Name of Club

River Bluff High School Clubs 2015-2016

A Cappella Club Anime Club Archery Club

Athletic Scholarship Club Backpacking Club

Sponsor(s)

Colleen Paternostro Alicia Penfield TJ Watkins Bill Bacon

Jason Ignet, Patrick Martin

Beta Club

Julie Anderson, Linsy Dooley, Randi Stephens, Tara White

Book Club

Tara White

Bowling Club (Alley Gators)

Andy Wardyn

Chess Club

Clayton Smith

Chinese Club

Rebecca Feng

Computer Club Culture Club DECA Drama Club Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) Film Production Club French Club (Club Fleur de Lys) Garden Club Gator Paws Gator Standing Strong (GS2) Gender-Sexuality Alliance

Horst Daichendt Rey Romero Christa Feaster, Carol Lynn Nute, Monica Powell Brock Snyder, Ricky Tillmon, Bryson Williams, TJ Watkins Leslie Dellinger, Robert Harrelson, Kate Parr Stacey Baynham, Ben Lee, Devin Olenick Jason Ignet Cynthia Gatien, Nathacha Neff Jenny Johansson, Macall Johnston Jennifer Powlas, Lisa Rose-Riley Jennifer Powlas Sin Guanci, Julie Herndon

German Club (Deutsch)

Sarah Buckliew

Girls Who Code

Monica Powell

Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) The Heart and Hope Club

Stacey Baynham, Angie Diaz, Scott Ganucheau Patricia Gates, Alissa Nolan, Bryan Piro Julie Herndon

IMPACT

Beth Klaes

Junior Classical League

Casey Neill

Karate/Martial Arts Key Club

Rebecca Feng Cindy Bartolec

Math Club

Horst Daichendt

Mock Trial

Devin Shumate

Musician’s Club National Art Honor Society National Honor Society of Dance Arts (NHSDA)

Jason Sprankle, Chris Stafford Sara McGregor Garry Hilton

National Honor Society (NHS) Claire Compton, Debbie Debenport, Catherine Higginbotham, Robin Hill, Beth Moore, Michele Reagan National Spanish Honor Society Naturalistic Club Pep Club

David Avila, Lisette Geib Richelle Battles Sarah Buckliew, Randi Stephens

Poker Club

Brian Thompson

Project Unify/Be A Fan Club

Jennifer St. Jean

Religion and Philosophy Club Ruby Club School Environmental Education (SEED Club) Scuba Club Spanish Club

Sin Guanci, Casey Neill Claire Compton, William Estes Alicia Penfield, Amy Price Karen Ray Sarah Hulls, Sandra Shillington-Lopez

Student Council Teenage Republicans (RBHS TARS) Teens for Christ

Faith Carnes, Jennifer Casto, Hannah Hines, Andrea Moore, Joe Ben Watson Mike Burgess Shenita Chapman

The Ultimate Club (Frisbee)

Ron Bosch

WWE Wrestling

Bill Bacon

Young Americans for Liberty (YAL) Young Democrats

Linsy Dooley Mike Burgess, Casey Neill

River Bluff High School Student Clubs/Organizations 2015-2016 Clubs/Organizations

Sponsor(s)

Description

A Cappella Club

Colleen Paternostro [email protected]

The focus of this club is to sing in unison and harmony without background music.

Anime Club

Alicia Penfield [email protected]

Archery Club

TJ Watkins [email protected]

Athletic Scholarship Club

Bill Bacon [email protected]

Backpacking Club

Jason Ignet [email protected] Patrick Martin [email protected]

Beta Club

Julie Anderson [email protected] Linsy Dooley [email protected] Randi Stephens [email protected] Tara White [email protected]

This club will focus on providing an entertaining and welcoming environment in which to view and enjoy anime. It will also promote an appreciation for Japanese culture. This club will introduce archery and provide an opportunity to compete in region, state and national competitions. The primary focus of this club is educating young people on what it takes academically to be eligible to earn an athletic scholarship. This purpose of this club is to expose students to the adventures, beauty, and excitement of the outdoors. Also to influence students to appreciate and preserve wildlife. This is for 9th-12th grade students having a GPA of 3.5 or higher that must be maintained throughout the year. Students are required to complete several hours of service in a variety of settings, both on and off campus. Open by invitation only. For returning members’ dues are $10 and for new members’ dues are $20.

