School Clubs
School Clubs for 2025-2026
AVID Club (Achievement Via Individual Determination)
Advisor: Leslie Peoples [Mathematics & AVID Teacher] Room: A-9
E-Mail: lpeoples@sanjuan.edu
Meeting Day & Time: During classroom hours within the AVID classes.
Purpose: To support the activities of the AVID program. To promote the AVID program to incoming students and to coordinate with colleges and universities the presentations of their recruiters.
Board Gaming, Card Games, and Chess Club [Not A Formal Club > Campus Social Group]
Advisor: David Fraga [Teacher-Librarian] Room: Library
E-Mail: dfraga@sanjuan.edu
Meeting Day & Time: The First and Third Wednesdays after school [except when on a school break]
Purpose: The club has 32 board games available to play. Some games involved two players, some games need four players, and other games can involve six or more players. From Exploding Kittens, to Risk, to Catan, to Yahtzee, and many more, there is something for everyone. All games have instructions for learning how to play.
There are standard card decks and Uno card desks to use for play. Chromebooks are available to search for instructions on how to play any number of hundreds of available card games. Gamers are welcome to form groups to play Magic the Gathering or Dungeons and Dragons. [must have your own cards and equipment] Try learning a new game that you and a friend can play.
We are currently living in a chess boom; the number of online chess players has increased nearly 200% in the last two years! Whether you watched The Queen’s Gambit or simply picked up the game during the pandemic, you are welcome to stop by, challenge fellow peers, and learn chess strategy.
BSU (Black Student Union)
Advisor: Derek Belton [School & Community Intervention Specialist]
E-Mail: darik.belton@sanjuan.edu
Meeting Day & Time: Mondays at the Lunch Break Every Other Week
Purpose: The Mesa Verde Black Student Union is an opportunity for students to find self-awareness, leadership skills, and connectedness. We also have guest speakers from the community to share entrepreneurial skills, leadership opportunities, and other culturally relevant connections. The student will also attend virtual meetings with the Black Students of California United (BSCU).
Christian Club
Advisor: Marina Yeremuk [Mathematics Teacher] Room: A-23
E-Mail: Marina.Yeremuk@sanjuan.edu
Meeting Day & Time: Thursdays at the lunch break
Purpose: To provide fellowship and spiritual support for Christians on campus, as well as reaching out to share the Gospel of salvation through Jesus Christ to anyone who may be interested.
D&D (Dungeons & Dragons) Club
Advisor: Logan Reis [English and Yearbook Teacher] Room: K-301
E-Mail: logan.reis@sanjuan.edu
Meeting Day & Time: At lunch as announced in the bulletin or Contact the teacher
Purpose: Play D&D Sessions. Newcomers welcome - we will teach you.
Drama Club
Advisor: Sean Melby [Drama Program Director] Room: PAC Warehouse Office (Behind the stage area)
E-Mail: sean.melby@sanjuan.edu
Meeting Day & Time: Every Tuesday at lunch
Purpose: To support Mesa Verde's Theatre department and productions through volunteering, fundraising, and encouraging students to audition for our shows.
Environmental Club
Advisor: Chris Cimino [Science Teacher] Room: D-4
E-Mail: ccimino@sanjuan.edu
Meeting Day & Time: Every 1st and 3rd Thursday during lunch
Purpose: To bring awareness about environmental issues and to better our school and community through projects. Future projects> organize a recycling system, cleanup, composting system, beautify our campus, water dispense project
Benefits: Honor chords; Community service hours
Social Media: Follow us on Instagram @ environmental_mvhs.
Equity Club
Advisor: David Del Grande [Social Studies Teacher] Room: D-12
E-Mail: david.delgrande@sanjuan.
Meeting Day & Time: Every other Tuesdays at lunch in room D12.
Purpose: The Equity Club is a student led group that promotes community through equity. We serve as a safe place for all students to connect and discuss issues within our school campus. The objective is to create a more equitable environment for all students.
