Hanks has a large selection of clubs.  Click on the club name for more information.

AVID
Sponsor: Kimberly Hendrix, (915) 434-5254
Description: AVID Club for AVID students to impact school-wide AVID awareness and academic achievement.
Meetings: As announced
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Band and Flags
Sponsor: Horacio Gomez, Doug Brown, Calvin Edwards (drumline), Cassie Hammond, Leo Castorena, Raul Chavira, Max Sierra (915) 434-5182
Drum Majors: Caitlyn Collette and Brittany Prater, seniors; Joe Johnson, sophomore
Description: Through partnerships with families, school, alumni and community,the mission of the Hanks High School Instrumental Music Department is to develop each individual’s “Commitment to Excellence” for achieving success in every aspect of their life, while cultivating a positive environment that fosters a love of Music.
Meetings: As announced; regular quarterly business meetings TBA.
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Chess
Sponsor: Gerardo Morales, (915) 434-5093
Club President: Jacob Valdiviez
Description: The Chess Club is a club dedicated to increasing the knowledge, through practice and routine, of students who are interested in playing chess.  Students will learn how to play and have fun in the club.  We welcome any interested students to come and play.
Meetings: Wednesdays at lunch

Class of 2013
Sponsor: Jennifer Adams, (915) 434-5152
Club President: Chris Ramirez, junior.  Chris is in ROTC, football and band as well as being the sophomore class prince.
Description: Class of 2013 – Juniors
Meetings: Every other Thursdays @ lunch in room 605

DECA/Marketing Education
Sponsor: Robert Dumaire, (915) 434-5113
Club President: Alan Rios – Third year DECA member and two-time state-level competitor
Description: Students enrolled in the marketing education class
Meetings: As announced; regular quarterly business meetings TBA.
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Exeter (Literary Magazine)
Sponsor: James O’Keeffe, (915) 434-5071
Club President: Alejandro J. Serrano, senior
Description: The Exeter is a nationally-recognized high-school literary magazine, publishing student-created fiction, poetry, photography and art.  In 2004, the Hanks Exeter was named “Best in Show” by the National Scholastic Press Association.
Meetings: As announced
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Fashion Design Club
Sponsor: Yvette Gonzalez, (915) 434-5159
Description: Students will showcase talents by participating in the following throughout the year: two fashion shows, garment construction competition, embroidery fundraising
Meetings: As announced
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Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
Sponsor: Lori Apodaca and Gloria Luna, (915) 434-5136, (915) 434-5194
Club President: Sarah Palomares, junior – second year in FBLA.  Competed in FBLA’s ALC (Area 2 Local Conference) competition and advanced to SLC (State Leadership Conference.
Description: FBLA is the premier organization for students preparing for careers in business.  FBLA prepares students for “real world” professional experiences.  Members gain the competitive edge for college and career success.
Meetings: As announced
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G-Force
Sponsor: Jeffrey Taylor, (915) 434-5045
