Clubs

Club's purpose is to have a friendly space where Christians or those interested in Christianity in our school community can come to fellowship and interact with each other of shared belief. It serves as a resource to be able to learn and share the gospel with one another in a school environment. It helps form connections with fellow peers of different ages through a spiritual perspective.

• Club Presidents: Brian Diab & Lilian San Luis
• Faculty Advisor: Mr. Yamazaki
• Classroom Code: dz4n2y4

Opportunity for musicians to form a community together and help aid one another. By gaining experience and exposure to performing, students will make friendships through music. Resulting in connections and the beginning of social networking within the music world and industry. 

• Club President: Samantha Fuentes
• Faculty Advisor: Mr. Cooper  
• Classroom Code: aivkrep

This club will challenge performative activism by engaging youth with their communities in a tangible way. The club will provide information on locally-based community mobilization efforts, distribute education resources, and host debate forums to foster nuanced discussion. By providing youth with the platform to uplift their communities, we seek to transform our collective outrage, indignation, and despair into action.

• Club President: Amber Tran   
• Faculty Advisor: Ms. Bhaijee
• Classroom Code: pt3tawh

To promote the importance of mental health awareness using the Active Minds nonprofit platform, provide a safe space for members to educate and grow themselves across interactive activities, and connect the GHC community with mental health resources and knowledge.

• Club President: Angela Yang   
• Faculty Advisor: Ms. Arhanian
• Classroom Code:  otnfdxf

The purpose of our club is to create a way for students to connect with other students through a variety of art forms (i.e. cooking, writing, drawing, painting, etc.) We aim to help create our school better by making it more enjoyable for the students in high school and the students in TK-8 program.

• Club President:  Yasmine Gomez
• Faculty Advisor: Ms. Brauer  
• Classroom Code: oyh6yg2

Our purpose is to teach students how to create their own AI through coding.  We want to show students that learning AI can be done by anyone (no experience required!) by first teaching Python.  Throughout the year, we'll have fun activities related to AI.  Towards the end, we'll use Kaggle to have everyone code their own AI.

• Club President: Lana Thyen & Madison Shin
• Faculty Advisor: Ms. Dinh
• Classroom Code: lsbx3ps

To educate and discuss anime with anyone who shares a passion for anime. Whether it is through recommendations, watch parties/competitions and breaking down shows. We hope to deepen the relationship each member has with anime/manga and to introduce anime/manga to people who have never experienced it before. 

• Club President: Alexander Horn
• Faculty Advisor: Mr. Cook
• Classroom Code: 7gmq7kj

To educate members on the history and the future of Armenia. We expand the awareness of the current events that target Armenians in Armenia and around the world. The Armenian Club spreads its culture through fun and interactive games and informative presentations for club members. Our main goal is to spread awareness of the Armenian culture and expand the horizons of our opportunities as the next generation. 

• Club Presidents:  Ruzanna Chitchian & Lily Mazmanyan
• Faculty Advisor: Ms. Torossian & Ms. Bedoyan
• Classroom Code: paj2k5s

Pursue students’ passion for art history through the study of art works
from the past and present, and explore its connection to contemporary life; in effect
enriching student’s knowledge of the subject, and their overall understanding of the
world. In a world of immense differences, by understanding visual culture and history,
students will gain an inside perspective of various cultures and our human condition.

• Club President: Maya Shtangrud
• Faculty Advisor: Ms. Thomas
• Classroom Code: lmzangu 

Pronounced Alliance, combines Art and Science into one club, focusing on spreading awareness about lesser known diseases by creating models of any form, artistic or mathematical. We will spread awareness through posting pictures on various social media platforms as well as a website as well as participating in voluntary competitions. The club serves as an opportunity to foster learning and creativity through research and creation as well as leadership skills.

• Club President: Sharon Kim
• Faculty Advisor: Mrs. Cox & Mr. Cook
• Classroom Code: 637jvdc

To create a safe, welcome space for the AAPI community at GHC or anyone else who wishes to join the club and learn about AAPI cultures. We aim to celebrate AAPI heritage and spread awareness of the cultures of different regions that make up our AAPI community. Through all of this, we hope to educate the student body about various countries and create a fun space while doing so. We also hope to broaden the impact of our club by reaching out and partnering with local AAPI-owned businesses in Granada Hills.

