GAP/Extra-Curricular Groups

Students gather to read books while eating snacks. 

Advisor: meaghan.barch@lok12.org

The goal of this club is to include people from different Asian backgrounds who share our values of respect, kindness, positive attitude, effort, and want to celebrate the diversity within Asian cultures. We are going to educate each other and our peers with our Asian culture.

Lora.Hogan@lok12.org

stephanie.moyer@lok12.org

To talk about different types of auto racing.

Emily.Wilson@lok12.org

Our goal is for people to learn how to bake, work with other clubs and nonprofits to spread awareness, and raise money!

STEPHANIE.HARRIS@lok12.org

Black Student Union exists to help, develop, and guide. Black and Brown students regardless of where they are from.  Were all meant to SHINE as children do, it's not just in some of US it's in EVERYONE and if we let our OWN light SHINE, we unconsciously give OTHERS permission to do the SAME. 

Adviser: Asante Green &  Patricia Humes

asante.green@lok12.org

patricia.humes@lok12.org

Students meet to play the game known as Chess. 

jennifer.ries@lok12.org

The goal is to depolarize the political spectrum by participating in respectful discourse and trying to find a common ground in political beliefs.

Cooking Club is an afterschool club where students can express their cooking abilitites freely and socialize with other students who have a passion for cooking. Every month, the club will be cooking/baking a new dish and each member will be able to showcase their skills and learn other skills from other members.

stephanie.harris@lok12.org

To spread awareness of Mental Health, Self-Love, and Self-Care in the younger generation. We hope to help the community and become an inspiring platform for social media.

Matthew.Smith@lok12.org

Writing Club

This is a student driven writing club for all genres of expression. We meet once a week in a zero-pressure environment to write and share our creative efforts. All are welcome. You can be a fly on the wall or recite stories and poems for positive feedback from the group.

Adviser: Josh Hosler

joshua.hosler@lok12.org

Critter club is a group that is dedicated to celebrating and advocating for animals. Meetings will be held to raise awareness, funds, and find volunteer opportunities within the community to support both shelters/rescues and wildlife as well as educate others. Join a group of animal enthusiasts as we make the world a better place!

meaghan.everitt@lok12.org

If you like to dance, this is the club for you!

Advisor: lora.hogan@lok12.org

Have bible studies, talk about God, and do fun activities related.

ellen.lucas@lok12.org

To prep students for our first overseas trip and also for travel minded students to learn more about travelling outside of the country. 

wendy.baeckeroot@lok12.org

Architecture/interior design/building construction club.

sharon.spencer@lok12.org

The function of the club is to spread awareness around type 1 diabetes in the school and greater community. We aim to educate students and staff through lunch tables and campaign events. As type 1 diabetes, we strive to break down stigmatisms surrounding the disease and to share hope for a cure and support for those who live with the disease.

Lora.Hogan@lok12.org

Description: This club is a place where kids young and grown can meet once a week and engage each other in conversation and competition through Magic: The Gathering game and other strategy-based tabletop/board games from a collection. Participants are encouraged to discuss the games and have fun with others.

Advisor: 

Steve Tighe

stephen.tighe@lok12.org

Students gather to talk about economy  and investment strategies including cryptocurrency. 

Advisor: Stephen.kimball@lok12.org

focused on preparing and inspiring future generations of nurses for a transformed healthcare system that emphasizes health equity, technology, innovation, and community-based care. These groups provide information on nursing careers, foster professional and leadership growth for students, and advocate for policy changes to support the evolving needs of the nursing profession. 

Meaghan.Everitt@lok12.org

Gaming: Students gather to play old school video games, explore coding, and has an emphasis on Nintendo Wii U Super Smash Brothers and Wii Sports games.

Advisor: Nicholas Schultz

nicholas.schultz@lok12.org

Gifts From The Heart is a charitable organization that collects donations, including gently used clothes, school supplies, and toys, to send to families and children in need in the Philippines. The organization's primary purpose is to unite communities through generosity and compassion, while teaching students the importance of service, empathy, and global awareness.

John.Miles@lok12.org

We stand to work to improve the Environmental quality of the LOHS climate and encourage Environmental consciousness in the student body for their everyday life. 

Adviser: Steve Tighe 

stephen.tighe@lok12.org

A place where guitar enthusiasts, of all levels, can play together and learn from each other. 

https://lohsguitarclub.weebly.com/

Advisor:

kimberly.myers-pinkel@lok12.org

Meeting virtually via Teams on Thursday nights, from 7-9 PM. Students interested in joining can send an email to Vicky.Stringer@lok12.org and I will add them to the Knitting Club team. When we are able to gather again at A Bean to Go in LO, we will happily meet there!

