Clubs
Student Clubs & Organizations
Branham has a strong and vibrant club culture. With so many clubs and organizations on campus, there's something for everyone! You are always welcome to contact a club advisor or attend a meeting to get involved.
| Club Name | Club Advisor | ParentSquare | Club Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3D Printing Club | Wilson, A | Join Group | The 3D Printing Club aims to be a workspace for people who have an interest in printing out their models or models from the internet. |
| Acoustic Club | West, B | Join Group | The club holds acoustic nights throughout the year, providing a way for the Branham community to have its own live music night. Along with other performances at winter market and other possible events, this club provides a space for Branham performers to perform. |
| Aerial Club | Bertron, E | Join Group | The Aerial Club aims to train aerial artists for performance. |
| Aerospace Science Club | Theodosopoulou, I | Join Group | The Aerospace Science Club aims to educate members about aerospace science through activities and lessons. |
| Animal Rescue Club | Marquez, E | Join Group | The club aims to inform people about ways to keep their pets healthy and active. It also shares information about different animal shelters where students can volunteer and explains how they work. |
| Animation Club | MacInnes, S | Join Group | The club aims to foster a community of people who love to create animations and enjoy animating. |
| App Development Club | De La Cruz, D | Join Group | The App Development Club aims to engage students who have an interest or background in computer science to create personal apps and projects. Eventually, members may also participate in coding competitions with the club. |
| Asian American Pacific Islander Student Union | Viernes, D | Join Group | The AAPISU Club aims to inform and incorporate different parts of Asian and Pacific Islander culture into lessons for people to learn about. The club will focus on cultural lessons and activities. |
| Astronomy Club | De La Cruz, D | Join Group | The Astronomy Club is for anyone curious about exploring the universe through science, data, and technology. |
| Backstage Bruins | Sorkin, J | Join Group | The Backstage Bruins Club aims to fundraise and support the theatre program at Branham High School by helping prepare for productions and events. It also enables club members to experience different forms of theatre through field trips and activities and fosters interest in the arts in the community. |
| Beach Clean Up Club | Amanatullah, H | Join Group | The club promotes environmentally friendly habits and cleans up local beaches. |
| Bear Necessities Club | Molina, L | Join Group | The Bear Necessities Club aims to give students an outlet to help people in need in the community while learning ways they can help independently. |
| Bear Witness | Wyatt, Y | Join Group | This club aims to print and promote the efforts of the Journalism class in the regular print issue of Bear Witness. |
| Best Buddies | Viernes, D | Join Group | The Best Buddies Club aims to create bonds between students with and without intellectual or developmental disabilities so that all students feel welcome and accepted on campus. |
| BHS Kapamilya/BHS Filipinx-American Student Association | Viernes, D | Join Group | The BHS Filipino Club aims to teach others about the importance of Filipino culture and the value it holds among its people. The club aims to inform everyone, regardless of background, about the beauty of Filipino culture. |
| BHS Movie Club | Carruth, S | Join Group | BHS Movie Club. |
| BHS Swifties Club | MacInnes, S | Join Group | The BHS Swifties Club aims to build a community of Taylor Swift fans at Branham High School and broaden members' understanding of Taylor Swift's work. |
| Bike Together Club | Ojeda, A | Join Group | Bike Together Club. |
| Bionic Bruins | Theodosopoulou, I | Join Group | The robotics club aims to educate students about robotics and STEM and inspire creativity and learning. Members also compete in the VEX V5RC tournament. |
| Black Student Union | Espinoza, M | Join Group | The Black Student Union celebrates Black culture and supports Black students by creating a space where everyone feels welcome, heard, and empowered. |
| Board Game Club | Arora, S | Join Group | The Branham Board Game Club helps students realize the joy of playing board games with friends rather than using phones for video games or social media during lunchtime. |
| Book of the Month | Votava, H | Join Group | The Book of the Month Club brings people together to read and talk about books in a relaxed, friendly setting. Members explore different kinds of books and share their thoughts with others. |
| Branham Art Club | Duran-Hulton, K | Join Group | The Branham Art Club provides students with educational opportunities to learn about art and encourages the creation of art. |
| Branham Artificial Intelligence Club | Turner, S | Join Group | The AI Club aims to teach students about the science behind artificial intelligence while developing problem-solving, entrepreneurship, and digital literacy skills. |
| Branham Baazigars | Satyapal, A | Join Group | The Baazigars Club uses dance to showcase Bollywood culture, music, and traditions while building a supportive community and developing dance skills, confidence, and creativity. |