• Club President: Parisa Chowdhury & Alicia Hyon
• Faculty Advisor: Ms. Dam
• Classroom Code: sasuf4c

Focused around helping anyone who is in need. This can involve those in our local community, as well as those outside of it. This organization was intended to help foster children, those in poverty, the elderly, and anyone who needs aid. To succeed our goal, we plan on raising money through organized fundraisers and events such as food drives and other donations. We aim to benefit everyone in need and “bee the hope” of the community. 

• Club President: Erin Ramos 
• Faculty Advisor: Mr. Yauger 
• Classroom Code: z4kep4s 

To offer a place of belonging and engagement to develop awareness through social gatherings, academics, and diversity. The GHC Black population makes up about 4% of students. We provide a safe space to learn about Black culture and engage in activities and events that promote unity, diversity, and inclusion.

• Club Presidents: Gabrielle Samilton
• Faculty Advisor: Mr. Jordan Clark    
• Classroom Code: uomobfv

To educate members about the fundamentals of gardening, explore the relationships between agriculture and climate change, and to beautify the Granada Hills Charter High School Program campus. These goals will be met through presentations, discussions, and hands-on gardening on campus.

• Club President: Tyler Tutak
• Faculty Advisor: Ms. LaFlamme
• Classroom Code: 6wpouwo

To encourage GHC students to dive into literature and explore new worlds through the imaginations of great authors. We hope to help students find genres they enjoy and to grow a lifelong passion for reading and writing overtime as they find new companions to express their interest and enthusiasm for books/reading with. 

• Club President: Emma Cam
• Faculty Advisor: Ms. Spear  
• Classroom Code: 3phwcpl 

To teach and inform students on how to solve environmental issues through sustainable engineering. Our main focus will be the sustainment of plant life through autonomous programming. We have projects set up that groups of students will participate in. 

• Club President: Jackson Roodman & Diego Padilla 
• Faculty Advisor: Ms. Lauren Fujimoto
• Classroom Code: poauxlq

Bring Change to Mind’s High School Program gives teens a platform to share their voices and raise awareness around mental health. Our goal is to empower students to educate one another, and their communities, and to create a culture of peer support within their schools. Together, we’ll fight the stigma around mental illness.

• Club President: Adarsh Mattappally & Julian Sayegh
• Faculty Advisor: Mr. Makovy  
• Classroom Code: jbl46ck

To educate others on the lack of education across to world and to brainstorm ideas to solve that problem. This club will be a community that will support one another in each others ambitions for change. our purpose is to serve our community and the communities around the world by helping others and taking action on important causes. 

• Club President: Hannah Bernstein
• Faculty Advisor: Ms.Brauer
• Classroom Code: 2zrnuy3

To conserve the school's food and give back to the community through food donations. So much food is wasted each and every day, whether it be on campus or in the real world, and we tackle this problem by utilizing what is already available to us. The main goal is simply providing for the community and helping out those in need.

• Club Presidents: Aum Kantawala 
• Faculty Advisor: Ms. Joo 
• Classroom Code: by5un7x

Cancer Kids First strives to normalize the hospital environment, inspire patients to keep fighting and spark some joy within the lives of pediatric cancer patients through our letter writing program.

• Club President: Esha Jessani
• Faculty Advisor:  Eric Yauger
• Classroom Code: 34ntjmo

To grow in their abilities in chess, and to pursue their interest in chess through learning new chess moves, new strategies and meeting others who share this similar interest to bond and learn. This club will provide a safe community for those who are interested in playing or watching chess to enhance their skills and improve through playing with each other, solving puzzles, learning new strategies and making new friends. This will be a great opportunity for any students who are interested in chess.

• Club President: Jared Chung
• Faculty Advisor: Mr. Lee
• Classroom Code: 2xvnlqo

To spread awareness about blindness in poverty-ridden parts of the world. We educate students regarding eye health and eye care in our own country as well as international countries. The Clear Vision Club also collects used eyewear to donate to charities and offers volunteer hours to participants. 

