CLUBS
AniManga-KA
Sponsor: C. Lancaster
Meets: Room 191 - B
Requirements:
1. You must be enrolled in an Art or Creative Writing class - fill out an application with an original piece of anime or manga attached.
2. You must be willing to dedicate time after school.
3. You must maintain passing grades.
4. A sketch book is required for all club meetings.
5. You need an interest in Japanese comics.
Dues: $10.00
Goals: To teach anime and manga as art forms and not simply as a form of entertainment.
Art
Sponsor: C. Lancaster
Meets: Room 191 - A
Requirements: Must be taking an art class.
Dues: $10.00 general dues.
Goals: Students will have the opportunity to hear and see local art & artist and will be exposed to 1 field trip (if approved) to a local art exhibit.
Activities: Local artists came in to display & hold workshops. Went to Brooks & MCA last spring.
Band
Band Director: MIchael Wilson
Requirements: by audition
Boys Varsity Basketball
Sponsor: Norm Sluder
Meets: TBA
Requirements: Must be a member of the team 1st semester.
Dues: None
Goals: Enhance team unity, study game films, scouting opponents, athletic study hall.
Activities: Unavailable
For more information, go to Boys Basketball
Girls Varsity Basketball
Sponsor: B. Yates
Meets: inactive
Requirements: Must be a member of the Girls J.V. or Varsity Basketball Team.
Dues: None
Goals: Promote team unity and spirit.
Activities: Viewed videotapes of games, prepared for upcoming games.
For more information, go to Girl's Basketball
Girls JV Basketball
Sponsor: J. Tupper
Meets: Room 281 - A/B
Requirements: Must be a member of the Girls J.V. or Varsity Basketball Team.
Dues: None
Goals: Promote team unity and spirit.
Activities: Viewed videotapes of games, prepared for upcoming games.
For more information, go to Girl's Basketball
Beta
Sponsor: I. Bentley, Loden
Meets: Library - A
Requirements: Must have a 93 average and good teacher evaluations. Applications taken in early January from 10th, 11th, & 12th grade students.
Dues: $5.00 (+$15.00 initiation fee when inducted).
Goals: Recognize good scholarship and school citizenship and encourage service to others and community (members are encouraged to give 20 hrs. in service to others during the year).
Activities: Christmas in Collierville; Fair-on-the-Square; assisted in various charitable activities; tutoring.
Bible Study
Sponsor: Walter
Meets: Room 260
Books-R-Us
Sponsor: Albee
Meets: Room 160 - after school
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Business Professionals of America
FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)
Sponsor: P. Davis
Meets: Room 194 - A
Requirements: Must be enrolled in a business, computer, economics, or technology class (semester or year).
Dues: $13.00
Goals: Strives to improve teamwork and leadership skills. Students are involved in several events: adopting an angel, honoring our administrative/secretarial staff for National Professionals Day in April, and sending valentines to the VA Hospital for the Valentines for Veterans (national activity throughout the US). BPA also has competitions available in just about every business/computer related area (a listing of these competitions are available at bpa.org). Local competitions are at the University of Memphis. State competitions are usually in March (Nashville, TN).
Activities: Participated in state competitions, one student placed 3rd at State.
CAM/VICA/Skills USA
Sponsor: P. Kirby
Meets: Room 007 - A
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CAN-Struction
Sponsor: S. Brasher
Meets: Room 119
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Cheer
Sponsor: Krotzer/Shirley
Meets: inactive
Requirements: by audition
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Chess
Sponsor: M. Holmes
Meets: Room 281 - A/B
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Choir
Choir Director - E. Taylor
CHS Animal Care
Sponsor: M. Bagwell
Meets: Room 274 - B
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CHS Trap Team
Sponsor: M. Bagwell
Meets: Room 274 - B
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Collierville Crazies
Sponsor: Mr. Tupper
Meets: Room 281 - A
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Cosmetology Skills USA
Sponsor: D. Duncan
Meets: Room 198 - A
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Creative Writing
Sponsor: L. Charbonnet
Meets: Room 162 - A
Requirements: None
Dues: $3.00
Goals: Create/share/critique students’ creative writing.
