30+Club
Sponsor: Jennifer Billet
Purpose: The 30+ Club recognizes students who achieve
a 30 or above on the ACT and also serves to motivate and challenge
others to excel academically. Members will also develop positive
character traits by giving their time to tutor other students.
Requirements: Members must have acheived a 30 or higher
on the ACT and must accept responsibility to contribute six hours
per academic year tutoring others for ACT preparation
Meets: as determined by leadership team.
Costs: $5.00 (for after school snacks)
America's PRIDE
Pride
Website
Sponsors: LeeAnne Smith and Beverly Karem
Purpose: PRIDE is a national organization that is devoted
to drug abuse and violence prevention through education. Using
the vehicles of public speaking, drama, dance and song, PRIDE
members reach out to their peers, younger students, and the community
with a powerful drug-free message.
Requirements: PRIDE members must take a pledge to remain
drug-free and must also maintain their grades to be an active
PRIDE member.
Meets: PRIDE meets every Wednesday from 2:15-3:30 (cafeteria
or study hall) PRIDE also meets on Mondays, during September and
October, from 2:15-3:30 for rehearsal
Cost: $30 which includes a performance t-shirt and a
$10 membership in PRIDE Youth programs, the international organization
with which our team is affiliated.
Band
Sponsors : Jim Smith and Spencer Nesvick
Purpose : The Houston band is a performance organization
for grades 9 - 12. Performance opportunities are offered
through Marching Band, Concert Band, Jazz Band, Clarinet Choir,
Flute Choir, Percussion Ensemble, and Color Guard.
Requirements : While enrollment in band class is
open to anyone with prior band experience, participation in a
performance group is at the discretion of the director.
Meets : Once a day during school and after school
as needed.
Cost : A small fee is charged to those students
using school owned instruments. There is also a charge for
summer band camp.
Tryouts : See the directors.
http://www.thehoustonband.com
Beta Club
Sponsors: Melissa Ducey and Cathey Crowe
Purpose: Service organization to school and community
Requirements: 90.0000 GPA, E or S in conduct, no honor
infractions, no ISS or OSS. Faculty recommendations. Applications
open to 2nd trimester Sophomores, and all Juniors, and Seniors
Meets : Monthly in Studyhall
Cost: $40 (one time fee)
Bridge
Builders
Sponsor: Dr. Terri E. Lindquester
Purpose: The program is design to promote communication,
understanding , and trust among developing leaders.
Requirements: Bridge Builders is a two year comprehensive
youth leadership training program. Participants are selected during
their sophomore year, and represent a wide variety of cultural,
economic, ethnic and social backgrounds.
Meets: 3rd Tuesdays during club time in M101
Cost: No cost
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Chess Club
Sponsor: Ben Cook
Purpose: To play chess
Requirements: A desire to play chess
Meets: 2nd Tuesdays during club time in M116
Cost: No cost
Concert Choir
Sponsor : Dr. Billy Rayburn
Purpose : To represent the school and Shelby county
as ambassadors of goodwill in T.V. presentations, civic organizations,
churches, school concerts, conventions, and as demonstration groups
at educational workshops.
Requirements : Any student with a high interest
in singing and performing.
Practices : Daily throughout the school year.
Tryouts : Members are auditioned in the spring
for participation in the following school year.
Cost : Members are asked to buy a uniform and participate
in the Houston Choir Booster Club (approximate total cost $90)
http://www.houstonchoirs.org
DECA: An Association of
Marketing Students
Sponsors: Tim Boyer
Purpose: DECA is a co-curricular association of marketing
students. It encourages practical skill development in leadership
and civic consciousness by offering extensive opportunities to
participate in projects that build
self-awareness and responsible citizenship.
Requirements: Any student who has successfully completed
or is currently enrolled in a Marketing course
Meets: 3rd Tuesday
Cost: $30
Website: www.deca.org
Environmental Club
Sponsor: Natalie Parker-Lawrence
Purpose : Begun in 1992, the HHS Environmental
club has been the energy behind many projects in school history,
including fundraising for an environmental library, disaster relief,
Habitat for Humanity, railroad crossings, Earth Day, recycling
bins, bicycle racks, hikes, trips to the Tremong Institute in
the Smokey Mountains and to Arkansas for the Heifer project. We
completed our fourth house in 2010 for Habitat for Humanity and
over the hears have raised over $6,000 for this worthy program.