Gardening Club
Advisor: Laura Troppmann Room: A-7
E-Mail: ltroppmann@sanjuan.edu
Meeting Place & Time: Tuesdays 2x's each month
Purpose: To provide a welcoming space where students can learn, practice, and share the benefits of gardening
Key Club (Kiwanis Key Club International)
Advisor: Leslie Peoples [Mathematics & AVID Teacher] Room: A-9
E-Mail: lpeoples@sanjuan.edu
Meeting Place & Time:
Purpose: The high school program for the Kiwanis International organization, a global group of adults dedicated to improving the lives of individual children and their communities.
Henna Club & Business Innovation
Advisor: Laura Troppmann [English Teacher] Room: A-21
E-Mail: ltroppmann@sanjuan.edu
Meeting Day & Time: Tuesday 3-4x's each month
Purpose: Learning how to do Henna and raising money by doing Henna at all games and during lunch.
Latinos Unidos
Advisor: Karen Cardenas [Spanish Teacher] Room: D-28
E-Mail: karen.cardenas@sanjuan.edu
Meeting Day & Time: Wednesday 2x's each month
Purpose: Bringing together the Latino and Alliance communities
Link Crew
Advisor: William Harrington [Health Teacher] Room: C-2
E-Mail: william.harrington@sanjuan.edu
Meeting Day & Time: Varied - announced in the bulletin and on posted flyers.
Purpose: The Link Crew connects high achieving Juniors and Seniors with incoming Freshmen to help them adjust to high school life. The Link Crew puts on events; including Freshmen Orientation, Study Sessions, and the Freshmen BBQ, to name a few.
Magic Club
Advisor: Spencer Murrish [Business Academy Director] Room: D-20
E-Mail: spencer.murrish@sanjuan.edu
Meeting Day & Time: Tuesdays 2x's each month
Purpose: To teach and learn card tricks; play card games and chess
Mavericks Civic League
Advisor: Patrick Pavelchik Room: D-13 and K-101
E-Mail: ppavelchik@sanjuan.edu
Meeting Day & Time: Monthly as announced
Purpose: Students learn and commit to civic engagement, mindfulness, and participation
Maverick TV
Advisor: Mason Bascochea Room: D19
E-Mail:: mason.bascochea@sanjuan.edu
Meeting Day & Time: Tuesday & Wednesday 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Purpose: To create weekly announcements and video segments about school activities
MBA Club
Advisor: Spencer Murrish [Business Academy Director] Room: D-20
E-Mail: spencermurrish@anjuan.edu
Meeting Day & Time: Monday 4x's each month
Purpose: Assisting students with Business and Financial Knowledge including student advising
Mental Health Club
Advisor: Patrick Pavelchik [Social Studies Teacher]
E-Mail:: ppavelchik@sanjuan.edu
Meeting Day & Time: Monday 2x's each month
Purpose: Bringing awareness to mental health issues
PE Club
Advisor: Kevin Anderson Room: Boys PE Office
E-Mail: kanderson@sanjuan.edu
Meeting Day & Time: As announced and poster
Purpose: Helping to serve the PE department to facilitate the purchase of equipment and promote sports
Punjabi Club
Advisor: David Del Grande [Social Studies Teacher] Room: D-12
E-Mail: David.DelGrande@sanjuan.edu
Meeting Day & Time: Wednesdays at the Lunch Break
Purpose: Learning about and discussion regarding Punjabi culture.
RISE Club
Advisor: Spencer Murrish Room: D-20
E-Mail: spencer.murrish@sanjuan..edu
Meeting Day & Time: Tuesdays 4x each month
Purpose: To bring students closer to The Lord and provide the opportunity to express their religion and beliefs
Senior Committee
Advisor: Laura Troppmann [English Teacher] Room: A-7
E-Mail: ltroppmann@sanjuan.edu
Meeting Day & Time: A-7 & Small Gym Friday 2x's each month
Purpose: Fundraising and planning a trip to Disneyland for the graduating class of 2026\
Young Life Club
Advisor: Laura Troppmann [English Teacher] Room: A-21
E-Mail: ltroppmann@sanjuan.edu
Meeting Day & Time: Every First and Third Friday at the Lunch Break
Purpose: Talk about religious topics, play games, and laugh