Clubs & Organizations
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Student membership and participation in any school organization, club or activity shall be based upon meeting the standards of good citizenship and scholarship as outlined under athletic and extracurricular eligibility
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Aevidum
The purpose of Aevidum is to promote a healthy school community by adopting a culture of care and advocacy. Aevidum aspires to break the stigma surrounding mental health by encouraging students to ask for help and to help students feel supported in doing so.
Advisors: Lisa Williams, lisae.williams@cape.k12.de.us, and Tonya Karl, tonya.karl@cape.k12.de.us
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Band
The mission of the after-school band activities is to enhance the musical skills through marching band, independent and group activities, along with community performances.
Advisor: Chris Burkhart, christopher.burkhart@cape.k12.de.us
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Best Buddies
Best Buddies is a non-profit organization for those who have intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The program is meant to help forge 1-to-1 friendships, integrated employment and leadership development for those individuals who have IDD.
Advisors: Lisa Thorp, lisa.thorp@cape.k12.de.us and Margaret Haas, margaret.haas@cape.k12.de.us
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Black Women for Success
The mission of this club is to support young women in their education and the like.
Advisor: Cheryl Cannon, cheryl.cannon@cape.k12.de.us
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Book Club
The purpose of the book club is to facilitate a love of reading in students, to learn about new books available, and to improve the overall reading skills of our students.
Advisor: Debbie Supplee, debbie.supplee@cape.k12.de.us
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Business Professionals of America (BPA)
Business Professionals of America is an organization of students pursuing careers in business, information technology, and finance. The mission of Business Professionals of America is to contribute to the preparation of a world-class workforce through the advancement of leadership, citizenship, academic, and technological skills.
Advisor: Steven Mercer, steven.mercer@cape.k12.de.us
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Cape Crochet
Cape Crochet is an inclusive and creative community for those who love to crochet or would like to learn. The purpose of this club is to give members a place to share ideas and create projects for gifts and for charity.
Adviser: Tonya Karl, tonya.karl@cape.k12.de.us
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Cape Games Club
The purpose of this club is to provide a space for students to meet after school and compete in non-electronic games.
Advisor: Alex Hense, alex.hense@cape.k12.de.us
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Cape Henlopen's Morgan's Message
The purpose of this club is to help spread awareness of mental health among student-athletes. Students will also be fundraising for Morgan's Message Organization.
Advisor: Kate Austin, katherine.austin@cape.k12.de.us
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Chess Club
The purpose of Chess Club is to allow students the chance to meet once per week with peers to learn and play chess. This activity will help to build relationships, help students learn a strategic skill, and strengthen problem-solving skills.
Advisor: Safa Abdou, safa.abdou@cape.k12.de.us
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CHHS Cheerleaders
CHHS Cheerleaders is an organization that uses the sport of cheerleading to promote the ideas of good sportsmanship, personal integrity, hard work, and team cooperation.
Advisor: Courtney Brand, Courtneybrand@icloud.com
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CHHS Democrats of America (CHHSDA)
The purpose of this club is to provide a powerful and collective voice for politically-active high school students. This is a school-based chapter of the National HS Democrats of America.
Advisors: Mary Garvert, mary.garvert@cape.k12.de.us and Tanya Humes, tanya.humes@cape.k12.de.us
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Choir (Cape Chorale)
The mission of after school Cape Chorale activities are to enhance the musical skills through independent and group activities along with community performances.
Advisor: Marian Sunnergren, marian.sunnergren@cape.k12.de.us
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Class of 2022
The members of the Class of 2022 seek to promote positive images of our class by encouraging class activities, hard work in the classroom, friendship, and honoring Cape Henlopen High School. We also seek to become productive undergraduates while we are here and contributing alumni when we graduate in 2022.
Advisors: Michael Connors, michael.connors@cape.k12.de.us, and David Mushrush, david.mushrush@cape.k12.de.us
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Class of 2023
The members of the Class of 2023 seek to promote positive images of our class by encouraging class activities, hard work in the classroom, friendship, and honoring Cape Henlopen High School. We also seek to become productive undergraduates while we are here and contributing alumni when we graduate in 2023.
