Welcome to the TAMS Quizbowl page for the 2025-2026 school year!
Our mission is to familiarize and engage students at TAMS with Quizbowl, a fast-paced academic competition spanning many interdisciplinary subjects including literature, science, history, mathematics, fine arts, sports, and even popular culture.
NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY. Feel free to come to any of our practices and learn more about what Quizbowl is all about! We'd be happy to have you on the team and, even if you aren’t looking to compete, you are more than welcome to come have fun.
If you have any questions, feel free to message the execs.

Hello everyone! I'm Shreyes, your 25-26 Quizbowl President. I'm from Flower Mound High School. In my free time, I enjoy playing chess (read: blundering every other move), singing Carnatic music, coding (95% debugging), and cooking (trying not to burn stuff). I love older Telugu and Hindi movies ('90s and '00s SRK is peak). Besides MAO, I'm an exec for MAO as well as being Ragas & Rhythms committee head for Dull Roar and AI Society committee head for CSO. Looking forward to getting to know you all!

Shreyes Suribhotla

Hi guys! I’m ChiChi, and I’m on the Physics track at TAMS. I love eating out with friends, taking walks, and playing Pokémon in my free time. Additionally, I serve as the JETS Competitions Director, ACES Competitions Director, a TAMS Senator, Gardening Committee Head, and an exec for TAMS BSU. I’m obsessed with anything astronomy, chemistry, or physics related, but I also do research in an inorganic chemistry/materials science lab. I can't wait to compete with you all ;)

ChiChi Agali

Mohnish Satheesh Kumar

Quiz Bowl

We are the TAMS Junior Engineering and Technical Society (JETS), TAMS's club for all things STEM! We make an impact in Denton and surrounding areas by helping educate and promote science to young students, with initiatives such as STEM night, SWENext, SciDemos, GEC, STEMBoxes, and our biannual Science Adventure Camps. We also bring home many medals in competitions! We compete in Science Olympiad, including the CyFalls, UT Austin, & 7 Lakes Invitationals and the Fort-Worth Regionals and State Science Olympiad, and we compete in SciBowl at invitationals and Regionals. We are excited for the upcoming school year and getting to meet all of you! Go JETS Jags!

Hi everyone! I'm Taylor, and I'll be your JETS president this year! I'm on the General Math and Science track here at TAMS, and I previously attended Seven Lakes High School. In my free time, I love cooking, doing research, cafe-hopping, and jamming to house music! In addition to JETS, I'm President of the TAMS Culinary Society and a Senior Mentor. I'm also Committee Head of BPA (TBO), World Cuisines (FACES), CITA (HOPE), and Healing with Music (TMS). I'm super excited to meet and work with you guys for all of our upcoming competitions and volunteering opportunities!

Taylor Park

Hi everyone! I'm Diana and I am on the Computer Engineering track at TAMS. In my free time, I enjoy befriending squirrels, listening to music (always looking for new music!), playing around with tech, crafting, and sidequesting with friends. Outside of JETS I also serve as your CSO Code-Ed committee head and TAS CS committee head! Looking forward to volunteering with everyone through GEC, Science Adventure Camps, and STEMNights!

Diana Zhang

Hi yall! My name is Neel Malani and I am on the general math & science track. In my free time, I like playing video games, sports, and learning about the latest tech. I am your JETS co-community service director and one of your Jboard Execs. Outside of these, I am the DECA, Good Samaritans, USAPHO, Bike Share, Cal ½, and Badminton committee heads. I’m looking forward to meeting and working with everyone!   

Neel Malani

Hello everyone! I’m ChiChi, and I’m on the Physics track here at TAMS. In my free time, I love eating out with friends, gaming, and taking walks (you’ll probably see me all over campus). Additionally, I serve as the ACES Comps Director, VP of Quizbowl, TAMS Senator, Gardening Committee Head, and a BSU executive! I'm extremely passionate about anything astronomy or physics-related (currently into astrophotography). I’m very excited to help you all lock in for Science Olympiad and SciBowl this year >:)

Hey everyone! My name is Sanjana and I'm on the Mechanical and Energy Engineering track here at TAMS. In my free time, I love coffee shop hopping with friends, creating model airplanes, and listening to music (currently obsessed with MF DOOM and SZA). Apart from being a JETS Competitions Director, I'm also Vice President for the TAMS Space Society. So so excited to meet all of yall and I can't wait for an amazing season of Science Olympiad with you guys!!

