their school community. Activities are both seasonal and ongoing throughout the school year. Additionally, students are more likely to engage in healthy behaviors and succeed academically when they feel connected to the school.
Many of the most rewarding and memorable experiences students have come from involvement in co-curricular activities. Prospect High School offers a wide variety of such opportunities through our various clubs and organizations. Our co-curricular programs promote confidence, teamwork, greater academic success, and responsible social behavior.
There is an activity for every Prospect student who chooses to become involved. Some groups have a history within our school, while other clubs have been formed more recently to meet the changing interests of students. Faculty and staff encourage Prospect students to get involved and participate in any of several organizations of interest. Your high school years will pass extremely fast, however, friendships you develop and memories you make will last a lifetime. Get involved and make your high school years memorable, both for yourself and the many lives you will touch!
Academic - Competitive
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Academic/Scholastic Bowl
Scholastic Bowl is an interscholastic, competitive, IHSA academic activity for which players attend practices and then a team of 5 players represent their school at varsity tournaments in a fun competitive atmosphere.
Sponsor: Devin Schaffer
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Bass Fishing Club
Bass Fishing is open to all students is through January-June. We learn about fishing techniques and equipment while building friendship and team work between of our students. As part of an IHSA activity, we participate in 6 weekend competitions during the season. Through participation with other students and staff, our students are forming meaningful connections with peers, gain self-confidence and self-esteem.
● Sponsors: Tim Schaap, James Hamann
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Chess Team
Chess Club is for students who are interested in the chess to learn the game and develop strategic playing skills. Students who participate will develop these skills will improve their level of play. Join the club to play for fun and/or to play competitively in the Mid Suburban League. The team competes towards participation at the IHSA State Tournament held in February.
Sponsor: Matt Love
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Debate
In Congressional Debate students simulate the work of the US Congress. As a team, students write and research legislation, work on committees, debate bills and resolutions and learn the art of politics. The team competes in several IHSA competitions during the year against other schools.
Sponsor: Adam Levinson
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DECA
DECA is an international organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, merchandising, hospitality and management. Students choose a business sector and compete in academic exams, role plays, virtual challenges and/or presentations. DECA students have the opportunity to network with students and business leaders from all the state and learn the skills necessary to compete at, state and national levels.
Sponsor: Andrea Izenstark , Chad Froeschle
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Esport Knights
Provides an organized high school level Esports team, in a comfortable environment with healthy competition. Esports Knights is a varsity and junior varsity level sport which is quickly spreading throughout high schools across the nation. College scholarships are abundant and growing.
Sponsors: Mr. Luse
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FCCLA
FCCLA is national career and technical student organization that promotes personal growth and leadership development through Family and Consumer Sciences education. Focusing on the multiple roles of family member, wage earner and community leader, members develop skills for life through: character development, creative and critical thinking, interpersonal communication, practical knowledge, and career preparation. FCCLA works on various meets throughout the year, works on various projects and usually 3 competitions a year.
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Law Team
Law Team consists of Sophomore, Junior and Senior students who are interested in the Law Pathway. We begin in early November reviewing the released criminal or civil case to then prepare to compete against other high school law teams in mock trials. Competitions are held in January, February and March.Sponsors: Mr. Heilman, Mr. Kaminsky -
Robot Rumble
Robot Rumble offers students who enjoy math, science and engineering an opportunity to work with others to research, design and fabricate robots. The team will compete against other schools in Robot Rumbles.
Sponsors: Tim Schaap
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Speech/Acting Team
Speech Team allows its members to make connections and develop 21st century communication skills through public speaking and acting. Practices and IHSA competitions are held throughout the year.
Sponsors: Michael Piccoli, Jeremy Morton,
Academic - Noncompetitive
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Art Club
Art Club brings students together through art. Students choose activities both inside and outside of the regular art class curriculum, based on the interests of the current group. Sometimes we practice traditional art methods such as drawing, painting and sculpture, and some weeks that activities are more contemporary, such as tie-dye, Shrinky Dinks and metal stamping.
