) Student Life
An important focus of Fossil Ridge High School is to encourage students to develop their leadership abilities and to provide them with many opportunities to get involved. We offer various clubs and organizations that extend learning beyond the classroom and allow students to make positive contributions to the community of Fort Collins.
Students at Fossil Ridge are encouraged to participate in co-curricular activities to add yet another positive experience to their high school career. All groups must have a faculty sponsor and schedule their events in coordination with the School Activities Director. Please note that all Board of Education policies regarding student conduct are in effect at any scheduled activity or event regardless of where they are held. Below is a list of the clubs and activities and their staff sponsors that are available for students at FRHS. Interested students should contact sponsors for more information.
Some of the clubs and organizations offered at FRHS include:
Jacquelyn Haas |
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| Karen Lemmon / Laura Petersen | |
| Norma Arroyo | |
| Lana Fain | |
| Kristin Rust | |
| Elaine Bejcek / Angela Rota | |
| Amanda Johnson | |
| Dan Rypma | |
| Greg Pierson | |
| Karen Seeton / Andy Stevens Tanya Alcaraz / Jamie Menefee |
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| Nick Peterson | |
| Tara Rigby | |
| Jamie Menefee / Matt Johannsen | |
| Tod Huckaby | |
| Tara Rigby | |
| Ulla Johnson | |
| Tod Huckaby | |
| Angela Rota / Katie Zabransky | |
| Diane Campbell | |
| Tod Huckaby / Martha Cranor | |
| Tod Huckaby | |
| Sarah Sexton | |
| Jenny St. Romain | |
| Tod Huckaby | |
| Sylvia Ahermae / Jesse Oswald | |
| Dan Rypma | |
| Greg Pierson | |
| Melissa Vasa / Rachel Eaton | |
| Tara Oswald | |
| Kristin Rust | |
| Bill Wright | |
| Jenny St. Romain | |
| Erin McCabe |
Amnesty International’s mission is to ensure human rights for all people. We have members world-wide working to make our world a safer place. FRHS Amnesty meetings focus on world issues and social injustices. Make a difference in the world you live in, join Amnesty. Staff Sponsor Jacquelyn Speight-Haas jspeight@psdschools.org
Fossil Ridge's Art Service Club is an opportunity for students of any creative or technical ability level to engage in the creation of art for a purpose. Students get the opportunity to create art for themselves as well as the creation of art for our school and community. Some of these activities include murals, making art for fundraisers, and participation in the Larimer County Food Bank's Empty Bowls Project. We explore various art mediums including, but not limited to: painting, pottery, photography, printmaking, and jewelry. Students are expected to have a high interest in working in teams, thinking creatively, and commitment to the completion of projects. Staff Sponsors Karen Lemmon klemmon@psdschools.org Laura Petersen lpeterse@psdschools.org
Spanish club allows students in all Spanish classes at Fossil Ridge an opportunity to learn more about the language, the culture, the history, and the people of the many Spanish-speaking countries throughout the world. Staff Sponsor Norma Arroyo narroyo@psdschools.org
If you like to read and enjoy discussing books that interest you, come to the Fossil Ridge Book Club weekly lunchtime meetings. So whether your favorite genre is science fiction, fantasy, realistic fiction, or nonfiction, comes join others with similar interests. Everybody is welcome . Staff Sponsor Lana Fain lanaf@psdschools.org
Join the Drama Club to have fun onstage and off with new friends! In the past, we have written, performed, and produced our own One Act, assisted with the production of the school plays, and played improvisational games. This year holds many exciting opportunities, including seeing other shows, attending the International Thespian Conference in Denver, and participating in the Theatre Festival with other Fort Collins high schools. All are welcome! Staff Sponsor Kristin Rust krust@psdschools.org
FCCLA is a dynamic and effective national student organization that helps young men and women become leaders and address important personal, family, work and societal issues through Family and Consumer Sciences education. Staff Sponsors Elaine Bejcek ebejcek@psdschools.org Angela Rota arota@psdschools.org
FCA is an organization open to all athletes on the professional and high school levels impact the world for Jesus Christ. The club is open to all interested students and athletes. Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Staff Sponsor Amanda Johnson amandaj@psdschools.org
The Film club is committed to viewing and discussing important and interesting films of all genres, including comedy, drama, action, and documentary. Specific emphasis is placed on cinema as an art form and discussion of movie-making techniques. Student films are also encouraged and will be shown at Film Club meetings. Viewings are usually after school in the Roundhouse. Staff Sponsor Dan Rypma drypma@psdschools.org