• Club President: Lauryn Cha &  Jeremy Alexander
• Faculty Advisor: Ms. Hagan
• Classroom Code: 5wjlzxo

To educate and introduce students across the valley to computer science. It provides kids insight into the applications of programming and allow them to consider a career or hobby they may not have considered otherwise. In doing so, we also provide GHC students with coding experience the means to express and utilize their skills in the real world, as well as providing them with volunteer service hours along the way. 

• Club Presidents: Christian Lam Alvarez &  Alec Asdourian
• Faculty Advisor: Ms. Brauer
• Classroom Code: wjj2g5v

To introduce more people to the world of mock trial. The Mock Trial Club (MTC) will teach members the rules of evidence in the American justice system which will prepare students who might be interested in becoming lawyers in the future. The MTC will also appeal to students who are interested in being actors. By participating in the MTC as a witness, members will get to act out a character in a somewhat improvised style, teaching students how to fully embrace their character. 

• Club President: Samuel Matsumoto & Nicholas Young
• Faculty Advisor: Ms. Peabody
• Classroom Code: hwnrj4h

Host sessions for students on campus to come and create bracelets, cards, and other items to be taken to Children's hospitals as well as senior homes to help brighten their days. This would be a non-profit, and all things made would be going to someone in need. Something we aim to achieve with this organization is to help make a day better for those who really need some uplifting encouragement to keep fighting and to stay positive, regardless of the scenario. We hope to show these individuals that there are people out there who see their struggles, and are thinking of them every step of the way.

• Club President: Allison Malekian
• Faculty Advisor: Madame Blavier
• Classroom Code: TBD

To stimulate professional growth within the members of this organization through education of various topics regarding the field of criminal psychology.

• Club President: Jayme Landolfi-Chandler & Juliana Landolfi-Chandler
• Faculty Advisor: Mr. Horosny
• Classroom Code: yn3bbpw

Providing a fun and safe environment to crochet in. We allow students of all grade and skill levels who are interested in the art of crocheting to grow as artists and learn new skills. We also provide a space for students with the shared interest of crocheting to come together and establish new friendships.   

• Club Presidents: Claudia Shin & Sarah Elyashev
• Faculty Advisor: Mr. Smith
• Classroom Code: egpxrvo

To bring together the Asian community, not discriminating against those from different backgrounds. We hope to diversify our understanding of our peers’ cultures and teach others as well. From debunking stereotypes to discussing media, our goal is to create a safe environment for all Asian Highlanders.

• Club President: Claudia Shin
• Faculty Advisor: Ms. Gomez
• Classroom Code: fdoylcf

Provide a place for students who share a passion for performing arts – not limited to theatre – in which they can develop and share their talents. Drama Club also aims to encourage students to be able to freely express themselves, overcome public speaking, and most importantly, promote confidence, within or outside the performing arts realm.

• Club President: Emily Otkupman
• Faculty Advisor: Mr Fingeret 
• Classroom Code: k7qnd4p

To raise awareness about the growing “Effective Altruism” movement which encourages backed and effective spending of one’s time, money, and career to make the largest positive impact on the present world and preserve the planet's future through efficacious use of limited resources. 

• Club Presidents: Michael Ward
• Faculty Advisor: Mrs. Peabody
• Classroom Code: yic3ozs

To educate the students of the GHC TK-12 campus, through after-school classes, about fundamental tools in Engineering such as Design. By introducing these tools to a young audience, Engineering Outreach hopes to lay the foundation for student success in fields of Engineering.

• Club President: Christian LamAlvarez
• Faculty Advisor: Mr. Cook
• Classroom Code: i44ze4a

To promote awareness regarding environmental issues, such as climate change, pollution, resource depletion, and environmental degradation. With an emphasis on educating students about the conservation, preservation, and protection of the environment.

• Club President: Jayme Landolfi-Chandler & Kannon Kurowski
• Faculty Advisor: Mr. Horosny
• Classroom Code: 4e3ecjh

To stop discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community and provide resources to deal with discrimination. Members will lead research projects with the purpose of helping those in need, educating people on how to react to/stop discrimination, and minimizing the amount of discrimination present on and off campus. Members will spend about two months on each research project.

• Club President: Marcos Haynes
• Faculty Advisor: Ms. Fernandez
• Classroom Code: ik4nee3

Create a space for GHC students to discuss anything about fashion. We have created a comfortable environment where students can express themselves artistically and provide knowledge about the fashion industry. We also provide scholarship opportunities to the DTLA location of FIDM for any members of our club.

