Clubs & Activities

Joining a student club helps you find your GW Family!

Click on a club below to find out who the Faculty Advisor is!

ADVISORS:

Ms. Britton and Mr. Paris-Peters

rbritton@philasd.org / mparispeters@philasd.org

WHEN:

Thursdays 2:45-5:00pm

WHERE:

Room: 207

Social Media:

Instagram: @gwash_bsu

At GW Our Mission is to grow together as a united body of strong, young, black leaders; to represent George Washington High and our ancestors in a most excellent way

ADVISOR:

Ms. Sorkin

mssorkin@philasd.org

WHEN:

Monday-Friday 2:45-5:00pm

WHERE:

Room: 122 / Yearbook Office

Yearbook is comprised of Seniors who help with the construction of the Class Yearbook. This includes photography, layout, writing, editing, etc.

ADVISORS:

Mr. Jetter, Ms. Harvey, Ms. Maclean, Ms. Laban

jjetter@philasd.org / sharvy@philasd.org / mmaclean@philasd.org / dlaban@philasd.org

WHEN:

Monday-Thursday 2:45-4:00pm

WHERE:

Room: 338

The club is open to all students who need help with their core corses.

ADVISOR:

Chef Beck

WHEN:

Every other Thursday 2:25-4:30pm

WHERE:

Room: 154

If you want to learn a few cooking techniques and basics and enjoy some good food, come see us in culinary. Happy Cooking!

ADVISORS:

Mr. Lopez and Ms. Livingston

mllopez@philasd.org / jlivingston@philasd.org

WHEN:

Tuesdays 2:30-4:30pm

WHERE:

We gather at 2:30 in auditorium and travel to Baldi

Eye to Eye’s mission is to improve the educational experience and outcomes of neurodiverse young people, while engaging them and their allies in the movement for a more equitable and inclusive society. We use arts and crafts as a vehicle to teach social and emotional competencies.

ADVISORS:

Mr. Rozelle and Mr. Le

crozelle@philasd.org / cle@philasd.org

WHEN:

Thursdays 2:45-3:45pm (STARTING 9/19/24)

WHERE:

Room: 220

Learn how to code, practice coding, learn a new coding language, and participate in competitions!

ADVISORS:

Ms. Lozzi, Ms. Maclean

glozzi@philasd.org / mmaclean@philasd.org

WHEN:

n/a

WHERE:

Room: 236

SACO is George Washington High School’s South Asian Cultural Organization. The club aims to spread love and South Asian culture among all of our students at GW who are interested in learning. We aim to represent the South Asian culture is a positive and welcoming light- spreading love, joy and affinity throughout the school!

ADVISORS:

Joyce Omulo, Evan Horsey, Jacklyn Rickus

jaomulo@philasd.org / ehorsey@philasd.org / jrickus@philasd.org

Students Run Philly Style@GWHS

WHEN:

Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays

WHERE:

Room: Track / Race locations

Boost your fitness with running.

ADVISORS:

Ms. Lozzi

glozzi@philasd.org

WHEN:

Thursdays (biweekly) 2:45

WHERE:

Room: 236

South Asian Cultural Organization

ADVISORS:

Mr. Rozelle

crozelle@philasd.org

WHEN:

Mondays 2:45 – 3:45

WHERE:

Room: 220

Homework and project help for 9-12 grade computer science classes.

ADVISORS:

Ms. Martinez

jmartinez2@philasd.org

WHEN:

Mondays 2:45 – 3:45

WHERE:

Room: 324

Do you like knitting or crocheting, or would you like to learn how? This is the place where you can get creative and destress with yarn.

ADVISORS:

Ms. Martinez

jmartinez2@philasd.org

WHEN:

Thursdays 2:45 – 3:45

WHERE:

Room: 324

Free biology tutoring sessions for students who want one-on-one help with assignments, projects, and Keystone Biology Prep.

ADVISORS:

Ms. Sampson, Ms. Jenkins

asampson@philasd.org  / cmjenkins@philasd.org

WHEN:

Tuesdays during advisory

WHERE:

Room: 317

Safe place to discuss feelings and emotions towards violence in school, ad other world issues.

