Clubs/Activities

Our aim is to actively practice the basics of ASL and learn more about deaf culture. Students will be invited to sign regularly and will gain a greater appreciation for and understanding of the deaf community.

The goal of this organization is to foster a fun and safe environment that engages our students in discussions on issues affecting black students and our surrounding communities. We hope to educate our members then challenge them to take action, whether it be internal or external. We hope to lead by example and push students to be better than their best. We hope to show past generations that we will take charge of our future, dismantle the negative stereotypes, build and secure our sense of community, and influence the world.

We provide a place for persons with disabilities to gain social experiences through interaction with peer mentors without disabilities. Circle of Friends is a group of identified and non‐identified people who agree to meet on a regular basis to act as peer mentors and a support system for each other.

DECA is a national business club that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management.

Greetings Adventurers! If you have never played but always wanted to, this club is for you. If you are an experienced player wanting to try DMing, this club is also for you. We run several campaigns during club time for people of all experience levels. Resources will be available for those interested.

Additional opportunities for Bible study and prayer will be available as well. This club gives you a chance to get to know other Christian students and work to strengthen your faith.

FFA is an agricultural leadership organization for students who have an interest in the various areas related to the Agricultural industry including animals, plants, and the environment. We participate in a number of activities and contests throughout the year including Horse Judging, Veterinary Science, Public Speaking, Horticulture, Job interview, Food Science, and more. We also participate in State and National Conventions and a variety of social events.

Gay‐Straight Alliance is a group of young people who strive towards tolerance for all. This includes lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered, ethnic, gender etc. Our group conducts activities to promote acceptance of all individuals.

HOSA provides a unique program of leadership development, motivation, and recognition exclusively for secondary, postsecondary, adult, and collegiate students enrolled in health science education and biomedical science programs or have interests in pursuing careers in health professions.

The Kansas Association for Youth (KAY) is a character building, leadership training, service program directed by the Kansas State High School Activities Association. This nationally acclaimed organization provides students an opportunity to learn to assume their citizenship responsibilities and to enrich their personalities through well-organized programs, projects, and parties.

The members of Make a Difference work to bring about equality by being inclusive to all people. We value expanding our knowledge of other cultures by embracing diversity. Students strive to set an example for each other, lift each other up, and change the world through small but powerful acts. We are here to Make a Difference!

We will participate in The Topeka Model United Nations. This is a two-day simulation for assigned student delegations to represent their country's point of view on a variety of topical issues. The simulation is designed to encourage debate, foster cooperation, and assist young leaders to resolve problems diplomatically.

National Art Honor Society is a group of students interested in art and community service. We work on murals and other community projects to benefit and beautify our society by using art for social change.

The National Technical Honor Society is the acknowledged leader in the recognition of outstanding student achievement in career and technical education.

Renaissance provides an outlet for students to practice leadership skills in their school and community and offers excellent experience for your future endeavors. Various events will be held throughout the year. We work to improve the school’s climate and culture.

The students will design and build a robotics project. The project will be entered in the annual competition. Additionally, students will collaborate on independent projects that involve technology and creative problem‐solving.

We are a group of diverse students and adults from many different corners and cultures of our school and community. We believe that life has ups and downs, that all of us will go through good times and tough times. Our mission is to ensure that during the rough times no one gets so overwhelmed or hopeless that they want to give up.

The WRHS Strength and Conditioning Club is designed to give students an opportunity to learn and/or improve exercise technique and athletic performance enhancement.

This is the place for anyone interested in the various aspects of theatre from acting and improv comedy to design or ushering. Thespians form a community of friends as we attend local productions and events together, support the needs of our school productions, and participate in festival events at the state and national levels.

The mission of the ultimate frisbee club is to provide interested students with a safe and inclusive environment to have fun while being physically active. The club will do this by teaching students the sport of ultimate frisbee and providing opportunities to play.

This club will be composed of students who are interested in other cultures. We will explore various cultures through games, food, presentations, and cultural celebrations.

Yo-Yo Club was created to appreciate Yo-Yoing and foster the development of Yo-Yo related skills. Club days consist of veteran members practicing and sharing tricks ranging from simple to advanced and helping teach new members the basics. Yo-Yo Club and its members hope to make a positive and welcoming space for anyone interested in starting or practicing the hobby of Yo-Yoing.

Activities include guest speakers, joint meetings with the Young Republicans, volunteer opportunities at school and for the Democratic Party, and lively discussions.

Activities include guest speakers, joint meetings with the Young Democrats, volunteer opportunities at school and for the Republican Party, and lively discussions.

Air Force JROTC offers students the chance to learn about the history and science of flight, space exploration, and drill, while developing leadership qualities that are needed in today's environment. This is done with both academic lessons and dynamic field trips.

Cheerleaders are a spirit group that represent and support WRHS athletics year-round. They cheer in the fall for football and in the winter for girls' and boys' basketball.

This course continues to expand the students' marketing skills with an emphasis on business management and entrepreneurship. Students will manage and operate Common Grounds, gaining experience with customer service/human relations, inventory, sales, promotion, and product development.

It is the purpose of the WRHS Dancin' Blues to promote and develop school spirit and good sportsmanship at athletic events, to encourage attendance at school events, and to provide entertainment at a level of excellence as to be a source of pride to the school and the Dancin’ Blues.

Like to "Act Up"? We have acting and performance classes where you can learn everything from basic acting to stage combat! Are you an artist, carpenter, computer whiz, electronic guru, or just like to get your hands on everything around you? We have technical theatre classes where you can learn how to design and build sets, program and run a light board, design costumes, design and apply stage makeup, and much, much more.

This class gives students the opportunity to write speeches, act, and/or debate current events by performing at weekend tournaments around the Topeka area.

FMP provides upperclassman leaders an opportunity to build rapport with freshman students in an effort to make their transition to WRHS a positive experience.

The Blue Streak provides students "hands‐on" experience in writing, designing, editing as well as taking pictures for the school's newspaper. Students will learn the importance of teamwork, cooperation, leadership, and dependability.

Students will study, practice, and compete in the annual Scholar's Bowl competitions sponsored by the state activities association.

Students will compete in the annual Science Olympiad.

The Student Council at WRHS is a student organization dedicated to planning school events, being involved in school and community service projects, serving as ambassadors to the school, and improving school spirit and pride. Some of our projects include Homecoming, Adopt-A-Family, Spirit Days, Winter Formal, and Washburn Rural's Hall of Fame Ceremony. Only members of the Student Council are eligible to run for class office.

The Shack provides students "hands-on" experience and the understanding of marketing with an emphasis in product development, pricing, advertising and collaboration with businesses, staff, and students. Students will be required to create new products, fill orders, promote products, manage inventory, manage revenues and expenses, and operate machinery.

This class will provide students with an overview of the American monetary and banking system as well as types of financial institutions and the services and the products they offer. Course content may include government regulations; checking, savings, and money market account; loans; and investments. Students will manage the day-to-day operations of the WRHS Bank and provide services to Common Grounds, the Shack, The Cookie Shack, and WRHS PTO.

The Chimes staff produces the yearbook. Staff members develop design, reporting, and writing skills. Photographers shoot a variety of activities. The class also offers experience and skill‐building for students in leadership and decision‐making. Come help us make a great yearbook!