Activities/Clubs

DCE Activities and Clubs

Senior High

DCE Chamber Orchestra	Senior High	Joe Finnegan	DCE Chamber Orchestra is a small orchestra consisting of about 25 players, used for the performance of baroque and early classical music as well as modern music written specifically for a small orchestra.
Chamber Choir	Senior High	Cristie Bates.	Chamber Choir is a highly selective choir of mixed (SATB) voices. This choir sings advanced music and performs at choir concerts, solo and ensemble and the Variety Show. Rehearsals are two days a week during ELT. Members of Chamber Choir must be in Concert Choir or Songspinners, and audition with Mrs. Bates.
DECA	Senior High	Alex Schremp and Jodi Peterson	Preparing emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, management, finance and hospitality
FBLA	Senior High	Jennifer Gipp	FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America) helps high school students prepare for careers in business through academic competitions, leadership development, and educational programs.
FCCLA	Senior High	Stacy Peterson	The only CTSO with family as its focus. FCCLA promotes personal growth and leadership development through Family and Consumer Sciences Education. Focusing on the multiple roles of family member, wage earner and community leader.
Finance Bowl	Senior High	Alex Schremp
SkillsUSA	Senior High	John Glynn, Aaron Hoffman	SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. SkillsUSA helps each student excel and prepare for careers in trade, technical, and skilled service occupations.
Student Council	Senior High	Karry Salber	The D.C. Everest High School Student Council, in partnership with the community, administration, and faculty, is committed to providing and promoting the general welfare of the student body, school, and community.
Captains Club	Senior High	Mike Mathies	Senior and Junior club of student-athletes dedicated to building leadership skills in its members and continuing the CarryTheE Culture in all of our athletic programs.
FCA	Senior High	Steve Kmosena, Mike Soehl, CJ Hansen	Allows students an opportunity to meet and talk about their faith as well as creating community.
Fishing Team	Senior High	Joel Deboer, Pete Thorpe	The mission of the DCE Fishing Team is to increase knowledge of angling techniques and opportunities, to further awareness of ecological principles related to aquatic natural resources, to promote angler ethics and stewardship.
Key Club	Senior High	Megan Ackley, Julie Rice	""Key Club is a student-led, high school organization. Our members make the world a better place through service. In doing so, we grow as individuals and as leaders by answering the call to lead, summoning the courage to engage.
Forensics	Senior High	Dawn Whitsett	This club prepares, practices, and competes in public speaking.
ELT Jazz Band Club	Senior High	Joseph Finnegan	ELT Jazz Band meets Tuesday and Thursday during ELT for students in band who enjoy jazz but cannot fit it into their daily schedule. Students will learn a variety of music ranging from Swing, Latin, Rock, and mush more.
Gaming Club	Senior High	Christian Ammon	The D.C. Everest Gaming Club is a club dedicated to the practice and preservation of organized gaming of all types. Some types of gaming include board gaming, role-playing, card playing, strategy-based gaming, anime, etc.
History Bowl Club	Senior High	Glenn Olstad
Men's Choir	Senior High	Cristie Bates	Men's Choir is open to all male voices. Members of Men's Choir do not have to currently be in a choir class. Rehearsals are once a week during ELT and the choir performs at all choir concerts and the Variety Show.
Mock Trial	Senior High	Ciera Levake	Students learn about the law system and hone their public speaking skills by taking on the role of witness or lawyer in a mock trial case.
Musical	Senior High	Wendy Vesper, Cristie Bates, Marshall DeLonay	The D.C. Everest Performing Arts Department is an award-winning program that prides itself on generating high-quality productions multiple times a year for students in grades 6-12.
NHS	Senior High	Ann Geier	NHS is a nationwide organization for high school students that is based on four criteria: Scholarship, Character, Leadership, and Service.
Chess Club	Senior High	Glenn Olstad