Advisors: Carrie Evick, carrie.evick@cape.k12.de.us and Ben Evick, benjamin.evick@cape.k12.de.us
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Class of 2024
The members of the Class of 2024 seek to promote positive images of our class by encouraging class activities, hard work in the classroom, friendship, and honoring Cape Henlopen High School. We also seek to become productive undergraduates while we are here and contributing alumni when we graduate in 2024.
Advisors: Mary Garvert, mary.garvert@cape.k12.de.us and Lindsay Williamson, lindsay.williamson@cape.k12.de.us -
Class of 2025
The members of the Class of 2025 seek to promote positive images of our class by encouraging class activities, hard work in the classroom, friendship, and honoring Cape Henlopen High School. We also seek to become productive undergraduates while we are here and contributing alumni when we graduate in 2025.
Advisors: Emily Walls, emily.walls@cape.k12.de.us and Greg Berman, greg.berman@cape.k12.de.us -
Coding Club
The purpose of this club is for interested students to learn how to code or improve existing coding skills. They'll learn how to solve problems, improve their knowledge, and explore the world of coding while making new friends!
Advisor: Safa Abdou, safa.abdou@cape.k12.de.us -
CrossFit Cape Henlopen
CrossFit Cape Henlopen strives to empower students to move well and often, make positive food choices, and foster a mindset that promotes persevering through constantly varied life challenges in a welcoming, supportive community.
Advisor: Candy Brown, candy.brown@cape.k12.de.us
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Dance Team
The mission of after school Dance Team activities are to allow our students to explore their artistic talents through their participation and performances on Cape Henlopen Dance Team.
Advisors: Kelci Atkins, kelci.atkins@cape.k12.de.us
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Debate Team
Cape Henlopen's Debate Club strives to provide an environment where intellectual debates can take place.
Advisor: Amie King, amie.king@cape.k12.de.us
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DECA
Distributed Education Clubs of America (DECA) prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe.
Advisor: Kristen Jones, kristen.jones@cape.k12.de.us
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Disney Animation (Drawing)
The purpose of this club is to teach students how to draw and educate them on Disney. This is a student led club.
Advisors: Brian Gadzinski, brian.gadzinski@cape.k12.de.us and Paige Fleegle, paige.fleegle@cape.k12.de.us
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DnD
The purpose of DnD is to promote team building, improv, creativity, problem-solving, no screentime and to provide a safe space to be yourself. Students are encouraged to explore new ideas, utilize quick math and creativity in designing characters, and play tabletop role-playing games.
Advisors: Amanda Johnson, amandar.johnson@cape.k12.de.us
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Drama Club
The drama club is an extracurricular club that meets to discuss and participate in all things theatre-related.
Advisor: Sadie Andros, sadie.andros@cape.k12.de.us
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Duck's Unlimited
Duck's Unlimited works to conserve wetlands and make a strong future for ducks by saving habitat life and rescuing wetlands.
Advisor: Pete Olson peter.olson@cape.k12.de.us and Bill Geppert bill.geppert@cape.k12.de.us
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Educators Rising
The Educators Rising previously called Future Educators is a program to cultivate highly skilled educators by guiding young people on a path to becoming accomplished teachers.
Advisor: Linda Marvel, linda.marvel@cape.k12.de.us
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FCCLA
FCCLA promotes personal growth and leadership development through family and consumer science education.
Advisor: Alayna Aiken, alayna.aiken@cape.k12.de.us
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes
The Fellowship of Christian Athletes is an opportunity for students to lead and unite faith and athletics to impact locally for Christ.
Advisor: Michael Tkach, michael.tkach@cape.k12.de.us
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FFA
The National FFA Organization envisions a future in which all agricultural education students will discover their passion in life and build on that insight to chart the course for their educations, career and personal future.
Advisor: Heather Valentine, heather.valentine@cape.k12.de.us
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Fishing Club
To learn about and explore the different types of fishing for the ocean, river, lake, pond, and streams. To learn how to make and tie rigs for fresh water, salt water and learn about
typing flies and building fishing rods. Welcoming both the novice and seasoned angler.Advisor: Michael Cerchio, michael.cerchio@cape.k12.de.us
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French Club
The purpose of this club is to promote the study of French in our school, to provide a better understanding of the French culture, and to bring people together who share the same interests to create unity among classmates.