Sanjana Viswaprabakaran

JETS (Junior Engineering Technical Society)

Tennis

Men's Basketball

Frisbee

Swim

Soccer

Football

Women's Basketball

Volleyball

Badminton

Track

Cricket

Ping Pong

Rock Climbing

Weightlifting

Spikeball

TBHSV

Pickleball

Our mission is to encourage TAMS students to be active and healthy, interact with one another, and foster a sense of community through sports. We also provide volunteer coaching opportunities which are a great way for TAMSters to serve the Denton community. Our sports teams include Badminton, Basketball, Cricket, Football, Ultimate Frisbee, Ping Pong, Rock Climbing, Spikeball, Tennis, Track, Soccer, Swim, and Volleyball. We encourage TAMS students to participate in fun sports events such as Powderpuff, intramurals, SLAMT, and more!

Josiah Johnson

Enze Shi

Aksh Chalasani

Mohit Gopal

Sports Club

Bike Share

Envi Sci Comps

TAMS Gardening is a committee under Naturally focused on helping the environment and community through gardening and volunteering opportunities. We are currently preparing the TAMS community garden to eventually grow vegetables and other crops to better the TAMS community and McConnell Hall. This initiative is a key volunteering opportunity for students. Furthermore, we work with Denton Master Gardeners to provide gardening help at the Good Samaritan home community.
Gardening is not only beneficial to the environment, but also provides positive mental health breaks and an opportunity for service hours

Gardening

Green Screen

We're TAMS Peels!, a committee of Naturally. We aim to teach 4th and 5th graders at Rayzor Newton Elementary how to run their own compost bins and the importance of composting. Join our Facebook group to keep up with possible junior leadership and volunteering opportunities! 

Welcome to TAMS Recycling! We promote reusability and sustainability through managing the recycling around McConnell Hall. Volunteer hours can be earned weekly by sorting out recycling bins! 

Peels

International Wildlife Rescue is a committee focused around the preservation of wildlife worldwide. We work to spread awareness, create volunteering activities, and fundraise for organizations such as the World Wildlife Fund, International Animal Rescue, International Fund or Animal Welfare, SPCA, and more!

Wildlife

Woodworking

We are Naturally, the TAMS environmentalism club. Our club is dedicated to promoting environmental awareness, encouraging sustainability, and cultivating a love for the outdoors within the TAMS and Denton community. Throughout the year, we host fun campouts, run the TAMS Community Garden, Recycling, and Bike Share, and volunteer with external organizations such as the Denton County Master Gardeners to achieve our mission of sustainability and environmentalism. Our club is open to ALL students who are interested in environmental issues, conservation, nature, and all things outdoors. Join our club page for information on gardening, hikes, campouts, and many other fun activities! - WE HAVE UNLIMITED S'MORES

Archana Kumm

Ryan Lee

Hi my name is Abhinav I am your Committe Coordinator for Naturally and TAMS Space Society! Don't be scared to reach out to me I am just a chill guy. And of course I mog all the other naturally execs 🥀🥀

Abhinav Gopalakrishnan

yes im elliott wang
yes I own abhinav
yes im the goat
yes im your naturally treasurer

Elliott Wang

Naturally

No matter the subject, research is the most exciting, comprehensive, and fulfilling way to learn: asking questions, carving out your own path to find answers, and sharing new knowledge with society.
Research Organization (RO) is committed to helping TAMS students excel in research by improving their communication, presentation, and execution skills. We connect you to university resources, research competitions (TJAS, TJSHS, Intel ISEF-affiliated Science Fairs, & more), and volunteering in the community via our 501(c)3, the ASPIRE Initiative.
Join us and change the world!

Naren Ganesh

Benjamin Hu

Pavan Ahluwalia

Lakhisha Balaji

Hey guys! I am on the Mechanical Engineering Technology track at TAMS. I am currently the Research Organization ASPIRE Director/Volunteer Coordinator, ACES President, and Sports Club Track Captain. I love running, going to Layne's, and studying in the art building. I do research on additive manufacturing in Dr. Hector Siller's lab. As volunteering director, I coordinate with TAMS officials, create volunteering opportunities, manage the volunteering budget, etc. I can't wait to meet y'all next year! Don't hesitate to reach out.

