Central High School provides a large variety of clubs and extracurriculars, ranging from FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) to Film Club. With 52 different clubs, Central caters to various demographics as almost anyone could find a club that best fits their interests. Though this article doesn’t state every single one, here is some insight into a few select clubs Central offers.
Drama Club
President: Sierra Smith
Vice-President: Matthew Ferrer
Club’s Sponsor: Mrs. Jones
Drama Club’s purpose is to “teach people about theater and build a community of those who are interested in theater both on and off the stage.” With meetings pertaining to games, snacks, and committee meetings, Central’s Drama Club meets two Fridays a month in Decker Theater. The club is open to a large demographic of people who enjoy theater and all are encouraged to join.
Asian American and Pacific Islander Association (AAPIA)
President: Kenji Hayakawa
Vice-President: Adelaide Kota
Club’s Sponsor: Mrs. Moscoso-Anderson
The Asian American and Pacific Islander Association’s purpose is to build knowledge of Asian and Pacific Islander culture and connect the AAPI community of Central High School. AAPIA meets once a month on Thursdays and has activities open to all students, including varying meetings of scavenger hunts, potlucks, trivia nights, and more.
Chronicle Newspaper Club
Editor in Chief: Charlotte Heads
Managing Editor: Adelaide Kota
Club’s Sponsor: Teacher Choi
Chronicle Newspaper Club’s purpose is to create a platform for students to express their voices and opinions to the public, whether that be in the form of news or opinion articles. The club helps students improve their writing skills, display their interests to the community, and report on the events going on in and out of the school. With meetings containing collaborative work to write and choose article topics, the Chronicle newspaper is open to anyone interested in writing, meeting new people, and building literate confidence every Tuesday in room 3206.
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
President: Nil Patel
Vice-President: Samhita Gubba
Club’s Co-Sponsors: Mr. Fagerlin and Ms. Tuttle
Future Business Leaders of America’s purpose is to help students develop business and leadership skills through hands-on experience, competitions, and community involvement. FBLA prepares future leaders ready to succeed in business and make a positive impact with events and activities that further expose them to business and career opportunities. FBLA’s one-hour meetings are held from 3:30 to 4:30, (bi-weekly on Tuesdays) and begin with announcements that include updates on new events and reports from each committee, fundraising, social, community service, professional development, public relations, and welcome committee. In the second half, they focus on what is needed most that week, whether it’s team bonding activities, competition preparation, or event planning within committees. This structure helps keep everyone informed and prepared for upcoming events. The target audience for FBLA is high school students who want to develop leadership skills, improve their teamwork and communication abilities, and prepare for any career path, not just those interested in business. This club is ideal for students eager to build a strong foundation of soft skills and gain real-world experience that will benefit them in various fields. Their goal is to help improve these skills; it doesn’t matter how prepared one is, they will teach and foster students to reach their full potential.
National Honors Society (NHS)
(Image of Ruhee Patel (President), Sierra Smith (Vice-President), Zoe Lindgren (Secretary), and Alex Steffan (Treasurer) taken from the Central NHS Instagram: @champaign_central_NHS)
President: Ruhee Patel
Vice-President: Sierra Smith
Club’s Co-Sponsors: Mrs. Thompson and Mrs. Cornelius
The purpose of the National Honor Society is to recognize students for their commitment to academic excellence, whilst promoting service work and volunteering to organizations that better our community and society as a whole. With meetings containing, taking attendance, going over new announcements and upcoming events, informing students of how many volunteer hours they’ve completed, and issuing reminders regarding their expectations as a member, NHS meets once a month. Though, NHS isn’t a club that one can join, but rather is a nationally recognized organization rewarding students for their academic dedication and achievements. It is an organization where juniors and seniors can be invited to apply for the National Honor Society by maintaining a 3.5 or higher GPA and taking at least one honors-level class. Readers are encouraged to focus on maintaining a 3.5 GPA and taking honors classes that challenge them as students!