Forensics provides an opportunity for students to learn, practice, revise and support public speaking. We will participate in intellectual competition in both individual events and debate. Staff Sponsor Greg Pierson gpierson@psdschools.org
FBLA and DECA are nationally-recognized business and marketing clubs which offer students an opportunity for professional fellowship, community interaction, and competition (through examination, role play, portfolio planning, and public speaking). There are opportunities to compete and to run for offices at the local, district, state, and national levels. At Fossil Ridge, FBLA and DECA clubs are combined into one student organization. Club meetings are held in the Round House at lunch on Thursdays. Staff Sponsors FBLA Karen Seeton kseeton@psdschools.org Andy Stevens astevens@psdschools.org DECA Tanya Alcaraz talcaraz@psdschools.org Jamie Menefee jmenefee@psdschools.org
One of the newest clubs in Ridge Nation, the Friends of Rachel Club was started to help grow the culture of compassion and kindness here at FRHS following the Rachel’s Challenge assembly. Members are part of Chain Reaction Teams that create and carry out projects of their choosing that have a direct impact on our school and community. The time requirement is only about 30 minutes per week (during lunch or after school), but the possibilities for a positive impact are huge! See Mr. Peterson in the North Wing if you’re interested in taking up Rachel’s Challenge! Staff Sponsor Nick Peterson npeterso@psdschools.org
This organization will focus on reducing our ecological footprint on the earth. Fossil Ridge High School’s facility is leading the nation in sustainable design. Learn more about the energy saving features of our building and help to educate our school community on the benefits of conservation techniques. We will work to promote environmentally friendly habits that can easily be incorporated into our daily lives at school and home. Staff Sponsor Tara Rigby trigby@psdschools.org
WHAT TIME IS IT?? It’s Game Time!!! If you like watching, playing, following and/or talking about sports, the GameTime club is for you. Open to non-athletes as well as athletes, males and females, students and staff. Our #1 goal is to build support and excitement for FRHS sports. We will also discuss and occasionally watch high school, college and pro sports on a local and national level. Staff Sponsors Jamie Menefee jmenefee@psdschools.org Matt Johannsen mjohanns@psdschools.org
The Games society will provide students an opportunity to explore a variety of simulation games. These games are great sources of mental stimulation are providing tons of historical, political, and social knowledge through the use of critical thinking skills. Be a Chicago gangster, an explorer, or a military commander – it’s up to you! Staff Sponsor Tod Huckaby thuckaby@psdschools.org
The purpose of GSA is to provide a supportive and social environment for gay youth and straight allies. In addition, it serves as a forum for the discussion of issues relevant to the gay community. Discussions may include information on opportunities for interested students to help community groups raise awareness of different gender and sexual identities. Staff Sponsor Tara Rigby trigby@psdschools.org
HALLO ! If you want to experience international culture, join us ! German Club will offer activities for students who want to experience more of the German culture. We’ll eat, sing, dance, play games, watch movies and celebrate holidays and festivals. Come help us plan Oktoberfest !We may be able to go to the International film night at CSU, the Lincoln Center and restaurants. Auf Wiedersehen! Staff Sponsor Ulla Johnson ujohnson@psdschools.org
The National Historians is a club for those students interested in history. Each chapter selects its own focus – local history visits to sites and museums, organizing, history fairs, or even serious historical writing – its up to the FRHS students to decide! Come join today! Staff Sponsor Tod Huckably thuckaby@psdschools.org
Invisible Children is a non-profit organization to bring awareness to children soldiers in Uganda. Our goal is to bring awareness of the situation, as well as raise money so that these children have a chance for education. Staff Sponsors Angela Rota arota@psdschools.org Katie Zabransky kzabrans@psdschools.org
Come check out the oldest & largest service program for high school students worldwide. The club offers leadership opportunities, college scholarships, service learning, and personal enrichment. We volunteer to work with kids in the community, run school-wide giving events, and meet weekly during lunch. Staff Sponsor Diane Campbell dcampbel@psdschools.org
