What activities does East Mountain High School offer?

Athletics

EMHS offers students the opportunity to compete at the AA level in Volleyball, Soccer, Cross Country, Basketball, Baseball, Softball, Track, and Bowling. See Mr. Naylor (Room 201) for information on all sports.

J.A.M. (Japanese, Anime and Manga)

Ms. Nakai (Room 103) sponsors this club where members learn about Japanese culture and a little of the Japanese language, as well as watch videos that demonstrate both! Members must have a love of Japan, anime, or manga, or all of the above! Come join in the fun! The club meets Tuesdays and Thursdays during lunch.

MESA

Ms. Vazquez (Room 300) sponsors this club for students considering careers in Mathematics, Engineering, and Science. Students can participate in competitions and make presentations in exhibitions. Students can also earn scholarship money for college.

Model UN

Mr. Langan (Room 400) sponsors this club which simulates the procedures of the United Nations and assigns students to represent various countries.

National Honor Society

Mrs. Binder (Room 401) sponsors the Timberwolf NHS, an honorary organization based on scholarship, leadership and service. NHS is one of the newest and most prestigious organizations at EMHS. It is open to any 10th, 11th or 12th grader with a 3.5 or higher GPA, who has a strong involvement in service and leadership projects and who demonstrates good character.

Natural Helpers

Ms. Walsh sponsors this club where juniors and seniors work as a peer support and advocacy group. The group meets weekly to work with students to improve their experience at EMHS. The group for 2010 – 2011 is already selected, but names of interested students for next year's work will be accepted.

The Howl

Ms. Berlin-Martinez (Room 403) sponsors the school literary magazine. Submissions of writing and art are welcomed from all students.  The editors and staff of The Howl review and edit all submissions and compile them into an annual publication.

Speech & Debate

Mr. T. Smith (Room 405) sponsors this competitive team that competes in drama, debate, acting, and persuasive speaking.

Student Government

Your Student Government is a leadership organization that strives to promote school unity and spirit, organize school events and provide a forum for students’ voices to be heard.  Ms. Kuehne (Room 402) sponsors Student Government.  Elections are held in the fall of each school year.

Youth & Government

Mr. Langan (Room 400) sponsors Y&G, which explores the legislative process by writing bills and convening in Santa Fe for a mock legislative session.