Clubs - Legacy High School

Academic Decathlon

LHS ACADEC 2022-2023

The United States Academic Decathlon (USAD) is a program that provides high school students an opportunity to experience the challenges of rigorous academic competition through participation in team activities. In addition, the Academic Decathlon involves members of the business/industry as active supporters of a program promoting academic excellence. Long term relationships, developed through joint participation, benefit the students and the community.

Region and state contests are held for schools categorized as large, medium and small. Based on a point system, the highest scoring team represents Texas at the national USAD competition. All members of the winning team receive scholarships. Texas provides $150,000 in scholarship money each year. Registration fees and the Texas Education Agency contribute to this scholarship fund.

The Academic Decathlon is designed to include students of three academic levels. Each nine-member team consists of three Honor (3.8-4.0) students, three Scholastic (3.2-3.7999) students, and three Varsity (2.0-3.1999) students. The Academic Decathlon is the only competition to award scholarships to Varsity students!

Academic Decathlon looks great for college applications. It is a nationally recognized academic competition. Also, students who compete in AcDec tend to be very prepared for success in college! Academic Decathlon is a chance to meet new people and have a great time learning! The topics change from year-to-year. For example, the focus for the 2022-2023 school year is “The American Revolution.”

Sponsors: John Davis (JohnDavis@misdmail.org) and Jodi Esaili (JodiEsaili@misdmail.org)

Anime Club

Art Club

Art Club 2022-23

The art club is a club where students can meet and create art in many forms. Join the art club Remind text by texting @3879a4 to 81010 to receive information about meetings and events for Art Club.

We will meet monthly on last Monday of each month from 3:00-3:45 in EN101 or EN106. The Remind text will contain the details. Any additional meeting dates will be posted on Remind.

Sponsor: Amy Veselka (AmyVeselka@misdmail.org) & Shane Skinner (ShaneSkinner@misdmail.org)

Asian Student Union

Athletic Leadership Council

LHS Athletic Leadership Council 2022-2023:

The intent of Student Athletic Leadership Council is to build positive relationships and instill an attitude of servant leadership within our athletes through various activities on our campus and in our community.

Meeting days and times are TBD. Contact Mr. Thomas for the ALC meeting times.

Sponsor: James Thomas (jamesthomas@misdmail.org)

AVID

AVID Club 2022-2023

AVID Club is a student-led organization that focuses on leadership through service. To support them in their leadership growth, AVID students learn life skills such as communication, and financial responsibility and are given opportunities to lead in the decision-making process in this organization. Students in this club will organize a major service project as evidence of their leadership abilities. AVID Club meets on the 1^st and 3^rd Thursdays after school from 3:00-4:00 in AJ-108.

Sponsors: Jamie Dorsett & Cheryl Cason

B.A.S.I.C.

Book Club

Bowling Team

Bronco Brigade

Cheerleading

Chess Club

Colombo Club

Debate

Drama Club / Thespian Troupe # 7304

LHS Theater 2022-2023

Visit the LHS Theatre webpage here.

The Legacy Theatre Drama club is for anyone who enjoys theatre and dramatic arts. Whether you want to be on stage, backstage, or just an audience member, Drama Club is a place for you to belong and experience live theatre. We meet on the first Wednesday of every month after school in the Legacy PAC. Meetings are typically over by 4:00. Check out www.legacyhstheatre.com for calendars, updates, upcoming shows, etc.

Thespian Troupe #7304 - Legacy Theatre is a member of the International Thespian Society as Troupe #7304. The Thespian Society is an honor society for Theatre that is internationally recognized as part of the Educational Theatre Association. It is an advanced part of Legacy's Drama Club for our dedicated members. To become a member, you must earn 15 Thespian Points by being involved in our extracurricular and co-curricular productions. You receive one point for every 10 hours of service. If you earn 30+ points AND participate in at least two of our mainstage productions, you will be able to Letter in Theatre and can then purchase a Letterman Jacket. As you earn more points, you can earn different advanced designations within the Thespian Society.

Each year we attend the Texas Thespian Festival which is a giant conference with workshops, plays and performance opportunities.

Sponsor: Jeremy Ferman (JeremyFerman@misdmail.org)

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)

Fishing Club

LHS Fishing Club 2022-2023

The Legacy fishing team joins with other MISD schools to form the MISD fishing team. Anyone from MISD can join in. The MISD team currently has 17 teams (boats) that compete, 4 of the teams are from Legacy. They fish 5 tourneys throughout the year, then have a regional tournament for those who qualify, and finally the state tournament.

Contact Mr. Thompson with any questions about the fishing club or meeting/tournament dates.

Sponsor: Weldon Thompson (WeldonThompson@misdmail.org)

Gay/Straight Alliance

LHS GSA 2022-2023

The Gay/Straight Alliance is an organization that hopes to create a more open-minded and accepting environment within Legacy High School and throughout Mansfield ISD. This is a safe space for everyone, and anyone is welcome including allies. Our goal is to educate our members about the LGBTQIA+ Community, and provide a place for students to ask questions without being judged and hopefully make some new friends. Our club motto is Exposure leads to Tolerance, and Tolerance leads to Acceptance.