Academic competitions offer exciting opportunities for students to develop and exercise their scholastic abilities. Knowledge Bowl is a sport for the mind. Setup like Jeopardy, but for teams, Knowledge Bowl involves fast paced thinking and teamwork. The k-bowl teams have meets, in which our teams and those of several other schools compete. Knowledge Bowl and Science Bowl will meet together once a week at lunch time after Labor Day . Staff Sponsors Tod Huckaby thuckaby@psdschools.org Martha Cranor mcranor@psdschools.org
Sometimes we just need to get along! The Model United Nations is a regional competition/ simulation that allows students to participate Model United Nations, as a national delegation to the United Nations. Students simulate political crisis management, debate global political issues, and propose and amend resolutions. It is a faced paced simulation of war and peace debate and compromise! Join Today. Staff Sponsor Tod Huckaby thuckaby@psdschools.org
National Honor Society is a national organization whose members strive to maintain academic excellence and strong character through leadership and service within the school and community. Membership is gained through a selection process that begins in February and is open to all interested students who have a cumulative GPA of 3.75 or higher. Members are required to attend monthly meetings and complete both group and individual community service work. Staff Sponsor Sarah Sexton ssexton@psdschools.org
The newspaper staff aims to capture the voice of the students who attend Fossil Ridge. They successfully do this by engaging in fair journalistic practices. Articles of all types (news, features, opinion, sports and entertainment) are published. Staff Sponsor Jenny St. Romain jstromai@psdschools.org
This club will provide an opportunity for students to get to know new people and to provide an activity during lunch. Staff Sponsor Tod Huckaby thuckaby@psdschools.org
Students interested in challenges in science will be able to challenge themselves and their classmates in a variety of science subjects. The team will meet once a week during the fall and twice a week in January to prepare for the Regional competition at CSU at the end of January. The winning team at the regional event will get an all expense paid trip to the National competition in May. Science Bowl is a great way to make friend that shares your same interests and broad your knowledge of science. Science Bowl and Knowledge Bowl will meet together once a week at lunch time after Labor Day. Staff Sponsors Sylvia Ahermae iahermae@psdschools.org Jesse Oswald joswald@psdschools.org
The Skateboarding Club exists to foster an appreciation of the sport, its history and its community. Staff Sponsor Dan Rypma drypma@psdschools.org
This organization will provide students and their families an enjoyable winter activity and a chance to meet and discuss the sport. Staff Sponsor Greg Pierson gpierson@psdschools.org
The FRHS Student Ambassadors strive to excel as leaders through representing our students at events; promoting school spirit, a positive campus culture, and a safe campus. We welcome our new students, host visitors to our school, mentor and tutor Timnath students and educate peers on controversial and relevant safety issues. Staff Sponsors Melissa Vasa mediaz@psdschools.org Rachel Eaton reaton@psdschools.org
Student Council is a group of leaders who work to create events and activities to enhance the culture of FRHS. Sophomores are selected through an interview/application process while juniors and seniors are elected. This is an extremely involved class at FRHS and many hours are expected of you during school, after school and on the weekends. Staff Sponsor Tara Oswald toswald@psdschools.org
TTC is a club for students interested in the technical aspects of theatre and musical performance, including light design, sound reinforcement, set design and construction, and live performance production. TTC students assist in running sound/lights/video for school community events, as well as school musical and theatre performances. Staff Sponsor Kristin Rust krust@psdschools.org
This club supports creative writers in the creation of Fossil Ridge’s literary magazine, The oRIDGEinal. Writer’s workshop encourages sharing and improving writing. Guest speakers present on publishing and creative process. Club members work together to collect, screen, and publish writing, art, and photography of the students and staff at Fossil Ridge Staff Sponsor Bill Wright bwright@psdschools.org
The yearbook staff aims to capture the unique environment created by the students at created by the students at Fossil Ridge. Recognizing the importance of the PEOPLE at this school, it is our focus to include all students in this publication. Staff Sponsor Jenny St. Romain jstromai@psdschools.org
Meet new people, relax and exercise. Om Aummmmm
Staff Sponsor Erin McCabe emccabe@psdschools.org
Meeting Times and Days are posted in common areas of the school.
Please contact staff sponsors with questions
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Director of Activities Brad Nye, bnye@psdschools.org
School Secretary, Joan Suder, jsuder@psdschools.org
Student Life