Description: G-Force members visit area high schools and work closely with 9-12th grade students to create a “college-going culture.” G-Force teaches students how to enroll in any college or university.
G-Force is has defined roles as established by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board as part of the College for Texans Campaign. HHS G-Force members develop and supervise Go Centers at J M Hanks HS and area feeder-pattern schools by making  visits to the schools to meet with students and provide college enrollment, guidance, and support, academic tutoring, and mentoring. G-Force members work closely with the Go Center counselor and student leaders to ensure the success of the program.
Meetings: On a monthly basis.  For information, follow the yahoo public calendar.
Twitter: @hanksknightsgo
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Interact
Sponsor: Monica Lopez, (915) 434-5014
Club President: Alexandria Lopez, senior
Description: Community service organization
Meetings: Every Wednesday at lunch in room 309
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Intramurals
Sponsor: Louann Feuerstein, (915) 434-5216
Club President: Uriel Ortega, Memo Ortega, Mireya Rivera
Description: The school’s intramurals run during lunch.  Check hanksmedia.com’s Schedule of Events and horizontal scroller for games and times.
Meetings: As announced; regular quarterly business meetings TBA.
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Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps (JROTC)
Sponsor: Captain (ret.) Eileen Williams, SFC. (ret.) John Colleng, (915) 434-5184
Battalion Commander: Cadet Lieutenant Colonel Priscilla M. Tellez, senior; Battalion CSM: Christopher Ramirez, junior
Description: Army JROTC
Meetings: All classes daily from 06:30-18:30
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Knights for Christ
Sponsors: Debbie Abascal, Joseph Kyle, Daniel Saldivar, (915) 434-5106
Board Members: Angelica Castaneda, Mercedes De La Rosa, Kaesha Ramirez, Emily Skelton, John Wicker, Stephanie Seale
Description: Students who want to learn more about Christ and what He did for us
Meetings: At lunch in room 409
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Knight Players
Sponsors: Joel Calderon, Jorge Reyes, Clarence Sadler, (915) 434-5080
Club President: Mayra Camarillo
Description: Knight Players is the school’s official theater company. We produce up to four main stage plays and several minor productions a season.
Meetings: After school on Wednesdays
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Knight Pride
Sponsor: Vikki Deloach, (915) 434-5092
Description: The goal of Knight Pride is to promote school spirit and pride.
Meetings: As scheduled
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Knight Quest
Sponsor: Mayra Nava, (915) 434-5134
Club President: Isabel Aguayo; Vice President: Shellie Cadena; Secretary: Jessica Looker; Treasure: Carina Player; Historian: Brondon Waller; Parliamentarian: Patricia Hernandez; Student Council Rep.: Josue Rodriguez
Description: The Social Studies club tries to bring the social studies into the lives of high school students by experiencing the world beyond the classroom. We promote both student centered and public service activities to accomplish this goal.
Meetings: Every Wednesday at lunch in room 508

