Activities & Clubs - Washburn High School

Art Club

MEETINGS: Every other Friday 3:15pm - 4:15pm in room 109

ADVISOR: Kathleen Cassidy

kathleen.cassidy@mpls.k12.mn.us

GROUP INFO: In Art Club we'll have art materials available for free studio time in a relaxed environment with snacks, music, and space to chat. Club members will meet to decide if we want to use some of our time to watch an art-related movie, create a collaborative art project, or go on an art adventure in the community

Asian Student Union

MEETINGS: Every other Tuesday 3:15pm - 4:15pm in the Media Center

ADVISOR: Kou Thao

kou.thao@mpls.k12.mn.us

GROUP INFO: Asian Student Union is a club that provides a space for Asians and allies to talk to and support each other. We also plan on celebrating Asian holidays and doing fundraisers to do things like support Asian businesses and do cultural food days.

Book Club

Clay Club

MEETINGS: Every other Friday 3:15pm - 4:15pm in room 325

ADVISOR: Rhea O'Shion
rhea.oshion@mpls.k12.mn.us

GROUP INFO: Students will have time and space to explore the world of clay. Clay Club participants have opportunities to have their work fired, glaze their work and bring it home complete.

REGISTRATION: Please use this link to register - https://minneapolis.ce.eleyo.com/course/57116/after-school-youth-enrichment-winter-2025/washburn-youth%E2%80%941

Dance

Dare 2 B Real

Debate

MEETINGS: Mondays & Thursdays 3:30pm - 5:00pm in room 207

ADVISOR: Maren Lien
marenjlien@gmail.com

GROUP INFO: Students will learn to pose a convincing argument using evidence and gain confidence in their public speaking skills. There are weekend tournaments at the U of M and other schools that include free pizza.

REGISTRATION: Please use this link to register - https://minneapolis.ce.eleyo.com/course/57116/after-school-youth-enrichment-winter-2025/washburn-youth%E2%80%941

Drone Racing Team

MEETINGS: Tuesdays at 3:15 p.m. - fall or spring

ADVISOR: Peter Grul
peter.grul@mpls.k12.mn.us

GROUP INFO: We race drones both in real life and virtually (using the Velocidrone simulator). Pilots fly Tiny Whoops through hoops, gates, and tunnels, either individually as a time trial or in direct simultaneous competition with other pilots. While flying they wear goggles that show a first-person-view (FPV) provided by a camera mounted on the drone. We fly in the YDSC league.

eSports

Female Athlete Empowerment Club

Future City

MEETINGS: Every other Wednesday at 4:30pm - 5:30pm in room 216

ADVISOR: Todd Olin
olin0021@umn.edu

GROUP INFO: Looking for WHS students who are interested in learning about participatory democracy and how government can work to solve problems. Students work together on government issues while preparing to represent Washburn at State-wide conference in January.

REGISTRATION: Please use this link to register - https://minneapolis.ce.eleyo.com/course/57116/after-school-youth-enrichment-winter-2025/washburn-youth%E2%80%941

Games Club

GSA - Gender & Sexuality Alliance

MEETINGS: Thursdays from 3:15-4:15 p.m.

ADVISORS:

Mitchell Fettig
mitchell.fettig@mpls.k12.mn.us
Tim Marburger
tim.marburger@mpls.k12.mn.us
Cayla Baumann
cayla.baumann@mpls.k12.mn.us

GROUP INFO: GSA is a student-directed club to socialize and discuss issues related to the LGBTQIAA/queer community and allyship. We will organize some events (such as QQuest), while others will depend on student interest. We're looking forward to meeting you!

Green Team

Grist - WHS Student Newspaper

Jazz Band

LatinX Club

Math Team

MEETINGS: Mondays from 3:15-4:15pm in room 104 - fall and winter

ADVISOR: Jay Selvaag
jayselvaag@mpls.k12.mn.us

GROUP INFO: The Washburn Math Team is a great way to meet other students who enjoy math and problem solving. Like other sports and activities, we aim to include students with a wide range of abilities, including 9th and 10th graders who may not already be enrolled in higher level math classes. All are welcome!

REGISTRATION: Please use this link to register - https://minneapolis.ce.eleyo.com/course/57116/after-school-youth-enrichment-winter-2025/washburn-youth%E2%80%941

Model United Nations

MEETINGS: Thursdays from 3-4 p.m.

ADVISOR: Jason Jirsa
jason.jirsa@mpls.k12.mn.us

GROUP INFO: Model UN is a group for those who think globally and are looking to solve world issues. During the year we attend two Model UN conferences that draw students from around the state. At the conferences, small teams of students represent a country and negotiate solutions to problems like climate change or refugee resettlement.

