Extracurricular Activities
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At BBCHS we believe extracurricular activities are an integral part of the Boilermaker educational experience. We encourage our students to be involved in the arts, athletics, academic clubs, and anything in between to help them become well rounded individuals. Here, you will find the variety of extracurricular activity calendars, along with additional information for each activity.
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Art Club
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Best Buddies
Sponsors: Kaelyn Bess (kbess@bbchs.org), Sam Soosh (ssoosh@bbchs.org), Emily Wilcox (ewilcox@bbchs.org) & Molly Rudniski (mrudniski@bbchs.org)
Information can always be found at the following social media links:
Facebook
Twitter
InstagramThe BBCHS Best Buddies Chapter is one of the largest in the state! Best Buddies is an organization that focuses on inclusion and acceptance of all individuals. Best Buddies pairs students with disabilities with their peers to create meaningful friendships and memories. We have a variety of activities throughout the year including a talent show, Best Buddies Prom, movie nights, bowling parties, etc.
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Chess Club
Sponsors: Craig Ryan (cryan@bbchs.org) & Bill Sadler (bsadler@bbchs.org)
Google Classroom Code: unbo3w7
The Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School Chess Team competes every week against other SWSC chess teams. In addition, the team plays in Saturday tournaments about once a month and the IHSA State Chess tournament in February.
BBCHS CHESS Eligibility Requirements: All BBCHS students are eligible to join. No prior knowledge of chess is required, just an open mind and a willingness to learn the game.
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Drama Club
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Ecology Club
Sponsor: Tony Swafford (tswafford@bbchs.org)
Remind: Text bbecoc to 81010
The Ecology Club is really fantastic because we specialize in helping students both get service hours and show their willingness to help make our local community more ecologically friendly. I usually bring donuts to any events and like to bribe students with food… and we have a lot of fun! Typically we do activities like: river clean up, prairie restoration, garden work, recycling initiatives, and planting trees.
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French Club
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Gay-Straight Alliance
Sponsors: Laneah Ravn (lravn@bbchs.org) & Kelly Carey (kcarey@bbchs.org)
If you like…
Respecting other humans, building friendships with others who “get it,” and participating in a support network of students and staff at BB who value your humanity regardless of sexuality, gender identity, or other distinguishing markers, then the GSA is for you.
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Leo's Club
Sponsor: Laurie Januski (ljanuski@bbchs.org)
Leo’s Club is a service organization that is affiliated with the Bradley Lions. We are involved in different community activities. Community Service Opportunities: Monthly pancake breakfasts; Sleepy Hollow; various community events; one school wide initiative.
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Literary Magazine
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Mathletes
Sponsors: Mark Hampton (mhampton@bbchs.org), Adina Johnston (ajohnston@bbchs.org) & Haylee Beck (hbeck@bbchs.org)
Google Classroom Code: pcptbth
Math team offers YOU the opportunity to show your Math Skills in a competitive environment! Compete against other schools! Ride a Bus! Eat French Fries! This thing is the greatest gig in town.
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National Art Honor Society
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National Honor Society
Criteria to be accepted to the BBCHS Chapter of National Honor Society through application process:- Minimum 3.5 cumulative GPA as a Junior and/or Senior
- Minimum 15 hours of community service
- Demonstrates leadership as reflected by teacher survey
- Demonstrates a high level of character as reflected by teacher survey
- High level of involvement in BBCHS school culture including but not limited to, extracurricular activities, clubs and sports
Students meeting cumulative GPA requirements as Juniors and/or Seniors are notified and invited to apply to the BBCHS Chapter of National Honor Society in early Fall each school year.Student applications are reviewed and voted on by an anonymous faculty council.Students meeting all required criteria are invited to join National Honor Society and are inducted during an induction ceremony taking place in October/November each year.Once an active member of the BBCHS chapter of National Honor Society, members are expected to maintain the standards required for induction and will complete an additional thirty hours of community service within each school year as an active member.Contact NHS SponsorsKatie Lindo klindo@bbchs.orgKendra Regas kregas@bbchs.org -
Natural Helpers
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Red Surge
Sponsors: Taylor Farnetti (tfarnetti@bbchs.org) & Maha Mohammad (mmohammad@bbchs.org)
Information can always be found on Twitter @BBCHSRedSurge
Our student section for football, basketball games, and other functions throughout the school!
Membership includes a $10 t-shirt that will allow you FREE into all football and basketball games if you wear your new year Red Surge shirt.
It also allows you FREE giveaways at the games, such as sunglasses, foam fingers, hats, etc., and chances to participate and compete for gift cards and other fun items throughout the school year. You can be a Red Surge Leader when you are a Junior or Senior.
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Robotics
Sponsors: Mark Hamptom (mhampton@bbchs.org), Adina Johnston (ajohnston@bbchs.org) & Geoff Gross (ggross@bbchs.org)
Information can always be found at the following social media links:
Facebook
TwitterIronclad works to advance high school students’ skill sets in science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM). The team also promotes FIRST values, such as Gracious Professionalism ™ , creating a culture of learning and understanding not just through our team, but also through the community and school. Ironclad is composed of unique and diverse students harboring a passion for STEAM that will be able to compete successfully at competitions while gaining valuable experience and skills that will last for a lifetime.
Ironclad needs you! We are looking for students with ALL kinds of skills! Do you like building things, web design, video editing, helping others, driving robots, programming, marketing, presentations, or CAD? We may have a spot for you. Robotics is so much more than building a robot!