AHS CLUBS 2024-2025
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 Game Development Club
President: Rayan Ghosh | Advisor: Mr. Baker
At the AHS Game Development Club, we teach students how to create games and realize their game design ideas.
Youtube: ahsgamedevclub
Instagram: @ahsgamedevclub
AHS Graphic Design Club (AHS GFX)
President: Annika Gokarn | Advisor: Mr. Kaeding
Graphic Design Club aims to bring together students who have a passion for designing. We host many competitions and workshops for students to participate in and display their artistic talents.
Instagram: @ahs.gfx
AHS 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.
Asian Pacific Islander Club
President: Madyson Tran | 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!
Facebook: AHS API Club
Instagram: @ahsapiclub
Discord: AHS API
American DanceX (ADX)
President: Eliana Orilla | 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!
Art Club
President: Risha Sreedasyam | Advisor: Ms. Martinez
Art Club is a club at American where students and artists can come together to share their art with each other and use it to benefit the community. We host painting picnics, art events, art lessons, and opportunities for students to use their skills to benefit others, such as at carnivals and senior homes.
Instagram: @ahs.art.club
Black Student Union
President: Amaya Thompson | Advisor: Mrs. Franklin
Black Student Union welcomes any and everyone. We are a club of unity and we are here to support all students.
Instagram: @blackstudentunionahs
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: Mai Preisser | 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
Crafts and Baking Club
President: Saniha Dogganahalli | Advisor: Ms. (Wanyi) Huang
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 tutorials.
Facebook: AHS Crafts & Baking Club
Instagram: @ahscbc
Car Club
President: Jasmine Fan | Advisor: Mr. Tepp
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!
Chemistry Club
President: Natalie 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
Data Science Club
Presidents: Tajeet Sandhu | Advisor: Mrs. 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 the club's structured curriculum, competitions, and expert guest speaker events, ultimately gaining the ability to make informed, data-driven decisions through industry-standard tools.
Instagram: @ahs.datascience
Esports at AHS
President: Rishaan Joshi | 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: @esportsatahs
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
Economics Club
President: Saqib Saiyed | Advisor: Mr. Noori
Econ Club offers a variety of opportunities for students interested in business/econ, and gives lectures on certain economics principles based on the AP Economics Curriculum!
Instagram: @americaneconomics
DECA
Presidents: Athira Biju | Advisor: Mr. Dennis, Mr. Tep, & Ms. Resendez
DECA provides an environment to develop and practice key leadership skills such as goal setting, teamwork, and project management, as the club prepares students for various business-related careers.
Instagram: @americanhighdeca
Engineering and Technology Club
Presidents: TKarthik Subramanian | Advisor: Mrs. Prabhakaran
In the AHS Engineering and Technology Club, you will learn what it's like to be a young engineer, and it doesn't matter how knowledgeable you are! All students have the potential to become great engineers, and our club will help guide you to be one.
Facebook: AHS Engineering & Technology
Discord: AHS Engineering & Tech Club
YouTube: AHS Engineering & Technology Club
Filipino Student Association
President: Margarette Vincente | Advisor: Ms. Reid
Mabuhay! We are American High School 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.
Instagram: @ahsfsa
Fashion Club
President: Crow Zhao | Advisor: Mr. Carel
AHS Fashion Club aims to provide a space for discussing fashion, including latest fashion trends, sharing one's own outfits, and anything fashion related. Come explore your passion for fashion!
Instagram: @ahs._fashionclub
Film Club
President: Muhammed A. Ali | Advisor: Mr. Savoie
AHS Film Club fosters a community of AHS filmmakers to share their skills and collaborate on projects. From film appreciation to film production, students of all interests and skills are welcome -- no camera necessary.
Facebook: AHS Film Club
Instagram: @ahs.film.club
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.
Generalized Research Club
President: Elizabeth (E) Chu | Advisor: Ms Wilkinson
Our club is meant to help you explore your interests and passions while developing research skills that will be useful in the future.
French Club
President: Nandini Dharwadkar | 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!
Facebook: AHS French Club
Instagram: @americanfrenchclub
Food Science/Gastronomy Club
President: Hetanshi Vakharia | 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.
