Clubs present at Ripon High School include: Each club on campus is required to have a constitution on file, budgets completed yearly, and fundraising requests completed in order to raise funds to support the budget and expenses for the school year. Questions regarding constitutions, please contact the club advisor.
APHUG Club Advisor: Robert Mayfield Email: [email protected] Asian Culture Club Club Advisor: Sr. Saenz Email: [email protected] Social Media: @riponasiancultureclub Purpose: The Asian Culture Club wishes to provide a safe environment to foster inclusivity and diversity on the Ripon High School campus. This is done through the various club events that celebrate Asian Culture, Asian holidays, and important Asian figures. Come join us in P7 to celebrate beautiful cultures!
Associated Student Body Club Advisor: Jill Mortensen Email: [email protected]
California Scholarship Federation (CSF) Club Advisor: Shandi Ross Email: [email protected] Social Media: @riponhighcsf Purpose: CSF hopes to encourage everyone to achieve academic success and be a resource to students academically!
Career Technical Student Organization & Skills USA Advisors include: Gary Dias & Sean Derrick Email: [email protected] & [email protected]
Chess Club Club Advisor: Abigial Van Vuren Email: [email protected] Social Media: n/a Purpose: Our chess club serves to teach and challenge the disciplined mind in the age-old game called chess. We welcome all skill levels and have all the time and resources needed to support those interested in being involved.
Coding Club Club Advisor: Sean Derrick Email: [email protected] Crocs Club - Unofficial Club Advisor: Ann Pendleton Email: [email protected]
Curling Club Club Advisor: Adam Giedd Email: [email protected] Social Media: @rhs_curlingclub Purpose: Our goal is to build the culture of curling in California. We also want to hold the high school state title which is currently ours.
Dance Club Club Advisor: Kinsey Pettigrew-Taa Email: [email protected]
Drama Club Club Advisor: Geoffory Felver Email: [email protected] Social Media: @riponhighdrama Purpose: Drama Club aims to provide insightful education in the realm of theater arts. Our primary objective is to foster an environment where individuals who share a passion for the dramatic arts can come together, allowing them to freely showcase and nurture their creative talents during our upcoming spring production. Our aspiration is to not only educate but also to also demonstrate how important the arts are at our school.
Dungeons & Dragons Club Advisor: David Yonan Email: [email protected]
Environmental Advocacy Club Advisor: Abigail Van Vuren Email: [email protected] Social Media: @ripon_environmental_club Purpose: The Environmental Advocacy Club seeks to better our environment and provide sustainable solutions to local problems while also having fun. We implement new practices on campus, create homemade recycled soap, go on nature hikes, and much more. Make a change and join the environmental club!
Estudiantes Unidos Club Advisor: Sylvia Ochoa Email: [email protected] Social Media: @rhs_estudiantesunidos Purpose: The mission of Estudiantes Unidos is to create a sense of unity among Hispanic and non-Hispanic students.
Fannypack Club - unofficial Club Advisor: Laura Ochoa Email: [email protected]
Film Club Club Advisor: Lukas Hibdon Email: [email protected] Social Media: riponhsfilmclub Purpose: Film Club's goal is to promote critical thinking skills, creativity, and open discussion while spreading passion for the art of filmmaking.
Gay/Straight Alliance Club Advisors: Jill McPherson Emails:[email protected]
Hiking Club Club Advisor: Sylvia Ochoa Email: [email protected] Social Media: @HIKINGCLUBRHS Purpose: The purpose of this club is to provide a way for our students to escape the technology filled world that they are surrounded by in their everyday lives. This club will encourage students to leave their comfort zones by trying new physical activities such as hiking, meandering, and sightseeing etc. The club would be beneficial to the student body because it would allow students to form strong friendships and bonds of trust with other members of the club.
Junior Reserve Officer Training Corp Club Advisor: Col. David Schmith Email: [email protected]
M.E.N.A Club (Middle Eastern/North African) Club Advisor: Mrs. Paris Email: [email protected] Social Media: @riponhighmenaclub Purpose: Join MENA Club for a vibrant celebration of Middle Eastern and North African cultures! Experience different traditions, exciting music, and a welcoming community. Don't miss out!
Mindfulness Yoga Club Club Advisors: Jill Mortensen Email: [email protected] Social Media: @rhs_yoga_mindfulness_club Purpose: The RHS Yoga and Mindfulness Club aims to provide a space where individuals can gather to use several breathing techniques and poses to improve stress management, relaxation, and overall better the mind, body, and soul. It is an inclusive environment for both beginner and experienced yogis to practice meditation and become more mindful.
Multi-Acceptance Club Club Advisor: Laura Ochoa Email: [email protected] Social Media: @rhsma.club Purpose: Multicultural Acceptance Club strives to bring awareness to the various cultures on the Ripon High campus and to build a sense of unity at Ripon by celebrating our diversity.