ADVISORS:

Ms. Sampson, Ms. Jenkins

asampson@philasd.org  / cmjenkins@philasd.org

WHEN:

Thursdays during advisory

WHERE:

Room: 241A

Join a safe place to build your social skills. Participate in social games, social interactions, and open discussions.

ADVISORS:

Ms. Shifrel

leah.Shifrel@artistyear.org

WHEN:

Mondays and Thursdays

WHERE:

Room: Music Room

Learn about the ins and outs of the world of drama! Come with interests in acting, directing, lighting, sound, costume, and more. We will end with a full production of Macbeth.

ADVISORS:

Ms. Farel / Ms. Feldman

mfarel@philasd.org

WHEN:

Wednesdays 2:35 – 3:45

WHERE:

Room: 134

Social Media:

Instagram: @gwhs.art

Student-led group that provide a space for students to come together outside of class to discuss and engage with art. Open to ALL artists of ALL disciplines! Drawing, painting, sewing, sculpture….we welcome all expressions.

ADVISORS:

Mr. Kirschenbaum

akirschenbaum@philasd.org

WHEN:

Tuesdays 2:35

WHERE:

Room: 31

Learn how to play Magic the Gathering!

ADVISORS:

Ms. Samirah Thompson

sthompson2@philasd.org

WHEN:

Wednesdays 2:45-3:45

WHERE:

Room: 302

Science Olympiad is a science club that involves physics, engineering, and various other amazing science activities. As a club, we prepare to participate in a national competition.

ADVISORS:

Ms. Floyd

mfloyd2@philasd.org

WHEN:

Every other Wednesday

(start 9/4/24)

WHERE:

Room: 224

Mock Trial is a debate club set up in the style of a court room. Each meeting, students will take turns representing the prosecution and defense, using various real life court cases or issues as subjects of debate. Students stimulate civil trials and compete in competitions across the state. In this club, we will learn about current events and lawsuits, read case files, engage in mock trials, familiarize ourselves with laws, and more!

ADVISORS:

Mr. Ridgway

fridgway@philasd.org

WHEN:

2:45-4:45

WHERE:

Room: 232

The Coral Club explores marine ecosystems, life cycles, and life forms.

ADVISORS:

Mr. Le

cle@philasd.org

WHEN:

Tuesdays 2:45-4:45

WHERE:

Room: 339

Learn and play Chess with other people and compete in informal or otherwise competitions.

ADVISORS:

Mr. Reese

mreese@gmail.com

WHEN:

Thursdays 2:45-4:45

WHERE:

Room: 230

Students create zines (self-published, non-commercial pieces) centered on personal interests, political/social causes, and more.

ADVISORS:

Ms. Lozzi, Ms. Maclean, Ms. Kirschen

glozzi@philasd.org / mmaclean@philasd.org / kkirschen@philasd.org

WHEN:

Mondays 2:45

WHERE:

Room: 236

In the Social Justice Club, we don’t just talk about change; we take action. We address social justice-related matters, school issues, and anything else that matters to YOU. This is your platform, your stage, your chance to voice your opinions, and know that they will be heard. Together, we can be the change that we want to see in the world.

ADVISORS:

Chef Robin

rriccabouden@philasd.org

WHEN:

Thursdays (biweekly) 2:45

WHERE:

Room: 151

Get students outdoors to explore different parks in the area, including hiking, foraging for food, and revegetation of the forest.

ADVISORS:

Mr. Tetreault

jtetreault@philasd.org

WHEN:

Wednesdays 2:35-3:00

WHERE:

Room: 204

The Pokémon Trainers Club is designed to be a space for Pokémon Fans of all kinds to meet and play the Trading Card Game, Video Games, and watch the shows and media together, as well as learn new things about the world of Pokémon.

Advisor: Mr. Meile
Room 3
crmeile@philasd.org

Advisor: Mr. Muhammad
Room 333
yamuhammad@philasd.org

Advisor: Mr. Pitsakis
Room 26
apitsakis@philasd.org

Advisor: Dr. Burani
Room 330
iburani@philasd.org