• Club President: Chloe Grigorian
• Faculty Advisor: Ms. Bauer  
• Classroom Code: qjwhqop

To enrich the minds of the kids about foreign cultures, and more specifically about Filipino culture through engaging activities and meetings. Our club creates a safe learning environment for our peers where they will feel welcome and included, regardless of whether or not they are Filipino. We aim to create more culturally aware students through their involvement with the club, through informational slides we create, and the fun cultural activities we host.

• Club President: Mitch De Guzman
• Faculty Advisor: Ms. Bacon
• Classroom Code: ggyu7vx

Film Club will further students knowledge about the filmmaking process. Students will analyze a variety of films and get the chance to replicate/apply what they learn into their own creations.

• Club President: Alexandria Ali
• Faculty Advisor: Ms. Martinez (L6)
• Classroom Code: jh5q6wa

To assist children's hospitals in any way can. We will contact these children's hospitals and see in what ways we can help. We aspire to connect with out community and build relationships.

• Club President: Michael Suarez-Russel & Shant Harutunian
• Faculty Advisor: Mr. Atay
• Classroom Code: 3q7rgw4

For people who want to further their interest in video games. We will meet every lunch and hold the opening statement and updates, and then allow everyone to have free time to meet with the teams they assemble. We plan to hold after school gaming events.

• Club President: Naia-Athena Hester
• Faculty Advisor: Mr. Bivens
• Classroom Code: UDDGWI6

To create a safe community for the LGBTQ+ youth here on campus. We intend to do so by providing an environment that welcomes any student of any background as well as facilitating self expression. We also encourage education surrounding history within the community and ongoing events as well. 

• Club President: Mars Rodriguez
• Faculty Advisor: Ms. Noble & Ms. Fram
• Classroom Code: 3tlansf

Provide a low commitment way for people interested in STEM majors to find out what they will be doing with their degrees. We want to be an informational club describing different kinds of careers involving degrees such as engineering, biology, robotics, computer science, and more! We also want to highlight how STEM can go into careers that one might not think it goes into for example law.

• Club President: Isabella Bernhardt Eiliya
• Faculty Advisor: Mr Cook
• Classroom Code: omylgch

To directly represent the school not only as an outstanding educational facility but also a place where students can learn to network while also helping the community thrive around us. The GHC Student Ambassadors Club wishes to elevate student relations within our local community and develop soft skills such as interpersonal relations, social engagement, and community organizing. Students will be given the opportunity to volunteer at local events and grow their connections among the community.

• Club President: Kassandra Jara
• Faculty Advisor: Ms. Martinez
• Classroom Code: mzi5hzl

Work to establish a supportive environment for student-athletes and those involved with the athletic community. We will provide all Granada students (athletes and non-athletes) with opportunities to become involved in the sporting events and sports culture at our school. We will be committed to fostering school spirit through both recreational and competitive athletic events. The club will hold school events and fundraisers aimed at spotlighting the GHC athletics community.

• Club President: Simone Bart-Plange
• Faculty Advisor: TBD 
• Classroom Code: TBD

To empower one another, increase opportunities for women in male dominated fields especially STEM and politics, improve female literacy rates, and advocate for women's rights worldwide. We are an inclusive and accepting environment, with an over-arching mission to spread girl power on our campus community and greater community. 

• Club President: Aayushi Garg
• Faculty Advisor: Ms. LaFlamme
• Classroom Code: 44yw5sm

Dedicated to bringing together young girls across the Granada Hills Charter High School campus to raise awareness about the lack of women in STEM and discuss gender-related issues within the science community. Our goal is to create a supportive network and environment for aspiring scientists, mathematicians, engineers, etc. of all genders.

• Club Presidents: Aayushi Garg
• Faculty Advisor: Ms. Hagan
• Classroom Code: kyqo2pl

To promote computer science to girls through an inclusive community, reliable resources to learn programming languages (from the Girls Who Code nonprofit organization), and experiencing the powerful societal impact of CS.

• Club President: Angela Yang
• Faculty Advisor:Ms. Masihi 
• Classroom Code: dij3mmj

Providing opportunities for students to provide for their community at the expense of home used materials that is easily accessible. We focus on different themes per month and each theme has its own projects. These projects provide opportunities for people to come together and socialize and volunteer with almost no expense. 