| Branham Baking Club | Zirbes, I | Join Group | The Branham Baking Club aims to bring together a community through baking. |
| Branham Beach Volleyball Club | Radlinsky, R | Join Group | The Branham Beach Volleyball Club teaches members the rules and fundamentals of beach volleyball. It also provides indoor volleyball players with opportunities to improve their skills and gives students a way to unwind. |
| Branham Drone and Rocketry Club | Visvanathan, R | Join Group | The Branham Drone and Rocketry Club teaches students about drones and rockets through hands-on activities that promote STEM learning. |
| Branham Green Habits Club | Duran-Hulton, K | Join Group | The Branham Green Habits Club provides a safe and fun environment for students to learn simple daily habits that reduce waste and promote sustainable living. |
| Branham High School Esports Club | Johnson, A | Join Group | The Branham High School Esports Club fosters competitive gaming, teamwork, and leadership while promoting student engagement through esports events and activities. |
| Branham Key Club | Ojeda, A | Join Group | The Key Club holds service projects, fundraisers, and volunteer events that allow students to contribute to the community and connect with other Key Club members. |
| Branham Model United Nations | Amanatullah, H | Join Group | The Branham Model United Nations Club educates and prepares students for local Model UN conferences and provides opportunities to participate in MUN conferences. |
| Branham Political Association | Menera, S | Join Group | The BPA Club provides a safe space for people to discuss political opinions without judgment. |
| Branham Pre-Med Club | Johnson, A | Join Group | The Branham Pre-Med Club equips students with academic and strategic tools for pursuing pre-med studies in college, including medical school information, BS/MD program advice, and college admissions guidance. |
| Branham Psychology Club | McGrath, J | Join Group | The Psychology Club educates students about human behavior, emotions, cognition, and mental health. |
| Branham Red Cross Club | Jeon, S | Join Group | The Branham Red Cross Club teaches students vital safety techniques and skills, helps the community, and works to make the world better. |
| Branham TEDx Club | Molina, L | Join Group | The Branham TEDx Club empowers students to share innovative ideas and inspire meaningful conversations through workshops in research, storytelling, and public speaking. |
| Bringing Love in Sound and Song | Nalls, C | Join Group | The BLISS Club creates a bridge between diverse groups and generations through music and conversation, spreading joy through performances in convalescent homes and medical institutions. |
| Bruin2Bruin | Satyapal, A | Join Group | The Bruin2Bruin Club makes tutoring and volunteering accessible to students while supporting both tutors and tutees. |
| Bruin Card Club | Mackey, D | Join Group | The Card Club teaches students about the history of different card games and fosters a healthy competitive environment. |
| Bruin Stickers | McGrath, J | Join Group | The Bruin Stickers Club provides a space for students to design and print their own stickers while expressing creativity through an accessible artistic medium. |
| California Scholarship Federation | Satyapal, A | Join Group | The CSF Club brings high-quality volunteers to the community and may provide members with awards and scholarships. |
| Ceramics Club | Duran-Hulton, K | Join Group | The Ceramics Club fosters a passion for ceramics by providing an environment where enthusiasts can refine their skills through instruction and guidance. |
| Chess Club | Wilson, A | Join Group | The Chess Club provides a community for students to learn, play, and improve at chess through casual or competitive matches, tournaments, and lectures. |
| Choir Club | West, B | Join Group | The Choir Club promotes the love of singing on campus and helps fund field trips, festivals, and competitions for student singers. |
| Computer Science Club | Turner, S | Join Group | The Computer Science Club educates students about computer science, data science, machine learning, cybersecurity, and related fields while bringing together like-minded individuals. |
| Congressional Award Club | Jeon, S | Join Group | The United Congressional Award Club provides students with a safe place to complete volunteer hours through the United States Congressional Award program. |
| Curing with CARE - Cancer Awareness Research and Education Club | Kalman, K | Join Group | The Curing with CARE Club provides students with a platform to learn about different cancers and enhance their education through research opportunities and engaging activities. |
| Days for Girls | Menera, S | Join Group | Days for Girls distributes menstrual products and provides education about period health. The club creates care packages, hosts lunchtime events, and promotes gender equality, health equity, and social justice. |
| Dermatology and Skincare Club | Kalman, K | Join Group | The Dermatology & Skincare Club is a science-focused student organization dedicated to exploring the biology of skin health and common dermatological conditions. |
