| Brief Description |
Sponsor |
Website/Email |
Meets During School |
| The United States Academic Decathlon is a ten-event scholastic competition for teams of high school students. Students meet as a semester one class with occasional weekend scrimmages and the district competition: students who make the final competition team of 9 travel to regional and state competition during the second semester. |
Sarah Beaudrie/ Tobi Brooks |
sarah.beaudrie@risd.org or tobi.brooks@risd.org |
Yes |
| The purpose of this club is to spread kindness and hope to make someone's day a little bit better from our notes. |
Sharon Howard |
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| To learn about Japanese culture and entertainment. To promote new found friendships. |
Ashton Sabatino |
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no |
| We meet every Tuesday from 4:25-5:30. We create art and experiment with all types of art materials. Also participate in art shows and help with art projects around the school. |
Onaje Beal & Maxine Carrick |
onaje.beal@risd.org or maxine.carrick@risd.org |
No |
| A club for those who want to know more about the weird, crazy and wonderful world of art. We weekly take a look at an artist, a work of art, a style, history surrounding an idea (like the history of color) or anything else about the art world we find interesting. |
Alyx Tolleson |
alyx.tolleson@risd.org |
no |
| Help with all sports at JJ Pearce. Provide water and first aide to players. |
Austin Bauer & Samantha Wolfe |
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Yes |
| AV club is a group of students who are interested in creating their own videos and learning cinema/editing/video production/broadcasting AV club is a group of students who are interested in creating their own videos and learning cinema/editing/video production/broadcasting techniques outside of school/assignment’s. Right now they are working on their own horror movie. techniques outside of school/assignment’s. |
Ashton Sabatino |
Ashton.sabatino@risd.org |
Yes and after school |
| AVID Club seeks to build a community of AVID and non-AVID students who share a common goal of attending a 4-year college after high school. |
Alex Gandy |
agandy@g.risd.org |
Yes |
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Dimitrios Icossipentarhos |
www.pearceband.org |
yes |
| Best Buddies International is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to establishing a global volunteer movement that creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). At the high school level, our focus will be one-to-one friendships outside of school that foster growth and community for both the Peer Buddy and the Buddy. |
Haley Utz & Paige Valach |
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NO |
| The purpose of this organization shall be the promotion of scholarship, leadership, and good citizenship. This organization also promotes ideals of honesty, service, morality, and ethical conduct. The Beta Club rewards meritorious achievement and encourages and assists students in continuing their education after high school. |
Erin Anderson |
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no |
| We meet once a month after school to discuss book of students' choice. Current president/founder is Madeline Dorjee (12th) |
Shannon Anthony |
shannon.anthony@risd.otrg |
no |
| Boys soccer program strives to develop players to compete at a high level, improve their self-esteem, build character, and help students embrace the value of sportsmanship. in their lives. |
Sean Dowlatshahi |
https://sites.google.com/site/pearcesoccer/ |
Yes |
| Students can come and play any types of card games in a fun, safe environment. |
Jon Volberding |
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No |
| A place for students to try fun random activities together such as sports, arts, races and games. Need a new hobbie? We try new things together!!! |
Sabrina Calvert |
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No |
| Fine Arts organization. |
Grace Gill & Amanda Wilson |
www.pearcechoir.com |
Yes |
| Talk about wamens rights and how we can help each other. |
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No |
| Cross country is a fall sport and we compete in a 5K each week. The last meet is our district meet on October 13th. We meet every morning before school. |
Lindsay Ledford |
pearcexc.weebly.com |
yes |
| Marketing Organization that takes field trips and/or competes in Marketing Related EventsDECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the world. |
Katie Koshkin |
katie.koshkin@risd.org |
yes |
| The fishing club brings students together to enjoy the joys of fishing. |
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No |
| PHS Folklorico performs traditional dances of Latin America. Our Mission is to promote cultural education and bring joy to our audiences through the beauty of Folklorico. |