• Club President: Joseph Kim
• Faculty Advisor: Ms. LaFlamme
• Classroom Code: 56kgi77

Guided by the principles of American Red Cross to prevent human suffering in the face of emergenies. The GHC R.C.C will learn, practice, and exemplify humanitarian values through mission related service/projects. Through these projects, volunteers will become leaders in their communities, and leave a positive impact in them. Bonds will be formed with one another and all challenges will be taken on as a team.

• Club President: Elyssa Nguyen
• Faculty Advisor: Ms. Kim (Charlene Kim)
• Classroom Code: pkv32m2

Our purpose is to expand the culture and passion for space exploration to the Granada Hills community.  Through our engaging projects that align with our "Learn by Doing" philosophy, we hope to encourage all students to see the beauty of being able to "Explore and Inspire".  

• Club President: Nicholas Wong
• Faculty Advisor: Mr. Cook
• Classroom Code: iqmeyjy 

To teach graphic design to creative GHC Students. We will create zines, digital posts, packaging redesigns, etc. We will teach students the basics of several programs such as Adobe InDesign, Adobe Illustrator, and PhotoShop. 

• Club President: Sabrina DeCesare & Hrach Nersisyan
• Faculty Advisor: Mr. Mazur 
• Classroom Code: ym6t6da

The purpose of Highlander Radio is to provide a platform for students to freely express themselves and promote inclusivity of different ideas and backgrounds. 

• Club President: Jimin (Jasmine) Kim
• Faculty Advisor: Ms. Bryan
• Classroom Code: 2ddoo4m

To provide a means for the orchestra to raise funds and a place for GHC musicians to connect.

• Club Presidents: Juliana Asdourian & Estephanie Paz
• Faculty Advisor: Mr. Cooper 
• Classroom Code: phd7hfe

To provide Granada Hills Charter students with opportunities to shadow and volunteer in the medical field. To prepare students interested in medicine for things they will face in and beyond medical school. To increase awareness in careers in the medical field and allow students to explore all things medicine!

• Club President: Iliana Acevedo & Adrian Martinez
• Faculty Advisor: Mr.Yang
• Classroom Code: do2rilb

Be a forum for people to tell their stories, learn from each other, and make a positive impact based on them. I Spy Stories directs the majority of its attention towards the issue of homelessness. Throughout the past year, we've done multiple community-run initiatives to raise a significant number of resources for multiple homeless shelters. We've also done multiple interviews with people within the homeless population, and look forward to formatting their stories to go onto the club's website.                     

• Club President: Neil Chakravarty
• Faculty Advisor: Ms. Arteaga
• Classroom Code: nohv70j

Educate students on the emerging technology of Internet of Things (IOT). Grow enthusiasm among members to discuss. Explore new avenues where technology can be applied. 

• Club President: Benjamin Dewey
• Faculty Advisor: Ms. Brauer
• Classroom Code: disxgaq

To teach and educate people about the importance of finances and why people should start in the stock market early. We also want to teach people the most effective way of saving money for retirement and how to have that financial freedom. We finally want to teach people on the best credit cards to use so that people won't have trouble staying up with money and not swimming in debt. 

• Club President: Sean Yoo & Christopher Bonilla
• Faculty Advisor: Mr.Yang
• Classroom Code: kdwm5vl

To teach students at GHC about Italian culture, giving students insight on regional differences, language, and cuisine. Throughout the year, we meet and discuss commonalities between cultures, learn certain Italian words and slangs, and also host meetings where we try different Italian foods. We are a community of students interested to expand our knowledge of Italian culture, hoping to bring cultural insight in our community. 

• Club President: Maya Checchi
• Faculty Advisor: Christina Hoppe
• Classroom Code: hyatuyn

Unite and organize the Jewish student body. We will educate Jews on the culture, history, and religion of Judaism and what it means to be Jewish today. We will give Jews great leadership opportunities and create a healthy community each Jew can support each other with.