Knights Book Club
Sponsor: Kay Waltmon, (915) 434-5050
Club President: None
Description: To read for the fun of it.  We have hundreds of books in which to choose.  Students discuss the book with a teacher/faculty member who has read the same book.  Sign up in the Hanks Library.
Meetings: Teacher/faculty members and students in the club meet four times a year for pizza luncheons, conversations and awards.
“It is not true that we have only one life to live; if we can read, we can live as many more lives and as many kinds of lives as we wish.” ~ S.I. Hayakawa
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National Art Honors Society
Sponsor: Lorena Williams, (915) 434-5272
Description: National Art Honors Society is an organization for advanced art students.  We explore more advanced art and use our talents for community service hours.
Meetings: Once a week during class and after school as needed.
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National Honor Society
Sponsor: Jonas Williamson, (915) 434-5126
Club President: Crystal Marie Cuevas, senior
Description: The purpose of this organization shall be to create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to develop character in the students of secondary schools.
Meetings: Thursdays at lunch
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Orchestra
Sponsor: Nancy Morey, (915) 434-5163
Club President: Eric Howell, senior – principal bass, three-year all-region orchestra, three years 1st Division at UIIL Solo Ensemble Contest
Description: The Hanks High School Orchestra is the largest and best orchestra program in YISD.  We are an award-winning musical ensemble, last year winning an unprecedented 3 sweepstakes awards at the UIL Orchestra Contest.
Meetings: Daily during class time.; Officers meet periodically as needed – approximately once a month during lunch.
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Scriptoria
Sponsor: Alex Navarro, (915) 434-5081
Editor(s) in Chief: Kristian Garcia, senior, print publication – UIL Journalism Regional Qualifier; Norma Perea, senior, online publication
Description: Scriptoria and hanksmedia.com is the print and online voice for the Hanks community and beyond.  The newsmagazine prints once every six weeks.  The online newsmagazine is updated daily with articles, videos and photos from the staff.  The program currently oversees and manages seven different media departments: print, online, literary magazine, broadcast, photography, layout and design and, coming soon, Radio Hanks.  Follow us on Twitter @hanksmedia.
Meetings: Every other Friday beginning Aug. 26
Twitter: @hanksmedia
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Shield Yearbook
Sponsor: Tom Collette, (915) 434-5080
Editor(s) in Chief: Becky Portillo and Anita Maynes, seniors
Description: Students enrolled in the class capture photos for all clubs, organizations, sports and events on campus and compile it together to form the Shield Yearbook.
Meetings: As announced
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Silhouettes
Sponsor: Yvonne Sermeno, (915) 434-5059
Captain(s): Angelica Castaneda, Justine Morland, Vianet Lopez, Ale Aguilar, Meagen Blanco
Description: Silhouettes is the school’s dance team.  The team performs at pep rallies, football and basketball games, recitals and competitions.
Meetings: As announced in the Hanks Dance Room/Studio
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Skills USA
Sponsor: Noe Baeza, (915) 434-5103, Linda Olvera, (915) 434-5101
Officers: Baeza - Anthony Martinez, president; Jasmine, vice president; Sable Marquette, secretary; Daniel Hermosillo, treasurer; Patty Boydston, historian; Forest Kutzli, Sgt. At Arms
Officers: Olvera – Syboney Escobedo, president; Reeda Blanco, vice president; Griselda Rodriguez, secretary; Noah Hernando, treasurer; Beth Palacios, historian; Charlie Duran, Sgt. At Arms
Description: SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. SkillsUSA helps each student excel.
Meetings: Thursdays after school
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Speech and Debate
Sponsor: Daniel Pecquet and Albert Nabhan, Jr., (915) 434-5164
Club President: Senior Rene Carbajal, president.
Co-captains:  seniors Andi Lopez and Keasha Ramirez
Description: Speech and Debate is a team that has public speakers, debaters and actors.  Each of these three categories compete throughout the entire school year to qualify for advanced competition such as TFA State, UIL State, and NFL Nationals.
Meetings: As scheduled
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Student Council
Sponsor: Vikki DeLoach, (915) 434-5092
Club President: Isaac Lopez, senior
Description: Student Council gives students a voice in determining and overseeing school activities.  Student Council also promotes involvement and community service.
Meetings: Wednesdays at 4:30 in the theater
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Baseball
Head Coach: Ryan Medrano, (915) 434-5044
Team Captain(s):  
Description: The Hanks Knights Baseball team, and its student athletes, will strive to achieve excellence on the diamond and in the classroom. We will commit to play with passion, effort and an attitude that enhances the continued pride, integrity and tradition of the Knights’ Baseball Team and its supporting community.
Meetings: Daily; as specified by team coach and captains
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Boy’s Golf
Head Coach: Danny Lopez, (915) 434-5104
Team Captain: None
Description: Boy’s golf team
Meetings: As announced

