ASB Club Offerings

The Anti-Bullying club exists to promote kindness and helping others to instill positive characteristics in
our cadets. We hope to initiate different activities on campus to encourage good character in young
men. Also, we will focus on how cadets can build more positive and healthy relationships with one
another while discussing different life philosophies and approaches to ensure community safety and rapport. We aim for the club to be interactive,
student-centered, and meaningful so students are motivated to plan and organize positive campus activities.

Advisors: Ms. Brittany Siegel & Ms. Jamie Frankfurth

The Astronomy Club introduces students to the planets and stars of the cosmos by giving them an up close encounter while using telescopes a few times a semester. The goal of the club is to discuss the cosmos and to observe the night
sky while promoting interest in astronomy.

Advisor: Mr. Chris Johnson

If you are unsure about committing to band class but would like to give it a try or you are interested in playing/learning to play a Band Instrument but was not able to fit the class in your schedule, then this is the club for you.

Cadets will also have the opportunity to experiment with new instruments that may not be the ones they typically play.

If you are interested in jazz or jazz instruments, you may enjoy this club as well.

Advisor: Mr. Leland Lugo

This club is for those cadets that love to play basketball. They are able to work on basic skills such as shooting, dribbling, and passing as well as play in games with other students. All levels of skill are welcome in this club.

Advisors: Mr. Gavin Hooker & Mr. Gabriel Contreras

Book and Reading Club provides an opportunity for students to read books of their choice for pleasure. Students can bring their own books or Mrs. Frazier has an extensive class library from which to choose. Some club time will be spent discussing favorite books, but most of the time will be spent silently reading.

Advisor: Mrs. Kimberly Frazier

Students have the opportunity to work with fellow classmates to explore business plans, pitch them to each other, and put them into practice. The students will also review current
business trends and practices in the U.S. and abroad. They will track stocks and study Wall Street procedures as well as learn about different types of companies that they can potentially start now or in the future.

Advisor: Mr. Phillip Zamora

The California Scholarship Federation (CSF) emphasizes high standards of scholarship and community service for California high school students.  Founded in 1921, the California Scholarship Federation is the oldest scholarship institution in the state of California.

Advisor:  Ms. Jolene Mitchell

The Chess Club is intended to be a fun and competitive club that that encourages the development of game strategies and critical thinking skills. Inter-Club competitions will be considered depending on student interest.

Advisors: Mr. Rafael Rodriguez & Mrs. Lisa Cafro

Students participating in Chinese Culture Club will have an opportunity to immersion in many different aspects of Chinese Culture such as
movies and music, Chinese calligraphy, and learning to cook simple Chinese dishes.

Advisor: Dr. Amy Tsou

This club teaches its members about basic fundamentals in computer hardware, security, and programming. In addition, the members play, discuss, and create different video games used across a plethora of gaming systems.

Advisor: Mr. Malcolm Muter

The cooking club will allow Cadets to experience a culinary education and help them to increase and improve their skills in the kitchen. They will have the opportunity to work in various kitchens and experiment with different kitchen tools, new recipes, and cooking techniques.

Advisors: Ms. Amy Coe, Ms. Jolene Mitchell, & Mrs. Karen Bartell

In Creative Problem Solving, cadets will get to problem solve expressively and creatively. The club will focus on short, fun problem solving activities designed to develop narrative voice.
Cadets can choose to work on extended pieces or work on short pieces related to the different
activities that take place during club time. We’ll discuss, debate, problem solve, and write during club time.

Advisor: Mrs. Kimberly Frazier

The Forensics Club investigates the application of a broad range of scientific disciplines to the achievement of the goals of the criminal justice system and the betterment of society. Forensics club was established in 2006 to serve the needs and interests of our Cadets.

The purposes of the Forensics club are to advance the understanding and promote greater awareness of forensic science; expose Cadets to methodology and tools used in forensics; strengthen the Cadet’s understanding of the sciences and develop leadership skills; encourage students in their educational pursuits, make them aware of career opportunities in the field of forensic science and establish and develop ties between the Academy science Cadets and local personnel involved in forensics. This is achieved through field trips, hands-on lab activities, movies and guest speakers.

Advisor:  Dr. Robin Cowen

The Game Time Club is designed to provide Cadets with an opportunity to be part of a stress-free, game-centered environment. Being able to engage in friendly competition helps to develop good character in young men.

Advisors:  Mrs. Kacie Drake & Mrs. Denise Martin

The Garden and Agriculture Club introduces Cadets to the fundamentals of gardening, from learning how to build, plant, manage, and harvest a garden to water irrigation, pest control, and many other areas.

The Club also gives back to the school by donating most of the herbs, fruits and vegetables they grow to the mess hall for Cadet and Staff meals.

Advisor: Mr. Ethan Segovia & Col. Ward

This club raises awareness for the environment and issues that are of concern today- specifically trash and recyclables on the beach, ocean, and waterways in our community. This club takes action by organizing and participating in local beach cleanups.

The Green Club works with Heal the Bay, I Love a Clean San Diego, and San Diego Coastkeepers to keep track of collected trash and waste.

Advisors: Mr. Nick Hall & Ms. Jean Lacob

This is a Cadet organization responsible for education, supervision, and administration of the Honor Code.

Advisor: TBD

Cadets will travel to Boston, MA to participate in the largest congressional simulation conference in the world. HMC provides high school students from across the United States and abroad with an opportunity to experience American government firsthand.

Advisors: Mr. Phillip Zamora & Mr. Nick Hall