Activities: During club time we will write, read, and critique each other's writings. We plan to host the first ever CHS coffee house/open mic night.
Dance Out Loud
Sponsor: Mrs. Brashear
Meets: room 101 - A
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DECA
Sponsor: William Wingo
Meets: Room 190 - B
Requirements: Must be enrolled in Marketing I or II, Sports Marketing, or
Advertising/Public Relations.
Dues: $20.00
Goals: National association of marketing students. Promotes
business/marketing knowledge, leadership, civic consciousness, etc.
Activities: Members attended conferences and competitions at The University
of Memphis, Nashville (State Conference) and Anaheim, CA (national
conference.
Diamond Girls
Sponsor: Ervin
Meets: Room154 - A & B
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Dragon Buddies
Sponsor: L. Brady
Meets: Room 121 - B
Requirements: Interest in helping special needs students.
Dues: $10.00
Goals: Help special needs students feel included in the school environment.
Activities: Unavailable
Dragon Spirit Newspaper
Sponsor: S. DeCarlo
Meets: Room 157 - A/B
Requirements: Must be a member of the journalism/newspaper staff.
Dues: none
Goals: Students will have the opportunity to expand their understanding of
the dynamics of newspaper writing and production.
Activities: Guest speakers, team-building exercises, interview/photography
assignments, and field trips.
Ducks Unlimited
Sponsor: M. Bagwell
Meets: cafeteria - A
Requirements: Desire to help conservation efforts and willingness to volunteer.
Dues: $15.00 - ($10.00 for National membership; $5.00 general dues).
Goals: As the first official high school chapter of Ducks Unlimited, we strive to further educate ourselves and others about the need for conservation efforts, focusing mainly on migratory waterfowl, and to support DU by volunteering for various projects.
Activities: A CHS Great Event fundraiser; construction of wood duck boxes; setting and monitoring wood duck boxes in Shelby Forest; volunteering at the DU Expo; assisting with the Mid South Hunting and Retrieving Dog Club field trials; clean-up of flood gates for winter resting impoundments.
Each one, teach one
Sponsor: S. Brasher
Meets: Room 119
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Earth
Sponsor: Leake
Meets: Room 282 - B
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Goals: To raise awareness of environmental issues, locally and globally.
Activities: To raise money to save acres of the tropical rain forest
through the sell of our environmental t-shirts.
Equestrian
Sponsor: D. Hughes
Meets: Room 105 - A
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Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
Sponsor: K. Kaplowitz, S. Moss
Meets: Room 199 - B
Requirements: Member of any Family and Consumer Science Class.
Dues: $10.00
Goals: To encourage community service through volunteer work. To promote Family & Consumer Science careers.
Activities: Angel Tree, Guest speakers in FCS areas.
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
Sponsor: J. Brock, J. Hopkins
Meets: Auditorium - B
Requirements: Open to all CHS students.
Dues: $5.00
Goals: Present to coaches and athletes and those whom they influence the challenge and adventure of receiving Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, serving Him in their relationships and in the fellowship of the church.
Activities: Guest speakers, skits, musical entertainment.
French
Sponsor: H. Walter
Meets: Cafeteria - B
Requirements: Current or former French student.
Dues: $10.00
Goals: Foster an interest in the French language and culture.
Activities: Celebrated Mardi Gras and explored French cuisine.
Freshmen Book Club
Sponsor:Ms. Green, Ms. Hughes
Meets: Library
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Future Farmers of America (FFA)
Sponsor: Mr. Sawyer
Meets: Room 009 - B
Requirements: None
Dues: $20.00
Goals: Promote leadership and foster agriculture awareness.
Activities: Mid-South Fair and other FFA activities.
Future Leaders of America
Sponsor: S. Myers
Meets: 155 - A
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German
Sponsor: M. Halliburton
Meets: Room 285 - B
Requirements: Must be enrolled German.
Dues: $10.00
Goals: The German Club promotes German culture and history. We also encourage interest in the German language.
Activities: Christmas Party, Language Fair. We have consistently taken many of the top awards at the University of Memphis Language Fair.