Boy’s Soccer
Head Coach: James Causey, (915) 434-5088
Team Captain: Dahulio Zamarippa, Victor Salas
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Boy’s Track
Head Coaches: Dave McKinney, John Scheetz, Michele Ray, (915) 434-5042
Team Captain(s): TBD
Description: Consists of three teams:  Freshmen, Junior Varsity and Varsity … We compete locally and away (occasionally).   Our athletes compete in many different events, such as:  100, 200 400 meter dashes, the 110 and 300 meter hurdles, the 800, 1600 and 3200 meter runs, long and triple jump, high jump, pole vault, shot put and discus throws.  We also have relays: the 4 x100, 4 x 200, and the 4 x 400.
Meetings: During the season, to be determined at a later date.

Boy’s Swimming
Head Coach: Jeff Elseworth, (915) 434-5252
Team Captain(s): David Fregoso, Erick Enriquez, Joaquin Dominguez
Description: Hanks varsity swim team
Meetings: Mon-Fri 3:15-5:15
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Cross Country
Head Coach: Kimberly Gomez, Brittany Chenowith, Norman Phillips, (915) 434-5000
Team Captain(s): John La Bianca and Ryan Williams (boys), Shannon Luevano and Shannon McMillan (girls)
Description: Cross Country is a lifetime sport.  Running helps you maintain a healthy lifestyle.  We run together and work together as a close group.  Anyone who loves to run is welcome to join.  Come see coach Gomez (room 403) or coach Chenowith (room 218) if you are interested.
Meetings: As announced
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Football
Head Coach: Jeff Cleveland, jcleveland@yisd.net (915) 434-5210
Offensive Coordinator:  Brent Hollensed
Defensive Coordinator:  Raul Lopez
Team Captains: Senior Miguel Vacquera (#61); senior Paul Pendergrass (#11); senior Joshua Holcomb (#50); senior Adonis Powell (#23)
Description: Hanks Football has been in existence since the school opened in 1978.  Over that time there have been five head coaches and numerous assistants.  Jim Pufhal was the first head coach followed by Patrick O’Neil.  After Coach O’Neil was Carl Klahn and then Ron Durkes. Cleveland, the current head coach, is in his eighth year. Hanks fields a freshman, jv, and varsity team each season with all three teams playing at least 10 games.
Meetings: Booster Club meets every Tuesday at 6:15 p.m. in room 208
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Girl’s Basketball
Head Coach: Pat Mullaney, (915) 434-5181
Team Captain(s): Tina Bryant, Crystal Cuevas, Valerie Holguin
Description: The Girl’s Basketball Team is committed to developing character, teamwork and sportsmanship.  It also will provide players with knowledge of the game through instruction that will enable players to compete at the 5A level.  Student athletes will develop self confidence, promote sportsmanship and teach the value of teamwork while also helping players grow both athletically and academically so they can be better prepared to advance to a post-secondary education and beyond.
Meetings: As scheduled
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Girl’s Golf
Head Coach: John Seelig, (915) 434-5255
Team Captain(s): None
Description:
Meetings: As announced

Girl’s Swimming
Head Coach: Jeff Ellsworth, (915) 434-5252
Team Captain(s): Lauren Ramirez, Bianca Urbina
Description: Hanks Knights Swim Team
Meetings: Daily from 3-5 p.m.
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Girl’s Track
Head Coach: Kimberly Gomez, Brittany Chenowith, Norman Phillips, (915) 434-5000
Team Captain(s): TBD
Description: There is something for everyone in track and field.  Eleven running events and six field events, including sprints, distance, hurdles, relays, jumps and throws.  We have a history of champions!  Winning more district championships than any other school in the District.  Come join a winning tradition!  Come see coach Gomez in room 403 or coach Chenowith in room 218 if you are interested.  Everyone is welcome
Meetings: As announced
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Gymnastics
Head Coach: Rocky Orozco, (915) 434-5095
Team Captain(s): David Pinales (boys) and Yasmin Herrera (girls)
Description:
Meetings: As announced
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Softball
Head Coach: Shelley Prather, (915) 434-5260
Team Captain: Raquel Granados, senior
Description: Work hard, have fun and teach life’s lessons.
Meetings: As scheduled when season begins in January
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Volleyball
Head Coach: Louise Sackett, (915) 434-5180, (915) 494-7769
Team Captain(s): Seniors Darlene Perez and Alex Lopez
Description: The goal of the volleyball program is to help young women achieve their academic, athletic and personal potential. The challenges of being a full-time student-athlete helps mold young Knights into future leaders. Learning how to respond to these challenges helps develop the character and independence of the student-athlete. Student-athletes will emerge as contributing members to a community.
Meetings: Daily
Practice: Mondays and Thursdays from 6 a.m.-8 a.m.; Wednesdays from 3:30 p.m.-6 p.m.; Saturdays from 8:30 a.m.-10:30 a.m.
Games: Tuesday and Friday evenings @ 6:30 p.m.
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Wrestling
Head Coach: Anthony Carter, Steve Munoz, Ben Avalos, (915) 434-5165
Captains: Rick Alvarez, Ally Alvarez, Gabe Perez, Ricky Macias, Damarea Speller
Description: The wrestling team, and its members, will know what it means to be people of character, integrity and champions. The team will strive to win individual and team state titles. In the process we want the wrestlers to know what hard work is and the results of making the right choices in life. If the wrestlers go on to be people of integrity and character, but never perform at the highest level on the mat, the program has done its job.
Meetings: Monday-Friday after school from 4-5:30 in wrestling room in old fieldhouse.
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