Google Computer Science First
President: Adrian Yuen | Advisor: Mrs Prabhakaran
CS First 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 First
Instagram: @ahscsfirst
Email: ahscsfirst@gmail.com
Future Club (Future Technology Unified Research
President: Jasamarbir Arora | Advisor: Mrs.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!
Instagram: @ahsfuture_club
Discord: AHS Future
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
President: Nidhish Tekkam | Advisor: Ms. Lopez
FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) is far more than just a club; it is your ticket to a successful career in business and leadership. FBLA will help you excel and stand out in today's competitive environment if you're interested in entrepreneurship, finance, marketing, or management, so join us to discover your potential as a future business leader!
Habitat for Humanity
President: Elisa Varghese | Advisor: Ms. Yazar
Habitat for Humanity is a club that aims to better our communities by contributing to the habitats around us, whether those are the “habitats” of humans or animals. We take part in local projects that are dedicated to building a safer and cleaner “habitat,” such as housing warehouse restocks, volunteering to help natural spaces, and finding other ways to participate in sustainable contributions to our communities.
Instagram: @ahs.habitat4humanity
Facebook: Habitat for Humanity AHS
Health Occupations Students of America
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
Indian Student Association
President: Mohini Chahal | Advisor: Mr. Sharma
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.
Interact Club
President: Jane Park | Advisor: Ms. Christensen
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
Japanime
President: Jason Chang | Advisor: Ms. Reid
A place for manga and anime enthusiasts to have fun and connect. We're stress free and fun!
Instagram: @ahsjapanimeclub
Key Club
President: Namita Kalale | Advisor: Ms. Wilkinson
Key Club is an international, student-led organization that provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership.
Caard: ahskeyclub.carrd.co/
Instagram: @americankeyclub
Korea Club
President: Kevin Lee | Advisor: Mr. Stephan
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
Latin Student Association
President: Alejandra Furtado | Advisor: Ms. Lopez
The Latin Student Association is dedicated to promoting inclusivity and educating others on the importance of Hispanic culture and ideas. Additionally, focusing on the impact these ideas have on everyday culture and the influence Hispanic people have had on the course of history and continue to have.
Mission Red
President: Pragya Jha | Advisor: Ms. Johnson
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.
LGBTQIA+ Club
President: Parker Spielmann | Advisor: Ms. Reid
LGBTQIA+ Club strives to create a safe environment in conjunction with the school administration for LGBTQIA+ students and allies by through open encouragement of identity and fostering safety, community, and hope through our discussions, advocacy, fundraisers, and other events.
Instagram: @ahs_lgbtq
Math Club
President: Navya Tyagi | 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
Model United Nations
President: Venkatesh Srinivasan | 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 (MSA)
President: Khushbakht Aleem | Advisor: Ms. Mishal
Hoping to build a stronger Muslim community and spread awareness about Islam at American High School. All are welcome!
Instagram: @ahs_msa
Nritya
President: Manya Aggarwal | Advisor: Mr. Sharma
Welcome to American High School’s Nritya Club, where we hope to create 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
Performing Arts Club
President: Hakim Rad | 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: Mrs. Resendez
The philosophy club’s goal is to explore life’s big questions and create a place for your voice to be heard. We’ll discuss topics ranging from classical Greek to modern philosophy. Come join us!
Discord: Philosphy Club
Psychology Club
President: Urvi Paranjape | 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 ranging from theories behind emotions such as love and fear, to concepts from social psychology, to offering researched tips on balancing academic pressures with personal lives.
Instagram: @ahspsych
Facebook: AHS Psychology Club
Photography Club
President: Aneek Mandal | Advisor: Ms. Luong
A friendly place that allows members to learn, share, and enjoy photography and related fields.
Physics Club
President: Jyoshika Balaraman | Advisor: Mr. John 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! Expanding beyond Astrophysics Club, we'll teach you fascinating physics concepts through interactive physics demonstrations, understand the world and the skies, and more. Join us today!
Instagram: @ahs.physics.club
Facebook: AHS Physics Club
Red Cross Club
President: Jishnuu Senthil Kumar | 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
Science and Ecology Club
President: Vishruth Dinesh | Advisor: Mr. Peffer
Science and Ecology is American High School’s environmental club and we have six branches: recycling, sustainability, gardening, public policy, environmental engineering, and climate science. We aim to increase environmental awareness and action among our school community and make our school a more sustainable place.