River Bluff High School Student Clubs/Organizations 2015-2016 Book Club

Tara White [email protected]

BOWLING Club (Alley Gators)

Andrew Wardyn [email protected]

Chess Club

Clayton Smith [email protected]

Chinese Club

Rebecca Feng [email protected]

Computer Club

Horst Daichendt [email protected]

Culture Club

Rey Romero [email protected]

DECA

Christa Feaster [email protected] Carol Lynn Nute [email protected] Monica Powell [email protected] Brock Snyder [email protected] Ricky Tillmon [email protected] TJ Watkins [email protected] Bryson Williams [email protected]

The RBHS Book Club will meet regularly to talk about books. Members will choose books they want to read and discuss. There will also be author visits and guest speakers. All readers welcome! This club will meet at JC’s Bowl on Highway 1 and participate in a bowling league, open to students only. Fun events are open to students, staff, and parents. The focus of this club is to grow the great “Game of Kings”. This club will promote an appreciation of the Chinese culture by participating in cultural events, cooking Chinese food and exploring Chinese calligraphy arts and martial arts. This club will provide an environment in which students can explore programing in the most currently used computer languages. The purpose of this club is to expand student’s minds to a global perspective and learn about other cultures. This is a student organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges.

River Bluff High School Student Clubs/Organizations 2015-2016 Drama Club

Leslie Dellinger [email protected] Robert Harrelson [email protected] Kate Parr [email protected]

Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)

Stacey Baynham [email protected] Ben Lee [email protected] Devin Olenick [email protected]

Film Production Club

Jason Ignet [email protected]

French Club – Club Fleur de Lys

Cynthia Gatien [email protected] Nathacha Neff [email protected]

Garden Club

Jenny Johansson [email protected] Macall Johnston [email protected]

Gator Paws

Lisa Rose-Riley [email protected] Jennifer Powlas [email protected]

Gator Standing Strong (GS2)

Jennifer Powlas [email protected]

This club is for students who are interested in theatre arts. Members will participate in monthly meetings that promote this interest, with possible opportunities for school and community outreach and performances. Membership dues are $5. FCA’s goal is to present to coaches, athletes, and all 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. FCA welcomes all students, including non-athletes. This club will focus on producing student films and /or other various works of creative media for film festivals, contest, YouTube content, or professional reel portfolios. This club is designed to provide a non-threatening venue for all students interested in the French language, French culture, and the French speaking world. This club teaches home gardening skills and instills a love for growing your own food. The focus of this club will be to collaborate with and provide support services to the local animal rescue missions and shelters. This club provides leadership opportunities for students to come together to develop programs, activities that promote positive, healthy and proactive behaviors and choices.

River Bluff High School Student Clubs/Organizations 2015-2016 Gender-Sexuality Alliance

Sin Guanci [email protected] Julie Herndon [email protected]

German Club (Deutsch)

Sarah Buckliew [email protected]

Girls Who Code

Monica Powell [email protected]

Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)

Stacey Baynham [email protected] Angie Diaz [email protected] Scott Ganucheau [email protected] Patricia Gates [email protected] Alissa Nolan [email protected] Bryan Piro [email protected]

The Heart and Hope Club

Julie Herndon [email protected]

The purpose of Gender-Sexuality Alliance is to uphold the idea that every student should be valued and treated with respect, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, and to work towards ensuring that all students deserve a safe and affirming school environment where they can learn and grow. This club is for students who want to go above and beyond the classroom setting in regards to German, from cultural celebrations, to community involvement, and great German food. We will be very active. The purpose of this club is to close the gender gap in the technology and engineering sectors. Another purpose is to educate, inspire and equip high school girls with the skills and resources to pursue opportunities in computing fields. This club is to promote the delivery of compassionate, quality healthcare by providing opportunities for knowledge, skill, and leadership development of all health science education students.

This club will visit residents at Lexington Extended Care on a weekly basis. “Adopt-AGrandparent”

River Bluff High School Student Clubs/Organizations 2015-2016 IMPACT

Beth Klaes [email protected]

Junior Classical League

Casey Neill [email protected]

Karate/Martial Arts

Rebecca Feng [email protected]

Key Club

Cindy Bartolec [email protected]

Math Club

Horst Daichendt [email protected]

Mock Trial

Devin Shumate [email protected]

Musician’s Club

Jason Sprankle [email protected] Chris Stafford [email protected]

The purpose of this club is to spread the love and story of Jesus Christ to everyone. The purpose of this club is to encourage an interest in and an appreciation of the language, literature, and culture of ancient Greece and Rome and to impart an understanding of the depth of our own culture to that of Classical Antiquity. The purpose of this club is to promote an understanding of the philosophy and social value of martial arts by strengthening the power of “focus.” This is an international service organization. Its objective is the development of initiative, leadership ability and good citizenship practices. This club is to promote deeper understanding of mathematics and to develop pride in mathematics knowledge. The Mock Trial team is open to any students interested in learning about the American judicial system and the fundamentals of litigation. The team receives fictitious cases and is assisted by local attorneys in preparing to argue the case and participates in competitions. This club is a place for musicians to share their love of music, learn some music history/appreciation, play music together, form bands and play live music performances. There will be scheduled jam sessions during ILT and after school in Mr. Stafford’s room. There will also be schedule times that the recording studio can be used.

