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Africa United Club | top
Sponsor: Mr. TextorisMeeting Day(s): Friday
Meeting Time: Lunch
Meeting Place: Room 144A
Description: The Africa United Club is interested in learning about and celebrating African Culture as well as community service projects in Montgomery County and in Africa. Some of the activities we have been involved in: Field trips to the African History Museum and IMAX film on Egypt, African Art History lecture at GWU, African History lecture at Montgomery Collge, clothing drive for flood victims in Mozambique, Christmas Toy-Drive for Head Start in Montgomery County, donation toTrees for the Future to help plant trees in Africa, annual participation and organization for International Night at QOHS, African dinners at student homes....
After Prom | top
Animal Rights Club | top
Anime Club | top
Sponsor: Mr. BenasWeb Site: http://www.geocities.com/cqorca/
Meeting Place: Room 316
Description: To explore and learn about Japanese culture through anime (Japanese animation) and manga (Japanese comics). To join, come to a meeting and talk to Mr. Benas.
Art Club | top
Sponsor: Mr. LundquistDescription: The Art Club is made up of students that have a general love for the Fine Arts. Any student may join and participate in our activities. We also work closely with the National Art Honor Society.
Band / Orchestra | top
Sponsor: Ms. Lynch / Mr. ProctorWeb Site: music.qohs.org
Description: This group consists of the students, parents, volunteers, and staff that are currently involved in one of the many music courses offered at QO.
Best Buddies | top
Booster Club | top
Web Site: http://www.qohs.org/orgs/booster-club/Meeting Day(s): 2nd Wed. of Each Month
Meeting Time: 7pm
Meeting Place: QO Media Center
Description: This All-School Booster Club offers support to the over 65 clubs and organizations along with 36 athletic teams at Quince Orchard High School. The QO Booster Club relies heavily on the dedication and hard work of parent volunteers to help raise money and run events. There are many different fundraisers run throughout the year including concessions for football and basketball games, clothing sales, Moola Madness, citrus sales, and this year a new mulch sale. The Booster Club is also responsible for planning and running the After Prom party in May. Through our efforts last year the QO Booster Club funded in excess of $20,000 to support school activities. These activities included support for the TV Crew, Show Choir, Band, Athletic Department, Field Restoration, Literary Magazine, Yearbook, Leadership class, Senior Class, After-Prom, as well as providing the Athletic Plaques, patches and banners for the Fall, Winter, and Spring Awards Nights.
Choir | top
Sponsor: Mr. Justin IndovinaMeeting Place: Choir Room (Music Wing)
Description: There are 3 choirs that are very active at QO. Concert Choir is open anyone in grades 9-12 with no audition required. Show Choir is currently made up of 23-28 females in grades 10-12. They perform jazz, theatre, and pop music. There is a singing and dancing audition required. Chamber Singers is a highly auditioned ensemble of 25-30 students in grades 10-12. They perform a wide variety of repertoire both in and out of school.
Class of 2008 | top
Sponsor: Ms. Shelhorse/ Mr. PratherWeb Site: http://qohs2008.blogspot.com/
Description: Senior Class
Class of 2009 | top
Sponsor: Ms. Voss and Ms. McDermottWeb Site: http://qohs2009.blogspot.com/
Description: Junior Class
Class of 2010 | top
Class of 2011 | top
Cougar TV | top
Sponsor: Mr. MalcolmsonWeb Site: http://www.qohs.org/orgs/cougartv/
Meeting Day(s): Thursday
Meeting Time: After School
Meeting Place: Library
Description: Produces a student run weekly Friday broadcast that reports on noteworthy events.
Dance Club | top
Debate Club | top
Sponsor: Ms JonesDescription: The Quince Orchard High School Debate Team provides students an opportunity to engage in Lincoln-Douglas style debates. Each student researches and prepares for four different topics per year and individually debates these topics with opponents from other Montgomery County schools. For more information talk to Ms. Jones or Rishi Gharpuray.
Drama Club | top
Sponsor: Mr. Justin Indovina & Mrs. Karen GarnerWeb Site: http://www.qotheatre.blogspot.com/
Description: QO Theatre is Quince Orchard's drama club, an organization that comprises t hose interested in the theatrical arts. It functions as the producing body for at least 2 shows a year, with members performing, constructing and painting sets, making costumes, collecting and organizing props, hanging and running lights and sound, writing programs, and critical reviews of shows. The stage crew and cast meet almost every day from about 2:45-5. Crew also works some weekends. The club also participates in the homecoming parade, rounds up canned goods for needy children, goes to festivals and to see performances. Meetings of the whole group are irregular and generally occur at lunch. The callboard next to the elevator on the first floor and the website carries Drama Club notices.
