Extracurricular Activities
Alief Taylor hosts many successful extracurricular organizations for its students. These organizations include:
The Alief Taylor Roaring Lion Band The Alief Taylor Roaring Lion Band is one of the most visible and award-winning organizations on campus. Its members are divided into three bands: the wind ensemble, the symphonic band, and the cadet band. Each year they perform half time performances of music from the 1960s to today. They are under the direction of Aaron Ellison and Charles Richter. In 2004, The Roaring lion band appeared in the film Friday Night Lights in which they assume the role as the Dallas carter band when they traveled with the team to 1989 Texas 5A football state semi-finals at the Houston Astrodome, most recently on November 11, 2011.
The Alief Taylor Drumline Charles Richter also directs The Alief Taylor Drumline, who take part in competitions around the state of Texas. They are the Gold Medalist Recipients of the 2006-07 PSAA TCGC Championship, a state level competition. The win at state has bumped them up to the PSA category which they will begin in the 2007-08 season.
The Alief Taylor Colorguard and Winterguard Under the direction of Jamye Robinson, The Alief Taylor Colorguard utilizes dance and equipment such as flags, rifles, and sabres to perform during half-time shows at football games and competitions with The Roaring Lion Band. Alief Taylor has one of the most preeminent colorguards in the district despite its small team of only nine for the 2010 Marching Season, winning 1st Place Best Colorguard of Group IV A at USSBA Central Texas Regional on October 9, 2010 in Kyle, Texas. After football/Marching season, Colorguard becomes Winterguard and performs at several indoor competitions against many other high schools in Texas.
The Alief Taylor Orchestra, under the direction of Mr. Lester Lopez, consists of string players (violins, violas, cellos, and basses). They are divided into two different ensembles: The Philharmonic Orchestra and the Symphony Orchestra. Students in orchestra play pieces ranging from classical to contemporary arrangements. The orchestra performs two concerts each year. One in the winter, and one in the spring. In addition to the concerts, the orchestra performs at various school activities as well as activities within the community. They also participate in UIL Solo and Ensemble and UIL Performance and Sightreading contests.
The Alief Taylor Crimson Cadettes, sponsored by Mary Meadows, are a precision dance team at Alief Taylor that performs at football games, basketball games, and pep rallies. The Cadettes compete at the regional and national levels. The team has a very diverse background, and is one of the earliest establishments on the campus. The Cadettes are directed by Mrs. Mary Meadows.
The Alief Taylor Choir The Alief Taylor Choir is under the direction of Susan Chibiroski. It consist of musicians divided into three choirs: The Varsity choir ; The Junior Varsity choir ; and the beginners choirs, every year they compete at UIL Concert and Sight reading, they perform at various school functions and recently Randolph Nguyen was named to the TMEA All State Choir .
The Alief Taylor Theater Department Also known as Troupe Taylor Is under the direction of Robert Maddox and Roxanna Barnes, It consist of students with a passion for drama every year the perform a variety of plays and compete at various Competitions including the Thespian Festival Hosted yearly at the university of Nebraska and also at UIL Solo and One Act Competition every year.
The Alief Taylor Student Council Sponsored By Horace Duffy, Jennifer Long, and Amanda Rasco, Is a large Student Government association in which students get together to voice the opinion of the student body. The organization is composed of students from 40 different countries and different grade levels. It recently expanded with the consolidation of other student activity groups such as The Class Officer system and The Redvolution thus making it the largest student activity group on campus, They are involved in many aspects of student life promoting school spirit while at the same promoting the environment around it by being involved in various community service projects such as planting community gardens to picking up litter around campus .
The Alief Taylor Redvolution Sponsored by Dr. Alicia Kerr. The Redvolution and The Red Rowdies was started in Fall 2010.They currently attend all home and away football games, and they were recently featured on KPRC local 2 Friday Football Frenzy along with along with also having been voted Campus With Most Spirit by KHOU.com for having the most school spirit. They Have Numerous tradition such as making spirit posters for every football Game, running down the field with flags that spell out the school initials "ATHS", and also They are known to "Red Out" every Friday before a football game, even having their faces completely painted.
The Alief Taylor Mademoiselles, sponsored by Jayme Robinson, is a sisterhood that promotes refined womanhood and self development and preparation for life. These young ladies are remarkable leaders on and off the campus. They participate in a number of community service events in the Greater Houston area. You will be able to spot out a Mademoiselle with or without her red rose. Mademoiselles have a touch of class and a loving sisterhood.
The Alief Taylor Gents Club Sponsored by Kelvin Kibler ; this organization considers membership only for those applicants whose personal, social and academic qualifications are acceptable to both Alief Taylor High School and the organization, which is designed for young men who wish to excel in school. This very recent addition to the wide array of student activity groups already on campus. The Alief Taylor Gents Club is designed only for those young male students who exceed ordinary expectations of both themselves and of life. It has become a widely popular organization, due to the success of both the male students and their adult supervisor.
The Alief Taylor Speech and Debate Team (Forensics) Sponsored by Terrick Brown; The Alief Taylor Speech and debate team works with the National Forensic League and is a well-known debate team. Every year, The Speech and Debate team continues to grow in both competition appearances and standards. Though it is somewhat young in tenure in Houston, Taylor has been recognized by the Texas Forensic Association as holding some of the most talented students of any Houston high school, and as one of the best teams in Texas. Even though it is the youngest High School in the district, Alief Taylor easily rivals more experienced schools such as Hastings and Elsik.
The Alief Taylor Math Club or Mu Alpha Theta, sponsored by Amy Brown, helps the promotion of mathematics enjoyment among students on campus. All students of Alief Taylor HS are welcome to participate in many math club activities, invitational tournaments and national-level math competitions.
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