Ryan Kim

Research Organization (RO)

Ambassadors is a student-run organization that works with the Admissions Office and Recruiters at the Texas Academy of Math and Science to bridge the gap between current students and prospective TAMSters. By allowing students to take part in Preview Days, Spend-A-Days, and other outreach opportunities, Ambassadors helps the current TAMS students not only get to know their incoming peers but also create generational ties, allowing the TAMS family to include more than just the students currently attending the school. Each of your current Ambassadors' execs works on a mutual level allowing the most efficient work to be completed for the TAMS students. By joining Ambassadors, you can help make a difference in the TAMS community by inspiring other students to join the Academy and thus increasing the overall success of the program.

Srikar Putrevu

hi guys! I'm Iris Li and I'll be your Outreach Director this year. I am on the general math and science track way. Outside of ambassadors, I will also be a senior mentor. In my free time I like to watch tv, eat, and listen to music. I look forward to meeting you guys!


Iris Li 

Hii Ambassabears!!! My name is Saivi Bhandary and I will be the Director of Marketing for this year! I am originally from Reedy High School in Frisco and am on the General Math and Science Track! Other than Ambassadors, I am also the Social Coordinator for TAMS Girl Up. I love going to new coffee shops, listening to music, or traveling! I am in charge of managing all TAMS and Ambassadors socials (Instagram, Facebook, website, etc.) and any other promotional content. I can't wait for this next year!!

Saivi Bhandary

Hi Ambassabears!! I’m Srinithya and and I’m the Director of Volunteering and Training for 25-26. I’m from Lebanon Trail High School and I’m on the Public Health track. Also, I will be the financial secretary for TAMS girl up. Outside of school I love reading murder mysteries, watching rom-coms and cooking! I’ll mainly be managing the volunteers for the TAMS outreach events. Feel free to reach out and I’m so excited for the next school year!!

Srinithya Manthena

Ambassadors

Hey, Rhinos!

Welcome to Replay, your yearbook and newspaper club at TAMS! Our job is to capture the memories you will make in these next two years, and with your help, we can preserve your favorite moments in their most authentic state. Through Replay, you will have the opportunity to utilize photography, design, and writing to craft a tailored yearbook that reflects your unique TAMS experiences.

We also publish a digital newsletter, The TAMS Tribune, to send out important updates, reminders, and opportunities to keep all of you in the loop!

HI!!!! ▫️
My name is Daniel and I'm the Newsletter Coordinator of Replay. I'm from an unknown small town (cough ough Decatur) and I'm on the General Mathematics and Science track, with interests in plant science, ecology, psychology, and environmental science. I'm always open to talk to but I can come off as quite intense, so please don't be afraid to tell me when I'm getting too excited when we talk. I can't wait to make your first year at TAMS wonderful and I hope to work with y'all soon!!!
also No picture of myself cause I don't have one readily available but I'll change my profile picture when I can, ALSO images do not work hahah!
ps, just to let anyone reading know what this position does: I'm responsible for asking other club execs about their events so it can be promoted in the newsletter and also going to events to write down notes about what happened for the Writing Coordinator to expand on, additionally; I edit and publish the weekly (totally) newletter at normal times for other TAMS students to read!
psps, when I went to the exec ga for Replay the previous execs lowkey told me that since I was interest in writing for the newsletter and not yearbooking it up, my desiribility skyrocketed, so if anyone reading this is into writing, hit me up :)

Daniel Lo

Hey, I'm Kalem and I'll be your Writing Coordinator for this year! Along with Replay, I'm also one of your Library Committee Heads. I'm on the General Science and Math track, and I plan on majoring in finance or economics. Writing has been one of my core hobbies for a very long time, so if you're ever interested in writing of any shape or kind (except for poetry; I'm no good at that), hit me up and we can chat! Let's have a great year!

Jiayi "Kalem" Xu

Hey, my name is Josiah, and i’ll be the external photography director for replay this year! I’m a senior in the general math and science track, and I am also the sports club president along with the tams boys volleyball captain. In my free time, I like to be with friends and play volleyball and basketball. Let me know if you have any questions about reply or photography in general!

Aadi Patel

Hey y’all, my name is Cass and I’m the lead photography director of replay! I’m also vp of SAGA as well as head of the tams fiber arts society. I’m currently on the materials science and engineering track. I rock climb too much and love to play around with film photography. If you’re interested in volunteering with replay, feel free to reach out to Aadi, Josiah, or myself.


Cass Lemke

Replay

Amnesty International fights for human rights both globally and locally. Join us in participating in campaigns and urgent actions about the most pressing human rights issues.