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Guitar
Sponsor: P. Shuler
Meets: Room 277 - A & B
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HOSA
Sponsor: Leslie Coleman
Meets: Room 196 - A
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Jane Austin
Sponsor: Ms. Albee
Meets: Room 160 - A
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Junior Classical League
Sponsor: K. Tebbe
Meets: Library - B
Requirements: Completion of 2 years of Latin or be a current student.
Dues: $15.00
Goals: Further enhance the study of Latin language and Roman culture.
Activities: Numerous winners at the University of Memphis Foreign Language Fair & Tennessee Junior Classical League Convention.
Key
Sponsor: Martinez
Meets: After school in Room 125 on first and third Wednesdays
Requirements: Willingness to serve the community through six hours of volunteer work a month.
Dues: $12.00
Goals: To have dedicated members that will stick to it.
Activities: IDD fund raiser; Enchanted Forest; Salvation Army bell ringing; Christmas Angel; Easter Egg Hunt.
Knowledge Bowl
Coaches: M. Halliburton
Meets: 285 - A
Requirements: Interest in Knowledge Bowl & practice at least 2 days per week. Team is selected by competitive tryouts.
Dues: $20.00
Goals: To win academic competition in the area; WREG Competition
Activities: Won first place in the Covington Academic Bowl and second
place in the Cordova Academic Bowl.
Lacrosse
Sponsor: Mr. Kinney
Meets: 287 - A
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Ladies Lacrosse
Sponsor: Kelley
Meets: TBA
Model UN
Sponsor: S. Blake
Meets: Room 115 - A
Requirements: Must be a sophomore, junior or senior.
Dues: None
Goals: Students will discuss and debate current global issues. Students will present arguments from the standpoint of United Nations members and vote on rulings.
Activities: Unavailable
Mu Alpha Theta
Sponsor: Pam Kendall
Meets: Room 182 - B
Requirements: Currently enrolled in Honors Math Course
High school math average is 90 or greater
Dues: $10 ($5 National + $5 Local)
Purpose: Mu Alpha Theta is a National Mathematics Honor Society
encompassing over 65,000 students in more than 1,400 schools. We are
dedicated to inspiring keen interest in mathematics, developing strong
scholarship in the subject, and promoting the enjoyment of mathematics in
high school and two-year college students.
Multicultural Student Association
Sponsor: Myers
Meets: Room 155 - B
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Goals: The Multicultural Student Association is a student-based organization that is geared towards uniting all races and cultures in the school. It was formed by Kristin Williams and Caroline Parham and is a spin-off from Bridge Builders. Kristin heard about MSA when she was at Bridge Builders Camp and Caroline was eager to help. It will have different foods available to members, which will help the members learn about each other's culture. MSA plans to have at least one field trip available to all members. Look for upcoming events on the website.
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National Art Honor Society
Sponsor: J. Burford, A. Smythe
Meets: Room 195 - B
Requirements: Membership in this chapter shall be based upon art scholarship, service and character. Candidates must be a junior or senior enrolled in Art III, IV or AP. Students must have an overall GPA of at least 86 and an Art GPA of a 94. All members must be nominated by the Visual Art faculty based on the following: Leadership, character, artistic ability and service to the Art department.
Dues: $10.00
Goals: Recognize students demonstrating outstanding ability in art. Foster excellence and a dedicated spirit to the pursuit of art. Bring art to the attention of the school and the community.
Activities: Unavailable.
National Honor Society
Sponsor: P. McDonel, S. Hines
Meets: Room 134 - B
Requirements: Must be selected by faculty council. Students cannot join NHS. Open to Juniors and Seniors with a 95 or higher avg., good character, leadership and service evidence. Selection occurs in Jan. - Feb.
Dues: $6.00
Goals: Promote scholarship, leadership, character, and service.
Activities: Meetings and individual service.
Photography Club
Sponsor: Scism
Meets: Room 156
POM Varsity
Sponsor: C. Reed
Meets: Room 258 - B
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PROM Committee
Sponsor:C. Gillespie
Meets: after school
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Quill & Scroll
Sponsor: S. DeCarlo
Meets: Room 157 - A
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Random Acts of Kindness
Sponsor: Coleman, Elion
Meets: Room 196 - B
Dues: $5.00
Goals: To bring about unity, create friendships and recognize people for the good things they do.