Requirements : must have an open mind about the
responsibilities of people to our planet.
Meets: 2nd Tuesday in M243
Cost: $10.00 per year
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FCA (Fellowship of Christian
Athletes)
Sponsor : Bill Perry
Purpose : To present to athletics and coaches and
those whom they influence the challenge and adventure of receiving
Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord, and serving Him in their relationships
and in the fellowship of the church.
Requirements : Interest in sports and recreational
activities.
Meets : 3rd Tuesday of each month in Varsity Gym
Cost : $15
FCCLA (Family, Career,
Community Leaders of America)
Sponsors : Pam Penn and Kathy Tuberville
Purpose : To promote personal growth and leadership
develoment through school and community service as it relates
to the family
Requirements : Open to any student enrolled in
Family and Consumer Sciences class or who has previously completed
a FACS class.
Meets : 2nd Tuesday of each month in C. Library
Cost : $20
French Club
Club Français
Sponsor: Rachel Markovitz
Purpose:Celebration of the French language and culture
Requirements:Interest in French and enrollment in French
Meets:3rd Tuesday
Cost:$10.00
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Future Business
Leaders of America
Sponsor : Hammond
Purpose : The purpose of Business Professionals
of America is to prepare students for the business workforce through
the advancement of leadership, citizenship, academic, and technological
skills. By integrating its programs into the business classroom,
Business Professionals of America build leadership, professionalism,
poise, dependability, patriotism, and competency into business
students.
Mission Statement: Our mission is to bring business and education
together in a positive working relationship through innovative
leadership and career development programs.
Requirements : Any student who is currently enrolled
in a business, office, or business education course.
Meets : 3rd Tuesday of each month in M259
Costs: $30
German Club
Sponsor: Doreen Penrod
Purpose: To promote the study of German-speaking cultures
and the German
language
Requirements: Interest in the German language and culture
Meets: 3rd Tuesday of each month in the cafeteria
Cost: $15
Website: www.HHSGermanClub.tk
German Folk Dancing
Sponsor: Doreen Penrod
Purpose: To learn a German Folk Dance
Requirements: Willingness to have fun and perform a dance
Meets: Wednesdays after school 2:05 2:45 in A105
Cost: none
Website: See our folk dancers dancing on www.HHSGermanClub.tk
under Folk Dancing and Dance Movie.
National German Honor Society
Sponsor: Doreen Penrod
Purpose: To recognize and honor high school scholastic
achievement in the study of German and to promote interest in
the study of the German language, literature, and culture
Requirements: A minimum of three trimesters of German,
A average in German, 3 or higher overall GPA, no Ns or Us, membership
in German Club, participation in German-related activities
Cost: $10
Horizons Club
Sponsors: Betty Ridenhour, Sam Braslow, Melissa Setterlund,
Sheila Ward
Purpose: Horizons was formed in 2001 for the purpose
of giving our special needs students an opportunity to participate
in a club experience, like other students, and to promote interactions
between special needs students and general education students.
Requirements: open to 10th, 11th, and 12th grade students.
Members need a desire to interact with special needs students.
Participation in all club activities which include service projects.
Meets: 2nd Tuesday
Cost: $20.00
Horticulture / FFA
Sponsor : Carter
Purpose : To promote leadership, citizenship, patriotism,
character, scholarship, and thrift among members.
Requirements : Be enrolled in agriculture classes or
have an interest in agriculture.
Meets : 3rd Tuesday during club schedule each month in
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HOSA - Health Occupations
Students of America
Sponsor : Donna Reed
Purpose : HOSA is a national youth leadership organization
for students interested in career opportunities in the health
care industry. By combining classroom training with membership
in HOSA, students gain important knowledge and leadership skills
that will enable them to be successful now and in the future.
Requirements : Secondary member - Any HHS student
Meets : 2nd Tuesday in Varsity Gym
Cost : $30 which includes T-shirt.