Jennifer Ai

Michael (Ted) Kwee-Bintoro

Jay Yu

Amnesty International

Hey everybody!
Welcome to Red Cross! We are a committee under TMS, and our goal is to provide resources to learn important procedures that are necessary for emergency situations including CPR and First Aid. We’ll be providing y’all with opportunities to learn new things and receive certifications along with hosting some pretty cool events. We’ll help provide you with essential skills that can save lives regardless of whether you're a premed student or not. We hope you stay involved in Red cross throughout the year!

Red Cross

You've come to the right place for all things about the brain! We hope to provide a community for neuroscience at TAMS, whether it's its applications in the computational or biological sciences. We offer a couple of initiatives…

 

COMPETITION

TAMS will be bringing a team to the spring Brain Bee competition, a spelling bee-style neuroscience competition at regional, national, and international levels.

 

VOLUNTEERING

We'd like to forward causes such as autism awareness and working with special needs kids through participation throughout the year. Look out for major volunteer opportunities with It's a Sensory World! and Luv Michael!

 

CREATIVE

We'll be maintaining a weekly newsletter for access to all of the latest club and neuroscience news. We’ll also be helping with student submissions to international neuroscience journals. Finally, look forward to student-hosted panels with the country's leading neuroscience professionals.

 

LEADERSHIP

Stay tuned for our selective junior leadership opportunities.

 

FUN & COLLABORATION

Work hard, play hard! Expect to let loose at our fun events. We're also hosting joint events with other TAMS organizations to cover various neuroscience-related topics. So, whether you're a debater, coder, psychologist, or more, there's something for you in TNS!

 

That's it! We look forward to meeting our fellow brain enthusiasts. 

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Find us on Instagram instagram.com/tamsneuro

TMS Neuroscience Committee (TNS)

Hello and welcome to the Denton Nursing Home committee! Your committee heads for this upcoming year are Hansini Cherukuri and Suhita Sainathuni! Feel free to reach out to us on messenger or at tamsnursinghome@gmail.com

The Denton Nursing Home (DNH) committee is under both the Tams Medical Society (TMS) and Helping Other People Everywhere (HOPE) clubs. This committee seeks to offer opportunities for TAMS students to spend time with senior citizens doing a variety of activities like playing games, making cards, and participating in events throughout the year. A few regular opportunities to look out for are card-making GAs for the residents at nursing homes, consistent in-person volunteering opportunities, as well as fun GAs with cool prizes. Being involved with our committee provides an excellent chance to make an impact in the larger Denton community and get volunteer hours. We are so excited to be able to interact with the senior citizens face to face this upcoming year and we have so much in store!

Denton Nursing Home (DNH)

Welcome to Operation Outreach, a committee under TMS! The committee heads for this organization are Saivi and I. Our mission is to educate elementary students about various medical topics, such as medical equipment and hygiene. We will achieve this goal through attending local elementary schools and using various forms of education. For example, we will use experiments for demonstration or just a simple slideshow. We’re excited for what’s ahead and hope you’ll be part of it!

TMS Operation Outreach

TMS Alzheimer's Care is dedicated to providing clinical volunteering opportunities and educating students on working with Alzheimer's patients. Volunteering will typically occur bi-weekly at the Eagle Ridge Alzheimer's Care facility in Denton. Please reach out to either of us if you have any questions.

TAMS Alzheimer's Care

WIM is a TMSxGirl Up committee that serves to address the gender disparity in medicine and provide women with opportunities to thrive in this field. WIM will promote equality and support for minority groups in medicine and highlight the accomplishments of women in the medical sector. 

Women in Medicine (WIM)

Welcome to the TAMS chapter of Nightingale, a national-level youth-led organization interested in implementing health policy changes by educating and empowering youth to take decisive political actions. Our work involves national fundraisers, email writing campaigns to public officials, and teaching seminars to inform youth around America. 

Nightingale

The mission of the TAMS Biomedical Engineering is to create a community of students passionate about biomedical engineering by fostering education, research, and outreach. By hosting fun workshops and events, we want to grow an interest in the field of biomedical engineering. We hope to help students interact with UNT professors from the BME department and subsequently discover labs to conduct research in. Finally, we look forward to hosting regular volunteer opportunities at local elementary and middle schools to teach biology, computer-aided design, and other engineering concepts.

