Clubs and Activities
Upper School Clubs
Art Guild
Sponsor: Pier Hardin
Organization for art enrichment in grades 9-12.
Azalea Trail
Sponsor: Meridy Jones
Senior high school girls who serve at hostesses for the City of Mobile.
CHESS CLUB
Coach: Paul Nager
Click here for more chess information.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Sponsors: Mikey Blaylock
An active association of athletes on campus.
French Club
Sponsor: Christian Fantoni
Organized to promote interest in the French language and culture.
Spanish Club
Sponsor: Mirella Chavez
Organized to promote interest in the Spanish language and culture.
THEATRE GUILD
The Theatre Guild is the umbrella organization for the Middle School Drama Club, upper school Theatre Guild, and the upper school auditioned-ensemble, the Wright Players. Students mount three mainstage productions each year and two showcase performances by the Wright Players. Typical seasons include a classical or period play in the fall and a spring musical. Additionally, the Wright Players represent the school at district and state level competitions. For more information on the Arts department, click here.
WRIGHT SINGERS
Sponsor: Meridith King
The UMS-Wright Singers, directed by Mrs. King, is the umbrella title for all choruses. Students in grades 6-12 perform as the UMS-Wright Singers, Wright Reflections (women's ensemble), Cadets (men's ensemble), and Middle School Singers (grades 6-8). Upper School students in the Wright Singers may audition for the select a capella ensemble, the PawCappellas. The choral department presents two mainstage performances annually ~ the December Holiday concert and the Spring concert. Somerby Nursing Home residents also look forward to hearing select groups visit each holiday season. Additionally, students in the choral program compete in district and state vocal competitions and audition for All-State Chorus in the spring. For more information on the Arts department, click here.
YELLO Club
Sponsor: Stephanie Martin
(You Enable Love, Loving Others) This is a club totally inspired by the life of Krisanna Roberts. By showing love to others on a daily basis, Krisanna caused a chain reaction of kindness that was felt not only throughout the middle school but throughout the entire UMS-Wright school community.
YOUTH JUDICIAL
Sponsors: Karen Palazzini and Pete Burgess
The Youth Judicial Mock Trial Competition is an annual event, typically held the second weekend of November in Montgomery, AL.
UMS-Wright has a long history with this program earning honors such as the Top Defense Team, several Top Ten finishes, Most Outstanding Defense Witness, and other accolades. Click here for the Youth Judicial page.
MIDDLE SCHOOL CLUBS
Book Club
Sponsor: Buff Brown
Meets and discusses books and magazine articles. They provide a book list to other middle school students via the morning announcements.
CHESS CLUB
Coach: Paul Nager
Click here for more chess information.
Dawg House Annoucements
Sponsor: Kim Canova and Diane Maisel
Middle School television station led by the students.
Environment Club
Sponsor: Robin Freeman and Tanya Dixon
A club in charge of all of the recycling for the middle school.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Sponsor: Michael Knapp
An active association of athletes on campus.
Middle School Congress
Sponsor: Dana Stewart
Middle School representative body which provides services to the school and community and organizes Middle School events.
Newspaper Club
Sponsor: Holly Meek
Organization which produces the Middle School newspaper.
Photography Club
Sponsor: Laura Gerhardt
Middle School club that explores the world of photography.
THEATRE GUILD
The Theatre Guild is the umbrella organization for the Middle School Drama Club, upper school Theatre Guild, and the upper school auditioned-ensemble, the Wright Players. Students mount three mainstage productions each year and two showcase performances by the Wright Players. Typical seasons include a classical or period play in the fall and a spring musical. Additionally, the Wright Players represent the school at district and state level competitions. For more information on the Arts department, click here.
Spelling BeE
Sponsors: Buff Brown and Laura Gerhardt
Contest in grades 4-8 to send representatives to the Mobile County Spelling Bee.
WRIGHT SINGERS
Sponsor: Meridith King
The UMS-Wright Singers, directed by Mrs. King, is the umbrella title for all choruses. Students in grades 6-12 perform as the UMS-Wright Singers, Wright Reflections (women's ensemble), Cadets (men's ensemble), and Middle School Singers (grades 6-8). Upper School students in the Wright Singers may audition for the select a capella ensemble, the PawCappellas. The choral department presents two mainstage performances annually ~ the December Holiday concert and the Spring concert. Somerby Nursing Home residents also look forward to hearing select groups visit each holiday season. Additionally, students in the choral program compete in district and state vocal competitions and audition for All-State Chorus in the spring.
YELLO Club
Sponsor: Dana Stewart
(You Enable Love, Loving Others) is the middle school club inspried by Krisanna Roberts. They collaborate with the high school YELLO Club to brighten the days of those around them to enourage others to pass along the "yellow" feeling.