Maddie Cothrun |
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Yes |
| Support Pearce sports and promote school spirit. Tryouts are in March. |
Sarah Poindexter |
pearcecheer.com |
yes |
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Steven Buchanan |
N/A |
yes |
| A place for LGBTQ+ students and allies to meet and discuss current events, school events and to have fun and feel safe |
Biddle & Ashton Sabatino |
Ashton.Sabatino@risd.org |
NO |
| Spread awareness in politics and democracy |
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Yes |
| HOSA is an international student organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Health Science Education (HSE) Division of ACTE. HOSA's two-fold mission is to promote career opportunities in the health care industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people. |
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NO |
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Deanna Koenigsberg |
jsu.org |
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| To motivate young people to be better citizens. The J.J. Pearce JROTC program is based on Student Leadership and strives to teach the values of Citizenship and Character to high school students. |
LTC Norman Morton and SFC Billy Patterson |
norman.morton@risd.org billy.patterson@risd.org |
Yes |
| Support Pearce sports and promote school spirit. Tryouts are in March. |
Ashleigh Osborne |
pearcecheer.com |
Yes |
| Pearce knitting club is a place for beginning and seasoned knitters. If you enjoy being creative or just like to make warm and fuzzy objects, come & join us. |
Alyx Tolleson |
alyx.tolleson@risd.org |
No |
| Latin Club prepares those wanting to participate in the JCL. |
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NO |
| Students will understand the jurisprudence system in United States by participating in a competitive mock trial competition. |
Sean Dowlatshahi |
sean.dowlatshahi@risd.org |
yes |
| Math Club is open to any Pearce student interested in math and willing to help tutor other students. Dues are $20 (cash only) In order to be in Mu Alpha Theta (a nationally recognized math honor society), students must be a member of math club, be enrolled in a math class (Algebra II or higher), have an overall gpa of 85 or higher, have an overall math average of 90 or higher (all semester math grades, including Pre-AP and AP points, must average to 90 or above), and volunteer to help tutor other students in math 12 times a year during Advisory at Pearce. |
Jordan Cappetta |
Google Classroom: ztb2csb |
no |
| Co-ed Country & Western Dance Team. We perform throughout the school year at: pep rallies, carnivals, music festivals, basketball games, and more. We offer a one semester freshmen "Stampede Prep" class for sophomores and juniors. It can only be taken once. Tryouts are for sophomores and juniors only. Tryouts take place in the spring. |
Sommer Johnson |
Sommer.johnson@risd.org |
yes |
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Deanna Koenigsberg |
deanna.koenigsberg@risd.org |
no |
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Lindsey Lundquist |
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| Notoriety is PHS' majorette dance team. The group is composes of 9-12th graders interested in hip-hop and majorette dance. Both male and female participants are welcomed to join. |
Onaje Beal |
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Yes (advisory when the schedule permits) |
| Fine Arts group; prior experience or approval needed to join |
Melissa Livings |
www.jjpearceorchestra.com |
yes |
| The Pacesetter Drill Team is the official Dance and Drill Team of JJ Pearce High School. Team members are in 10-12 grade; tryouts are held each December. New members serve as “Pacesetter Rookies” during the Spring Semester before officially joining the team for the following school year. The Pacesetters perform at all Varsity football games, pep rallies, additional JJPHS athletic events, host an annual Holiday Bazaar, Dance Workshop for future Pacesetters, and participate in many local dance competitions. In April, the Pacesetters put on a spectacular Spring Show, Pacesetter Revue, which highlights their many talents as well as those of other students/performance groups of JJPHS. |
Katie Hightower |
www.pearcepacesetters.com |
yes |
| The J.J. Pearce High School Robotics Club was founded in 1996. Last spring we competed in the First Dallas regional and made it to the finals. This enabled us to compete in the International Competition in Houston last spring. |
Che Cheung |
www.pearcerobotics.com |
no |
| Here to support peers struggling with stress or other issues; mentoring elementary students for the same issues in the spring. |
Mandy Braddy |
Amanda.Braddy@risd.org |
yes |
| Meet and discuss important philosophical issues as they relate to high school students. |