Advisor: Vicky Stringer

Vicky.Stringer@lok12.org

Advisor: Sarah Rusinowski

sarah.rusinowski@lok12.org

The club is a groups designed to educate and embrace the culture of Latinos, the club will be fun and educational at the same time! We are always looking for new suggestions and hope to bring new ideas to the school. The club is welcome to everyone, and we invite you to come and join our first meeting!

mayra.flores@lok12.org

Model UN is a club that simulates the United Nations by helping to talk through different scenarios and world issues while also negotiating with other members to create realistic solutions to world issues.  The club competes at conferences across the metro Detroit area.

wendy.baeckeroot@lok12.org

Our club is all about having fun! From group picnics to skills clinics to post-ride hangouts, you'll forge friendships that extend far beyond the trail.

Adviser: nicholas.shaskos@lok12.org

To spread positive messages about academics and to reinforce the idea of studying. 

erin.kruse@lok12.org

STEM-based workshops/programs for kids in our community. It would provide the high schoolers with an opportunity to engage in STEM and practice teaching with a real-word application.

April.Dobbs@lok12.org

Organization of Women Leaders: Unite women leaders at LOHS, and in the Lake Orion community, through service, academic, and social opportunities to emphasize women’s role in leadership.

Adviser: Stephanie Orth 

stephanie.orth@lok12.org

Description: Student-initiated club that works toward greater acceptance and inclusiveness for all students. The club goals are to reduce anti-LBGTQ violence, harassment, and discrimination by educating the school and community about LBGTQ issues and by creating a greater degree of understanding.

This club is not meeting right now due to social distancing, but the student co-presidents have started a cool Discord that enables students to meet, exchange messages, play games, post photos of their pets, etc. They are having a great time with it.

Students interested in joining the Discord should email Vicky.Stringer@lok12.org and we will send them what they need to join.

When it is safe to gather in-person, Rainbow Alliance will meet after school in Ms. Stringer's room, E608.

Advisor: Vicky Stringer

Vicky.Stringer@lok12.org

The club will act as a safe space for students to drop in the morning and meditate, have deep conversations and journal. 

catherine.srock@lok12.org

Social Inquiry focuses on probing question that are of social nature; for example pertaining to social arrangements, human behavior, and forms of social, political, and economic organization.

Joshua.Kibby@lok12.org

Spikeball clubs provide a space for students to meet new people, socialize, and build relationships through a shared interest in the sport. 

sarah.jozefaciuk@lok12.org

Youth Action Board (YAB) is a student led organization sponsored by NOCC. This group runs campaigns and activities that support the mental health and wellness of our Dragon community.

Instagram: lake_orion_yab

Tonya Hamilton: thamilton@noccmi.org

Jill McCollum: jmccollum@noccmi.org

Amber Rocheleau: arocheleau@noccmi.org

Any student interested in visual art can join Art club. Art Club offers weekly art activities, as well as field trips, community service opportunities, tutoring, and open studio time for students taking an art class. For questions or additional information please e-mail Sam Rimi.

Advisor: Sam Rimi

sam.rimi@lok12.org

Description: This is an option for art club members that want to make a serious commitment to weekly attendance and to the community service component of the club. These students put on a fall dinner auction and spring art auction that coincides with the school art show yearly. For additional questions or information please e-mail

Advisor: Sam Rimi

sam.rimi@lok12.org

Details: Visit the LOHS Athletics page.

Athletic Director: Chris Bell, Christopher.Bell@lok12.org

Auto Club is an after-school program where students can come and sharpen their mechanical skill or jump in on some new automotive projects.

justin.montgomery@lok12.org

The Dragon Broadcast Club serves as an extension of several classes (including Television Production Workshop, Sports Broadcasting, and Video Projects).  Students spend time furthering their shooting & editing skills, producing programs, and working on sports and event broadcasts/live-streams.

Video About Club

Broadcast Website

Advisor: 

Roger Smith

Roger.Smith@lok12.org

Description: This group is a leading career technical student organization for students pursuing careers in business management, office administration, information technology, and other related career fields. Students learn leadership skills and compete in business related events at the regional, state, and national levels.