Advisor: Holly Criswell, holly.criswell@cape.k12.de.us
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Gentlemen's Club - Society of Excellence
This club meets at
8am Monday thru Friday in room B102. The Gentlemen's Club focuses on Mentoring Cape's male students.Advisor: William Waters, william.waters@cape.k12.de.us
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Gloria Steinem Club
The purpose of the Gloria Steinem Club is empower individuals who identify as female and create a platform where their voices are elevated and heard. We will discuss impactful women, their movements and associated media, and ways we can participate in such movements.
Advisor: Tonya Karl, tonya.karl@cape.k12.de.us
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Gospel Choir
The mission is to sing gospel music for Cape schools and community events. This group meets on Mondays from 3-5PM in the band room.
Advisor: William Waters, william.waters@cape.k12.de.us
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Green Club
Club Green is a community service organization established to help our planet Earth. Since we feel actions speak louder than words, members of the club donate their time and effort through services of higher integrity (all benefiting the local environment).
Advisor: Carrie Evick, carrie.evick@cape.k12.de.us
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GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance)
Gay-Straight Alliance Club aims to provide an alliance between all members of the community, regardless of sexual orientation. By building a community based on acceptance, we strive for an environment in which the personal happiness of every one person is the priority of all people. We will attempt to foster connections between any and all diverse groups, including the myriad of personal, religious, ethnic, legal, political and educational groups.
Advisors: Emma Anderson, emma.loughran@cape.k12.de.us, Amie King, amie.king@cape.k12.de.us
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HOSA
The mission of HOSA is to enhance the delivery of compassionate, quality health care by providing opportunities for knowledge, skill and leadership development of all health science education students, therefore, helping the students meet the needs of the health care community.
Advisor: Linda Sapienza, linda.sapienza@cape.k12.de.us
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Interact Club
The Interact Club is one of CHHS's largest public service organizations. This group of hardworking students strives to make the community a better place. With their motto "Service Above Self" the Rotary-sponsored club works to make the community a better place by participating in various community service projects.
Advisor: Alayna Aiken, alayna.aiken@cape.k12.de.us
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JROTC
JROTC provides an opportunity for students to learn leadership and to become leaders. It also teaches patriotism and the value for community service by practicing military traditions and volunteering in the community. JROTC turns ordinary students into outstanding citizens. See SFC Hurt, 1SG Webb, or LTC
Erale .Advisors: SFC Richard Hurt, richard.hurt@cape.k12.de.us, 1SG Philip Webb, philip.webb@cape.k12.de.us, LTC Ronald
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Latino Student Organization
The goal of the Latin American Student Organization club is to integrate Latin American students with their multicultural peers. The club reinforces positive self-esteem along with building citizenship skills as they become a part of the Cape Henlopen family. We aim to unite the Latino student body by hosting events about the Hispanic community and its culture.
Advisor: Ms. Lisa Williams, lisae.williams@cape.k12.de.us, and Dr. Estefania Becker, estefania.becker@cape.k12.de.us
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LEO Club
Leadership, Experience, and Opportunity is the LEO club mission. We focus on individual and social development, leadership and community service. We volunteer to give back!
Advisor: Mr. Robert Cerf, robert.cerf@cape.k12.de.us
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Letters for Rose (Lewes, DE Chapter)
The purpose of this club is to write letters of positivity to reduce lonliness for people in need, such as retirement homes and children's homes by sending letters and art to its members.
Advisors: Carmen Natrin, carmen.natrin@cape.k12.de.us and Linda Sapienza, linda.sapienza@cape.k12.de.us
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Literary Magazine Club - Valkyrie's Visions
The mission is to encourage students to write creatively; conduct writing workshops, to create a creative community, and have student input in the Literary Magazine.
Advisors: Ianna Natoli, ianna.natoli@cape.k12.de.us and Emma Loughran, emma.loughran@cape.k12.de.us
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Math League
Math League is a competition amongst Delaware schools where teams of students compete against each other to solve challenging math problems in a timed environment. There is a 9th grade division and a 10-12th grade division.
Advisor: Travis Wharton, travis.wharton@cape.k12.de.us
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Mock Trial
Students take on various roles found in the courtroom, including attorneys, witnesses, plaintiffs, and defendants. They take the time to prepare for competition by role-playing various cases with the help and guidance of local attorneys.