Everest Pals	Senior High	Molly Meurett, Phil Sturm, Jeremy Brandt	Unifies schools by using sports and education programs to create agents of change and whole school awareness. Engages youth to brainstorm ideas to unify schools and advocate for people with disabilities.
FFA	Senior High	John Glynn	FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
HOSA	Senior High	Miranda Ritger	HOSA is a global student-led organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education and the Department of Health and Human Services and several federal and state agencies. We empower future health professionals to become leaders.
Literary Magazine	Senior High	Matt Cepress	Point of Convergence is the D.C. Everest Literary Magazine. We accept writing submissions from current students in the DC Everest District. Our student-editors are current DC Everest high school students.
SAGA (Sexual and Gender Alliance)	Senior High	Melissa Clay Reissmann, Jenny Oosterhuis	SAGA os dedicated to promoting an inclusive community for LGBTQ+ students and allies. We focus on cultivating a positive and welcoming space for anyone who wants to feel safe and accepted for their identities.
Spanish Club	Senior High	Leslei Dickerson
YLA - Youth Leadership Alliance	Senior High	Brooke Davis, Leslei Dickerson	To create an environment in which students are empowered to embrace their identity and grow as leaders in the school and community.
Raise Your Voice	Senior High	Tony DeGrand, Danielle Steiniger	Raise Your Voice Club focuses on raising mental health awareness, empowering students, promoting mental health resources, developing advocates and leaders, and creating an overall greater dialogue for mental health and wellness.
Nordic Ski Club	Senior High	Ernie Luedke	The goal of the D.C. Everest Nordic Ski Team is to encourage high school aged athletes to spend time outdoors during winter and seek fitness related goals through the sport of Nordic skiing.
Unified Pals	Senior High	Molly Meurett, Phil Sturm	Unified Pals brings together students of all abilities to play sports such as kickball, volleyball, badminton, basketball, soccer, bounce houses, and other fun engaging activities to help build relationships.
Film Club	Senior High	Michael Soehl	Watching movies, discussing themes, and creating reviews. Film club focus is on introducing students to the themes and messages conveyed in the movie industry. Focusing on all genres, students are exposed to new ideas and concepts to further their understanding of film.
Current Events Club	Senior High	Brad Seeley	Current Events Club is a space for healthy and proactive discussion on relevant foreign and domestic issues. Our club's objective is to educate teens and prevent the spread of misinformation.
Debate Club	Senior High	Andrew Swanson	Our goal is to learn and practice the skills (critical thinking, public speaking, research, et.) that will enable students to engage in civil and healthy discussion while becoming educated on both sides of a given topic.
Chinese Club	Senior High	Sarah Bailey	All students are welcome to join our club to learn about Chinese culture through food, games, film, and language.
Making Wausau A Home (MWAH)	Senior High	Nicole Goff	MWAH is a student advocacy group dedicated to assisting refugees in the Wausau community. We extend our support through the facilitation of various events that encompass both recreational and educational activities. Additionally, we raise funds and resources in order to offer aid towards our new community members. Some things we have done so far include cooking, painting, and music lessons. We offer a variety of opportunities for student leadership and initiative in planning community events and fundraisers, all to help integrate refugees into Wausau.
Hmong Dance Club	Senior High	Cristie Bates	Hmong Dance Club is for anyone who wants to learn more about dance and the Hmong culture. Hmong dancing was created in Laos. The dances are used to represent and express Hmong culture, including Thai, Chinese, Cambodian, and many other Asian dance styles. This club is for everyone including all ages, all genders, and doesn’t require any dance experience. Hmong Dance Club is for anyone who wants to learn more about dance and the Hmong culture. Hmong dancing was created in Laos. The dances are used to represent and express Hmong culture, including Thai, Chinese, Cambodian, and many other Asian dance styles. This club is for everyone including all ages, all genders, and doesn’t require any dance experience.