• Club Presidents: Luka Duvison
• Faculty Advisor: Adriana Benvenuto  
• Classroom Code: 7njruvv

To educate students about the political climate in America. It is nonpartisan, and promotes public speaking, debate, and critical thinking. Students will also build connections with other JSA members from other high schools in the SoCal Region in any of our three main political conventions, Fall State, Winter Congress, and/or Spring State. 

• Club Presidents: Jasmine Kim
• Faculty Advisor: Ms. Bryan  
• Classroom Code: n2fojvd

Serve the community while giving students the opportunity to earn service hours, win scholarships, and make connections with new people. We do this through conducting service events where members can experience leading others and receive service hours. Our organization expands across thousands of schools and districts around the U.S. and when we hold international events, members get the opportunity to network and make connections with new people. Nearing the end of the school term, members will be able to get recognized for their hard work within Key Club through our year-end convention, DCON, where they have the chance of winning numerous scholarships, titles, and awards.

• Club President:  Abigail Gesssesse
• Faculty Advisor: Ms. Dam 
• Classroom Code: anknlvs

Tto inform the students of GHC about South Korean culture (music, entertainment, food, tradition). Moreover, we'd like to create a space for those who can comfortably share their common interests and likes about the Korean culture. We hope that everyone can learn more about Korean history and culture that is often overlooked in the media.

• Club President: Ella Kim
• Faculty Advisor: Ms. Yoo
• Classroom Code: zsq7dpu

Provide a safe space for first-generation immigrant children to find a safe space with others like them. We wish to bring together the latino community here at GHC to show they are not alone! We want our members  regardless of their race to be educated, respected, and feel welcomed in the club through our activities. 

• Club President: Reyna Cruz & Valentina Bello
• Faculty Advisor: Mr. Erickson   
• Classroom Code: h65bcy3

To educate students of Granada Hills Charter Highschool about basic but necessary life skills through informational presentations, demonstrations, and discussions in order to prepare them for life outside of high school. We will teach students these skills to help prepare them for independent life, such as in college or even now as high school students. We also hope to prepare a "cheat sheet" that will help organize this information for easy access for future use.

• Club President: Alex Goldstone & Alexandro Rivera 
• Faculty Advisor: Ms. Covarrubias 
• Classroom Code: 53meiew

The purpose of this club is to provide educational support and tutoring, specifically conversational and casual English, to underprivileged youth in India. We strive for our trainers to create bonds with their students to effectively create conversations through a series of video calls.

• Club President: Vishwa Pardeshi
• Faculty Advisor: Ms. Kim (Kani Kim)
• Classroom Code: y2f6sdr

To give back to the community through letter writing! Our goal is to reduce loneliness among elderly homes, and connect Granada students with the Granada community! 

• Club President: Iliana Acevedo & Mona Tazhibi
• Faculty Advisor: Mr. Kordan
• Classroom Code: TBD

Create a healthy community by serving homeless, abused/neglected children, and low income families through activities such as monthly sandwich drives, blanket/diaper/backpack drives, and more to supply school supplies and other necessities. We also want to provide accessible and manageable volunteer opportunities to students at Granada, for both the experienced and new. We also want to teach students to be more aware of the neighborhoods they live in as well as the ones around them, and how they can help the less fortunate by volunteering. 

• Club President: Seanna Kim & Sharon Kim
• Faculty Advisor: Kristi Vazquez  
• Classroom Code:  gowfexo

To get everyone that's from the middle east together to discuss good and bad things that's happening everywhere in the middle east. To talk about your country and to show off the good things about your country. At the end of the year we will be having a show. 

• Club President: Rose Bastawrous & Kayla Delijani
• Faculty Advisor: Ms. Mayalah
• Classroom Code: xads7hk

To create an environment where students will be able to learn and openly discuss the issues of homelessness, educate students on the severity of the issue, and provide volunteer opportunities so they can positively impact the community and gain leadership experience.

• Club President: Claudia Shin & Clare Lee
• Faculty Advisor: Mr. Luko 
• Classroom Code: xzjp5k3

For all those interested in learning about economics, finance and investment topics, and are interested in paying it forward to our community through organized events and activities. Money in Motion (M.I.M) will provide a foundational understanding of finance and aims to build a community of future money makers and investors, and economists.  

• Club President: Tyler Dickinson
• Faculty Advisor: Angela Heimbrock
• Classroom Code: vqvvcek