ACTIVITIES & CLUBS
Band
Director: Phillip Michanowicz
Associate Band Director: Victoria Donahoo
Visit the Band Booster Website for more detailed student and parent information.
Creative Writing
Sponsor: Mrs Penunuri
Meets Wednesday and Friday mornings at 8:15. Students gather to share ideas, work on creative writing projects, and get writing help if requested.
FCA - Fellowship
of Christian Athletes
Sponsor: Coach K. Smith
Fellowship of student-athletes who desire to encourage and be encouraged each week in their Christian walk.
Interact Club
Sponsor: TBA
Community service club, sponsored by Rotary Club of Pace. Participate in fun, meaningful service projects while developing leadership skills and meeting new friends.
NAHS
National Art Honor Society
Sponsor: Mrs. Tracey
Must have 3.0 GPA and be enrolled in a higher-level art course. Fee: $20, which includes a t-shirt. Meet once/month and work at 3 events each term. Current activities include teacher posters, art shows, clay or art nights, and a large-scale drawing for PHS students to color in.
Patriot Ambassadors
Sponsor: TBD
Meets the first Tuesday of each month at 8:30. Students will serve as tour guides and welcome new students to Pace. Applications may be obtained outside Rm. 34, and students will be trained on how to be an Ambassador before conducting tours.
Robotics Club
Sponsor: Mrs. Zanca
Robotics consists of different teams that work together and compete against other high schools. Meetings held Tuesdays and Thursdays at both 8:00-9:00 and 3:30-4:30 (come to both or just one). This club is only active in the Fall, leading up to a competition in late October.
SGA
Student Government Association
Sponsor: Mrs Claudia Cassevah
Congratulations to the 22/23 SGA members!
Asian Student Union
Sponsors:
TBD
The Asian Student Union (ASU) is here to promote Asian culture through our biweekly meetings on our PHS campus and community service events. Our goal is to connect students who are interested in Asian culture, provide a place to share our personal experiences, discuss current topics centered around the Asian community, and learn to give back with our talents and resources. ASU is open to all students here at PHS.
Color Guard
Director: Rebecca Belveal
Dungeons & Dragons
Sponsor: Mrs Penunuri
Meets Thursday mornings at 8:00. Learn to play D&D, create characters, participate in one-shot missions, breakout rooms, and more.
Film
Sponsor: Ms. Cassevah
Students interested in any aspects of filmmaking are welcome. No experience required, and you do not have to be enrolled in WPHS. Meets at 8:15 on Tuesdays in Rm. 25.
GSA
Gay Straight Alliance
Sponsor: Mrs. Ray
Open to any student in the LGBTQ+ community or those wanting to be an ally for those in the community.
Jazz Education Network
Sponsor: Mr. Michanowitz
Pace High School is home to the largest JEN Chapter in the USA! Membership is open to any member of the Pace High School Band or Choir Program. Students do not need to be currently enrolled in a Jazz Ensemble class in order to be a member of the JEN Chapter. Students will be required maintain at least a 2.0 GPA and are expected to be active participants in Pace HS sponsored JEN events throughout the school year. The annual dues are $20
National Honor
Societ (NHS)
Sponsor: Mr. Raggard
Must be a junior or senior, have 3.5 GPA and enrolled in at least 2 Honors or above classes. Fee is $20/year. Attend one meeting a month and participate in community service activities. Three meetings are offered each month (in conjunction with Beta).
Odyssey of the
Mind
Sponsor: Ms. Clark
Odyssey of the Mind is a creative thinking program, where students with a diverse range of
interests and strengths work together, thinking “outside the box” to solve problems. The team
will participate in a regional competition in February, with the state competition in April.
Patriot Wildlife Conservation Club (PWCC)
Sponsor: TBD
Mission is to educate people about all types of wildlife and remove the stigma about wildlife that many people fear. Potential field trips include zoo, beach clean-up, wildlife centers, etc.
Spanish Honor Society
Sponsor: Mrs. Ramirez
Students must have completed at least 3 semesters of Spanish and have a 3.0 GPA. They can
join and be inducted to club Spring of Spanish II. Students will earn service hours through the
Spanish Department.
SWAT
Students Working Against Tobacco
Sponsor: Mr. Bienkowski
SWAT is made up of middle school and high school students from across the state of Florida who have decided to take a stand against an industry that kills more than 480,000 Americans annually and more than 8,000,000 people world-wide every year. SWAT is open to all students and will meet 8:00-9:00 every 2nd and 4th Friday.
Tri-M Music
Honor Society
Must be sophomore or above; maintain 3.0 GPA; have 2 years of membership (can include current year) in either auditioned choral ensemble, Wind Ensemble, or Symphonic Band; and participate in music or performance outside of normally scheduled school ensembles.
