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Amnesty International Club explores issues concerning human rights and social justice throughout the world. We write letters and send petitions to world leaders and raise funds through bake sales and coffeehouses to support the Nazoo Anna Education Center for Afghan refugee girls in Peshwar, Pakistan. Members exchange letters with Nazoo Anna students during the school year.

The Anime Club is a place to relax after class on Friday. There is no need to think or contribute discussion. After a long, taxing week at school, sitting back with friends and watching a half-hour of cartoons is sometimes what is called for. There's no need for conversation. We all watch the same thing, hear the same thing, and come away from what we've watched with a smile.

Art Reach is a diverse student club whose goal is to share and combine common interests in arts, crafts, and design with a highly motivated community service mission. Members meet weekly to arrange visits to local artistic attractions, organize numerous crafts and bake sales, and supervise an annual fashion show, all of which raise hundreds of dollars for charity organizations.

The Book Group meets in the early evening to discuss a mutually agreed-upon book. We choose books that involve topics that are issues for teenagers. The group is open to anyone in the school.

Club Joss is a group of likeminded individuals who come together every Tuesday to watch and discuss the work of television writer, director, and producer Joss Whedon.  Members get to experience the wonders of Joss Whedon's fictional worlds in Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Angel, Firefly, Dollhouse, and Dr. Horrible's Sing-Along Blog!

The Collective is one of the largest clubs on campus with its mission to explore local, national and international issues of the day. The Collective meets in the liberal tradition of examination and challenge to conventional thinking and status quo logic. The guiding principle of the Collective is the pursuit of a just and fair society free of prejudices, bigotry, racism and discrimination. The agenda of the Collective it is one reflecting a commitment to equality, respect, mutual acceptance, and the open exchange of ideas consistent with the principles of the Flintridge Prep Honor Code.

Door of Hope is a unique organization that houses families who are without a home and families who have been subject to domestic violence. Our members participate in monthly service projects at the Glendale Door of Hope site. Service might include helping children, participating in a Christmas drive, assisting with light administrative work, and more. Our goal is to be a helpful hand in a time of need.

Eeko! is a new club whose main focus is the betterment of the environment. We perform several community service projects throughout the year and work to create environmentally friendly products for fundraisers. Our other focus is betterment of the Prep campus and making it more eco-friendly.

The Fantasy Sports Club allows participants to act as owners and managers of sports teams as the members draft and trade their players as well as compete against other club participants’ teams. Based on the statistics generated from real athletes of professional teams, students can learn more about sports and enthusiastic competition.

The Fencing Club is a relatively new organization whose ultimate goal is to establish a competitive fencing program at Flintridge Prep. In the meantime, we continue to study fencing off campus and to share our interest and enthusiasm for fencing on campus. Our club is open to anyone interested in fencing. En garde!

Film club is dedicated to the collaborative production of films. We produce short films, commercials, and coverage of school events for the benefit and amusement of the Prep community. We encourage the hands-on nature of film production, with every member being able to operate the cameras and assist in the editing process.

The Flintridge Press reports on campus news, student life, and student achievements in sports and the arts. Members contribute as writers, photographers, and editors.

The Folio is Flintridge Prep’s literary and arts magazine. Its purpose is to showcase the best student-produced creative writing and visual art of the academic year. The Folio Club’s purpose is to put this publication together. During the year we work to gather material from students, to produce work ourselves, to select submissions, to edit manuscripts, and to design the layout of the final product. This is the perfect club for the aspiring writer or graphic artist, as well as others wanting to explore their creativity.

Food Pantry is a club that is dedicated to helping the hungry. Since the economic decline of 2008, food pantries throughout the country have received record-low numbers of donations while simultaneously have had to feed record-high numbers of people. Food Pantry's purpose is to utilize the generosity of the Prep community and direct it towards the worthy cause of aiding these suffering food shelters. To do so, Food Pantry holds food drives throughout the school year and donates its collected goods to Foothill Unity Center.

Foodies is a group of students who share an appreciation of food. During our meetings we share recipes, learn to cook new dishes, and of course, enjoy the food we've made! The Foodies do community service as well by cooking for the needy and raising funds.

The objective of the Foreign Film Social Club is to sample LA’s extensive art scene. Activities include attending art openings, dances, and movies. Once a month we have an evening dinner meeting to watch a foreign-language film.

French Club loves to celebrate French culture and food. Members participate in activities such as Mardi Gras, crêpe parties, and la Fête des Rois. French Club is open to any Prep student, regardless of the language he/she studies at school. French movies and games (Scrabble in French!) are often on the agenda. The club brings Paris to the classroom for rewarding and good times. (See also National French Honor Society.)

