Afghan Student Association

President: Barrie Yaqubi | Advisor: Mr. Noori

The Afghan Student Association of more than 15 years strives to bring together the AHS student body in celebration of the cultures and traditions of Afghanistan. To achieve this, through various outlets, the club aims to educate the school about the rich history, values, and celebrations shared by the Afghan community.

Instagram: @asa_ahs

AHS Tri-M Honor Society

President: Avish Zindal | Advisor: Mr. Wong

A Tri-M Music Honor Society chapter opens up a world of opportunities for students who have already shown themselves to be academically capable and musically gifted. Through performance and community service, they’ll develop confidence, creativity, critical thinking, compassion, and a host of other leadership skills sure to serve them well in school and beyond.

American DanceX

President: Rama Bah | Advisor: Mx.Martinez

Hey Eagles! Welcome to American DanceX (ADX), home to American High School's dance community. Here, we offer classes and a community open to a variety of dance styles ranging from hip-hop and contemporary to Bollywood and tinikiling. Aside from learning dance skills, ADX members can gain experience performing in concept videos, as part of exhibition teams (even competing!), and in rallies at AHS. This club will provide students a diverse, immersive dance experience that fosters a supportive community unites all with different experiences in dance with a passion for dance!

Amnesty International

President: Evangeline Blom | Advisor: Mr. Kaeding

Amnesty International is a club that provides students with tangible ways to help fight against global injustice. This will be done through writing letters to government officials and companies, analyzing social movements and their root causes, and networking within our community concerning human rights worldwide with the help of the Amnesty International Organization.

Art Club

President: Jinzhu Chen | Advisor: Ms. Martin

Art Club offers students the opportunity to gather in a more casual setting and celebrate art through various crafting events. We use many different types of media, ranging from paints to papers to pumpkins, and we facilitate projects that are perfect for everyone of all skill levels!

Instagram: @ahs.art.club

AI Club

President: Ashish Stephen | Advisor: Ms. Sangam

AHS AI club is made up of a community of students who are interested in the transformative technology that is Artificial Intelligence. We will teach lessons, give hands-on experience, and prepare our members for the future which will be filled with Artificial Intelligence.

Asian & Pacific Islander Club

President: Isaac Leung | Advisor: Ms. Woo

The Asian Pacific Islander Club aims to spread Asian and Pacific Islander culture by celebrating its holidays, food, activities, and crafts. We hope you can join us through events such as Craftioke, International Week, the Chinese New Year Parade, the Cherry Blossom Festival, and many more!

Instagram: @ahsapiclub

Bio-Engineering Club (BioE)

President: Ashvath Katakam | Advisor: Mrs. Bhasin

Biology Club strives to foster students’ interests in biology in interactive meetings where students will gain in-depth knowledge about the world around them. We will attend national and international competitions and provide members opportunities to express their abilities and obtain prestigious awards.

Biology Club

President: Kenneth Wang | Advisor: Mr. Baker

Biology Club strives to foster students’ interests in biology in interactive meetings where students will gain in-depth knowledge about the world around them. We will attend national and international competitions and provide members opportunities to express their abilities and obtain prestigious awards.

Instagram: @ahsbio.club

Book Club

President: Aditi Gupta | Advisor: Ms. Christensen

Book Club provides a fun and inclusive space for students to share their love for novels of all types, including physical books, webnovels, and graphic novels. We read, discuss, and review books, and curate a communal library from which club members can be inspired or borrow books from.

Instagram: @americanhsbookclub

Chess Club

President: Rishab Sehgal | Advisor: Mr. Sharma

Enjoy playing chess? Come join the chess club, where you'll have the opportunity to join a diverse community of individuals with varying skill levels, all sharing a common interest in chess. From daily meetings where members can engage in casual games to competitive tournaments that offer thrilling chess matches, our club hosts a variety of events that promise excitement and fun for all chess enthusiasts!

