Jaguar Life

Sponsor: Alnita McCowin
amccowin@mesquiteisd.org
 

About:
African American Heritage Club. Purpose of the club, to educate the student body on the heritage and culture of African Americans.
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Sponsor: Brittney Buster
Bbuster@mesquiteisd.org

Co-Sponsor: Maryanne Chiarelli
Mchiarelli@mesquiteisd.org

Sponsor: Elizabeth Hall

Other Sponsors: Amy Burriss

About Battle of the Books:

The JHHS Book Club is comprised of an all-inclusive group of students who enjoy reading for pleasure and working together. Each year, the MISD holds a Battle of the Books competition between the five high schools. Students read from a list of 10 books from various genres and answer questions about the books as a team. The team with the most correct answers out of five rounds wins the championship.

Sponsor: Kristin Frias

About DECA
DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management.

Lead Sponsor: Jerry Calverley jcalverly@mesquiteisd.org

About Drone Interest Group:

All students are welcome to participate. We learn how to build, program, and fly drones and other RC models. No fee to join. Costs incurred in a project may need to be funded by the person doing the project. Students will have to get a parent or guardian to sign a waiver. Meetings will be announced. Anyone interested in joining the group or learning more about DIG can contact us at droneinterestgroup@gmail.com or follow us on social media: https://youtu.be/27BbI_jljNA

Lead Sponsor: Greg Hill

About Environmental Helpers:

Environmental Helpers Club strives to bring awareness and cultivate eco-friendly and sustainable actions to create a better environment in our school. We also want to create a better environment in our school, community, and world one step at a time.

Lead Sponsor: Brenda Breedlove

Other Sponsors: Malory McKee, Michelle Jones

About Family, Career & Community Leaders of America (FCCLA):

FCCLA is the only career and technical in-school student organization with the family as the central focus. Participation in state and national programs and chapter activities help members become strong leaders in family, careers and communities. Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is a nonprofit national Career and Technical Student Organization for young men and women enrolled in Family and Consumer Sciences education in public and private schools, grades 7-12. With FCCLA, youth learn how to make a difference in their families, communities, and future careers. Members learn important life skills such as leadership, planning, goal setting, problem solving, decision-making, and interpersonal communication!

Lead Sponsor: Gaby Ingram gingram@mesquiteisd.org

Other Sponsors: Ms. Vargas

About German Club / German Honor Society:

Delta Epsilon Phi (ΔΕΦ) National Honor Society for High School Students of German recognizes the outstanding academic achievement of learners of German. The organization was founded in 1968 by Käthe Wilson at Coral Gables High School (FL), a devoted AATG member, to reward scholastic achievement in the study of German and to promote interest in the study of German language, literature, and civilization.

Student Eligibility. To be eligible for induction, students must have completed three semesters of German with a 3.6 grade point average in German and have an overall grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Individual chapters may set additional eligibility requirements.

Sponsor: Angela Ballard aballard@mesquiteisd.org

If you are a Health Science student. 35$ for fees that includes state and national. T shirt and graduation cords available to purchase with participation in organization. Students are able to compete in local, state, and national competitions if offered

About International Thespian Society:

Anyone interested in theatre (tech, acting, or just watching) can join. Points can be earned, as this is an international honor society. There are fees for induction into the society, an annual $5 fee for the club, and a shirt for $15.

Lead Sponsor: Alan Warta awarta@mesquiteisd.org

About JHHS Aquatic Club:

Aquatic Club was organized to supplement the class Aquatic Science. It tries to increase the working knowledge, respect, and love for the aquatic environment within the students. It is active in multiple JHHS school community programs and culminates in an annual working/specimen gathering field trip to the Texas coast where we utilize the things learned about the water, the community of organisms living within various aquatic areas, and techniques used to study these things, from throughout the year.

Lead Sponsor: Greg Hill

About Junior World Affairs Council:

Junior World Affairs Council believes that in order to prepare the next generation of Mesquite residents to compete in the global economy, they need global competence skills to solve complex problems, create opportunities for all, and advance shared respect for human dignity. Students are transformed from observers into informed international participants by gaining global competency skills through educational programs focused on diplomatic leadership, civic engagement, problem-solving, and cultural intelligence.