TAMS Biomedical Engineering

Welcome to TAMS Healing with Music! TAMS Healing with Music aims to bring the joy of music to nursing homes through student performances. Our mission is to provide students with the opportunity to perform at nursing homes and have a fun time with our peers while giving residents of nursing homes a musical experience. Healing with Music is for musicians of various instruments who enjoy playing for their and others' enjoyment. By providing a platform for musicians to showcase their talents, we strive to create meaningful experiences for both the performers and the residents. Join us in spreading the healing power of music!

Healing with Music

Stethoscope is a publication that delves into the dynamic world of medicine, offering unique insights from students. The committee allows students writing for the magazine to gain perspective on the latest in medical research, healthcare innovations, and interdisciplinary collaborations with medical applications. Participating in Stethoscope is a really good learning and writing opportunity for future leaders, not just in medicine but any sort of discipline. Join us in writing this 2024-2025 school year, and please let us know if you have any questions.

Stethoscope 

Hey Heartlings!!! We’re the TAMS MEDICAL SOCIETY, one of the BIGGEST and COOLEST clubs in all of TAMS and UNT! As the medical club at TAMS, we’re dedicated to bringing the world of medicine to the TAMS student body. Through our opportunities for volunteering, shadowing, career advice events, and so much more, we provide accessible, firsthand exposure to the medical world while giving back to the community. Alongside our 12 committees, whether you want to immerse yourself in medical education at Dinner with Doctors or Stethoscope, give back to the community at Aid The Cause or Shear Kindness, or just have fun at Spring Fling, there is always something here for you with TMS! 

#tmsontop

Hi everyone!! I'm Neha, and I'll be your TMS President this year! I am on the traditional gensci track and the Heart House and Hospitals for Hope Committee head this year! I am excited for all of you to see what we plan this year!
 
I love spending time with friends, playing basketball, going to new places, and listening to music. My favorite artists right now are SZA, Kaytranada, Isaiah Rashad, and Kali Uchis. If you have any questions about TMS or just want to talk, reach out or find me in person!!

Neha Reddy

Hey everyone! I’m Surya, and I’m excited to be your Vice President this year. I am from Austin, TX and I'm on the general math and science track. I'll also be a Precal/Cal1 tutor, and the Revive, CLA, and Heart House committee head this year! 

Outside of school, I love hanging out with friends, playing sports, and travelling! I also love to listen to music and currently have Tory Lanez, Bruno Mars, and Don Toliver on repeat right now. Don't hesitate to reach out to me on messenger, instagram, or in person. I can't wait to get to know y'all this year!

Surya Anand

Hey Guys! I'm Pratham and I'll be your TMS Secretary. I'm from irving, TX and I'm on the general math and science track. I'll also be your Biology tutor and MHMR Volunteering committee head this year!

In my free time, I love to play badminton, hangout with friends, and listen to music. If you ever have any questions or need anything, feel free to message me or see me in person, I promise i'm chill.

Pratham Eddula

What's up guys! I'm Annika and I'll be your TMS Social Coordinator this year. I'm on the general math and science track, as well as your Dr. Mann's Cal1/Cal2 tutor, Girl Up President, TAMS Culinary Society, and FACES's East Asian Society Committee Head! I'm looking forward to the amazing year we have ahead of us!

Outside of school, you can catch me at Chipotle 24/7. All jokes aside, I love hanging out with friends, whipping up new foods in the kitchen, and blasting music in my room. If you ever have any questions or need something, don't hesitate to contact me on messenger or insta (OR IN PERSON!). Can't wait to meet everyone!

Annika Wong

Hey Guys! My name is Aneesh Doppalapudi and I’ll be your TMS Treasurer this year! I’m from Flower Mound High School in Flower Mound, TX. I’m currently on the Trad-Sci Pathway. I will also be your TAS Biology Committee head!
 
In my free time, I enjoy doomscrolling, hanging out with my friends, and listening to music. (Weird taste in Video Game OSTs) Feel free to message me about anything over messenger, IG (doppler_the_1), or IRL. I look forward to meeting all of y'all over the school year!

Aneesh Doppalapudi

TAMS Medical Society (TMS)

Our mission is to make the world a better place each and every day. We serve through a plethora of volunteer events, charity drives, and fundraisers. Red Cross is a multinational organization seeking to provide relief in times of need. Whether it be making care packages for disaster victims or helping military veterans to reintegrate themselves into their communities, Red Cross is there to help. Join us in helping create a better world!