Instagram: @americanhs_chess

Car Club

President: Daksh Seth | Advisor: Mr. Tep

At the Car Club, we are all about celebrating the adrenaline rush of car culture and teaching high schoolers of general car maintenance. Join us for car meets and our amazing community!

Instagram: @ahs_carclub

Discord: AHS Car Club

Chemistry Club

President: Lauren Kong | Advisor: Ms. Zheng

Chemistry Club seeks to encourage high school students to explore and be inspired by chemistry through monthly meetings, activities, and tutoring, as well as events that cover topics that go beyond what is covered in the classroom.

Instagram: @ahs.chemclub

Email: chemistry.club.ahs.eagles@gmail.com

Discord: AHS Chemistry Club

Crafts & Baking Club

Presidents: Prajita Brahma | Advisor: Mrs. Mapelli

Crafts and Baking club aims to create a stress-free environment for students with a passion for enhancing their creativity through various craft related activities and baking events. This is a space for you to connect, create, and have fun.

Economics Club

President: Yonglin Cai | Advisor: Mr. Noori

Econ Club offers a variety of opportunities for students interested in econ/business, and gives lectures on certain economics principles based on the AP Economics curricula!

Chinese Culture Club

President: Meilan Rui | Advisor: Ms. Huang

The Chinese Culture Club is a club that dedicated to promoting Chinese traditional culture and heritage through fun events, community activities and traditional food. We are welcome all students that are interested in exploring and celebrating Chinese culture to join our club!

Data Science Club

President: Neev Tamboli | Advisor: Mr. Prabhakaran

The Data Science club is a passionate community dedicated to educating interested students in the immersive field of data science. Students will have the opportunity to explore the nuanced and interdisciplinary nature of data science through participating in competitions and obtain insight from expert guest speakers, ultimately gaining the ability to make informed, data-driven decisions through industry-standard tools.

Instagram: @ahs.datascience

Creative Writing Club

Presidents: Eeshita Adusumali | Advisor: Mr. Fornwald

Creative Writing Club seeks to help aspiring writers gain confidence in their work and assist them through workshops and events. We encourage creative writers to put pen to paper and bring their ideas to life.

DECA

Presidents: Celina Minoji | Advisor: Mr. Tep & Mr. Peffer

AHS DECA seeks to prepare emerging innovators in marketing, finance, hospitality, business management, and entrepreneurship by helping them develop essential 21st-century skills.

Instagram: @americanhighdeca

Esports Club

President: Sricharan Sadagopan | Advisor: Mr. Elam

Competing in nearly a dozen titles against hundreds of high schools across the nation, AHS Esports welcomes all students hoping to compete in video games from Valorant to Super Smash Brothers. For those who do not wish to compete, we also offer training and experience in the esports industry and a place to share your passion for competitive gaming.

Instagram: @ahsfsa

Engineering & Technology Club (E&T)

President: Shaunak Jog | Advisor: Ms. Prabhakaran

E&T allows members to develop their engineering skills by learning from each other, participating in competitive engineering teams, or gaining exposure to the nature of professional engineering and engineering research. Whether you would like to learn, share, or simply be inspired, E&T is the place for you!

FBLA: Future Business Leaders of America

President: Junhyun (Justin) Kim | Advisor: Ms. Lopez, Ms. Pacio, Mr. Tep

FBLA inspires and prepares students to become community-minded business leaders in a global society through relevant career preparation and leadership experiences by fostering ethical leadership practices. We aim to help students find their passion within the business industry and prepare for how to acquire a career in specific clusters through enrichment practices.

Financial Literacy Club

President: Max Ge | Advisor: Ms. Zheng

Financial Literacy Club educates students on topics relating to personal finance, like budgeting, saving, and debt repayment. At Financial Literacy Club, we strive to prepare students for financial success in the future.

FUTURE

President: Jasamarbir Arora | Advisor: Ms. Bhasin

Participants will also come up with new innovations with what they learned, write research papers and use this to participate in the annual Conrad Challenge. If they qualify, they can make it to NASA space center in Houston to compete annually with many other individuals!

