Clubs and Activities
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At BBCHS we believe clubs and 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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Students Against Sexual Harassment (SASH)
Students Against Sexual Harassment (SASH) Club is a student-led group dedicated to ending sexual harassment and violence on school campuses. This club is in partnership with Clove Alliance.
Sponsor:
- Katie Lindo (klindo@bbchs.org) -
Art Club
Art Club is a fun club to join even if you don't have any artistic ability! We meet once a month for an art club workshop that anyone can do! Meetings will be posted in the daily announcements and in Google classroom. Everyone is welcome to attend.
Sponsor:
- Mr. Knudson (dknudson@bbchs.org) -
Best Buddies
The 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.
Sponsors:
- Mrs. Bess (kbess@bbchs.org)
- Ms. Soosh (ssoosh@bbchs.org)
- Mrs. Rudniski (mrudniski@bbchs.org)
- Ms. Wilcox (ewilcox@bbchs.org)Information can always be found at the following social media links:
Facebook
Twitter
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Black Student Union (BSU)
The purpose of Black Student Union is to empower and celebrate black student identities by connecting with the community through service and providing a safe space to voice their experiences.
Sponsors:
- Dana Romano (dromano@bbchs.org)
- Carleen Davis-Long (clong@bbchs.org) -
Chess Club
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. There is a $10 fee to join.
Sponsors:
- Mr. Sadler (bsadler@bbchs.org)
- Mr. Ryan (cryan@bbchs.org) -
Drama Club
Drama club is an extracurricular activity designed to engage students in the performing arts and theater.
Sponsor:
Mr. Morgan (dmorgan@bbchs.org) -
Ecology Club
Our 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.
Sponsors:
- Mr. Sadler (bsadler@bbchs.org)
- Mrs. Katzmann (kkatzmann@bbchs.org) -
Gay-Straight Alliance
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.
Sponsors:
- Mrs. Carey (kcarey@bbchs.org)
- Mrs. Schumer (eschumer@bbchs.org) -
Ironclad (Robotics)
Ironclad 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!
Sponsors:
- Mr. Hampton (mhampton@bbchs.org)
- Mr. Gross (ggross@bbchs.org)
- Ms. Danhausen (ddanhousen@bbchs.org) -
Latin Student Union (LSU)
Latino Student Union is a club that offers a safe space for all students to collaborate, share common experiences, and celebrate Latino Culture, language, and engage in a community space.
Sponsors:
- Idalia Marin (imarin@bbchs.org)
- Jen Leduke (jleduke@bbchs.org) -
Leo's Club
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
Sponsor:
- Mrs. Januski (ljanuski@bbchs.org) -
Mathletes
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.
Sponsors:
- Mr. Hampton (mhampton@bbchs.org)
- Mrs. Johnston (ajohnston@bbchs.org)
- Ms. Beck (hbeck@bbchs.org) -
Musical/School Plays
Our theater department is one of the best in the state!! If you are interested in being a part of a great team please be on the lookout for audition times and locations.
Sponsor:
- Mr. Morgan (dmorgan@bbchs.org) -
National Art Honor Society
Students Must Qualify to be Inducted
The National Art Honor Society programs provided national recognition and opportunities for students who exhibit outstanding scholarship in the visual arts.
Sponsor:
- Mrs. Locke (mlocke@bbchs.org) -
National Honor Society
Students Must Qualify to be Inducted*National Honor Society invitations to apply as well as all communication will come from Bradley-Bourbonnais Community High School and will not require a fee to join. Five dollar dues are collected at the first meeting following the induction ceremony.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.Sponsors:- Katie Lindo (klindo@bbchs.org)- Kendra Regas (kregas@bbchs.org)