Activities & Clubs

Global Scholars Program (GSP) is an honors program for students who pursue an internationally-focused course of study throughout their years at BHS. The requirements include four years of a world language and other internationally-focused coursework, a 20-hour service project, a variety of extracurricular activities, and reflections on books, film and other media that have a globally-minded focus.

Contact:
Julie Busch
348-2000 x2808
julie.busch@badger.k12.wi.us

Badger GSA (Gay-Straight Alliance or Genders & Sexualities Alliance) is open to all students. We provide a safe LGBTQ- inclusive place for students to meet, support each other, talk about issues related to sexual orientation and gender identity and expression, and work to end homophobia and transphobia. We are here to create a platform for you to use your voice and lift up other voices to better our community and society. Our focus is to ensure that all students have equal opportunities, receive fair treatment and feel safe in our classrooms, school, and community, regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, religion, sexual orientation, lifestyle choices, or any other reason for which a person might face discrimination or intolerance. We will do our part to practice kindness.  We offer educational support for students and adults to foster an understanding and appreciation for people from all walks of life.  Badger GSA meets at Badger High School every third Tuesday of the month in room 604.

Contact:
Dani Madecky
348-2000 x2604
danielle.madecky@badger.k12.wi.us

Gen Reed
348-2000 x 2641
gen.reed@badger.k12.wi.us

HOSA is a global student-led organization with a chapter at Badger. HOSA’s mission is to empower HOSA-Future Health Professionals to become leaders in the global health community, through education, collaboration, and experience. HOSA actively promotes career opportunities in the health industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people. Badger HOSA provides a unique program of leadership development, motivation, and recognition exclusively for high school students that have interests in pursuing careers in health professions. HOSA is 100% health care!

Contact:
Katilyn Schrader
348-2000 x2452
katilyn.schrader@badger.k12.wi.us

This service club is sponsored by the Lake Geneva Rotary Club and Badger High. Students will participate in local community service projects, support global humanitarian service projects and take a leadership role within Badger High School. Students have the opportunity for Rotary scholarships, International student exchange programs, and to practice the motto “SERVICE ABOVE SELF”. The Club meets twice monthly before school.

Contact:   
Jill Rodriguez                  
jillrod426@gmail.com

Link Crew is a high school transition program that welcomes freshmen and makes them feel comfortable throughout the first year of their high school experience. Built on the belief that students can help students succeed, this proven high school transition program trains mentors from our Badger junior and senior classes to be Link Crew Leaders. As positive role models, Link Crew Leaders are mentors and student leaders who guide the freshmen to discover what it takes to be successful during the transition to high school and help facilitate freshman success.

Contact:
Ella Parisi
348-2000 x2311
ella.parisi@badger.k12.wi.us

Gen Reed
348-2000 x2641
gen.reed@badger.k12.wi.us

Lisa Kendall
348-2000 x2061
lisa.kendall@badger.k12.wi.us

The Mock Trial team prepares to argue both sides of a hypothetical court case prepared and sponsored by the Wisconsin State Bar. The competition includes 8-12 other area schools in a Regional competition in February and the winner advances to the State competition in March in Madison. Local attorneys and judges serve as judges. Participating on the team is a wonderful way to hone analytical, critical thinking, and acting skills. Timeframe: September to March

Contact:   
Mike Hoey                
348-2000 x2114    
mike.hoey@badger.k12.wi.us

Model United Nations club allows students the opportunity to enhance their research, writing, and oratory skills through preparation and participation in different Wisconsin High School Model United Nations simulations. Students will attend at least 2 simulations a year of the UN General Assembly and its other multilateral bodies where students perform a delegate role for a particular country while debating topics such as gender equality, climate action, global health, and more. Model UN is a perfect stepping stone for students interested in careers in international affairs, diplomacy, the foreign service, humanitarian work, and more internationally-oriented fields. Badger Model UN club participates in a Fall simulation at Carthage College and a Spring simulation at either UW-Madison or UW-Milwaukee. Timeframe: January to March

Contact:
Jessica Noller
348-2000 x2708
jessica.noller@badger.k12.wi.us

A new club at Badger that is specific to athletes. This club is called Morgan’s Message, and its main idea is fighting the stigma around mental health in athletes. We would love your participation to help get this club off the ground as it is an uprising concern with teenage athletes.

