EXTRACURRICULAR CLUBS Lyman High has plenty of clubs and organizations that you can join! Click on the plus sign next to the club to get a short description of the club. Some clubs have their own page you can go to by clicking on the link inside the description. If you are a new club (or want to request any additions or changes to your club), visit the Publications Room, 7-107.
Athletic Director : Carly BurnsAssistant ADs : Bob Drake & Weston Below
FALL SPORTS
Bowling with Coach Jack BloomingdaleCheerleading with Coach Rebecca Hessler & Rachel LockeCross Country with Coach Geana RiveraFootball with Coach Jermel JonesBoys Golf with Coach Jeff McPhersonGirls Golf with Coach Hannah HoslerSwim & Dive with Coach Lori HickeyGirls Volleyball with Coach Hunter Parrish
WINTER SPORTS
Boys Basketball with Coach Weston BelowGirls Basketball with Coach Leon DavisBoys Soccer with Coach Mike McGovern & Chuck GreenGirls Soccer with Coach Adam ReardonGirls Weightlifting with Coach Chris CanaleWrestling with Coach Chris Canale
SPRING SPORTS
Baseball with Coach Kenne BrownBeach Volleyball with Kevin "Moose" CodeBoys Lacrosse with Coach Jan HerediaGirls Lacrosse with Coach Sarah CrabbsSoftball with Coach Kelly Cruz DeSalvoTennis with Coach Jack BloomingdaleTrack & Field with Coach Fred FinkeBoys Volleyball with Coach Mike SiudakWater Polo with Coach Lori HickeyBoys Weightlifting with Coach Alex Cohen
3-032 on Tuesdays during break (starts in January)
Student Officers: Navjot Singh & Nick Ilasi : Kelly Talopautinyurl.com/LymanAcademic
The Academic Team represents Lyman at the SCPS Academic Tournament at the Educational Support Center—a five-week-long district competition. Students from each Seminole County high school participate in answering questions using a buzzer system. An all-star team gets to compete at the state Commissioner's Academic Challenge in April.
Ali's Hope: Greyhounds Get Real
3-014 on Wednesdays at Lunch
Sponsor : Gretchen HobkirkPERMISSION FORM : tinyurl.com/LymanGGR
This mental health wellness club hopes to uplift and empower students to use their own voices, teach coping skills, and provide a safe place for discussion. The club wants to ensure students are aware of the outside agencies that are available for help with anxiety, stress, and depression.
Joe Gallagher founded this organization for his daughter Ali (who attended Lyman High). She suffered from depression and ended up committing suicide in her early twenties. Gallagher wants to create a group that could give students a safe place and encourage mental wellness.
7-211 every other Thursday from 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Instagram : @lyman_a.s.cPresident : Warner DucheineSponsor : Jeff FredricksonPERMISSION FORM : tinyurl.com/LymanASC
Through guided experiments, students with a love and background knowledge of science apply the concepts in hands-on, real-life scenarios. Experiments have included activities such as methane bubbles (lighting your hands on fire), radiation, and hover-crafting.
Asian Student Association (ASA)
7-107 every other Friday from 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Instagram : @lyman_asaOfficers : Zayden Abott, Badri Nagarajan, Srinivas Selva, Treasurer Anthony Relucio, Historian Hayden LoPERMISSION FORM : tinyurl.com/LymanASA
Asian Student Association (ASA) is a Florida organization with a purpose of deepening the connection and spreading the understanding of Asian culture among different people with diverse backgrounds. Members of the club learn about the unique traits of certain cultures across Asia and even get a chance to experience them through different activities in an engaging and friendly environment. ALL students are welcomed to join!
Click here to learn and read more about ASA.
4-018 Every Other Monday 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Sponsor : Sherry McDermottPERMISSION FORM : tinyurl.com/LymanChess
The purpose of Chess club is to allow students a place to perfect their craft of playing chess.
4-221 on Tuesdays from 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Instagram : @lyman_yarSponsor : Rikki BoriaPERMISSION FORM : tinyurl.com/LymanYAR
The Young Authors and Readers Creative Writing (YAR CreW) Club aims to provide a safe space to read, write, and share creative works. The last Tuesday of each month is dedicated to sharing works and giving feedback to peers. Guest speakers are invited to discuss and answer questions about their craft including Jon Tilton, YA novel writer, and a movie director.