Raise Your Voice: Are you passionate about topics relating to wellness and mental health? Are you looking to be engaged in our school community and make a difference? Raise Your Voice is a student led group that works to raise awareness about your mental health and resources available to help yourself or a friend, promote acceptance, cultivate leaders, and positively impact our school’s climate. Be empowered to speak up
Advisors: Mrs. Lauersdorf, Ms. Briggs

ABC - Advanced Book Club: Book club for freshmen who love to read and discuss high-level books and plays. Freshmen who are considering taking Honors and AP English at the senior High are perfect for ABC! The club will run during Semester 2. We will read and discuss three books (during ELT), and freshmen must read/discuss all three to meet the academic letter criteria. The club is limited to twenty students.
Advisor: Mrs. Moua

Chamber Singers: Choral Ensemble selected by audition – rehearse for performances.
Advisor: Mr. Ulrich

Chess Club: Spend time learning and playing chess. Each meeting will include a mini lesson and time enjoying the game of chess together. Open to 8th & 9th grades students.
Advisor: Mr. Stuebs

Creative Writing Club: Brings together students that love to write and/or appreciate the art of writing. Create and share your work. Listen to and read work of your peers.
Advisor: Mrs. Searing

Culture Club: Celebrate diverse cultures as you are introduced to new perspectives through games, crafts, food, music, language and more!
Advisor: Mrs. Kindlarski, Mrs. Zoromski

DECA: A marketing & business club developing emerging leaders. Join today, lead tomorrow.
Advisor: Mrs. Jodi Peterson

Drama: Acting, stage crew, make-up, sound, lighting and prompting ($10 fee).
Advisor: Mrs. Vesper

Early Intervention Program (EIP): Early Intervention Program encourages education after high school run by the Department of Public Instruction.
Advisor: See Student Services

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA): A student led club for kids to come together, share their faith, reach out to others, and improve our community. You don’t need to be an athlete to participate!
Advisor: Mr. Stuebs

Fishing Team: The mission of the DCE Fishing Team is to increase knowledge of angling techniques and opportunities, to further awareness of ecological principles related to aquatic natural resources, to promote angler ethics and stewardship, and to exhibit exemplary sportsmanship in competition.
Advisor: Mr. Dahlgren

Future Farmers of America (FFA): FFA is a dynamic intracurricular student youth organization for students interested in careers connected to agriculture that changes lives and prepares members for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.
Advisor: Mr. Glynn

Forensics: Forensics provides opportunities to practice and compete in public speaking contests. Individual and group categories are available. Sign up begins in December, and forensics rehearsals begin in January. ($10 fee)
Advisor: Mrs. Searing, Mrs. Moua

Gaming Club: The D.C. Everest Gaming Club is a unique club (grades 8-12) which is dedicated to the practice and preservation of organized gaming of all types. Some of the many types of gaming include: board gaming, role playing, card playing, strategy-based gaming, etc. The Club is also the unofficial Anime Club of the district. Additionally, the club has approximately 400+ games, which are available for checkout by any club member. The club also has officers and other leadership positions, which actively participate in running the club throughout the school year and summer.
Advisor: Mr. Ammon, Mr. Burish

Gay-Straight Alliance: The Gay-Straight Alliance (GSA) works to create a school community where all students feel welcome and supported, regardless of their sexual orientation or identity. Our goals are to have fun, learn, and support each other.
Advisors: Mrs. Morgan, Mrs Searing

Jazz Band: Any current 8th or 9th grade band student may join.
Advisor: Mr. Burish

Men's Choir: Open to all junior high male singers for rehearsal and performances.
Advisor: Mr. Ulrich

National Junior Honor Society (NJHS): Leadership, service citizenship, character, and academics determine membership.
Advisor: Mrs. Pederson, Mrs. Jaipuri

Outdoor Club: Promotes activities related to hunting, fishing, and camping including safety instruction, ice fishing tournament, and jig making.
Advisor: Mr. Fuehrer

Sherpas: Sherpas are our guides for new students at the junior high. Sherpa’s must have a B average or higher, no discipline referrals, and currently in good academic standing.
Advisor: Mrs. Pederson, Mrs. Wipperfurth