Futbol Club is comprised of soccer players (male and female) and others with an interest in soccer. We gather weekly to view major US and European games, and organize outings to LA Galaxy games. We are planning a trip to Germany for World Cup 2006.

The Gay-Straight Alliance at Flintridge Prep has been formed and operates with the intent to promote tolerance and acceptance of diversity in sexual orientation, to create a safe environment for all students, create a school environment where all can feel welcomed and accepted for their unique talents and contributions, and enjoy the full benefits of a private school education system free from fear of harassment or persecution. The above objectives will be accomplished through educating the student and faculty body in matters of and pertaining to sexuality and by increasing awareness.

This club welcomes students from all grade levels, middle and upper school, who are interested in urban dance of all genres—hip hop, funk, and street styles of breaking and locking. Meeting once a week in the dance studio, members of all experience levels share their love of contemporary urban dance and music.

Students who enjoy the exciting sport of ice hockey founded the Hockey Club. The organization is for fans, male and female; it is not a sports team. We go to local professional hockey games as a group and have other fun social activities during the year. We also meet weekly to discuss our favorite teams and other important events.

The Beginning Jazz Band is geared toward 9 th graders and other upper school students with little or no jazz experience. Members learn the fundamentals of jazz style and improvisation through the rehearsal of appropriate jazz works. The band performs at least twice during the school year.

The Advanced Jazz Ensemble consists primarily of 10th, 11th, and 12th graders with at least one year of jazz experience. Through the study and rehearsal of the great modern-jazz repertoire, students experience a variety of jazz styles with an emphasis on advanced improvisation techniques. The advanced jazz band performs in several concerts on and off campus throughout the school year.

Juggling and Unicycling Club is a group of talented people that meet  every week to learn new tricks and skills. Many people are just starting to learn to juggle or unicycle, while othersalready know how.  It is a great way to have fun.

The Flintridge Prep Key Club is dedicated to community service and student leadership. The club’s primary focus is helping those who are less fortunate. Activities include serving Thanksgiving dinners at a local church, holding a walk-a-thon to raise money for various charities, conducting food drives for the poor, and organizing contributions of food and other donations for the families of blind children. We are supported by the La Cañada Kiwanis, our parent organization. Key Club also meets with clubs from other schools and participates in joint activities, such as the Kiwanis Soap Box Derby.

Knitting Club meets once a week during first lunch, and occasionally after school on Fridays. The club got its start with members teaching each other how to knit and working on projects such as knitted scarves and hats. Plans include knitting items for babies in third-world countries.

The Latin Club is comprised of current and former Latin students who meet once a week to promote the study of the Latin language in particular and subjects related to the field of classical culture and civilization in general. We are the on-campus representatives of the Junior Classical League, the nationwide organization comprised of high school and junior high school students of Latin and Greek. In addition to academic pursuits, we engage in a number of fun activities, e.g. an outing to see the movie Troy and our annual Latin convention. We also try to be socially active in the community through service. We are active participants in the Crop Walk. In December we collect toys for needy children and hold a canned food drive in the spring to benefit the Friends In Deed House. Although it is not our official motto, we try to live out the Latin expression Facta non verba (roughly translated, “Deeds, not words”).

Leo Club is the high school branch of Lions Club International. Service projects include the collection of eyeglasses for the needy, an annual blood drive, and gift boxes for Samaritan’s Purse at holiday time. Money raised from bake sales and the annual Bling-Bling Dance supports the Elizabeth House, a Pasadena agency serving abused and unwed mothers, and numerous other community organizations. Members provide gifts, cook, clean, and entertain at the annual Elizabeth House Christmas party.

The LOG staff creates the school yearbook between September and March. Activities include photography, copy writing, layout design, and art. The LOG is produced entirely with PageMaker and PhotoShop, which means that anyone with computer experience is always welcome. We meet Tuesdays and Thursdays after school, and sometimes on weekends when a deadline is near.

Mu Alpha Theta Mathematics Club explores Math outside of the standard
classroom curriculum to satisfy the mathematical curiosity of
students: this can come in the form of competitions or discussions.
Members share a sincere passion for learning advanced mathematics.

The Multicultural Student Union is a forum for exploring and learning to appreciate the differences as well as the similarities among races and cultures. The organization fosters a mutually respectful environment where students can discuss sensitive issues without fear of criticism. We meet weekly on Wednesday afternoons.