Sponsor: Jennifer Pond jpond@mesquiteisd.org

About KPop Club:

Anyone can join, we listen to KPOP and learn about Korean culture. There are no fees. We will meet Thursdays from 4pm-5pm in room H110.

Lead Sponsor: David Smith dcsmith@mesquiteisd.org

About Mock Trial:

Students in mock trial are given a fictional case and they play the roles of either “lawyers” or “witnesses” who must try the case. They learn the ins and outs of the courtroom and trial procedures and etiquette. In addition, they practice valuable public speaking, debating, and critical thinking skills. We compete against other schools in a regional competition every January and in smaller events throughout the year.

Sponsors:

Lead Sponsor: Michael Berrier mberrier@mesquiteisd.org

Other Sponsors: Rebecca Wilburn rwilburn@mesquiteisd.org

About National Honor Society:

The National Honor Society program at John D Horn High School is a community-service and leadership based organization. It holds most of the top ranking students in the sophomore, junior and senior classes. We do community service projects such as reading to Horn High School feeder elementary schools, picking up trash on the school campus and provide presents to designated Angel’s for the annual Angel Tree. Overall, our main goal is to give back to the community and strive to build the leaders of tomorrow.

Lead Sponsor: Christine Sidhu csidhu@mesquiteisd.org

About Newspaper:

The Rosette is a student-run publication under the supervision of Adviser Ms. Christine Sidhu. The newspaper is produced by editors and staff writers who not only create print publications but also publish news. The goal of Jaguar Publications is to deliver newsworthy and entertaining stories to the school and community. Click here for more information.

A community service and diversity club supporting LGBTQ+ students at JHHS. Prism is open to all students!

Lead Sponsor: Michelle Griffin mgriffin@mesquiteisd.org

About Student Council:

A Student Council is a group of elected and volunteer students working together with an adult advisor within the framework of a constitution or bylaws to provide a means for student expression and assistance in school affairs and activities, give opportunities for student experience in leadership and encourage student / faculty / community relations. Through projects and activities, student councils work to: PROMOTE CITIZENSHIP PROMOTE LEADERSHIP PROMOTE HUMAN RELATIONS PROMOTE CULTURAL VALUES A student council is a group of student leaders who work with an adult advisor to collaborate with others to impact their school community, which impacts their city or town, which impacts our state, which impacts our country, which changes the world.  There is a $50 fee to join which includes snacks, drinks, and club shirts.

Lead Sponsor: Michelle Griffin mgriffin@mesquiteisd.org

About Student Leadership:

Student Leadership is a class/organization that does many things on campus. We are in charge of homecoming, fall festival, powder puff game, and help with Us vs Them game. We really help with anything that needs to be done around the school. We also go to our feeder elementary schools and help them with their reading initiative. You must apply, interview and be chosen to be in Student Leadership. We only take a few each year.

Lead Sponsor: Amber Hernandez ahernandez@mesquiteisd.org

Other Sponsors: Ruddy Mendoza rmendozasaenz@mesquiteisd.org

About Spanish Honor Society:

The purpose of the society is to recognize high achievement of high school students in Spanish and to promote a continuing interest in Hispanic studies. Our goals include cultivating pride in the Hispanic culture, serving our community and educating our members about college. Some of the activities we participate in include the Mesquite Rodeo Parade, JHHS Hispanic Culture Night, visiting local museums/Hispanic organizations and raising money in order to give out scholarships to our seniors.  Students in advanced Spanish can apply during September. 

Anyone can join! It is a class period and also an outside of school club for those that can't fit it in their schedule. The fee is $30 if they want to join NSDA, but it is a UIL organization as well. We do travel for tournaments. We have different areas that students can compete in: LD-Debate, CX-Debate, Extemporaneous Speaking, Prose, Poetry, Oratory, HI, and DI.

Sponsor: Amy Petrawski

About:
An enrichment opportunity for students enrolled in Culinary classes.
 

Lead Sponsor: Christine Sidhu csidhu@mesquiteisd.org

About Yearbook:

The Pride is a nationally recognized, award-winning yearbook. Students that are selected to be a part of the yearbook staff have the opportunity to document memories of high school that will last a lifetime. From photography, to writing, to design, these students get to experience a great deal of creative freedom while also producing a publication that will last forever.