Salsa
Sponsor: Smithson
Meets: PE Gym - A
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Soccer Girls
Sponsor: K. Mears,W. Gillespe
Meets: Room 184 - A (During boys varsity soccer season in the spring)
Requirements: Must be a sophomore, junior, or a senior.
Dues: $12
Goals: Support the boys varsity soccer team.
Activities: Must be able attend the varsity home games and assist with the junior varsity tournament during the first weekend of May. Assist the coaches and the team during each of the home games.
Softball
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Meets: Room 100/PE Gym - A/B
Requirements: Must try out for the team.
Dues: none
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Accomplishments: The team has been district champions for the last 4 years and ranked in the top 3 for the last 10 years.
Spanish (level 1 & 2)
Sponsor: Colwick, May, Metcalf, Morton
Meets: Cafeteria - B
Requirements: Presently enrolled in Spanish, A or B avg. in previous year, if Spanish II or above; recommendation of teacher for Spanish I; must be willing to participate in ALL club activities; no negative conduct (ISS or OSS) or Suspension; no N or U in conduct. Attendance will be taken.
Dues: $10.00
Goals: Service to growing Hispanic community in the Memphis area.
Activities: Some of our members won numerous trophies at the Foreign Language Fair held at the Univ. of Memphis.
Spanish (level 3 & AP)
Sponsor: L. Lea, Smithson
Meets: cafeteria, B
Requirements: Presently enrolled in Spanish, A or B avg. in previous year, if Spanish II or above; recommendation of teacher for Spanish I; must be willing to participate in ALL club activities; no negative conduct (ISS or OSS) or Suspension; no N or U in conduct. Attendance will be taken.
Dues: $10.00
Goals: Service to growing Hispanic community in the Memphis area.
Activities: Some of our members won numerous trophies at the Foreign Language Fair held at the Univ. of Memphis.
Speech Team
Sponsor: M. Hutson
Meets: Room 002 - B
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Step Team
Sponsor: G. McBride
Meets: Room 174 - after school
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T.A.P.E.
Sponsor: Dr. Elion
meets: library
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Tennis
Sponsor: William Wingo
Meets: A, Room 190
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Thespians
Sponsor: K. Salter
Meets: Room 002 - A
Requirements: Documented involvement in theatrical activities. Points are
awarded using a standardized formula dictated by the national office.
Dues: $22.00 for a lifetime membership.
Goals: To recognize outstanding and extensive work in theatre performance
and technical work.
Activities: Social activities and attendance at the State Thespian
Conference. Senior Thespians, who plan to major in any art, can audition
for Thespian scholarships.
Volleyball
Sponsor: L. Lewis
Meets: Room 105 - A & B
Requirements: Be an active athlete on the FR, JV, or Varsity Volleyball teams.
Dues: none
Goals: Student/athletes will develop strategies to assist coaches with the volleyball program.
Activities: Plan big/little sister activities. Make banners and posters for upcoming events.
Wrestling
Sponsor: Graham
Meets: inactive
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Yearbook
Sponsor: B. Vawter, M. Johnston
Meets: A/B Clubs and 7th period every day in Room 116.
Requirements: Application in February. three teacher recommendations (including current English teacher).
Dues: None.
Goals: Create yearbook; learn work ethic, responsibility, and rules of journalism.
Activities: Created Pathfinder yearbook and won awards for book.
For more information, go to Yearbook Information.
]Youth of Tomorrow
Sponsor: Mr. Simmons
Meets: Room 174 - B
Requirements: Must be able to devote community service hours to the
elderly in the community.
Dues: $10.00
Goals: To assist the elderly in the community by visiting retirement homes and providing assistance through board games such as chess, checkers, etc. Youths of Tomorrow was formed by Courtland Blount when he realized how much his grandmother enjoyed a game of chess during a summer visit. Y.O.T.'s ultimate goal is to ensure the elderly that they play a key role in our community.
Activities: Our members plan to provide seasonal gifts for the elderly
through the participation from elementary students and through donations.