The first meeting will be Friday October 6th before school starting at 7:00 a.m. in Mrs. Bunton’s room. (room 812) If you have any questions, please reach out to: payton.hayes@badger.k12.wi.us

Auditions for the All-School Musical are open to all interested students. Rehearsals run for about 10 weeks beginning in January & culminating in a full-length production in mid-March. Students are expected to be willing to learn to sing, dance, & develop a character. Students may be required to purchase personal make-up kits & appropriate shoes for performance (approximately $55.) Pit orchestra & crew positions are also available for capable, interested students. The musical is part of the Jerry Awards, a state wide recognition program for musical theater, which sends professional evaluators to adjudicate the final performance. The production & performers may be nominated for State wide Awards & possible scholar-ship opportunity. Timeframe: January to March.

Contact:
Matthew Roemer
348-2000 x2775
matt.roemer@badger.k12.wi.us

Andrew Stoltenberg
348-2000 x2722
andrew.stoltenberg@badger.k12.wi.us

The Badger Chapter of the National Honor Society includes juniors and seniors who excel in the areas of leadership,   scholarship, character, and service. The application process begins the day after Thanksgiving and ends the Friday after Semester 1 final exams. In order to qualify for membership, a student must be a sophomore or junior with a minimum cumulative 3.6 GPA. Interested students will complete an application that involves both objective demographic information and subjective replies to short answer questions on the applicant's scholarship, service, leadership, and character;  it also includes three letters of recommendation from appropriate parties. Applications will be read during the first four weeks of Quarter 3 by the Faculty Council.  Applicants will be advised over Spring Break if they have been accepted into the organization. A formal induction ceremony is held in May or June, based on calendar availability.

It should be noted that this group has up to twice monthly required meetings, participates in numerous school events, requires individual service projects, and works extensively as a larger body on one or more community service projects each year. It should be seen as a year-long activity of considerable commitment.

Contact:
Laura Shotliff
348-2000 x2704
laura.shotliff@badger.k12.wi.us

Each fall, the Theater Department participates in the Wisconsin One Act Play Competition - the only play competition in the State.  The 40 minute play is open to all interested students and rehearses usually once or twice a week in the evening September - October.  Students who are involved in other activities and cannot participate in other performances throughout the year (musical and plays) are encouraged to participate and audition.  Auditions are typically held in late May or Early September. Productions range from comedy to children's theater to drama.

Contact:
Andrew Stoltenberg
348-2000 x2722
andrew.stoltenberg@badger.k12.wi.us

Pit orchestra is available for capable, interested students to perform during All-School Musical. 

Timeframe: September to  November

Contact:
Hunter Aulds
348-2000 x2796
hunter.aulds@badger.k12.wi.us

Students enrolled in Culinary Arts 1 and 2 are eligible to participate to compete on Culinary and or Management Teams. There is a state invitational and the top team advances to represent  Wisconsin at the National ProStart Student Invitational.  Timeframe: October to April.

Contact:   
Jamie Lutz                
348-2000 x2337                        
jamie.lutz@badger.k12.wi.us

The Unspoken is produced by the Publishing Club, founded in January of 2024. We are a small group of Badger High School writers and creatives who meet after school on Tuesdays. The Publishing Club believes that the production and publication of our writing and art allows us to be recognized-- to be heard. If you would like information about how to join the Publishing Club, or how to submit to The Unspoken for possible publication in a future issue, please complete the form available at this link.
 