Instagram: @ahs.sci.and.eco.club
Science Bowl
President: Stavya Gaonkar | 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.
Facebook: Science Bowl
Instagram: @sciencebowl.ahs
Science Olympiad
President: Ishan Patel | Advisor: Mr. Shockley
Science Olympiad is a nationwide team competition that encourages the growth of science through fun, diverse events. There are 15 members per team and 23 events in a vast range of scientific fields.
Instagram: @american.scioly
Students Against Destructive Decisions (SADD)
President: Abhivadya Soi | Advisor: Mr. Stallworth
SADD promotes safe and responsible decisions being made in subjects including impaired driving, substance abuse prevention, and risky social behaviors.
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Self-Care Club
President: Emily Su | 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
Sewcial Club
President: Sejal Gupta | Advisor: Ms. Mishal
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
Tabletop Roleplaying Games (TTRPG)
President: Benjamin Chen | Advisor: Mr. Howard
The Tabletop Roleplaying Games Club offers a unique experience - the space and time to play TTRPGs with friends, new or old.
Instagram: @ahs_ttrpg
The Songwriting Club (TSC)
President: Sana Arora | Advisor: Ms. Luong
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.
True Crime Club (TCC)
President: Cleo Wang | Advisor: Ms. Christensen
True Crime Club is a recreational and educational club for people with a passion for discussing true crime and the details associated with and solutions to criminal activity. We hope to educate the community on crime and crime prevention through fun and interactive activities and events.
Instagram: @ahstruecrimeclub
Facebook: AHS True Crime Club
Email: ahstruecrimeclub@gmail.com
Discord: AHS True Crime Club
Speech and Debate
President: Jessica Kim | Advisor: Ms. Reid
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
Taiwanese Student Association
President: Nathan Kao | Advisor: 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
Trading Card Game Club (TCG Club)
President: Emma Mccolgan | Advisor: Mr. Rodrigues
At the American High School TCG Club, we play trading card games and host an environment for people to relax after school.
Vietnamese Student Association
President: Sally Giang | Advisor: Ms. Luong
VSA is dedicated to promoting cultural awareness and appreciation. Through various cultural and educational events, we aim to share the richness and diversity of Vietnamese traditions, customs, language, arts, and cuisine with our members and the broader community. We strive to create opportunities for cultural exchange, learning, and growth while preserving and promoting our Vietnamese heritage.
Instagram: @ahs_vsa
The History Club
President: Vinayakshara Ramisetty | Advisor: Mr. Kaeding
The History Club strives to educate AHS’ student body about the hidden stories of historical events through discussions, games, and more! 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
UNICEF
President: Sonal Madala | Advisor: Mrs. Smith
AHS UNICEF is a service club centered around providing basic necessities for children in our community and around the world. We hold donation drives, fundraisers, and volunteer events to ensure that all children are given the chance to reach their fullest potential.
Instagram: @americanhighunicef
VESNA
President: Emaan Irfan | Advisor: Ms. Yazar
VESNA is a student based magazine club dedicated to uniting peers and providing an intimate insight into our communities, cultures, interests, values, creativity, and lives via the collaborative process of producing tangible magazines and zines. Our mission is to learn about the magazine making process, connect with students, and to have fun!
Instagram: @v3snamag
Youth Alive Club
President: Jeremiah Tan | Advisor: Ms. Lopez
Youth Alive is a club focused on building a community and explore Christianity through fellowship, discussion, and Bible studies.
Instagram: @ahsyouthalive
Women In Stem
President: Aashi Malik | Advisor: Ms. Rossi
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.
Instagram: @ahswistem
Facebook: AHS Women in STEM
Tri-M
President: Stuti Jajoo | Advisor: Mr. Wong
We are an extension of the music program at AHS focused on discussing the program’s agenda, offering various performance opportunities, and honoring members who show high standards of conduct and musicianship.
Instagram: @tri.m.ahs
OHS Youth Club
President: Emily Wang | Advisor: Mr. Carel
OHS Youth Club (Ohlone Humane Society) focuses on instilling in our community that all living creatures have the right to be treated humanely. We serve the needs of both wild and domestic animals in our community.