Advisor: 

Jennifer Ohlrich

Jennifer.Ohlrich@lok12.org

Description: This club is composed of students who have a passion and interest in incorporating diversity into the Lake Orion Schools. The group meets weekly to plan activities to promote sensitivity, understanding, and positive communications among all groups and individuals. Past activities include: Community-wide Culture Night, working with North Oakland Community Coalition to create a Cultural Competency Statement, Culture Awareness Week, and many more. 

Advisor: morgan.tinnion@lok12.org

Advisor: Stephanie.Moyer@lok12.org

Description: Distributive Education Clubs of America is the professional level organization for students studying marketing education. D.E.C.A. is a co-curricular club that provides students with the opportunity to compete at District, state and national levels in various marketing related fields. Leadership training, social events, fundraising projects, conventions and scholarships are all part of this national organization. Membership is encouraged for all students enrolled in Marketing Concepts and required for enrollment in Marketing Management.

Advisor: 

Julia Dalrymple

Julia.Dalrymple@lok12.org

Description: The Economics club brings together highly motivated students to discuss economic issues and trends. 

Advisor: 

Don Mclaughlin

Donald.Mclaughlin@lok12.org

Gaming: Students gather to play old school video games, explore coding, and has an emphasis on Nintendo Wii U Super Smash Brothers and Wii Sports games.

E-Sports: Esports, also known as eSports, e-Sports, egames, or electronic sports is organized competitive video gaming. It primarily involves teams competing against each other in tournaments.

Advisor: Nicholas Schultz

nicholas.schultz@lok12.org

Description: Students interested in expressing themselves through dramatic interpretation or public address/public speaking should enjoy competing in Lake Orion High School Forensics. Students will participate in competitions in both leagues and tournaments that are held either after school or on weekends. Season runs January - May. The final tournament is held on Mackinac Island 

Advisor: Idle

stacy.keywell@lok12.org

Description: Formerly FEA, Educators Rising is an international student organization dedicated to supporting young people interested in education-related careers. Educators Rising helps its members develop essential skills that will lead to becoming highly trained and qualified teachers. Members will have many opportunities to discuss current education related topics, explore teaching as a career, listen and interact with guest speakers, practice their leadership skills, and participate in service projects. Members may also have the opportunity to network with professionals from the education field, attend professional development conferences, and compete in national competitions. 

Advisor: 

Lacie.Stanley@lok12.org

German Club is a place where students interested in the German language and the cultures of German-speaking countries learn more about and celebrate German holidays and seasonal activities, plan and perform community service, and watch German films.  German Club members also have the opportunity to participate in German Day at the University of Michigan each spring. 

Advisor: amanda.giardina@lok12.org

Description: Key Club is an international student-led organization which provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership.  Key Club is a great opportunity to help others, have fun, and get involved. 

Advisor: 

Jennifer Ries

Jennifer.Ries@lok12.org

Description: The student governing body of Lake Orion High School is the Student Leadership class. It promotes the welfare of the student body, improves relations between students and faculty, does community projects, and helps establish better relations among schools. Students enter the class by application. Members represent students within their grade levels. Student Leadership members meet daily in a regular class called "Leadership." The class sponsors various activities and coordinates the projects and activities of the other student organizations.

Advisor: 

Lora Hogan

Amy Redman

Lora.Hogan@lok12.org
Amy.Redman@lok12.org

Description: An auditioned acapella choir that sings modern pop tunes and vocal jazz. The group meets on Wednesday afternoons and has a performance in October and in December. Any student registered in a curricular choir is welcome to audition for this group. Meets during terms 1 and 2.

Advisor: Matthew Smith

matthew.smith@lok12.org

Description: LOMB a co-curricular activity with a competition marching band as well as a marching band to perform for football games and parades.  Summer rehearsals are required and students must be registered for the marching band class and also register with the band boosters in order to participate.  Color Guard, Winter Guard, and Winter Percussion/Drum Line are part of the LO Marching Band.

Advisor: Michael Steele
Michael.Steele@lok12.org

The National English Honor Society (NEHS) is the only international organization exclusively for secondary students who, in the field of English, merit special note for past and current accomplishments. Individuals must apply and may be inducted into Society membership. Benefits of affiliation include academic recognition, scholarship and award eligibility, and opportunities for networking with others who share enthusiasm for, and accomplishment in, the language arts. Students will also create, volunteer, and oversee various community projects that relate to the field of English language arts.

Adviser: Ashley Day

ashley.day@lok12.org

Description: Organization designed to help schools, business, non-profit, individuals, and organizations.  Must be a Junior or Senior with a 3.75 GPA to apply. 