Fashion Club | top
Sponsor: Ms. TerryDescription: The QO Fashion Club is an organization that discuss fashion trends, history and possibilties.
Forensics | top
Sponsor: Mr. HepnerWeb Site: http://www.qohs.org/orgs/forensics/06-07forensics.pdf
Meeting Day(s): Tuesdays
Meeting Time: 3:30pm
Meeting Place: 20
Description: The purpose of forensics is to have fun while learning to deliver a speech, and to explore different aspects of theatrical and dramatic display.
Formosa Club | top
Sponsor: Mrs. SimWeb Site: http://www.qohs.org/orgs/formosa/
Meeting Day(s): Friday
Meeting Time: Lunch
Meeting Place: Room 229, Ms. Sim's Room
Description: Our purpose is to spread Taiwanese culture not only through our school, but also through our community. We would also like to help students who just immigrated from Taiwan to adjust to American high school life.
French Honor Society | top
Human / Gay Straight Alliance (GSA) | top
Sponsor: Ms. Jones/ Ms. FuhrmanWeb Site: http://www.qohs.org/orgs/gsa/
Meeting Day(s): Wednesday
Meeting Time: Lunch
Meeting Place: Room 144B
Description: The purpose of this club is to create a safe place for GLBTQ* youth and allies to express themselves, as well as to raise awareness about stereotypes, discrimination, homophobia and other gender issues. Anyone can join at anytime. We will have guest speakers and other social events, plus connect with other youth/ GSA's in the area.
High School Democrats | top
International Club | top
Sponsor: Ms. Fox / Ms. FuhrmanIt's Academic | top
Sponsor: TBDWeb Site: tp://#
Description: A televised compatition show asking knowledge based questions to area students
- It's Academic Fresh/Soph Recruitment Letter
- http://www.triviahalloffame.com/lexicon.htm
- http://www.hsquizbowl.org/phpBB2/index.php
- http://www.shsu.edu/~acp_www/company.html
Jewish Student Union | top
Latin Honor Society | top
Sponsor: Mr. Joseph LynchDescription: The purpose of the Latin Honor Society is to increase understanding of Roman culture and to engage its members in charitable, altruistic, social and beneficial activities as they arise.
Literary Magazine | top
Math Team | top
Sponsor: Ms. FacklerMeeting Day(s): Wednesday
Meeting Time: Lunch
Meeting Place: Room 304
Description: Members get together and practice problems from previous years to prepare for upcoming competitions against regional schools. Competitions will be held after school on various Wednesdays.
Marching Band | top
Sponsor: Mr. ProctorWeb Site: http://music.qohs.org/marchingband/index.php
Description: The marching band is one of the largest spirit organizations at Quince Orchard. The Marching Cougars perform at all varsity football games and at several competitions throughout the region. Membership is open to all students grades 9-12. The colorguard is also a dance unit that peforms with the marching band at all events. The marching band rehearses two days a week during the fall (football season).
Men of Color Coalition | top
Model UN | top
Sponsor: Mr. CalandroDescription: To discuss the United Nations and to inform students of what is going on in the UN
Muslim Student Association (MSA) | top
National Art Honor Society | top
Sponsor: Mr. LundquistWeb Site: http://www.qohs.org/depts/fpa/art/nahs.php
Description: The National Art Honor Society is made up of students who excel in the Fine Arts and have a strong appreciation for expression of creativity. Our goal is to help the community and school become involved in various art related activities while strengthening our bond as artists. We are dedicated to raising money and volunteering our time and skills to those in need.
National Honor Society | top
Sponsor: Ms. Judy LowDescription: The National Honor Society (NHS), established in 1921, is a recognition program for American high school students who show achievement in scholarship, leadership, service, and character.
Persian Club | top
Photo Club | top
Ping Pong Club | top
Sponsor: Mr. FitzgeraldMeeting Day(s): Thursday
Meeting Time: After School
Meeting Place: Room 128
Description: Members come and practice/demonstrate their ping-pong skills and have fun. To join the club, come to our meetings and play. The club welcomes all people, regardless of ping pong skills.