Sponsor: Li Christofferson
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Asian Culture Club
The Asian Club aims to create a friendly and supportive environment where Prospect students who identify as Asian-American can connect and share unique cultural experiences. Our main goal is to build a strong and connected community and provide opportunities to take part in cultural traditions, activities, holidays, and moreSponsor: Cindy Pak -
Associated Student Body (ASB)
Associated Student Body, or ASB, is Prospect High School's student government with the mission to "make moments matter." We are one group with five sub groups for students to get involved in depending on their passion and interests; event planning, public relations, service, character development, and spirit.
● Sponsor: Jenna Sandstead, Danielle Menacker
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Best Friends Club
Best Friends Club builds friendships between ALL of our students while improving the quality of life and level of inclusion for a population that is often isolated and excluded. Through their participation, our students are forming meaningful connections with their peers, gain self-confidence and self-esteem, and share interests, experiences and activities with their peers and staff. Monthly events and outings such as bowling, pumpkin decorating, Movie Night are planned.
Sponsors:Kathleen Rafferty
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Cartoon Club
Cartoon Club members view, discuss, and create cartoons. We have a particular emphasis on classic cartoons but are open to anime and modern works as well.
Sponsor: John Meyers
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Dungeons & Dragons
The Dungeons & Dragons Club gives students an opportunity to practice problem-solving, leadership, and develop SEL skills through the course of a role playing game.
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Eastern European Club
Eastern European Club is a club created to support Prospect’s Eastern European student population. Students from all Easten European countries are welcome to join us, as well as students who want to learn more about Eastern European culture.Contacts: -
Ebony Club
Ebony Club focuses on African American culture, history, and community service. The meetings promote cultural awareness and the connection between African American and other world cultures. Discussions also include current events, social skills needed for success, and college admission information. In February, the club produces a number of African American History Month events. The purpose of the Ebony Club is to explore, reinforce, and celebrate the African American heritage, culture and historical contributions. The club is open to all Prospect students who are interested in learning more about the history, traditions, and customs of African Americans.
Sponsors: Timothy Franklin, Edward Cleveland
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EdRising Club
Educators Rising cultivates highly skilled educators by guiding young people on a path to becoming accomplished teachers, beginning in high school and extending through college and into the profession.
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Environmental Club
Environmental Club strives to increase student awareness of environmental issues that impact our community and ways that they can help improve the environment. Environmental Club also exposes students to the beauty of nature by getting students to experience the outdoors.
Sponsor: Michael Higdon
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Every Knight Advisors
Every Knight Advisors gives the opportunity for students and the principal of Prospect High School to meet and discuss topics and issues regarding the school. The group typically meets 4 times a year during lunch periods and pizza is provided.
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FCCLA
Amy Collins
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French Club
French Club provides an opportunity for French students of all levels to come together and experience the Francophone Culture in a positive and welcoming environment. French Club enhances the study of the language through more exposure and fun for students.
Sponsor: Ashley Brown, Jenna Sandstead
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GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance)
The GSA club is group of Prospect students working to support tolerance of young people in the gay, lesbian, bisexual and trans-gender community. Our goal is to provide a safe environment that can both support gay youth as well as educate straight youth on how they can help prevent harassment and violence throughout the school community.
Sponsor: Erik Hodges
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Italian Club
Italian Club provides opportunities for students in Italian to further the use of the language and the culture within the Italian American Community
Sponsor: Natalie Del Percio
Class Related Activities
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Journalism / Multimedia Communications
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Newspaper
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Yearbook
Performing Groups
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Acappella Group
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Band Auxiliary
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Drama / Theater Tech Crew
Drama Jeremy Morton
Theater Tech Crew Thomas Ringrose
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Jazz Band
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Madrigal Singers, Vocal Jazz
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Marching Band / Color Guard
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Musical
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Orchesis
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Orchestra
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Poms/Dance