River Bluff High School Student Clubs/Organizations 2015-2016 National Art Honor Society

Sara McGregor [email protected]

National Honor Society of Dance Arts (NHSDA)

Garrison Hilton [email protected]

National Honor Society (NHS)

Debbie Debenport [email protected] Claire Compton [email protected] Robin Hill [email protected] Catherine Higginbotham [email protected] Beth Moore [email protected] Michele Reagan [email protected]

National Spanish Honor Society

David Avila [email protected] Lisette Geib [email protected]

Naturalistic Club

Richelle Battles [email protected]

Pep Club

Sarah Buckliew [email protected] Randi Stephens [email protected]

NAHS provides recognition of the artistic talents and leadership roles for visual arts students, while spotlighting the success and community work of River Bluff High School’s art program. Students will further an understanding and passion for visual arts and the community. This organization is open to any RBHS student who has completed the Visual Arts Foundations class, or its out-ofdistrict equivalent, with at least a ‘B’ average. The focus of this club is to celebrate the scholastic and artistic achievement of those dancers who go above and beyond the requirements of the classroom. The NHS is for 10th, 11th and 12th grade students having a GPA of 4.0 or higher that must be maintained throughout the year. Students must complete an annual service project. Open by invitation only. There is a $10 annual membership fee.

The purpose of this club is to recognize high achievement in Spanish and to promote continuity of interest in Hispanic studies. For girls who want to improve the quality of their hair and learn more about treatment and styling techniques. The purpose of this club is to promote school spirit.

River Bluff High School Student Clubs/Organizations 2015-2016 Poker Club

Brian Thompson [email protected]

The purpose of this club is to educate and promote the game of poker in a positive way so as to provide a means of higher level of thinking and camaraderie through competition. Project Unify is a nationwide movement through Special Olympics to unite people with and without disabilities in sports and other activities. The purpose of this club is to provide a safe and supportive space for any and all faiths, belief systems, or those that are undecided.

Project Unify Be A Fan Club

Jennifer St. Jean [email protected]

Religion and Philosophy Club

Sin Guanci [email protected] Casey Neill [email protected]

Rugby Club

Claire Compton [email protected] William Estes [email protected]

This club is to learn about the sport, its rules, watch games and possible play for the Lexington Lake Monster Ruby Club. It is open to boys and girls.

School Environmental Education Club (SEED)

Amy Price [email protected] Alicia Penfield [email protected]

This club is a faculty, parent, student environmental education team that organizes and shares the environmental efforts that we champion as a community. The team has a love of the outdoors, takes trips, volunteers, identifies issues, undertakes research and analysis, makes recommendations to administration and collaborates with students, faculty, staff, and the community. In addition to hosting events on campus and going on trips, SEED serves as a resource for other schools seeking to create an environmental education team.

River Bluff High School Student Clubs/Organizations 2015-2016 Scuba Club

Karen Ray [email protected]

Beginning scuba classes will be held at the school with certification dives at a local pool, in Lake Murray, and/or in one of the Florida Springs.

Spanish Club

Sarah Hulls [email protected] Sandra Shillington-Lopez [email protected]

Student Council

Faith Carnes [email protected] Jennifer Casto [email protected] Hannah Hines [email protected] Andrea Moore [email protected] Joe Ben Watson [email protected]

Spanish Club provides students of all language levels the opportunity to practice their communication skills and to increase their knowledge and awareness of the Spanishspeaking world through service learning and excursions. The Student Council’s mission is to support the mission of River Bluff High School through student leadership in innovation, critical thinking, academic achievement, communication and technology, global leadership, collaboration, and student/faculty relationships.

Teenage Republicans (RBHS TARS)

Mike Burgess [email protected]

Teens for Christ

Shenita Chapman [email protected]

Ultimate Club (Frisbee)

Ron Bosch [email protected]

WWE Wrestling

Bill Bacon [email protected]

The purpose of this club is to perform community service, develop leadership skills, gain first-hand knowledge of practical political process and apply all these to participate in local, state, and national civic life. Teens for Christ will meet to encourage one another spiritually, help each other make Godly and wise decisions throughout high school, and to explore the Bible and how it can be practical in everyday life. This club is to develop sportsmanship, camaraderie and to promote physical fitness while learning and playing the sport Ultimate. The focus of this club is to study the history of professional wrestling.

River Bluff High School Student Clubs/Organizations 2015-2016 Young Americans for Liberty (YAL)

Linsy Dooley [email protected]

Young Democrats

Mike Burgess [email protected] Casey Neill [email protected]

The purpose of this club is to identify, educate, train and mobilize youth activist committed to limited government classical liberal and libertarian principles. The focus of this club is to promote civics and to learn about the process of elections.