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International Club
Sponsors: Angela Tobias and Lee Ann Kelly
Purpose : To instill an appreciation for ethnic
diversity throug a myriad of activities that provide insight to
the culture, food, dance, religion, etc. of countries throughout
the world.
Requirements : A willingness to be diverse and have
fun!
Meets: on th 2nd Tuesday in M100
Cost:$20.00 includes t shirt.
International Thespian
Society
Sponsor : Bo List
Purpose : The International Thespian Society is
the student counterpart to he Educational Theater Association.
The Thespian Society offers students exposure to the larger world
of theater. As members, students must participate in events
such as the State Thespian Conference, the International Thespian
Festival, and have opportunities to earn scholarships for college.
Requirements : Any student with a professional
interest in the performing arts. Students earn membership
through the Thespian point system. Ten points are required
for initiation.
Meets : 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month or as
designated by the sponsor.
Cost : After membership initiation: $22 annual
dues.
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Junior Classical League
Sponsors: Abigail Braddock and Erin Purcell
Purpose : To enhance knowledge of and appreciation
for ancient civilizations and their contributions to the present.
Requirements : Present and former students of Latin.
Meetings : Special events to be announced (No meetings
during Club Schedule)
Cost : $22 includes a T-shirt and the fee for trhe
National Latin Exam
Key Club
Sponsor: Karen Flowers
Purpose: To serve the school and community through volunteer
service
Requirements: Students volunteer for ten hours of service
sessions, with four sessions per school year. The volunteer opportunities
are listed on Key Club agendas which are provided at the two meetings
held per month. The person with the most service hours can win
a $1000 savings bond. All students are invited to join.
Meetings: After school, two meetings per month
Knowledge Bowl
Sponsor : Martha Gunn Poole, Ben Cook, Robert Lofton
Purpose : To nurture a love of trivia and competition
with other schools. There is an opportunity for scholarship money
through the WREG channel 3 television contest.
Requirements : Any student interested in any grade
may participate. Students must have a wide range of interests
and the ability to recall facts quickly.
Meets : Monday and Wednesday afternoons 2: 20 -
3:20 p.m. in Rm. 123
Cost : None
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Literary Magazine- Avatar
Sponsor : John Traverse
Purpose : To create the school's literary magazine, Avatar,
which involves the writing and editing of poetry, a variety of
prose styles, as well as selecting artwork and laying out the
magazine for national competitions.
Requirements : Open by application and by current, previous,
or future enrollment in the literary magazine class.
Meets : After school in Rm. 223 and both club days
Cost : $25 per staff member
Martial Arts
Sponsors: Jim Smith and Spencer Nesvick
Purpose : The Martial Arts Club is designed to
promote skills in self defense and educate students in a variety
of Martial Arts genres. Students involved in M.A.C. also participate
in many service projects around the school, helping other clubs.
Meets : 3rd Tuesday in Rm.34 and every other
Friday after school
Cost: $10
Mock Trial
Sponsor : Wolff
Purpose : To teach courtroom procedure, etiquette,
and strategies, while arguing the prosecution and defense of a
case. District competitions are held in February, and State
competitions are held in March.
Requirements : One night of practice a week, student
run study groups with team, the student needs to be available
for state and district competitions.
Tryouts : Will be held towards the end of October
for roles of Attorney and Witness.
Practices : Thursday night 6:30 - end.
Cost : $10 to pay for Attorney coach's fees, props,
and team expenses.
Model United Nations
Sponsor : Wolff
Purpose : A role playing activity in which participants
assume the roles of delegates from various nations. Its
purpose is to introduce participants to the structure and purpose
of the United Nations and the challenges of international relations.
This includes exposing delegates to an understanding of how diplomacy,
politics and caucuses operate.
Meets : After school
Mu Alpha Theta
Sponsors : Pricilla Hayes and Imogene
Canady
Purpose : To foster an interest in mathematics
and to help other students through tutoring and/or mentoring so
that they can learn to enjoy mathematics also.
Requirements : 11th and 12th graders who have completed
Algebra II. They must have at least a 96 average in each
trimester of their high school mathematics courses. They
are recommended by their mathematics teacher and then must be
voted in by the other club members.