MyIntent - unofficial, embedded into Dude Be Nice & Student Council Club Advisor: Jill Mortensen Email: [email protected] Social: @myintent Purpose: The MyIntent Project emphasizes the importance of words. The bracelet is a perfect reminder for our goals, memories, and achievements. Gift a bracelet, give and bracelet, and cherish a bracelet.
Peer Assistance Club Advisor: Ann Pendleton Email: [email protected]
Plant Club Club Advisor: Abby Van Vuren Email: [email protected] Social Media: @rhs.plant.club Purpose: Plant Club aims to educate RHS students about plants and plant care.
Red Cross Club Club Advisor: Natalie Gillihan Email: [email protected] Social Media: @rhs.redcross.club Purpose: The Red Cross aims to educate its members about the Humanitarian aid that the Red Cross delivers. Our members can experience fun activities, such as playing games, Kahoots, and having celebrations to learn all about the Red Cross and its purpose. Make sure to join our club activities every Thursday in Mrs. Gillihan's room in G4 to have a chance to win some prizes from our games!
Speech & Debate Club Club Advisor: Scott Sikma Email: [email protected] Social Media: n/a Purpose: Speech and Debate is to provide students with an intro to public speaking with the goal of attending debate competitions.
Sacred Heart Club Advisor: Fidel Perez Email: [email protected] Social Media: IG @rhs.sacred_heart Purpose: Sacred heart is a charity based club where we find organizations locally, nationally, and internationally and try to donate to or help out where we can.
Scrubs (Pre-Med) Club Advisor: Abigail Van Vuren Email: [email protected] Social Media: rhs_scrubsclub Purpose: Scrubs Club seeks to educate members about pre-medical and pre-dental pathways and specialties in addition to fun activities and games. We are planning to fundraise once more for breast cancer research this October and are looking forward to your participation!
Table Tennis (Ping Pong) Club Advisor: Jose Saenz Email: [email protected] Social Media: n/a Purpose: Table Tennis is a club whether pro or new to the game, to allow RHS students join a fun environment to hang out, meet new people, and enjoy playing table tennis with friends during lunch.
The Faithful Ones Club Advisor: Tammy Paxton Email: [email protected]
The Smoke Signal Club Advisor: Scott Sikma Email: [email protected]
United Club Club Advisors: Natalie Gillihan Email: [email protected]
Weightlifting Club Club Advisor: Jorge Velasco Email: [email protected] Social Media: Purpose:
Work2BeWell Kindness Club Club Advisor: Cameron Tyler Email: [email protected] Social Media: @rhskindnessclub Purpose: The W2BeWell/Kindness Club seeks to provide a healthy environment to teach, discuss, and counteract negative mental health on our campus. We provide resources, lessons, and most importantly support to all of our students' mental health and how we can all improve it one day at a time.
Inactive Clubs as of August 2022 *If there are student leaders who would like to bring these clubs back to the RHS campus, please speak with Mrs. Mortensen or Club Coordinator: Dillan Saltsman.
Art Club Club Advisor: Dakota Bowers Asian Culture Club Club Advisor: Jose Saenz Bug Club Past Club Advisor: Mrs. Ochoa & Miss Van Vuren Clean Campus Club Past Advisor: Robert Mayfield Cosmetology Club Past Advisor: Patrick Briggs Crystal Club Past Advisor: Jill Mortensen Disney Club Past Advisor: Laura Ochoa EduGroup Past Advisor: Robert Mayfield eSports Club Past Advisor: Mr. Brown Fashion Club Friday Night Live Past Advisor: Nichole Meyer Frisbee Club Past Advisor: Cameron Burton Hooked on a Book Club Past Advisor: Laura Ochoa HBV (Liver & Hep B Awareness) Chapter Past Advisor: Jill Mortensen Math Club MEME Club Past Advisor: Mr. Perez Next Chapter Past Advisor: Robert Mayfield & Rachel Hammond Nineties Club Past Advisor: Shandi Ross Phantasmic Movie Club Past Club Advisor: Donna Dinsdale Photography Club Ping Pong Past Advisor: Sherry Johns & Justin Graham Progressive Youth Past Advisor: Cameron Burton Roosters Bus Club Past Advisor: Ann Pendleton Science Olympiad Past Advisor: Michael Ruhland Sikh Honors & Service Society Past Advisor: Cameron Tyler Spikeball Club Past Advisor: Brock Herrin Student Senate Past Advisor: Jill Mortensen Taste Buds of Ripon High Past Advisor: Diane Wilkerson Technology Club Past Advisor: Sean Derrick The Good Fellas Club Past Advisor: Sean Derrick Video Club