Morgan's Message

MEETINGS: Every other Friday morning from 8:00am - 8:25am in room 005

ADVISOR: Kale Rhame
kale.rhame@mps.k12.mn.us

GROUP INFO: Morgan's Message mission is to: Amplify stories, resources and expertise to strengthen student-athlete mental health, build a community for athletes through peer conversations and provide a platform for advocacy.

REGISTRATION: Please use this link to register - https://minneapolis.ce.eleyo.com/course/57116/after-school-youth-enrichment-winter-2025/washburn-youth%E2%80%941

Muslim Student Association

National Honor Society (NHS)

Odyssey - WHS Literary Magazine

Outdoor Adventure

MEETINGS: Tuesdays from 7:50-8:25 a.m.

ADVISORS:

Tara Mennitt
tara.mennitt@mpls.k12.mn.us
Kevin Zonnefeld
kevin.zonnenfeld@mpls.k12.mn.us

GROUP INFO: Students have the opportunity to connect with others and with the great outdoors. Meetings generally consist of student-led informational meetings about the outdoors or activities that occur in la naturaleza.

Pickleball

Quads Club

Robotics (FRC #2549 Millerbots)

MEETINGS:

Fall: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:15-5:30 p.m.
Spring: Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays

ADVISOR: Peter Grul
peter.grul@mpls.k12.mn.us

GROUP INFO: Every year we design, build, and program a large 120 lb robot and go to 2 competitions (one being out of state). WE ARE MORE THAN ROBOTS. We need people to run our social media, fundraise, advertise with logos and our mascot, promote STEM to our community and maintain relations with local businesses.

Somali Culture Club

Student Council

Student Council Website

MEETINGS: Wednesdays, rotating blocks of the school day

ADVISOR: Tara Mennitt
tara.mennitt@mpls.k12.mn.us

GROUP INFO: This group is composed of approximately 15 representatives from each grade who strive to create a thriving school community and culture by promoting and organizing school-wide events, being representative of student voice, and developing leadership among our members. Application required.

Ultimate Frisbee

MEETINGS: Monday-Saturday from 4-6 p.m. - fall and spring

ADVISOR: Barry Markus

GROUP INFO: Join Washburn Ultimate and be part of one of the most fun and fastest growing youth sports in the world! We have teams in the Fall and Spring. In the Spring we play as separate girls and boys teams, and in the fall we also play as a mixed team. Beginners are welcome and encouraged to play!

Washburn Webcast Production Team

MEETINGS: Mondays from 3:15 - 4:00pm in the Media Center

ADVISOR: Patrice Shulman
patrice.shulman@mpls.k12.mn.us

GROUP INFO: We are a dedicated group of students with interests in video production, hosting, editing and all that is involved in getting the Thursday weekly webcast online. This is a hands-on working group. Come define or hone your skills, and learn to edit video! Full school diversity representation desired.

Weight Training

MEETINGS: Monday - Friday in the morning or after school depending on sport. Meetings are in the weight room. (fall, winter, spring)

ADVISOR: Kale Rhame
kale.rhame@mpls.k12.mn.us

GROUP INFO: Sport specific performance training for all athletes at WHS. This is an opportunity to dedicate yourself to your athletic performance and increase your speed, strength, and power through resistance training as well as speed and agility training.

REGISTRATION: Please use this link to register - https://minneapolis.ce.eleyo.com/course/57116/after-school-youth-enrichment-winter-2025/washburn-youth%E2%80%941

Yearbook (WAHIAN)

MEETINGS: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30-8:15 a.m. in the library.

ADVISORS:

John McCreary
john.mccreary@mpls.k12.mn.us
Alyssa Tuma
alyssa.tuma@mpls.k12.mn.us

GROUP INFO: In yearbook club students design page layouts, take photos, write, edit and publish the 192-page yearbook and 24-page spring supplement.

Visit the Yearbook Website Order a 2025 Yearbook

Seniors, submit your senior picture, senior quotes and baby picture by Dec. 1, 2024.
Apply to be on the 2024-25 yearbook staff

Youth in Government

MEETINGS: Tuesdays from 3:15pm - 4pm in room 003 (fall and winter only)

ADVISOR: Patrick Scanlon
patrick.scanlon@mpls.k12.mn.us

GROUP INFO: Looking for WHS students who are interested in learning about participatory democracy and how government can work to solve problems. Students work together on government issues while preparing to represent Washburn at State-wide conference in January.

REGISTRATION: Please use this link to register - https://minneapolis.ce.eleyo.com/course/57116/after-school-youth-enrichment-winter-2025/washburn-youth%E2%80%941