Meets : Call meetings, before school in M107
Cost : $12
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National Art Honor Society
Sponsor : Curlin
Purpose : Recognize those students who have shown
outstanding ability in the field of art; serve as an inspiration
for students to strive for higher goals in their work. Art show
in the spring, fall photography, and the senior holiday tree.
Requirements : 9th graders who have completed one
semester of art at Houston High School and are currently enrolled
in art with a consistent "A" average. No ISS or
OSS . All conduct, all subjects "S" or "E."
Meets :
Cost : $5 membership fee.
Recommendations : By current art teacher
National Honor Society
Sponsor : Suchman/Liles
Purpose : Recognition of students with highest
grades, character, and leadership.
Requirements : 94 GPA cumulative - open to second
semester juniors and seniors.
Meets : Monthly or when necessary.
Cost : $15 per year ($10 plus $5 induction fee)
Recommendations : Chosen by faculty only
Nutrition Council
Sponsor: Tina Traylor, Café Manager
Purpose: To educate students about nutrition and promote
healthy eating habits
Requirements: Students must have a C average, attend
80% of the meetings, participate in a community service project,
participate in a school wide project
Meets: Third Tuesday
Cost: $10.00
Pamoja
Sponsors : Rhonda Stennis and Robert Lofton
Purpose : Pamoja means togetherness in Swahili.
This is an organization of students who work to promote togetherness
and cultural awareness within the Houston High School student
body. Students who seek membership should be willing to plan and
share in fun activities unique to their culture that benefit the
Mustang and surrounding communities.
Requirements : All students who desire to increase
their cultural awareness.
Meets : 3rd Tuesday of each month in M229 and periodically
after school.
Cost : $15 per year
Photography Club
Sponsor: Swain
Purpose : Coming Soon.
Requirements : Coming Soon.
Meets : 3rd Tuesday of each month in 242
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Poetry Club
Sponsor: Ms. Ray
Purpose: To enhance students’ knowledge, appreciation,
and creativity with poetry
Requirements: Any student who has an interest in poetry
may join. Two original poems to reveal poetic ability must be
submitted.
Meets: During the 3rd Tuesday club time in M226
Cost: $5.00
The Pony Express
Sponsor : Barbara Hendrix
Purpose : To produce the Pony Express, the student
newspaper of Houston High School, and to allow reporters the opportunity
to attend club meetings for the purpose of news coverage.
Requirements : Students interested in becoming
a member of the staff will enroll in Journalism/Newspaper.
The main areas studied are news writing, sports writing, editorial
writing, photography, advertising, and graphic design. Teacher
recommendation is required.
Meets : 2nd and 3rd Tuesday of each month in M234
R.A.K. (Random Acts of Kindness
Club)
Sponsor: Betty Crotty
Purpose: To do community service and acts of random kindness radomly
done
Requirements: Must have good behavior and attitude at all times
in all classes and respect for other people.
Meets: after school in Circulation Library and 2nd Tuesdays
Cost: $ 20.00
Scholarship Prep
Sponsors: Molly McNally and Cathy Crowe
Purpose: Help students prepare for the transition from
high school to college and to investigate potential scholarship
options.
Requirements: Seniors
Meets: 2nd Tuesday Room 218
Cost: Free
Science Bowl Team
Sponsor : Martha Gunn Poole
Purpose : Science competitions at U.T. Martin and
University of Memphis Engineering day.
Requirements : 10th - 12th grade only. Demonstrated
aptitude in science curricula.
Meets : Friday afternoons prior to competitions
that are scheduled. Meetings in M123.
Science Club
Sponsors: Amy Smith and Imogene Canady
Purpose: To promote the importance and joy of science
in the world
Requirements: Enjoy science
Meets: After school in M125/114
Cost: None.
Shakespeare Festival
Sponsors: Natalie Parker-Lawrence, HHS English, Theatre
and Music Departments
Purpose: The annual HHS Shakespeare Festival showcases
20-30 performances on one day in April to commemorate Shakespeare's
birthday. The proceeds from student donations go to fund four,
$500 scholarships for students (seniors) who will major in theatre,
English, communications, journalism, or film in college. The scholarships
are named for Tully Daniel, the first theatre teacher at HHS who
tragically died at our school in 1998.
