Fall 2008 Descriptions for Hellgate High School

*Most activities start in October. Stop by the Flagship office (226) for more information. All Flagship participants must complete an enrollment form.

Respect Club

Members of the club are joined by their common interest to reduce prejudice and raise tolerance levels in their community. Every fall this group produces Diversity Week at Hellgate. Students will help organize and introduce speakers from the community as well as run workshops for their peers. This is one of the most progressive and fun weeks of the year! Respect Club meets Mondays at lunch in The Flagship office.

Gladiator School

Gladiator School began as a senior project in 2006. Since that time it has become one of Hellgate’s most popular and unusual activities. Students practice the art of medieval style combat. Dates TBA.

Ladies Kickboxing

For girls only! Have fun and get exercise at the same time. This group of ladies meets once a week for cardio kickboxing. Kickboxing meets Mondays after school until 4:00pm.

High School Canvas and Party

On October 14^th students from all three high schools will get together for a huge NON PARTISAN canvas. Students will be trained on safety and the importance of being non-partisan. Then they will canvas their own neighborhood to remind people to vote. After the canvas, there will a party. Many Social Studies teachers are offering extra credit for this event!

Ultimate Frisbee

Flagship started the first youth Ultimate Frisbee league in Missoula last spring and it was wildly successful. Students from all three high schools played games and competed for the city championship (go Knights!). This fall an All Star team has been put together including members from each school. Practice is Tuesdays at 5:30 at Sentinel.

Printing

Art students from the U will be coming to Hellgate to help the Respect Club or students just interested in art, print HUGE murals (using a steam roller) and T-Shirts to wear during Diversity Week. Printing meets Wednesdays after school until 4:30.

Documentary Film Making

Flagship partners with the International Wildlife Film Festival to provide an in-depth documentary film making class. Students use the latest technology and learn from some of the best film makers in the community. Dates TBA.

Footbag

Otherwise known as hacky sac, students meet once a week to practice their favorite alternative sport. They are taught by two volunteers who competed in the World Championship. Footbag meets Tuesdays after school in the cafeteria until 4:00pm.

Anime Club

Students meet twice a week during lunch to watch and discuss their favorite Japanese Animation films. They are encouraged to dress up as their favorite anime character! Anime meets Tuesdays and Thursdays in room 229.

Hip Hop Dance Team

Students will be coached by Tarah, from the University Dance Team. They will perform at several school functions and around the community. Students who get involved should be prepared to work hard and commit to practice at least twice a week. Hip Hop dance meets Wednesdays and Fridays after school in the fitness room until 4:30pm.

Elementary School Buddies

Lowell elementary school students come to Hellgate once a month. Together we do fun activities, like making ginger bread houses, carving pumpkins and going to the carousel. Give Back! The first buddy event will be on October 29^th after school in the cafeteria until 5:00pm.

Poetry Slam

Flagship newest club will meet Wednesdays after school in room 330. Taught by an old school Slammer, this alternative art is sort of like poetry and sort of like hip hop. Since it is performance based we will be holding several “coffee house” performances in the community this spring.

Photography

One of the best photographers in the country, Hellgate parent and Rocky Mountain School of Photography owner Neil Chaput returns again. This digital photography class will start after Thanksgiving. The class will meet Tuesdays at 3:10 at The Rocky Mountain School of Photography until 5:00pm. To get an application, stop by the Flagship office.

Ski and Snowboard Club

Leave at 4am and return at midnight…this year we will be hitting up Big Sky, Big Mountain, Schweitzer, and Bridger Bowl. Lunch meetings with more information will begin on November 19^th in room 320. This is one of the very few Flagship activities that cost $. Students must commit to two trips; each trip is $60.00.

Homework Zone

Mondays, Tuesday and Wednesdays starting in October, get free homework help after school. Tutors from multiple disciplines are available on a first come, first serve basis.

Trick or Eat

For students who miss knocking on doors! Instead of collecting candy, collect food for the Missoula Food Bank. We will meet at 5:00pm on Oct 31^st (big surprise). In the spirit of eating, we will have pizza for students who participate. Don’t worry, since it is a Friday, we will be done by 8:00.

First Night Idol

If you’re feeling patriotic, take part in the activity that grabbed America by storm. Students from Hellgate will perform in a preliminary round on November 25^th  after school in the auditorium. The top 3 will perform at The Wilma on New Years Eve! Get an application in The Flagship Office.

Thank you for supporting Hellgate Flagship!!