Filipino Student Association

President: Francis Garcia | Advisor: Sra. Reid

Mabuhay! We are American High School's Filipino Student Association (FSA) and we hope to spread awareness of Filipino culture to all students at AHS in vibrant and enriching ways. We welcome ALL ethnic backgrounds, not just Filipinos, so join us as we connect with our roots, celebrate our culture, and learn why we are so proud of our heritage.

Food Science/Gastronomy Club

President: Jessica Yu | Advisor: Mr. Dennis

Food Science/Gastronomy Club is a formation of a community dedicated to the cultivation of processes that refine and enhance the experience of food.

Computer Science Club

President: Preksha Shyamsukha | Advisor: Ms. Sangam

Computer Science Club introduces club members to the field of computer science, computer programming, and the related sub fields. Throughout the year, we host a variety of events including speaker events with college students and professionals, workshops, game nights, fundraisers, and competitions.


Facebook: AHS Computer Science Club

Instagram: @ahscsfirst

Email: ahscsfirst@gmail.com

Film Club

President: Joshua Tsang | Advisor: Mr. Savoie & Mr. Stephan

Welcome to the Film Club, the largest and greatest community of artists in American High School. We love the movies! We empower aspiring screenwriters, cinematographers, editors, and critics with professional, industry-grade knowledge. Folks, it’s a tremendous career opportunity and an immersive environment for collaboration. Join us to learn everything behind the scenes about writing, cinematography, direction, lighting, sound design, and everything essential that makes cinema the greatest creative medium of all time. Most importantly—remember to grab some popcorn!

Facebook: AHS Film Club

Instagram: @americanfilmclub

French Club

President: Siya Deshmukh | Advisor:  Ms. Barbu

AHS French Club aims to explore French culture and spread it throughout our school community. From food and craft events to volunteering opportunities and exhibits, there will always be something for everyone--French-speaking or non!

Instagram: @american.frenchclub

Game Development Club

President: Dylan Ashraf | Advisor: Ms. Baker

At the AHS Game Development Club, we teach students how to create games and realize their game design ideas.

Generalized Research Club

President: Ivan Chu | Advisor: Ms. Wilson

Our club is meant to help you explore your interests and passions while developing research skills that will be useful in the future

Graphic Design Club

President: Rukmini Anantha | Advisor: Mr. Kaeding

Graphic Design Club aims to build a community of students who are interested in and passionate about graphic design. We host several contests and workshops for designers to display their artistic talents.

Habitat for Humanity

President: Sivasahasra Yeluri | Advisor: Ms. Yazar

Interact is an international organization that empowers middle school and high school students to serve in their community while developing leadership skills and discovering the power of Service Above Self. Today, there are 20,000+ Interact clubs and 400,000+ Interactors in 150+ countries around the world.

Instagram: @ahs.habitat4humanity

Facebook: Habitat for Humanity AHS

Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)

President: Suhani Lad | Advisor: Ms. Sanfacon

AHS HOSA is a medical club that strives to promote students’ interests in the healthcare industry through interactive events and meetings. Our goal is to foster a community environment for students looking into medical careers and offer an array of educational and leadership opportunities.

Instagram: @americanhighhosa

Facebook: AHS Future Health Professionals (HOSA)

Email: americanhighhosa@gmail.com

History Club

President: Sreshta Bajjuri | Advisor: Mr. Kaeding

History Club will help student prepare to compete in a self-guided research competition called National History Day (https://nhd.org/en/contest/). Through this competition, we hope to foster an interactive, academic space where we can consider different perspectives from the ones we’ve been taught.

Facebook: The History Club at American High School

Instagram: @thehistoryclubahs

India Student Association

President: Srikar Yenegutula | Advisor: Mr. Stephan

Indian Students Association is a diverse, multi-ethnic club dedicated to promoting and celebrating Indian culture at American High School. Through interactive events and cultural activities, ISA exposes the students of AHS to the wonders of Indian culture and promotes a sense of inclusivity within the AHS community.