We meet every Wednesday from 3:00pm to 4:00pm in the Library

Sponsor: Drew Gillespie (AndrewGillespie@misdmail.org)

Gaming Club

Hope Squad

LHS Hope Squad 2022-2023

Hope Squad's goal is to prevent suicide through public awareness and education, reduce stigma, and serve as a resource to those touched by suicide. Hope squad membership is by student nomination and it is a curriculum based organization. Members mush be able to be trusted and be able to keep information confidential.

Hope Squad meets on Wednesdays during advisory (10:35-10:55) in room W-303.

Please contact one of the sponsors if you have and questions about the Hope Squad.

Sponsors: Michelle Springs (MichelleSprings@misdmail.org) & Diana Guerrero (DianaGuerrero@misdmail.org)

Improv, Page Turners

LHS Improv & Page Turners 2022-2023

Visit the LHS Theatre webpage here.

Mission: IMPROVable - Legacy Theatre's improv comedy troupe is called Mission: IMPROVable. Auditions for the troupe take place in August and we typically cast about 15 members to the troupe. Shows are typically the first Tuesday or Thursday of the month at 7:00 in the Legacy PAC. Check out www.legacyhstheatre.com/mission-improvable for more information and schedules.

Page Turners - Page Turners is a group of theatre-minded students and teachers who get together periodically to read through new plays or musicals as a group. There is no set schedule, but we will advertise on our website and social media sites at least a week ahead of a meeting and read through.

Sponsor: Jeremy Ferman (JeremyFerman@misdmail.org)

Key Club

Latin Diversities United (LDU)

LHS Latin Diversities United 2022-2023

The Latin Diversities club is an organization created to understand and enjoy other cultural diversities. Becoming part of this club is an educational experience with lots of fun activities, where one will gain more understanding and knowledge about our community and other cultures but most of all build and establish friendships.

We meet during advisory on Wednesdays in S-217 and after school on Tuesdays from 3:05 pm to 3:35 pm

Legacyhs.ldu is our Instagram page

Sponsor: Karina Pena (KarinaPena@misdmail.org)

Model UN

Muslim Student Association

National Honor Society

LHS NHS 2022-2023

NHS is a student-led, service-based organization that recognizes high achieving students in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Character and Service.

NHS meetings will normally be held at 3:05pm on the third Thursday of each month in LHS room I-115. NHS members that are unable to attend meetings should email Mr. McMahan beforehand.

Sponsor: Nicholas McMahan (nicholasmcmahan@misdmail.org)

NHS FAQ Video

Robotics Club

Science National Honor Society

LHS Science National Honor Society 2022-2023

Science NHS is an organization for honoring students who excel in science. Our focus is to spread our respect for science to the community. Membership is by application only. New member prospects can complete an application in the Spring for membership the following year.

We meet the first Thursday of every month at 3:00 in AY-322.

More information can be found on the National Web site, https://www.sciencenhs.org/.

Sponsor: Donna Kercher (DonnaKercher@misdmail.org)

Spanish Honor Society

Spanish Honor Society 2022-2023

Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica (Spanish Honor Society) is a nationally recognized organization that promotes advanced study of the Spanish language and volunteer service oriented around the Hispanic community. Students are eligible to be members if they are sophomores, juniors, or seniors, and they are currently taking Spanish II and above, or have already completed the highest level of Spanish offered at the home campus. Students do not have to be Hispanic in order to be a member, nor do they have to be fluent in Spanish. Students are encouraged to join if they share an interest in the Spanish culture, social justice, or simply good food and music. In addition, there are a variety of travel and college scholarships available through the American Association for Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese, which sponsors the national chapter.

Sponsor: Dana Suarez (DanaSuarez@misdmail.org)

Student Council

LHS StuCo 2022-2023

We are the bridge between the student body and administrators. With passion and dedication, we shape the Bronco culture within our school. Each pep rally, event and spirit day is carefully planned by elected officers and council members.

Check out what events we're planning, see who your officers are, and catch up on the latest news at Legacy High School.

UIL Academics

LHS UIL 2022-2023

UIL Coordinator: Howard Ritz (HowardRitz@misdmail.org) in AJ-114
Debate: Howard Ritz (HowardRitz@misdmail.org) in AJ-114
Calculator App: Clifford Frederick (CliffordFrederick@misdmail.org) in W-302
Computer App:
Computer Science: @ Ben Barber
Current Events: Jodi Esaili (JodiEsaili@misdmail.org) in T-201
Literary Criticism: Howard Ritz (HowardRitz@misdmail.org) in AJ-114
Math: Sara Kamphaus (SaraKamphaus@misdmail.org) in W-310
Number Sense: Clifford Frederick (CliffordFrederick@misdmail.org) in W-302
Prose & Poetry: Howard Ritz (HowardRitz@misdmail.org) in AJ-114
Vocabulary/Spelling: Alexandra Kim (AlexandraKim@misdmail.org) in Ay-319
Reading Writing: Rachel Ryan (RachelRyan@misdmail.org) in T-207
Science: Taylor Weeks (TaylorWeeks@misdmail.org) in Z-302
Social Studies: Stephanie Gresham (StephanieGresham@misdmail.org) T-205
Journalism: Rachel Dearinger (RachelDearinger@misdmail.org) in EL-103
Accounting: @ Ben Barber with Natalie Wilson (NatalieWilson@misdmail.org)