3-003 on Mondays from 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Instagram : @lyman_crochetsSponsor : Brittany StonePERMISSION FORM : tinyurl.com/LymanCrochet
Students will learn how the basic skills to crochet: how to start a chain, single and double crochet stitches, and eventually make a hat/scarf or stuffed animal.
Dungeons and Dragons (DnD) Club
7-210 on Fridays from 2:30–4 p.m.
Sponsor : Mark BaxterPERMISSION FORM : tinyurl.com/LymanDnD
Dungeons and Dragons is like reading a book or watching TV where you are the main character and the plot twists are a result of your choices roleplaying as a character, the choices of the person running the game (the dungeon master, DM) who creates a universe, and the whims of the ding-dang dice. YouTube channels like Dimension 20 and Critical Role popularized this game into shows like The Legend of Vox Machina .
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
Gym every Wednesday from 1:30–2 p.m.
Instagram : @lymanhsfcaPERMISSION FORM : tinyurl.com/LymanFCA
Description : FCA is a Christian ministry that uses sports as a way to reach, unite, and involve Christians and non-Christians alike on every high school campus. The goal is to have fellowship and a good time with food, games, and a short message about Jesus to empower and encourage Christ followers and nonbelievers to make a difference for Christ and to be models for Jesus at their school.
Genders and Sexualities Alliance (GSA)
7-107 every other Monday from 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Instagram : @lymangsaSponsor : Jo NguyenPERMISSION FORM : tinyurl.com/LymanGSA
A safe space to be who you are. Genders and Sexualities Alliance aims to create an inclusive environment where students can learn about different ways to express themselves while contributing to the local community.
6-004A every other Friday during A & B Lunch
Instagram : @lyman.greyhound.buddiesPresident : Jasmine Martinez Officers : CJ Martinez, Dylan Daddio, Elijah Carney, Brody Diehl, Elliot Milaschewski, Ryden GronefeldSponsor : Elana HandPermission Form : tinyurl.com/LymanBuddies
Greyhound Buddies is a club for students with disabilities to meet and interact with students without disabilities. It has grown into a club for all students to feel included at Lyman and to promote inclusiveness for all. Greyhound Buddies was started in 2018 by a group of students (Angel Stumberg, Morgan Worthy, and Olivia Heintzen) who wanted to promote inclusion of all students.
4-203 Monday once a month from 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Sponsor : Stephen CaseyPERMISSION FORM : tinyurl.com/LymanInteract
The Interact Club aims to foster leadership, teamwork, and a sense of social responsibility among its members, working closely in partnership with the South Seminole Rotary Club. Through community service projects and engagement activities, the club strives to make a positive impact on both local and global communities. By focusing on various core areas such as the environment, food security, education, health, and community involvement, the Interact Club empowers students to develop essential life skills and cultivate a lifelong commitment to service, enhancing the shared goals and values with the South Seminole Rotary Club.
4-007 every other Monday from 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Instagram : @lymanhs_jesusclub_Sponsor : Brandon DessinguePERMISSION FORM : tinyurl.com/LymanJesus
The goal of Jesus Club is to spread the good news of Jesus to students at the school. Students will have an opportunity to learn about Jesus, build community with one another, and have bible studies and worship. Food and drinks are provided.
Lymlight Productions → International Thespian Society
International Thespian Society in 8-018 every other Tuesday
Instagram : @lyman_theatreSponsor : Susan "Gerdy" GerdemanPERMISSION FORM : tinyurl.com/LymanTheatre
Lymlight Productions is Lyman’s theatre company, which puts on two shows a year—a play in the fall and a musical in the spring. Once auditioned and given a role for a show, production runs every day after school for six to eight weeks. It’s a great opportunity to learn all kinds of different careers beyond just acting. There are a multitude of technical aspects for anyone not wanting to be on stage.
Additional information can be found on their website .