Ski-Snowboard Club: For the beginner, intermediate, and advanced skier or snowboarder. Students may enroll in lessons through the ski hill.
Advisor: Mr. Hahn

String Elite: Students will prepare performance repertoire that will be performed for community events and organizations.
Advisor: Ms. Johnson

Student Council: Promote student responsibility, develop leadership and school spirit, and take part in worthwhile projects. Students will also gain an initial understanding of student government.
Advisor: Miss Thomas

Unified Pals: Students of all abilities come together to promote social inclusion through play and learning where respect and acceptance are the norm.
Advisor: Mrs. Wistrom, Mr. Tretter

Woodturning Club: Learn how to turn and make wooden pens to donate to the Never Forgotten Honor Flights Veterans. For every 3 pens you make for the vets, you get to make one for yourself. Any 8th or 9th grader is welcome to join.
Advisor: Mrs. Heise

Yearbook Club: Yearbook Club is a group that gives students experience in print media publishing, camera basics, computer layout design, and creative writing. Students will collaborate to create a yearbook that captures the memories of our school year.
Advisor: Ms. Clark

Middle School

Dates and times for club activities can be found on the Middle School calendar

Club Name	Description	Advisor(s)
Anime Club	Anime Club is a club for students who enjoy Anime, whether that means reading, watching, drawing, or discussing it..	Mr. Froom
Battle of the Books	Do you love reading? Are you ready to curl up with a good book now that the cold weather is settling in? Do you want to push yourself with a list of great books? BATTLE OF THE BOOKS will be meeting later in the second quarter, but you can get started with the reading list now! Find the QR codes posted around the school to get a list of this year's titles. Listen later in fall for when we'll start meeting!	Mrs. Davies
Checker & Chess Club	DCEMS Chess and Checkers Club! Learn to play or improve your game. All skill levels are welcome.	Ms. Day & Mr. Beitzel
EL Homework Club	EL Homework Club is offered to English Learner students who are currently receiving support from Ms. Lao and Ms. Moua.	Ms. Loa, Ms. Moua, Ms. Day
FCA	FCA is a student-led club designed for kids who want to come together to have fun, share faith, and make new friends. We will be meeting at the gym at 6:35 AM and doors by the buses will open at 6:30 AM. Please join us for gym time, snacks, a message, and prayer. Please see Mr. Befort, Mrs. Vollmer, Mr. Treankler, or Mrs. Saari for questions.	Mr. Befort
Forensics	Attention all public speakers and drama enthusiasts… Do you enjoy Reader’s Theater or putting on plays with friends? Were you involved in the performing arts and looking for more acting fun? Are you interested in writing or performing speeches? If you want more experience with acting, public speaking, or just building your performance confidence, join the forensics club! Come find out more about this super fun, drama-inspired club!	Mrs. Blank
Gaming Club	Do you love games? Want to share your love of games? Are you hoping to make more friends this year and spend some time after school laughing? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Gaming Club is the place for you! Types of games you will have the option to choose from are a variety of Party Games, Adventure & Strategy Games and/or Card Games. If you have a game at home you love, bring it and teach us how to play. Hope to see you there.	Mrs. Gresser & Mrs. Reimer
Holiday Ensemble	Holiday Ensemble is an extra-curricular opportunity for band students during the month of December. 7th grade band students will have the chance to perform at some of the DCE Elementary School during the holiday season on Dec 20th or Dec 21st.	Mrs. Phalen
Homework Club	Students, do you need a quiet place to do homework or a time after school to get help from teachers? Join the Homework Club!	Mrs. Kirschling
Jazz Band	Have a great time joining Mrs. Phalen and guest teachers to learn more about music. Please use the bus doors to enter the building.	Mrs. Phalen
Junior Optimist Club	Junior Optimist Clubs provide fun, fellowship, and community service opportunities. Members want to make the world a better place by actively involving themselves in their community. Community service is the basis of the club. The purpose is to assess the needs of the community and answer those needs through community service.	Mrs. C. Miller
Rainbow Alliance Club	Rainbow Alliance is a club for students who identify as LGBTQ or lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or questioning. It is also for students who are supportive of people in the LGBTQ community and just want to have fun!	Mrs. Reinardy
Sign Language Club	Sign Language club topics will be pronouns (I, me, you, etc.); seeing the difference between American Sign Language and Signed English; signs to be able to communicate with the DHH student here at your Middle School; plus sign topics that interest you.	Mrs. Kanitz
Ski & Snowboard	Is winter your favorite season? Does the first snowfall make you yearn for the cold months of January and February? Do you dream of shredding the gnar or carving the snowy slopes?	Mrs. Murphy, Mr. Befort, and Ms. Symonds
Student Council	Are you interested in being a part of a club that plans dances, fundraisers, dress-up days and does all kinds of other stuff? Then Student Council is for you!	Mrs. Soukup & Mrs. Piehler
Video Gaming Club Due to the number of computers, class size is limited. AT THIS TIME THIS CLUB IS CLOSED	Video Game Club is specifically for people who want to play video games with friends. This differs from the Gaming Club because we will only be playing games on our iPads, computers, and approved games on our phones. You can play video games by yourself any day of the week, but you can’t play with friends. Join us to meet new people and do some Gaming with friends!	Mrs. Gresser
Yearbook Club	Yearbook Club will meet on Thursdays.	Mrs. Soukup