 Pranavi Garlapati

Venkat Ayalavarapu

Kelly Kim

Vignesh Sanagala

Sanika Joshi

TAMS Red Cross

Our committee focuses on bringing hands-on business experience to members. We prepare them for the DECA competition in the state and international level.

Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA)

TAMS Business Professionals of America (BPA)

Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)

Entrepreneurship Committee

TAMS Business Organization (TBO) is an organization that seeks to educate and involve the TAMS community in the world of business and allow students to learn about various aspects of the industry. We intend to do this through business competitions, entrepreneurship challenges, finance seminars, and networking opportunities. 

De-fin-itely come swim with us!

Aniruth Ananthanarayanan

Michelle Li

Ritvik Koneru

Sarah Hripko

TAMS Business Organization (TBO)

McConnell Hall Association (MHA) is an integral part of student life at the Texas Academy of Math and Science (TAMS). Our mission is to foster a warm, inclusive community for all TAMS students. We bring high school experiences to TAMS by hosting a variety of exciting events throughout the year. These events include Homecoming, Prom, Senior Bonfire, Stealth, and TAMSgiving (a thanksgiving tradition), creating memories. At MHA, we’re dedicated to making TAMS feel like home.

Hi, I'm your McConnell Hall Association President for this year! 🥳🥳In my free time I like to read books (currently reading Song of Achilles), cooking, and playing video games.

Saharsh Tavva

Hello! This is Brandon, your Vice President for the McConnell Hall Association. In my free time, I like to sleep, listen to music, and crash out.

Brandon Doh

Hi! I’m Anika and I’m your McConnell Hall Association Treasurer for the 2025-2026 year! I'm originally from Allen High School and am now on the general math and science track! In my free time, I like baking, reading, and spending time with friends! In addition to MHA Treasurer, I am also one of your JBoard Execs, so if you ever get docced I'll be able to help! Can't wait to meet everyone!

Anika Mallela

Hi! My name is Sri Kowtha, and I'm super excited to be your Marketing Director for MHA this year! Before TAMS, I went to Flower Mound High school, and now I am on the general math and science track. Other than MHA, I am also the performance head for VIBE, committee head for TMS Healing with Music, and one of your pickleball captains under Sports Club! I love to listen to music, do nails, and hang out with my friends. As Marketing Director, I will be creating flyers and content, overseeing the social media, and deco for events (hoco, prom, etc). I'm excited to meet everyone and feel free to reach out!

Sri Kowtha

Hey! I’m Suhita Sainathuni and I’m the event coordinator for MHA this year. I’m on the general math and science track, and I’m interested in both chemistry and economics, especially how drug prices can affect consumers and the economy. I love listening to music, hanging out with friends, trying new places to eat and online shopping. Feel free to ask me any questions!

Suhita Sainathuni

McConnell Hall Association (MHA)

Denton Nursing Home (DNH) is a joint committee, under both Helping Other People Everywhere (HOPE) and TAMS Medical Society (TMS). DNH provides students the opportunity to interact with the residents of the Good Samaritan Society Nursing Home, twice a week. Our volunteering opportunities include making crafts, hosting parties, and, in general, playing games and spending time with the residents of the nursing home. We plan on holding a diverse array of events, such as holding a prom for the Nursing Home Residents and making gift boxes, in order to make an impact on the nursing home and the Denton community. 

Denton Nursing Home

This is TAMS Elm Fork Education Center Volunteering, a committee of HOPE! Our mission is to implement environmental education programs that encourage responsible environmental decision making for students of all ages. We provide opportunities for TAMS students to help run field trips and homeschool labs. Volunteering with us is a very easy way to give back to UNT and to inspire children to be passionate about science. 

Elm Fork

Food for Thought is dedicated to providing those in the Denton area with a consistent means of obtaining food. Our volunteering includes programs at the UNT Food Pantry and other surrounding food bank and soup kitchen organizations. 

Food for Thought

Every night, there are an estimated 553,742 people in the United States experiencing homelessness. Through Habitat for Humanity (HFH), a committee under Helping Other People Everywhere (HOPE), we have the power to help change that. We have multiple volunteering opportunities each month to give back to the Denton community, helping families in need of decent and affordable housing. Volunteering is hands-on, involving construction work such as landscaping, cleaning, and painting. 