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| Members meet once a week and discuss political event and news. |
Sean Dowlatshahi |
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no |
| electronic weekly happenings. Important information shared. |
Sommer Johnson |
Amanda Daniel/Angela Gallo |
yes |
| Our mission is to spread healthy and happy lifestyles to local people and teenagers in our area. From our school club, fundraisers, movie nights, and local community gatherings, we aim to spread happiness one smile at a time. Interested in doing some fun activities? Join our school club! We host meetings every other week, including fun activities such as anti-stress meetings, movie nights, and more. |
Courtney Nix |
https://remainhappy.org/ |
no |
| Rock Climbing |
Che Cheung |
Che.cheung@risd.org |
No |
| We make sandwiches and deliver them to the Austin Street Shelter twice a month |
Brenda Garza/Elizabeth Sheldon |
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no |
| Students of the Pearce chapter of the Science National Honor Society will tutor other students that are in need of assistance in their classes. Students that are members of the Pearce chapter of the Science National Honor Society will also work as a collective unit to derive instructional tools (websites, interactive models, animations, etc.) in order to help other students achieve success in their science classes. |
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| Spring sport |
Kacie Visina |
kacie.visina@risd.org |
yes |
| Senior mentorship program for all freshmen. |
Alex Gandy, Brendan Kelley, Anna Saleh, Cara Ham, John Zancana, Yannin Dominguez |
agandy@g.risd.org |
yes |
| Promote the use of the Spanish language and appreciation for the culture. The Club will attend sports and cultural events to enhance contact with the community. |
Adriana Willis |
Spanish Club classlink code tyqtqd7 |
yes |
| The Spirit Stangs are an inclusive cheer team. We value kindness, inclusion, and belonging. The team will cheer at sports and cultural events. |
Hailey Utz |
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no |
| Step/Hip Hop Team |
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no |
| Student-run organization that strives to be a voice for the school, participate in community service, and boosts school spirit through a variety of activities. |
Elizabeth Frith |
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yes |
| A competitive, hardworking, dedicated group of athletes who strive to outwork our competitors on a daily basis. |
Ewing/Broad |
pearceswimteam.org |
yes |
| Community that plays various tabletop games including popular trading card games and board games and Dungeons and Dragons. |
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| TAFE encourages students to learn about careers in education and assists them in exploring the teaching profession while promoting character, service, and leadership skills necessary for becoming effective educators. |
Caitlin Zancana |
N/A |
yes |
| Latin Hip Hop |
Yannin Dominguez Morales and Isabel Martinez |
N/A |
no |
| The purpose of this organization is to learn and perform K-pop dances, while the group learns to work as a team. |
Onaje Beal & Isabel Martinez |
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| Theatre events and fun! |
Biddle |
pearcetheatre.org |
Yes |
| To reach and connect as many students as possible to their social and academic potential; to provide and teach effective supporting behaviors for their peers; to cross multicultural barriers through learning and experience; and to model positive life choices for conflict management and goal-setting. |
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| Track is a spring sport. Please look for information this fall for a meeting. There are multiple events to compete in. We meet every morning in the spring. Please join the track zero hour or first period class (spring only). |
Lindsay Ledford |
pearcetrack.weekly.com |
yes |
| Track is a spring sport. Please look for information this fall for a meeting. There are multiple events to compete in. We meet every morning in the spring. Please join the track zero hour or first period class (spring only). |
Diana Miller |
pearcecheer.com |
yes |
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Jennifer Nance |
www.pearcevolleyball.com |
yes |
| Sideline Spirit group for multiple Athletic events during the year. |
Kevin Starnes / Heather Biddle |
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NO |
| Pearce's award-winning yearbook |
Barbie Hahn |
phsyearbook.org, staff@phsyearbook.org |
yes |
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LaTisha Hearne |
http://www.ladymustangsbasketball.org/ |
yes |
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Jarrett Lambert |
http://pearcefootball.weebly.com/ |
Yes |