Advisor: Michelle Lee michelle.lee@lok12.org

Mu Alpha Theta is the National Honor Society for math. It is established for students interested in participating in a variety of opportunities to serve the community while relating to math, such as tutoring, planning and hosting events, projects and activities, and more. To be eligible to apply, students must have at least a 3.4 GPA in math courses and a 3.0 GPA all around and be in Honors Trigonometry or Algebra Three sometime during the school year.

Advisors: Stephen Bodiya & Lucy Logsdon

stephen.bodiya@lok12.org

lucy.logsdon@lok12.org

Description: National Honor Society for the Social Studies.  Students will be bringing awareness to social studies topics through school and community projects and volunteer work.

Advisor: 

Wendy Baeckeroot

Wendy.Baeckeroot@lok12.org

PDF Flyer

FIRST Robotics Competition, known as the ultimate Sport for the Mind, combines the excitement of sport with the rigors of science and technology. The goal is to inspire young people to be science and technology leaders, by engaging them in mentor-based programs that build science, engineering, business, and technology skills that inspire innovation and that foster well-rounded life capabilities, including self-confidence, communication, and leadership. Teams must raise funds, design a team "brand", hone teamwork skills, and build and program industrial-size robots to play a difficult field game against like-minded competitors. It’s as close to real-world engineering as a student can get. Membership is through an application and interview process. For more information visit www.team302.org

Advisors:

Team 302

dragons@team302.org

Leigh Ann Stone

leigh.stone@lok12.org

The purpose of this organization shall be to encourage participation in and recognition of scientific and intellectual thought, to advance the student’s knowledge of classical and modern science, to communicate with the scientific community, to aid the civic community with its comprehension of science, and to encourage students to participate in community service and, in turn, encourage a dedication to the pursuit of scientific knowledge that benefits all mankind.”

The Science National Honor Society is open to juniors and seniors with an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher and a Science GPA 3.5 or higher.

Advisor: Stephen Tighe 

Stephen.Tighe@lok12.org

Description: Ski Club held at Pine Knob, weather permitting.

scott.cox@lok12.org

Description: Students can volunteer to be student mentors. To be eligible, students must be in good standing academically and free of student discipline issues. Students must fill out an application and attend training sessions. Mentors are used to help freshmen and transfer students get acclimated to Lake Orion High School

Advisor: 

Kelsey Fisher
Amy Redman

Kelsey.Fisher@lok12.org
Amy.Redman@lok12.org

Spanish club is open to any student interested in learning more about the Spanish language and culture. 

Mayra.Flores@lok12.org

Description: The aim of the Drama Club/Thespians is to provide experience in dramatics and will include such things as play production, choral reading, and attending dramatic productions in the area. Students receive points for participation and may qualify for Thespian membership and awards.

Facebook

Webpage

Advisor: 

The UNICEF club works to provide the most vulnerable children with opportunities to thrive and reach their full potential within their communities. Together, we collaborate on projects and fundraisers to support children in overcoming obstacles.

allison.simpson@lok12.org

Description: Special Olympics in Lake Orion Community Schools are for any student with a developmental disability ages 8+. Nine sports are offered at this time. The fall sports are bowling, soccer and poly hockey. The winter sports are snowshoe, basketball and swimming. The spring sports are track and field, soccer and bocce ball. The first step is to have a health appraisal on file through Christy Girvan-Bierl at the high school. These are active for three years and the athletes can participate in any sport they are interested in. 

Advisor: Cheryl McGran

mcgrancheryl@gmail.com

Description: An auditioned choir that sings a variety of advanced repertoire.  The group meets on Wednesday mornings and briefly after school on Fridays. Una performs at Choral festivals, S&E, and the Spring Choir Concert in May.  Any student registered in a curricular band or choir is welcome to audition.  Meets during terms 3 and 4.

Advisor: Matthew Smith

matthew.smith@lok12.org

Description: An extra-curricular extension of the Marching Band program where members prepare a competitive indoor color guard show for competition.  Runs between December and April.  Members are encouraged to be, but are not required to be part of the band program, either in marching band or in one of the LOHS concert bands, in order to participate.

Advisor: 

Michael Steele

Michael.Steele@lok12.org

Description: An extra-curricular extension of the Marching Band program where members prepare a competitive indoor percussion show for competition.  Runs between December and April.  Members must be part of the band program, either in Marching Band or in one of the LOHS concert bands, in order to participate.

Advisor: 

Michael Steele

Michael.Steele@lok12.org