Habitat for Humanity

High School Tutoring is a HOPExTAS committee focused on helping local Denton high school students with STEM-related curriculum. TAMS volunteers will each be paired with a student from one of these high schools and will work with them on whatever academic help they need. 

High School Tutoring

The overarching goal of the Library Committee is to break down barriers in education and to provide all students with equal opportunities. Our main volunteering project throughout the year is with the Denton Public Library, where we help biweekly with anything the library needs. Libraries can be an oasis of information in areas that lack other resources. TLC works to facilitate the library’s operations in an effort to expand its reach, In addition, this year, we are looking to hold a book drive to collect books for students in third world countries that don’t have access to them. 

Library Committee

Little Leaps’ mission is to serve local underprivileged daycares and youth centers, and support children (ages 1-5) so they can get quality care and education they deserve! 

Little Leaps

REVIVE provides students the opportunity to interact with children with special needs to allow for the parents to enjoy a night out. This is a committee under Helping Other People Everywhere (HOPE) and will occur every other Friday. REVIVE allows students to play board games, watch movies, make arts and crafts, and video games. 

Revive

Shiloh Field Community Garden is this year's new joint committee under Hope and Naturally! Shiloh Field Community Garden provides students the opportunity once a week to grow fresh produce at Denton's very own Shiloh Field. At Shiloh Field volunteers serve the community by tending to the 152 individual plots, with fruit trees, blackberries, chickens, honey bees, a vineyard, composting, and more! This is a great opportunity to learn more about the food we eat and to feed those who are hungry. 

Hoofbeats aims to help engage students in the amazing healing process of equine therapy. We work with New Hope organization in Argyle, Texas where you will be able to aid in therapeutic horseback riding for young students with a variety of disabilities. 

Shiloh Fields + Hoof Beats

Teen Court provides members of the TAMS community with opportunities to volunteer at the Denton Municipal Teen Court on the first and third Tuesday of every month. Volunteers can participate as attorneys or jury members in cases with other Denton teens. As a result, Teen Court volunteers are exposed to real-world settings and provide a great service to our city at large. 

Teen Court

Fold for HOPE is dedicated to arts and crafts with Cumberland Presbyterian Home. Our goal is to spread joy to children through arts and crafts, such as origami. We meet with them bimonthly for two hours at a time. 

Fold For HOPE

 Game On is a Hope X Sports Club Committee that focuses on coaching students from Denton ISD schools. Through after-school camps and sporting events, Game On hopes to improve students' physical well-being, enhance their teamwork and communication skills, boost their confidence, and foster a sense of discipline and commitment.

Game On (x Sports Club)

Welcome to Gift of Words (GOW), a student-led organization committed to closing the education gap exacerbated by the pandemic. Our organization was established in July 2020, and since then, we have awarded over 1200 service hours globally. We are pleased to offer TAMS students the opportunity to participate in two significant volunteering initiatives: the Letter-Writing and Mentoring Programs. Our Letter-Writing Program aims to alleviate the loneliness experienced by healthcare workers and senior citizens by providing them with heartfelt letters filled with thoughtful words. Our Mentoring Program brings together K-9 students and high school mentors for virtual educational tutoring and social activities such as arts and crafts.

Gift of Words

GVS is a committee focused on providing free educational opportunities and tutoring services to underprivileged students living in the United States and India who have limited access to education due to gender, poverty, and various other issues. Through GVS, you will have the opportunity to volunteer and teach weekly lessons as a virtual tutor and have a lasting, positive impact on the educational careers of young students.

Global Virtual School

United through H.O.P.E

Helping Other People Everywhere (HOPE) is the largest student-led community service organization at the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science (TAMS). Since 1992, we've connected students with meaningful service opportunities through 17 committees, annual charity events like HOPE Auction, and blood drives in partnership with Carter BloodCare. 

Hey y’all! My name is Rian Shah, and I'll be your HOPE President this year! I'm from Newman Smith High School in Carrollton and I'm on the General Math and Science Track at TAMS. Outside of HOPE, I am a frisbee captain and committee head for the Historical Awareness Society. In my free time, I love playing sports and watching TikTok. As President, I am the liaison between HOPE and external organizations as well as communicating with the TAMS administration. I am also responsible for coordinating events, such as HOPE Auction and all four blood drives! I’m so excited to meet everyone!

