LGHS Student Organizations

Associated Student Body (ASB)

Student Body Officers
Student Body Officers are elected in the spring. Candidates for these officers must have a "B" grade point average at the time of the elections and the previous semester. Previous student council experience as a class officer or a commissioner is recommended.

Student Body Office	Year Qualification at Election
President	Must be a junior
Vice President	Must be a sophomore or junior
Treasurer	Must be a sophomore or junior
Secretary	Must be a sophomore or junior
Chief Justice	Must be a sophomore or junior
Representative to the Board	Must be a freshman, sophomore or junior
Spirit Officer	Must be a freshman, sophomore or junior

Class Officers
Each class elects a slate of officers every year to organize its activities, raise funds and provide representation on the student council. Officers include: President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, two Class Representatives, and two Spirit Representatives. Candidates must have and maintain a "C" grade point average.

Athletics

Los Gatos High School has a long-standing tradition of athletic excellence with many league and section championships as exhibited by banners displayed in the large gym. Sports are open to students with interest and ability whose parents reside within the Los Gatos boundaries. To maintain eligibility, athletes must be enrolled in 25 or more units, have a 2.0 grade point average in the grading period preceding and during participation and have passed 20 units. An annual physical exam is required and completion of all required forms is mandatory prior to participation. Students who participate without meeting both residence and academic requirements will cause forfeiture of games in which they participate. See the Sports Page for more information.

Clubs

Joining a club which interests you is a good way to get involved in high school activities. Membership is open to all student. If you are interested in joining a club, contact the advisor and/or attend a meeting. See the main Clubs Page for more information.

Commissioners

Commissioners are appointed each year by the Student Body President to participate in the decision making and organization of certain Student Body Activities. If interested, see the Assistant Principal in charge of Activities or the Student Body President. Commission categories are as follows: Athletic, Club, Election, Entertainment, Finance, International, New Student, Publicity, Service, and Sound and Lighting.

Dances

Dances are held from 8:00pm - 11:00pm in the large gym unless otherwise announced. No one is admitted to a dance after 9:30pm and once students have left the dance, they may not return that evening. Dress for most dances is either casual or dressy. The Senior Prom, the Coronation and the Senior Ball are semi-formal or formal.

Drama

The Drama Department puts on two dramatic productions per year. See the Performing Arts Department for more information.

Music

Los Gatos High School offers a plethora of musical activities that include MARCHING BAND, AUXILARY BAND, JAZZ BAND, ORCHESTRA, CONCERT CHOIR and JAZZ CHOIR.

Student Publications

• El Gato - The El Gato school newspaper is produced by the Writing for Publication class. The newspaper is published approximately every three weeks.
• Reality Check publishes stories written by students. The topics focus on issues teens deal with in their lives.
• Wildcat Yearbook is published by the Yearbook class.

Students who wish to take part in these activities must enroll in the Yearbook or Writing for Publication classes.

Speech & Debate

Los Gatos High School has won many Forensic Awards in Speech and Debate. Students interested in participating should contact the supervising teacher. The yearly De Havilland Cup program selects the student who delivers the best dramatic presentation. The yearly Miller Cup award for public speaking is presented to a a sophomore student selected for best speaking ability in front of an audience.

Talent Shows

"Thursday Night Live" is a talent show sponsored by the sophomore class and held in January. The "Senior Talent Show." sponsored by the senior class is held late in the year and is a culminating event for the senior class. Participants must have a "C" average.