| Dinosaur Enthusiast Club | MacInnes, S | Join Group | This club aims to inform people about dinosaurs. |
| Dungeons and Dragons Club | Turner, S | Join Group | The Dungeons and Dragons Club creates a space where students can connect, have fun, make new friends, and improve their improvisational skills. |
| Economics Club | Martinez-Gallardo, J | Join Group | The Economics Club teaches microeconomic and macroeconomic theory and relates that theory to current events. |
| Electrical Engineering Club | Wilson, A | Join Group | The Electrical Engineering Club fosters engineering skills through embedded systems and digital electronics while promoting innovation, problem-solving, and real-world applications. |
| Entrepreneurship Club | Mock, C | Join Group | The Entrepreneurship Club inspires future entrepreneurs and provides resources to help students start businesses. |
| Film Club | Kalman, K | Join Group | The Film Club introduces students to new movies and helps them develop a passion for watching films. |
| Finance Club | Dopheide, M | Join Group | The Finance Club teaches financial literacy and encourages members to participate in the financial world. |
| First Generation Forward | Menera, S | Join Group | First Gen Forward supports first-generation students by guiding them through the college process and providing information about applications, financial aid, scholarships, and other resources. |
| BHS Floral Club | Arduini, B | Join Group | The club gives back to the community through flower arrangements that encourage and recognize people and organizations. |
| Food Bank Club | Lapinsky, J | Join Group | The Food Bank Club provides volunteer opportunities at food pantries and charities, including sorting and distributing food to the community. |
| French Club | Saade, K | Join Group | The French Club explores French culture and language. |
| French National Honor Society of Branham High School | Saade, K | Join Group | The Branham French National Honor Society promotes French culture on campus and recognizes academic dedication to the French language. |
| Future Business Leaders of America | Turner, S | Join Group | The club provides an official FBLA chapter for students at Branham, preparing them for competitions, interviews, and community engagement. |
| Girls Who Code | Wilson, A | Join Group | The Girls Who Code Club gives girls opportunities to lead in a STEM-based environment. |
| Hospital Hands | Johnson, A | Join Group | The Hospital Hands Club provides volunteer opportunities for students interested in medicine and community service through gift baskets, volunteering, and donation drives. |
| Instrumental Music Leadership Club | Nalls, C | Join Group | The organization provides a student-led leadership team to plan and execute band-related events, coordinate concert logistics, and support related activities. |
| Japanese Club | Saade, K | Join Group | The Japanese Club spreads Japanese culture throughout the Branham community and creates a community for people interested in Japanese culture. |
| Jewish Culture Club | Amanatullah, H | Join Group | The Jewish Club provides a safe space for Jewish students to feel heard and build their own community. |
| Kicks 4 Kids | Murphy, K | Join Group | Kicks 4 Kids raises funds to donate sports equipment to children who may not otherwise have access to it, teaching members about fundraising, giving, and the importance of sports. |
| Korean Club | Jeon, S | Join Group | The Korean Club educates the public about Korean holidays and traditions. |
| Korean Honor Society | Jeon, S | Join Group | The Korean Honor Society fosters a welcoming atmosphere for anyone eager to explore Korean culture and language. |
| KTV Karaoke Club | Chen, L | Join Group | The club builds a community where students can make memories by singing or watching friends sing. |
| Latinx Student Union | Johnson, L | Join Group | The LSU Club promotes community and culture. |
| Lean On Us (Senior Home Care) | De La Cruz, D | Join Group | The Lean On Us Club spreads awareness about cognitive disorders and organizes volunteer events at senior homes. |
| Link Crew | Reynolds, K | Join Group | Link Crew provides orientation and yearlong support for freshmen on campus. |
| Made to be Med | Matthews, R | Join Group | The Made to be Med Club explores topics of interest through games, questions and answers, projects, and more. |
| Mandarin Club | Chen, L | Join Group | The Mandarin Club teaches others about Chinese cultures. |
| Manga (Paneling and Writing) Club | Chen, L | Join Group | The Manga Club helps students interested in creating manga work together to develop their own stories. |
| Math Club of Branham High School | Visvanathan, R | Join Group | The club shares a love of mathematics through competitions, educational resources, and opportunities to explore and grow in math. |
| Mindfulness Club | Arruda, A | Join Group | The Mindfulness Club spreads awareness of mindfulness practices and their benefits. |
| Multicultural Club | Cammer, J | Join Group | The Multicultural Club spreads awareness about different cultures. |
| Mural Club | Marquez, E | Join Group | The Mural Club holds painting sessions to create murals for the school. |