Prowler Newspaper | top
Sponsor: Ms. Ellen StahlyWeb Site: http://my.highschooljournalism.org/md/gaithersburg/qohs/
Meeting Place: Room 129
Description: The Prowler publishes six issues a year and covers news, features, and sports in the Quince Orchard High School community. Students manage all aspects of newspaper production including reporting, editing, circulation, and business operations.
Psychology Club | top
Sponsor: Ms. KeuneDescription: The purpose of the Psychology club is to provide current and previous Psychology and AP Psychology students an opportunity to explore topics and themes related to the study of psychology beyond the classroom through:
- movie nights
- field trips
- service projects to Springfield Psychiatric Hospital
- book club dinners
- guest speakers
PTSA | top
Web Site: http://www.qohs.org/orgs/ptsa/Description: The mission of the ptsa is three fold: To support and s peak on behalf of children and youth in the schools, in the community, and before governmental agencies and other organizations that make decisions affecting children; To assist parents in developing the skills they need to raise and protect their children; and To encourage parent and public involvement in the public schools of this nation.
SADD | top
Sponsor: Ms. Carol KempnerMeeting Day(s): Every Other Wednesday
Meeting Time: Lunch
Meeting Place: Room 228F
Description: SADD - Students Against Destructive Decisions - We are primarily an educational group with a goal to speak out against underage drinking and all the potentially destructive aspects of drinking and doing drugs. We promote this stand and try to educate students at QO through Cougar TV, posters, announcements, winter holiday cards, programs such as "Prom Promise," speakers, and participation in the schoolwide "Every Fifteen Minutes" this past year. We invite anyone to join us at any time to participate in our activities and become a member of our club.
SASA | top
Sponsor: Mrs. PatelWeb Site: http://www.freewebs.com/qosasa/
Description: To promote South Asian culture and fellowship
Science and Engineering | top
Sponsor: TBDWeb Site: http://www.geocities.com/SEClubQO
Meeting Day(s): Fridays
Meeting Time: After School
Meeting Place: Room 355
Description: Our mission is to provide an inspiring learning environment that fosters growth and appreciation of Math, Science, Technology, and Engineering. Although winning a competition is an outcome to achieve, it is not the primary goal. Our goal is provide an atmosphere for mentoring and learning opportunities that are not available in the regular classroom. We promote new science research ideas, Robotics, and engineering ideas with help from our sponsors and mentors. For more information talk to Mr. Walker or Rishi Gharpuray.
SGA | top
Sponsor: Mr. Scott TarzwellWeb Site: http://www.qohs.org/orgs/sga/index.php
Meeting Day(s): Tuesday and Friday
Meeting Time: Lunch
Meeting Place: SGA Office
Description: This is The Student Government Association dedicated to having the voice of the student body heard an resolving matters that affect the student most.
SHOP | top
Sponsor: Ms. KeuneWeb Site: http://community.webshots.com/user/SHOPclub
Description: The purpose of SHOP is to: Provide an outreach to other students, which is open to everyone; Increase students' awareness of current issues and events; Provide opportunities for students to become more involved in school activities; Provide service to members of our community.
Stage Crew | top
Step Team | top
Student Academy Of Science | top
Sponsor: Mr. Canet and Ms. MortoffWeb Site: qohs.org/orgs/sas/
Meeting Day(s): Thursday
Meeting Time: Lunch
Meeting Place: Room 340
Description: The Student Academy of Science is a club open to all students interested in the sciences, including, but not limited to, biology, chemistry, and astrology. Field trips planned for this year include visits to the Baltimore Aquarium, the National Zoo in DC, Fort Detrick, and USDA labs. Tutoring is offered Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays for those who need help.
(Students Taking Action Now: Darfur) | top
Sponsor: Ms. Penny KeuneDescription: STAND: A Student Anti-Genocide Coalition is an umbrella organization of over 600 high school and college chapters dedicated to putting an end to genocide, specifically the ongoing genocide in Darfur, Sudan.
Yearbook | top
Sponsor: Ms. KlynWeb Site: http://yearbook.qohs.org
Description: The award-winning yearbook is produced by the yearbook class taught by Mrs. Klyn and is published every year.
Young Republicans Club | top