Instagram: @ahs.isa

Interact Club

President: Jane Park | Advisor: Ms. Luong

Interact is an international organization that empowers middle school and high school students to serve in their community while developing leadership skills and discovering the power of "Service Above Self." Today, there are 20,000+ Interact clubs and 400,000+ Interactors in 150+ countries around the world.

Facebook: American High School Interact Club

Instagram: @ahsinteract

Email: interactamericanhigh@gmail.com

Korea Club

President: Jun Goh | Advisor: Mr. Stephen

AHS Korea Club explores the cultural elements of Korea, including music, pop culture, food, language, and much more! This is a space personally curated by us for you to meet and interact with others who share similar interests!

Facebook: American High School Korea Club

Instagram: @ahskoreaclub

E-mail: ahskclub@gmail.com

Japanime Club

President: Julia Ho | Advisor: Mr. Fornwald

A place for manga and anime enthusiasts to have fun and connect. We're stress free and fun!

Instagram: @ahsjapanimeclub

Key Club

President: Tanishka Nath | Advisor: Ms. Wilkinson

Key Club is an organization determined to provide members with opportunities to provide service and develop leadership.

Caard: ahskeyclub.carrd.co/

Instagram: @americankeyclub

Language Connections

President: Varnika Tawari | Advisor: Ms. Smith

L-connection is a club that works and exists to support our English learner students. Stop by to offer tutoring or be tutored in any subject; everyone is welcome!

Latin Student Association (LSA)

President: Daniela Furtado | Advisor: Ms. Lopez

¡Bienvenidos! The Latin Student Association is a vibrant, welcoming space where students from all backgrounds come together to celebrate Latinx culture, heritage, and history. We organize cultural events, social gatherings, and discussions that uplift Latinx voices and foster unity.

Instagram: @ahs_msa

Math Club

President: Hariharan Senthilkumar | Advisor: Ms. Sangam

We do math together! Math Club holds weekly practice session and quarterly lunchtime events; also, we participate in local and national competitions.

Facebook: American High Math Club

Instagram: ahs.mathclub

Magazine Club (Buggin’)

President: Saanvi Deshini | Advisor: Ms. Bonaccorsi

Meet Buggin' Art Magazine, a digital magazine dedicated to uplifting local, student artistry! Explore photography, fashion, web design, visual and performing arts, writing, music, and more as we put together our annual magazine.

Mock Trial

President: Ruhaan Joshi | Advisor: Ms. Newsom

Mock Trial is a competition in which students take the role of an attorney or witness and simulate the proceedings of a court trial. Students also have the opportunity to connect with practicing Alameda County Judges and attorneys.

Neuro Logic Club

President: Nirvigna Nagankeri | Advisor: Ms. Mukherjee

We aim to inspire future scientists and thinkers by exploring topics in neuroanatomy, cognitive science, and brain technology, while promoting critical thinking, collaboration, and ethical inquiry.

Model United Nations

President: Tanisha Arora | Advisor: Ms. Pacio

We are building the future using education and diplomacy to shape motivated, informed, and globally conscious individuals who think critically about the world they live in.

Instagram: @ahs.munclub

Muslim Student Association

President: Nour Adham | Advisor: Ms. Mapelli

Hoping to build a stronger Muslim community and spread awareness about Islam at American High School.

Instagram: @ahs_msa

Nritya

President: Manya Aggarwal | Advisor: Mr. Sharma

Welcome to American High School’s Nritya Club, a platform for Indian classical and folk dancers! We hope to promote the art culture of India through the classical and folk dances that have been practiced for many centuries.

Instagram: @ahs_nritya

Pakistani Student Association

President: Aydin Rizqi | Advisor: Mr. Iglesias

The Pakistani Student Association is a cultural club that celebrates the traditions, food, language, and art of Pakistan. We host events, discussions, and creative activities to bring students together and promote cultural pride and appreciation.