Requirements: Students who wish to perform sign up in
march or they may wish to compete in teh Shakespeare contest in
January, competing against SCS, MCS, independent, and Catholic
schools for monetary prizes and a trip to NYC. HHS has had many
winners!
Meets: April of every year
Cost: None.
SGA (Student Government Association)
Sponsor : Spain
Purpose : To create leaders for tomorrow by giving
the best and brightest Houston students opportunities to:
represent the student body, participate in enriching community
service activities, and actively promote spirit and positivity
in all aspects of Houston High School .
Meets : Before or after school.
Cost : $20
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Show Choir
Sponsor : Dr. Rayburn
Purpose : The HHS Show Choir is a group of 12 young
men and women who perform wide variety of pop, jazz, and
Broadway music through singing and choreography. The group
performs for various church, community, school, and civic organizations.
On average, the group performs 32 times during the year.
At Christmas the group, dressed in traditional Dickens carolers
attire, becomes a caroling group performing again for many organizations
throughout Shelby County .
Requirements : Demonstrate a very advance vocal
skill with the ability to sing a variety of styles (pop, jazz,
Broadway, etc._. Demonstrate the ability to quickly learn
and perform jazz and hip hop dance steps. Demonstrate the
maintenance of a high GPA because of the demands of the class
in practice and performance at night and during the school day.
Demonstrate the ability to work well with others in a group situation
in which constructive criticism is frequently given.
Try-outs : Auditions are held in March each year
for the following school year.
Cost : $300 choreography fee and a $65 uniform
fee.
http://www.houstonchoirs.org
Skills USA
Sponsors: Craig Juneau
Purpose: Special Projects in Personal Computing
Requirements: Experienced in upgrading, repairing personal computers.
Meets: 3rd Tuesday
Cost: $30.00 includes T-shirt and membership in National Skills
USA
Spanish Club
Sponsors: Eileen Stern and Gail Ryan
Purpose : To increase cultural awareness and world
communications.
Requirements : Any student presently taking Spanish
and maintaining satisfactory conduct in all classes.
Meets : 3rd Tuesday of each month. Grade 9 meets
in M242 and Grades 10-12 meet in A206.
Cost : $20
Spanish
National Honor Society
Sponsor : Kristin Ferryman
Purpose : To further the students' interest in
the culture, language and diversity of the Hispanic population
world-wide.
Requirements : Students must presently be in Level
III or AP classes, maintain an "A" average the last
three trimesters in Spanish classes and an overall GPA of 3.0
or higher. Students must have excellent conduct, with no ISS or
OSS, Ns or Us in conduct on high school transcript and be willing
to do community service activities.
Meetings : Officers meet when announced by the
sponsor. Students meet once or more after school or at night
at local restaurants or homes.
Cost : $20
Recommendations : Selected by sponsor.
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Student Impact
Sponsors:Andrea Darlington, Sandra Davis, Gail
Ryan
Purpose:to provide a place for Christian students to
grow in their relationship with Christ through praise,
worship, and fellowship with other Christian students.
Requirements: pay membership fee
Meets: Second Tuesday, Auditorium
Cost:$10 to join, $20 with tee shirt
Teams Engineering
Sponsor: Melissa Ducey and Christopher Stevens.
Purpose : To participate in the National TEAMS
Engineering competition. Students work in groups to answer questions
concerning the mathematical application of science to solve themed
engineering scenarios.
Requirements : Teacher invitation extended to current
and former Honors or AP Physics students.
Meets: January- March after school in M133.
Cost: $25
Wordsmith
Sponsor: Evie Wolfard
Purpose: Wordsmith is a competitive, creative writing
team that competes once a year against both public and private
schools in West Tennessee. Our award-winning team is chosen via
teacher recommendations and writing samples.
Requirements: Must love to write under tight time constraints,
and must have a creative mind
Meets: As needed, club time in M235
Cost: None.
Yearbook
Sponsor : Andrea Cox
Purpose : To produce the Mustang Spirit
Requirements : Journalism class - 5 days a week.
Students need a flash drive and access to a digital camera.
Meets : 5 days a week.
Cost : Complete an application form, be recommended
by previous or current English teacher.
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