4-206 every other Friday from 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Instagram : @lymanmaoSponsor : Heather DillsStudent Officers :
President Sarah Van Adelberg
Co-VPs Emma Berg & Catherine Kong
Secretary Emit Rice & Ethan Huet
Historian Asma Sanaullah
Competition Leaders Rafael Arroyo & Logan Weil
Mu Alpha Theta is a national math honor society where students can explore their love for math on a deeper level. They have fun math puzzles to solve and practice for competitions that occur during the second semester.
Requirements : Students are required to maintain an A or B in an honors or AP math class. When accepted, members are not allowed to have more than three unexcused absences.
National Honor Society (NHS)
Media Center on the second Monday of the month
Instagram : @lyman.nhsSponsor : Brittany StoneStudent Officers :
Co-Presidents Chad Brown & Carter Stahl
VP of Blood Drive Aleksander Mastikosa
VP of Service Sarah Vab Adekverg
VP of Scholarship Yehoshua Fuentes
National Honor Society is based around the four pillars of Scholarship, Service, Leadership, and Character. Members are required to volunteer in events from football games, school events, to food pantries.
Requirements : At least a 3.75 weighted GPA. Acceptance is determined after filling out an application.
7-107 Second Wednesday After School and Last Wednesday during A/B Lunch
Instagram : @lymanhsjournalismSponsor : Jo NguyenPERMISSION FORM : tinyurl.com/LymanPhoto
This photography club will teach you the mechanics of how to use a DSLR camera for candids and sporting events. We'll learn how to edit them in Lightroom and Photoshop and use them to create dynamic social media posts. All experience levels welcome with the chance of having your photos featured in the yearbook, newspaper, or magazine!
Greenhouse every Friday from 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Sponsor : Kelly TalopauPERMISSION FORM : tinyurl.com/LymanPlants
The Plant Club maintains the greenhouse and distributes plants to teachers and other subscribers for Plant of the Month. The goals of this club are to build relationships, grow confidence in gardening, and learn horticulture.
Dane Brevoort
3-010
Prostart is a culinary and hospitality team competition. You have to be in Culinary 3 or 4 and try out. Only 13 people make the team. Five students are put into culinary, one for edible centerpiece, four for hospitality and management, and three for waiter’s relay.
6-039 every other Tuesday from 2:30–3:30 p.m.
Sponsor : Mary AckenPERMISSION FORM : tinyurl.com/LymanSECME
Engineering club that competes in building competitions in early February that include: water bottle rockets, mousetrap cars, gliders, bridges, egg drop, energy transfers, and they also do coding, essay writing, posters, and banners.
Speech and Debate Club → NSDA Honor Society
7-107 every Thursday from 2:30–4 p.m.
Instagram : @lymandebatesSponsor : Jo NguyenPERMISSION FORM : tinyurl.com/LymanDebates
Speech and Debate Club is based on the National Speech and Debate Association's rules and guidelines to participate in NFCFL and FDCI competitions to be inducted into the NSDA Honor Society. Students can choose to do speech and/or debate categories.
Click here to learn and read more about Speech and Debate.
Technology Student Association (TSA)
Location : Blizard (6-020) or Pickett (7-202)Meeting : Every MondayInstagram : @lyman_tsa
TSA competes in a wide variety of STEM-related competitions each year at the end of February and an optional conference in June. These competitions include software development, mechanical engineering, fashion design, and many others.
President : Emit RiceVP : Owen SzymanskiSecretary : Warner DucheineTreasurer : Abhay NarayanReporter : Asma SanaullahSergeant at Arms : Samantha ProulxHistorian : Story Salonek-Hays
For more information, go to lymantsa.org .
BAND
Band offers concert band, jazz ensemble, percussion ensemble, marching band, and winter guard.
DANCE
Performance dance requires after school rehearsals and performances and the Lyman Diamonds are for students wanting to participate in Color Guard which includes the fall marching season and winter guard season.
LATINOS IN ACTION (LIA)
LIA empowers Latino youth to be college and career-ready through culture, service, leadership, and excellence in education.
STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION (SGA)
YOUNG MEN OF EXCELLENCE (YMOE)
YOUNG WOMEN OF EXCELLENCE (YWOE)