Performing Arts Club

President: Hakimuddin Radhapurwala | Advisor: Ms. Benedetti

AHSPA is centered around the talent and passion of AHS' student body toward the performing arts. We strive to create a comfortable space for students to freely express their art forms such as singing, acting, or comedy with events and shows!

Instagram: @performingartsahs

Philosophy Club

President: Sophia Shao | Advisor: Ms. Luong

Philosophy club provides a place for young thinkers to discuss their ideas about the intricacies of philosophy and develop their own stances on real world matters. Come join us!

Discord: Philosphy Club

Punjabi Student Association

President: Udayvoor Bhangoo | Advisor: Mrs. Bhasin

The Punjabi Student Association celebrates Punjabi culture, community, dance, food, and discussion. Open to all, we offer the space to connect and celebrate our diversity.

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Physics Club

President: Orna Paul | Advisor: Mr. Shockley

AHS Physics Club aims to inspire American High School students to explore the wide variety of topics that comprise physics. If you're interested in how the world moves and the way all objects inside it (and outside!) interact with each other, we're the club for you!

Instagram: @ahs.physics.club

Facebook: AHS Physics Club

PLTW Advisory Club

President: Anthony Zhou | Advisor: Ms. Wheaton

The PLTW Advisory Club promotes and helps students excel in the engineering pathway at American by forming a supportive community, diving deeper into the PLTW curriculum, holding fun contests to challenge students, and inviting industry experts for career advice.

Quiz Bowl

President: Maurya Mopuri | Advisor: Mr. Kaeding

Quiz Bowl is a nationally-renowned fast paced buzzer-based general knowledge competition covering history, science, literature, geography, current events, arts, popular culture, and more. The Quiz Bowl club organizes the National History Bee and Bowl and the International Geography and Science Bees and also hosts casual trivia events.

Science & Ecology Club

President: Sharva Parmar | Advisor: Mr. Peffer

The Science & Ecology Club is the sole environmental club at American, with a mission to make it a more sustainable place—by increasing environmental-mindedness among the school community and empowering students to take climate action. We conduct events in the sectors of sustainability, environmental engineering, climate science, and gardening.

Self-care Club

President: Choeuchan Lee | Advisor: Mr. Iglesias

Self-Care Club is an educational and secure space to talk about emotional, mental, and physical health, as well as engage in hands-on activities to learn how to look after yourself and destress when needed.

Instagram: @ahsselfcare

Facebook: AHS Self Care Club

Email: ahsselfcareclub@gmail.com

Psychology Club

President: Anagha Sainath | Advisor: Ms. Jeung

Psychology Club is a club dedicated to covering different aspects of psychology in order to educate members who are interested in the subject. We cover topics from motivation and gratitude to fundamental concepts of psychology to offer our members a well-rounded background in psychology.

Instagram: @ahspsych

Facebook: AHS Psychology Club

Real Estate Club

President: Yuvraj Khanna | Advisor: Ms. Huang

The AHS Real Estate Club connects students with real estate opportunities and knowledge. We guide students through the hands-on process of building, investing in, and understanding real estate. Our focus is on practical knowledge, community impact, and long-term value.

Science Bowl

President: Nikhil Sinha | Advisor: Mr. Shockley

Science Bowl allows students to compete at the National Science Bowl competition, a fast-paced buzzer competition that covers various topics, like math, biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, and astronomy. We also host prestigious national olympiad competitions, like the USAPhO and USABO, and provide volunteering opportunities at local elementary/middle schools, in which kids are taught advanced science topics by volunteers from our club.

Sikh Honors & Service Society

President: Giya Singh | Advisor: Ms. Bhasin

The Sikh Honors & Service Society (SHSS) is a statewide student program that empowers Sikh and non-Sikh youth through service, leadership, and academic excellence while fostering community engagement and social justice.

