Chess and Strategy Gaming Club

The Chess and Strategy Gaming Club meets weekly to allow students to engage each other in a variety of strategy games. Traditional chess remains the popular game, but we offer lessons in Chinese and Korean chess as well. A variety of skill levels and game complexities are offered for play, from Chinese checkers to Axis and Allies. Students are encouraged to bring their own games and teach others, or select from those available in the classroom.

Drama

There are two productions each school year that students in drama perform in. Typically, the productions will be small scale, small cast shows. One of these productions may also be done at a Far East, but not necessarily. Participation in these productions is done through auditions.

IFLY (Internationl Foreign Language for Youth)

Students participating in the International Club explore languages, cultures, crafts, music, dance, and food from around the world! The meeting times varies through the school year. During some quarters we will also meet after school when it doesn't comflict with sports or other extra-curricular activities. (Please contact the Sponsor for more information)

Junior Science and Humanities Symposium

Junior Science and Humanities Symposium (JSHS) is a competitive science evrichment opportunity for students in eghth through twelfth grades. Those students who gave developed exceptional independent science research projects are offered the opportunity to apply for JSHS in November, Following the local science fair. The students, guided by the mentor/sponsor, write a well-documented science research paper must follow the published formats in order to be sumbitted to the reading committee, a committee of volunteer judges - all practicing scientist. The students are notified in late February of acceptance of rejection. Those selected normally meet in the sponsor's classroom. They meet in February and March on Wednesday's lunch and by appointment with the sponsor to discuss their work and prepare for the Regional Junior Science and Humanities Symposium. The students travel to Japan for five days, usually in March, where they sompete with other DoDDS Pacific students in presenting their research projects. In Japan , the students also have the opportunity to tour science research facilities, an aquarium, and museums. Most expenses for the trip are paid by the Pacific JSHS. The top three winners of the regional JSHS are awarded with scholarships and the opportunity to compete in the National JSHS in April.

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Model United Nations

Imagine a conference room filled with world delegates in an animated debate about a pressing global issue. On the podium is the United Nation's seal and gavel, an on the delegates' desks are placards bearing different countries' names placed side by side with their corresponding flag emblems. This is not the United Nations' headquarters, however. Neither are these delegates natives of the countries they are representing. This is the Model United Nations, and the participants you see in the midst of this serious discussion are but hight school students coming from various schools in the school district. Model United Nations simulates how the United Nations' delegates come together to create solutions and make decisions regarding world issues. Through role play, students, with their insights and perspectives, become active participants in the simulated international decision-making thereby improving their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Model United Nations is undoubtedly the perfect venue to demonstrate that the voices of the youth matter and make sense.

Music

Jazz Band is an activity for students to participate in a performance-based organization which plays jazz music in a typical "Big Band" setting. Students who play Alto, Tenor, and Baritone Saxophone; Trumpet; Trombone; Piano; Bass; Guitar; or Drums are encouraged to join. Practice is held on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 0730 until 0815. Usually the jazz band performs with other school organizations in the winter program and again in the spring. The band also performs for other occasions as well, such as pep rallies and lunch-time concerts. Students who elect to be in this band must show proficiency on their instrument as it is not open to beginners.

Concert Band is an activity for students to participate in a performance-based organization which plays various types of band music. Sometimes the band plays for pep rallies and luch concerts while the band also performs in a tradicional concert setting in December and again in the spring. This organization is open to all students in intermediate and advanced bands as well as students who are not able to fit these courses in their class selections because of conflicts in scheduling.

Both of these organizations can permit student in grades 9-12 to audition for the Far East Honor Music Festival held during April each school year.

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Newspaper

Paw Prints is our school's electronic newspaper published monthly via students' Gaggle accounts, staff and parents' e-mails, and the school intranet site. Although most of the reporters and photographers who work for the newspaper are students in either middle school or high school journalism, guest editorialists and stringers are encouraged to submit work for publication.

High School Student Council

The Student Council acts as the unifier for students of Osan American High School by promoting spirit and cooperation among the school administration, faculty, and community wherever possible. We have many tasks including the duty and responsibility to make recommendations to the administration regarding student policies and activities. We represent every student enrolled in grades 9-12 at Osan American High School. Every member of the student body has the right to express an opinion on any matter pertaining to the student government and any other matter affecting the welfare of the school to and through Student Council. Such opinions may be expressed verbally or in writing through the duly elected representatives of each class or in person at the Student Council meetings. The leadership of the Student Council is made up of the president, vice-president, recording secretary, corresponding secretary, treasurer historian, and parliamentarian. Student Councel also has representatives. Two representatives and an alternate from each class (freshmen, sophomores, etc.) grades 9-12 are elected by their classmates during class meetings at the beginning of the Fall Semester each year. Representatives and alternates participate in all events sponsored by the Student Council.

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Middle School Student Council

The purpose and operation of the Middle School Student Council is similar to that of the High School Student Council. Meetings for the Middle School Student Council are usually during seminar in the auditorium foyer. Our organization provides entertainment opportunities for the middle school students with dances and parties.

Yearbook

The yearbook staff creates the school yearbook. The staff meets every Thursday after school and occasionally throughout the week during seminar. The staff creates the yearbook layouts, takes pictures, and sells the yearbook. Each member must apply and be selected in order to be part of the yearbook staff.

Osan Writers Club

Osan Writers Club is a group of students committed to write short stories and poetry outside of school assignment and requirements. We meet on Thursday afterschool in quarter three. We begin each session with a writing prompt, and then share our work, seeking feedback from peers. The Osan Writers Club will publish a literary magazine in May to showcase work both from our group and the school. Writes of all skill levels are welcomed to join.