Unspoken Truth Website

Contact:
Deborah Somerville
348-2000 x2612
deborah.somerville@badger.k12.wi.us

SkillsUSA is a national youth professional organization that serves career-training students at Badger High School. The mission of the Badger SkillsUSA Chapter is to  emphasize total quality, high ethical standards, superior work skills, lifelong education and pride in the dignity of work. Students compete in areas that go along with Technology Education Classes they take at Badger. Areas include Automotive, Cabinet Making, Construction, Collision Repair, Computer repair, Desk Top Publishing, Diesel, Electronics, Machining, Marine Service, Motorcycle, Networking, Power Equipment Technology, Printing, Robotics, Technical drawing, Video production and Welding. SkillsUSA competitive events allow  student members an opportunity to showcase their occupational/technical skill development to standards established by business and industry. Together, the members work to improve their schools, workplaces and communities.  Timeframe: September to June

Contact: 
Tom Sheeley 
348-2000 x2336  
tom.sheeley@badger.k12.wi.us

This event allows talented singers and instrumentalists involved in the Music Department to perform solo or small group music. The festival rotates among area high schools and is judged, with top performers going to a state festival.  Timeframe: September to June

Contact:
Hunter Aulds
348-2000 x2796
hunter.aulds@badger.k12.wi.us

Zach Ott
348-2000 x2776
zach.ott@badger.k12.wi.us

Activities include cooking and eating, speaking in Spanish, Spanish competitions, crafts, singing, tutoring, playing games, watching movies, and celebrating traditional Spanish holidays.  This club meets bi-monthly.

Contact:   
Sarah Bunton                
348-2000  x2812
sarah.bunton@badger.k12.wi.us

The Badger High School Student Council is open to all high school students. If you decide to run for a class or council executive position you will also need to fill out the application and win the nomination. Student Council Officers and class officers are elected from those students who have completed the entry requirements. The Student Council serves as the student governing body and links students to the staff and to the community. It sponsors Homecoming Week plus other activities throughout the year including three Blood Drives, Pep Assemblies and other activities to promote school spirit, and sense of community.

Timeframe: August to June

Contact:
Ben Nugent
348-2000 x2143
ben.nugent@badger.k12.wi.us

Emily Koltz
348-2000 x2705
emily.koltz@badger.k12.wi.us

The Badger Trap Team is a fun and competitive team that competes in the discipline of American Trap in the Scholastic Clay Target Program. The SCTP provides student athletes with a supportive environment where shooting sports serve as a catalyst for teaching life lesson and skills that emphasize positive character traits and values. The team competes in the Southeast WI Youth Trap Shooting Conference consisting of 14 area high school teams and is led by certified and credentialed adult volunteer coaches. Practices start in February and the Conference Shoot Out, State Championship, and National Championships occur in June and mid-July. Team members range in experience from beginners who have never shot previously to very experienced shooters.  The athletes learn gun safety, safe firearm handling, and become better shooters through a lot of hard work and practice. Team members do not need to have a gun to compete and do not need prior shooting experience, however the Wis. DNR Hunter Safety course prior to joining the team is highly recommended. Timeframe: Mid February to Mid July

Coach: 
Eugene Altwies
262-960-0348
altwies3@gmail.com

Up & Out is a student-led organization dedicated to philanthropy, with a focus on students helping fellow students. Our members go above and beyond to support classmates in need, volunteering their time and raising funds. The resources gathered are used to ensure all students have what they need to thrive as Badgers, both academically and in life. We raise funds through themed fundraisers to not only bring up school spirit and help others out. Every dollar raised goes back into our school and community, making Badger a better place for everyone.

Contact:
Shannon Previte
348-2000 x2456
shannon.previte@badger.k12.wi.us

The Visual Arts Competition is an opportunity for students who are intensely interested in art. Students currently taking upper-level art classes are invited by the art instructors to participate in a variety of regional, state and national art competitions. Students work to create original works of art in the areas of drawing, painting, illustration, photography, art metals and jewelry, stained glass, ceramics, pottery, and sculpture.  Finished works are selected and  submitted to multiple art competitions. These competitions offer recognition, awards, and also include scholarship opportunities.

Contact: 
Elizabeth Lindbloom 
348-2000 x2322
elizabeth.lindbloom@badger.k12.wi.us