Advisor: Kelci Atkins, kelci.atkins@cape.k12.de.us
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Music Creations
The purpose of the Music Creations Club is to provide a place for people to gather to create music together, and/or perform the music. Members will write a setlist, choreograph an original dance, write and perform original music and post to YouTube, perform cover songs, and will write for multiple genres of music.
Advisor: Keith White, keith.white@cape.k12.de.us
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National Arts Honors Society
The purpose of this club is to give students national recognition and opportunities. It also presents students with the ability to gain more experience in their field.
Advisors: Amy Beitzel, amy.beitzel@cape.k12.de.us, and Ragan Callahan, ragan.callahan@cape.k12.de.us
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National Honor Society
The National Honor Society is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, NHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character.
Advisor: Rachel Peacock, rachel.peacock@cape.k12.de.us
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Odyssey of the Mind
The mission of Odyssey of the Mind is to provide creative problem-solving opportunities for students. Team members apply their creativity to solve problems that range from building mechanical devices to presenting their own interpretation of literary classics. They then bring their solutions to competition on the local, state, and World level.
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ProStart Club
ProStart® is a nationwide program for high school students that develops the best and brightest talent into tomorrow's restaurant and foodservice industry leaders. From culinary techniques to management skills, students will gain real world experience and opportunities that build practical skills for the hospitality industry.Advisor - Kimberly Bailey-Thomas, kimberly.thomas@cape.k12.de.us -
Robotics Club
The mission of the Robotics Club is to help students advance their skills that they have learned in their robotics classes through participation in national high school and college robotics competitions.
Advisor: Bill Geppert, bill.geppert@cape.k12.de.us
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Science Olympiad
The mission of Science Olympiad is to improve the quality of science education, increasing male, female and minority interest in science, creating a technologically-literate workforce and providing recognition for outstanding achievement by both students and teachers. These goals are achieved by participating in Science Olympiad tournaments and non-competitive events, incorporating Science Olympiad into classroom curriculum and attending teaching training institutes.
Advisor: Esther Kernosh, esther.kernosh@cape.k12.de.us
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Student Government Association
The Student Government Association (SGA) is the students' political organization here at the high school. Each class (Freshmen to Seniors) elects their officers; President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. The entire student body will also elect the SGA Officers, who must be seniors. These officers will be the governing force behind student activities and concerns.
Advisor: Trevor Bradshaw, trevor.bradshaw@cape.k12.de.us
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Surf Club
The Cape Surf Club is an organization committed to providing an outlet for Cape Henlopen students in the form of physical activity in our oceans. It also provides a way for students to involve themselves in Cape Henlopen High School and aims to create a community based on common interest. This includes a necessity to form human connections and share experience with others.
Advisor: Ben Evick, benjamin.evick@cape.k12.de.us
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The Art, Manga, & OC Club
The purpose of this club is to unite those with common interests in an attempte to revitalize both clubs.
Advisors: Cristina Christy, cristina.christy@cape.k12.de.us, and Mary Garvert, mary.garvert@cape.k12.de.us
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TSA (Technology Student Association)
The Cape Technology Student Association (TSA) is a student organization devoted to the needs of students interested in technology. TSA is supported by parents, educators, and business leaders who believe in the need for a technologically literate society.
Advisor: Bruce Leibu, bruce.leibu@cape.k12.de.us
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Valhalla Yearbook
The Communications & Publications Pathway is designed for students who are interested in journalism, photo-journalism, and print media. On the Valhalla Yearbook staff, students create a quality yearbook that reflects the pictorial history of CHHS activities.
Advisor: Amanda Johnson, amandar.johnson@cape.k12.de.us
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Video Game Club (VGC)
The purpose of the VGC is to promote community through the playing and discussing of school appropriate video games.
Advisor: Joseph Rezac, joseph.rezac@cape.k12.de.us
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Viking Ventures Newspaper
On the Viking Ventures Student Newspaper staff, students write their own articles for submission to the student-run newspaper (both print and online at CapeVikingVentures.com as well as design the layouts.
Advisor: Ianna Mosberg, ianna.mosberg@cape.k12.de.us
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Youth Entrepreneurship Club
The purpose of this club is to help the young minds of tomorrow's business owners understand how local businesses are run.
Advisor: Kristen Jones, kristen.jones@cape.k12.de.us