| National Honor Society | Martinez-Gallardo, J | Join Group | The purpose of NHS is to create enthusiasm for scholarship, stimulate a desire to serve, promote worthy leadership, and encourage character development in Branham High School students. |
| Neuroscience Club | Winsor, D | Join Group | The Neuroscience Club explores the brain and nervous system and how the brain influences behavior, thinking, and learning through discussions and hands-on activities. |
| Nutrition Club- Health and Wellness | De La Cruz, D | Join Group | The Nutrition Club educates students about healthier choices and lifestyle medicine, especially nutrition. |
| Opa! Greek Club | Cetani, J | Join Group | The Opa! Greek Club educates students about Greek culture. |
| Orchestra Club | Kohen, A | Join Group | The Orchestra Club educates students with string instruments and builds a community of orchestral musicians. |
| Photography Club | Mackey, D | Join Group | Photography Club connects members to the world around them through photography and weekly themes that encourage appreciation of their surroundings. |
| Physical Wellness Medical Club | Cetani, J | Join Group | The Physical Wellness Medical Club promotes physical and mental well-being and helps prevent chronic diseases through exercise, nutrition, and lifestyle education. |
| Poetry Club | Arduini, B | Join Group | The Poetry Club immerses students in the art of poetry by discussing styles, techniques, emotions, and messages while giving student writers opportunities to share their work. |
| Public Speaking Club | Marquez, E | Join Group | The Public Speaking Club covers foundational parts of human interaction while improving members' confidence and tone in speeches and conversations. |
| Queer Student Union | De La Cruz, D | Join Group | The Queer Student Union creates a safe space for queer students in the Branham community and provides opportunities to make friends and learn more about the LGBTQIA+ community. |
| Rest and Relaxation Club | Cellini, L | Join Group | The Rest and Relaxation Club gives students a quiet space to escape the pressures of student life and fosters a community of healthier, more rested students. |
| Rubik's Cube Club | Turner, S | Join Group | The Rubik's Cube Club creates an environment for cube enthusiasts, teaches Rubik's Cube theory, and provides opportunities to compete in cubing competitions. |
| Science Accelerating Growth and Engagement | Kalman, K | Join Group | SAGEx accelerates engagement in STEM fields by sharing information and career paths with interested and ambitious students. |
| Science Club of Branham High School | Theodosopoulou, I | Join Group | The Science Club provides a space for students to explore science topics, participate in competitions, and engage in volunteer opportunities and hands-on experiments. |
| Self Improvement Club | Torrecillas, D | Join Group | The Self Improvement Club helps students develop communication and social skills while connecting with others and striving to improve mentally, physically, and academically. |
| Self-Care Club | Winsor, D | Join Group | The Self-Care Club provides a supportive space for students to manage stress and maintain balance through creative and engaging activities that support mental, physical, and academic well-being. |
| Sociedad Honoraria Hispanics | Votava, H | Join Group | The SHH Club recognizes outstanding academic achievement in Spanish and Portuguese while fostering continued interest in Hispanic and Luso-Brazilian studies, culture, and language. |
| Sociology | Fernandez, J | Join Group | The Sociology Club creates an interactive way to learn about human social behavior and discuss how social forces shape human action and consciousness. |
| South Asian Student Union | Visvanathan, R | Join Group | The South Asian Student Union spreads awareness of South Asian culture and creates a safe space for South Asian students to connect with their culture and identity. |
| Speech and Debate Club | Molina, L | Join Group | The Speech and Debate Club fosters a new generation of students who feel comfortable with public speaking. |
| Stat Lab | Momeni, S | Join Group | The Stat Club helps students learn about the statistics and analytics that may influence their favorite teams' success. |
| STEM for Communities | Molina, L | Join Group | The club allows students to apply STEM principles to create potential solutions to issues in the community. |
| Stretches & Smiles | Votava, H | Join Group | The Stretches & Smiles Club promotes calmness and well-being in a mindful environment while teaching basic yoga positions and their origins. |
| Stretching Club | Calvert, D | Join Group | The Stretching Club teaches students about the benefits of stretching and provides time to practice different types of stretches together. |
| Student Ambassador Union | Raineri, T | Join Group | The Student Ambassador Union assists ASB with events and activities and provides on-campus volunteer opportunities for members. |
| Students Against Destructive Decisions | Arora, S | Join Group | The SADD Club helps and educates teens to make safe, healthy, and positive choices. |
| Students Promoting Awareness on Recycling and the Environment | Mock, C | Join Group | SPARE protects and beautifies the Branham campus and surrounding neighborhoods while teaching people about recycling and the environment. |