Elementary Schools

Love and Logic	Evergreen	Melissa Meyer
Student Leadership	Evergreen	Melissa Meyer
Be Amazing	Evergreen	Cheryl Goetsch
Fuel Up to Play 60	Evergreen	Sara Widmann
Robotics	Evergreen	Eric Heeren
ELL Homework	Evergreen	Gretchen Fox
Homework Club	Evergreen	Kathy Kowalke
Safety Patrol	Hatley
Homework Club	Hatley
Be Amazing	Hatley	Bobbi DeMuth
Play 60 Club	Mountain Bay	John Paulson and Tammy Rainville	4th and 5th grade students that want to learn more about being active and eating health
Safety Patrol	Mountain Bay	John Paulson	Select 5th grade students assist with keeping students safe by monitoring halls and assisting with student arrival and dismissal.
Babysitting Club	Mountain Bay	Dawn Schueller	Available to 5th grade students who are interested in earning their babysitting certification.
Fuel Up to Play 60	Riverside	Kevin Podeweltz/Susan Cornish	3-5 graders
Lego Engineering Club	Riverside	Pat Hughes	5th grade, 1st quarter4th grade, 2nd quarter3rd grade, 3rd quarter
Ukulele Club	Riverside	Andrew Aleckson	4th grade & 5th grade
Be Amazing	Riverside	Tara Lancell
Hydroponic Growing Club	Riverside	Pat Hughes	5th grade
Ornithology Club	Riverside	Pat Hughes	5th grade
Be Amazing	Riverside	Tara Lancelle
Soccer	Riverside	Lucas Kollross
Blue Jay Way Leadership	Riverside	Amanda Gauger
Art Club	Rothschild	Sarah Schulz	Grades 3-5
Kindness Club	Rothschild	Sarah Schulz	Grades 1-5
Crochet Club	Rothschild	Mrs. Sattler
Be Amazing	Rothschild	Megan Roberts
STEAM Club	Rothschild	Sarah Schulz Devanne Skalitzky	Grades 4-5 Grade 2
Perler Bead Buddy Club	Rothschild	Sam Brown	Grades 2-5
Sports Club	Rothschild	Lucas Rase	Grades 3-5

IMAGINE 2024

IMAGINE showcases the talents of our students and includes musical, dramatic and dance performances in the DCE Senior High Auditorium, Student Artwork Gallery, DCE spirit wear available for purchase, and Student clubs — interactive booths/stations/displays in the Greenheck Field House and DCE Senior High gym!

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