Sponsors: Kaelyn Bess (kbess@bbchs.org), Sam Soosh (ssoosh@bbchs.org), Emily Wilcox (ewilcox@bbchs.org) & Molly Rudniski (mrudniski@bbchs.org)

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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: 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.

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.

Sponsors: Laneah Ravn (lravn@bbchs.org) & Kelly Carey (kcarey@bbchs.org)

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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.  

Sponsor: Laurie Januski (ljanuski@bbchs.org)

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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.

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.

• 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

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. 

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:
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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: Mike Dorsam (mdorsam@bbchs.org) & Christa Belseth (cbelseth@bbchs.org)

Google Classroom Code: JV - jj4xddk // Varsity - ryrklaj

Do you like trivia? Have you ever thought you would make a killing on Jeopardy? Do you have a bunch of random information floating around in your brain, waiting to be put to good use?  Then you’re in luck! 

Scholastic Bowl, also known as Quiz Bowl and Academic Bowl, is a competition trivia team. We compete in a lot of meets around the area between November and March. We rely on individual knowledge and teamwork to answer a variety of questions over topics such as History, Geography, Science, Math, Literature, Art, Music, Sports, and Miscellaneous.

Sponsors: Adam Macholz (macholza@besd53.org) & Kelly Lamore (klamore@bbchs.org)

Information can always be found at the following social media links:
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Show the world the power of your voice! Speech team provides students with opportunities to present, act, and compete while conveying important messages and having fun! Get great experience that will prepare you for life, college, and careers, while making great friends along the way! We have 14 different speaking and acting events to appeal to all personalities.

Sponsors: Liz Swindle (lswindle@bbchs.org) & Alyssa Carl (acarl@bbchs.org)

Google Classroom Code: firgdnx

Student Council members work together by using their voices to plan events and promote school spirit within BBCHS. They sponsor activities such as Homecoming, Winterball, Challenge Leadership Convention, Teacher Appreciation Week, and more. Student Council members should be students who want to give back to their school and continue to make BBCHS the best school in the SWSC! 

No experience is needed. 

Sponsors: Sara Youssef (syoussef@bbchs.org) & Maureen Mackintosh (mmackintosh@bbchs.org)

Google Classroom Code: 2frywbi

Illinois Youth & Government is a YMCA program that teaches high school students about government and the process through which bills become laws. Simply stated, Y&G is a mock legislature.