Taiwanese Student Association

President: Charlize Cho | Advisor: Ms. Ms. Huang

Taiwanese Student Association is a club dedicated to representing the Taiwanese student body, exploring the culture from cuisine to night markets to traditional customs. Our community welcomes students of all cultural backgrounds who are curious or passionate about Taiwanese culture!

Facebook: AHS Taiwanese Student Association

Instagram: @ahstsaclub

True Crime Club

President: Prisha Mathur | Advisor: Ms. Christensen

American High's True Crime Club delves into real-life crime mysteries, examining the process of investigations and discussing the psychology behind criminal cases.

World Mythology Club

President: Sumith Chandra | Advisor: Mr. Howard

World Mythology Club is a place for both mythology enthusiasts and people with no previous knowledge to get together and learn about world myths and their significance to us. We explore the importance of world myths through interactive activities, games, films, friendly competitions, and trivia.

Red Cross

President: Michelle George | Advisor: Mr. Savoie

The American Red Cross alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies through disaster preparedness and health education. Students develop leadership skills and gain service hours through active involvement in the community!

Facebook: AHS American Red Cross

Instagram: @ahs.redcross

Sewcial Club

President: Sejal Gupta | Advisor: Ms. Veizades

We welcome all different types of needlework, such as crocheting, embroidery, sewing, and knitting! Through our club, we hope you can learn something new and make something remarkable!

Insta: @ahssewcialclub

Email: ahssewcialclub@gmail.com


Speech & Debate

President: Diigant Srivastava | Advisor: Ms. Bhasin

Speech and Debate is a club where students are given the opportunity to practice and perfect their public speaking, arguing, and acting skills. We attend tournaments all over the state, allowing members to compete for a variety of prizes during the season.

Instagram: @ahsspeechanddebate

Discord: AHS Speech & Debate

Facebook: AHS Speech & Debate

The Songwriting Club

President: Sana Arora | Advisor: Ms. Newsom

The Songwriting Club is where musicians come together to write songs and share songwriting tips and musical ideas. By taking part in this club, students can tune and showcase their songwriting skills and become part of a community with like-minded individuals.

Women in Stem Club

President: Ruhika Goel | Advisor: Ms. Mirshad

Women in STEM (WiSTEM) club strives to encourage and equip aspiring female scientists, engineers, and mathematicians to learn about various STEM fields through presentations, experiments, guest speakers, and more! We also conduct outreach to the community to enable young students to get involved in and feel confident pursuing STEM from an early age.

Students Against Violence Everywhere (SAVE)

President: Amvi Maheshwari | Advisor: Ms. Bhasin

The SAVE Promise Club is a student-led group focused on creating a safer and more inclusive community by promoting violence prevention, kindness, and inclusion. We will host activities and awareness campaigns that help everyone feel safe, seen, and supported.

TEDx Club

President: Arnav Rastogi | Advisor: Ms. Newsom

TEDxAHS is an incredible opportunity to stimulate your beautifully intellectual mind. Join our vibrant little community and learn how to create and/or give a TEDx speech!

TTRPG

President: Benjamin Chen | Advisor: Mr. Howard

The AHS TTRPG Club is where epic adventures, chaotic dice rolls, and legendary battles are born. Whether you've seen your fair share of battles, or this is your first dungeon crawl, there is always an open space in our party and a dragon to slay!!

Youth Alive

President: Benita Arun | Advisor: Ms. Lopez

Youth Alive is a club focused on building community and exploring Christianity through sermons, fellowship, discussion, bible studies, and worship.

Science Olympiad

President: Aarush Srivastava | Advisor: Mr. Shockley

Science Olympiad is a nationwide team competition that encourages the growth of science through 23 fun events in a diverse array of scientific fields. There are 15 members in each team who will each get to participate in multiple events.

Instagram: @american.scioly

Mission Red

President: Pragya Jha | Advisor: Mr. Carel

Mission Red is a club that aims to support and eliminate the stigma that is brought up with menstruation and to improve the health and daily life of women. By making affordable, reusable period kits that will bring comfort and make the menstrual cycle an easier experience to deal with.