The National French Honor Society is sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of French. Flintridge Prep has been a chapter of this organization since 1985. To qualify, students must maintain at least an A-minus average while taking French for three consecutive semesters. Members participate in activities such as dinners, National French Week, and French festivals such as Mardi Gras. The Honor Society also attends plays in French for an enriching cultural experience. Members provide a tutoring service for French 1 students. (See also French Club.)

Peer Counselors are a group of seniors who have been selected to mentor a group of 7th or 9th graders throughout the year. Peer Counselors are enrolled in the Psychology class and receive training on issues that concern adolescents.

The Pep Band is a supercharged high-energy ensemble that performs for home basketball games as well as the homecoming football game. The band’s music ranges from rock and roll to rhythm and blues to jazz, with a “jam-based” format. Pep Band members need not be members of Flintridge Prep’s music program.

Students and faculty who are interested in Ping Pong can enjoy playing during their free time. Anyone can play during our meetings on Wednesdays; it is not limited to club members, but they get priority and can play during free periods. Throughout the year we will have tournaments in which anyone can sign up, including faculty and students.

Photo Club activities coincide with those of the Foreign Film Social Club, with more emphasis on photography. We hold photo exhibitions around campus. Members need not be currently enrolled in a photography class.

Prep Masala members participate in activities such as learning simple Hindi dialogue, listening to Indian music, and (everyone’s favorite) cooking scrumptious Indian food (such as samosas, tasty fried dough balls called gulab jamum, and yummy coconut chicken curry). A past highlight: taking a field trip to Artesia to explore the Little India neighborhood. Future plans include expanding on community service projects based in India.

The Rebel Innovators was established in 2006 by Prep students interested in science, math, engineering, and technology.  The club's primary purpose is to organize Prep students in collaborative science and technology projects and to participate in nationwide competitions.  The club's initial project is to build a robot to be entered in the "FIRST Robotics Competition."  FIRST (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) is a non-profit organization that organizes various science and technology competitions around the country.  The Rebel Innovators' inaugural robot project was partially financed by N.A.S.A.'s Robotics Alliance Project.

The Salt and Pepper Club is established upon the idea that food unites our community. Through food, we share various experiences: baking, tasting, exploring, and serving the community. We volunteer our love of food and cooking to those who need the comfort of a meal, such as the Ronald McDonald House in Pasadena and the L.A. Food Bank. Salt and Pepper is experiencing
the world through food.

The Sierra Club has started a school-wide recycling program. Paper products are being closely monitored on campus, and we hope to continue this program.

The Spanish Club seeks to celebrate the culture of the Spanish-speaking world via excursions, concerts, film, food, and fundraising. Through our fundraising, we have supported a child in Bolivia for two years, and we maintain contact with a rural Bolivian village through Save the Children.

Spanish Honor Society explores Spanish culture in an environment
outside of the classroom, and its members observe this culture through
literature, art museums, performances, themed holidays, and unique
events. Its goal is to educate students with an intimate and memorable
sense of the meaning of Spanish culture. The Spanish Honor Society
also looks at events that share a multicultural theme – opportunities
to experience Spanish culture blended with other cultures of the
world.

Speech and Debate is a club that practices Public Forum Debate and competes regionally, statewide, and nationally.  It is a member of the Southern California Debate League as well as of the National Forensic League. Members of Speech and Debate are empowered with excellent public speaking and critical thinking skills, confidence, poise, and good posture. This club is open to all grades and new members are always welcome!

Strategic Games offers opportunities for students in grades 7 through 12 to engage in a variety of games from beginner to advanced level. We usually meet one Saturday a month on campus for gaming.

The Symphony Orchestra is an approximately 40-piece ensemble consisting of both high school and middle school students. String, winds, brass players, and percussionists come together once a week to rehearse the repertoire of the master symphonic composers; there is additional rehearsal in daily string and wind classes. The Symphony Orchestra typically performs three to five times in concerts on and off campus throughout the school year.

Triathlon Club concentrates on developing strength and skill in the three disciplines of a triathlon, swimming, cycling, and running.  Students of various competitive levels participate in the Triathlon club ranging from those who prefer to jog the 5k portion of a short triathlon on a relay team to those who intend to place first in full-scale Olympic distance triathlons.  The Triathlon Club provides resources for the beginner triathlete including race schedules, training advice, USAT (USA Triathlon) membership information, and more information for getting further involved with the sport.

The Flintridge Prep Young Republicans Club is committed to promoting conservative ideas and values on campus, while hosting good political debate, friendly discussion, and an atmosphere welcoming to all viewpoints.

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