Rian Shah

Hi Tamsfam! I’m Bradley and I’ll be the HOPE Vice President this year. I am on the General Math and Science Track and I used to go to Wylie High School (in the country🤠). Apart from HOPE, I’ll also be the Volleyball Captain and Anatomy Tutor. In my free time I enjoy playing volleyball 🏐, pickleball 🥒, and ping pong 🏓, and watching tv shows (severance, parks&rec, big bang theory). 
My job as Vice President is to look after the 17 HOPE committees so that they provide consistent volunteering opportunities. If you ever have an idea for a new HOPE committee or you just want to talk, feel free to reach out.

Bradley Lin

Salutations, hope-ers! I’m Rachel Ko and I’ll be serving as your HOPE secretary for the 2025-2026 school year. I previously attended Prosper High School and I’m on the General Math and Science track. Additionally, I will be your Vice President for TAMS Girl Up. I love caffeine (matcha, coffee, anything…), baking, music, and scrolling endlessly through pinterest! My job consists of working on the logistics for HOPE, and organizing and compiling HOPE’s Google Drive + Calendar. Feel free to reach out (insta: @rachelko8) and I can’t wait to meet everyone in the fall! 

Rachel Ko

Hey Hoppers! My name is Anirudh Medicherla, and I'll be your HOPE Treasurer this year! I’m from Coppell High School, and I’m on the General Math and Science track here at TAMS. Some of my hobbies include lifting weights, wrestling, and playing volleyball. Other than that, I'll also be a Red Cross Committee Head and a TAMS Boys High School Volleyball Captain! As Treasurer, I make sure HOPE’s money is handled responsibly, such as making budgets for events, coordinating with sponsors, and ensuring everything we do is funded. Can’t wait to meet you guys!

Anirudh Medicherla

Hi HOPE Hoppers!! My name is Annabelle Ho and I’m your 2025-2026 HOPE Social Coordinator (SOCO). Before TAMS, I went to Guyer High School. I’m on the general science track and will be one of your Nightingale committee heads this year. In my free time, I love any activities with friends, traveling, hiking, and picking up hobbies (sewing, baking, playing word games, and more). As the SOCO, I create marketing content such as flyers, vlogs, and Instagram posts, along with merch designs, and deco for HOPE events. I’m so excited to meet you guys and feel free to reach out if you have any questions!

Annabelle Ho

Hi HOPE Hoppers! My name is Vanessa Liu and I'm so excited to be your HOPE Creative Director this year! I'm currently on the Electrical Engineering track and before TAMS, I went to Allen High School. Aside from HOPE, I'm also a DT (Driving Tomorrow) exec, committee head of BPA, and vice president of CITA. I'm always listening to music, annoying my board, and taking pictures of UNT squirrels! As the creative director, it is my responsibility to lead the visual and creative tasks for HOPE- such as the HOPE website, GA presentations, vlogs & promo videos, and deco for events like the blood drives and HOPE Auction. Can't wait to meet y'all!

Vanessa Liu

Helping Other People Everywhere (HOPE)

We are the TAMS Open Source committee under CSO. Our mission is to contribute to massive open source projects like Missing Maps, Wikisource, and the National Archives. No computer science experience is needed for any of these opportunities, and if you need any help, we're here for you! We'll be hosting monthly editathons and workshops this year, so feel free to drop by whenever you're free. Volunteering hours will be determined by the number of contributions made to either project.

Open Source

Welcome to the 2025-2026 App & Web Development Committee! This year, we’ll be hosting hands-on workshops to teach students the fundamentals of app & web development (-and even AI) regardless of your experience! We’ll also be partnering with the competitions director of CSO to showcase your apps in International competitions, so make sure to attend. Students of any track and level of experience are welcome to join. Make sure keep an eye out for our General Assembly announcement and meeting soon!

We look forward to working with you in the fall!

- Jerry & Charvi

Web & App-Dev

We are the TAMS Girls Who Code committee within CSO, dedicated to empowering girls to explore and learn more about computer science. Through workshops, events, and introductions to coding competitions and tech careers, we create opportunities for growth and discovery. Our mission is to encourage girls in the Denton area to pursue computer science careers by partnering with the national Girls Who Code organization and volunteering in local schools. Join us to help close the gender gap and redefine what it means to be a woman in STEM!

Girls Who Code

The TAMS Computer Science Organization (CSO) exposes students to a wide array of opportunities within computer science such as hackathons, competitive programming, volunteering, and much more! It doesn't matter if you have no experience or you aren't on the CS track, feel free to join us!

See you in the fall!

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