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School Clubs Hit the Ground Running

School Clubs Hit the Ground Running

Intro:

This school is chock full of clubs, honor societies, and organizations.  However, scouring through all of them and choosing the right fit can be a daunting task. Thus, here is a comprehensive guide to every club.

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Dark Room
  1. Details: Student organization for people interested  in practicing and learning new and more advanced photography skills.
  2. Meetings: To be determined (TBD)
  3. Contact:
    1. Faculty sponsor: Mr. Hamelman – [email protected]
    2. Student Leader: TBD
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Destination Imagination
  1. Details: Small, team-based group which uses project-based activities and competitions to develop innovative and problem solving skills.
  2. Meetings: TBD, interest meeting coming soon
  3. Contact:
    1. Faculty sponsor: Ms. Sheets – [email protected]
    2. Student Leader: Liam Stillwell – [email protected]
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Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
  1. Details: National student association for engaging in and learning more about fields within the consumer sciences.
  2. Meetings: Once a month on a Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. in T3 or T5
  3. Contact:
    1. Faculty sponsor: Ms. Robinson – [email protected], room T5
    2. President: TBD
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
  1. Requirements: None (students do not have to be athletes to join this club)
  2. Details: Group of high school students who come together  to worship
  3. Meetings: Every Thursday morning at 7:45 a.m. at the pavilion near the football field, but they will move into health classrooms when weather gets colder. 
  4. Contact:
    1. Faculty sponsor: Ms. Allen – [email protected], room 217B
    2. FCA Representative: Mr. Jewett – [email protected] 
    3. Student Leader: Rebekah Allen – [email protected]
    4. Instagram: fca.rockbridgecounty
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Food for Thought Food Pantry
  1. Details: Student-run food pantry serving all students at the high school.
  2. Requirements: Applications for internship (applications are currently closed), but anyone can volunteer
  3. Contact:
    1. Faculty sponsors: Mr. Gallagher – [email protected], and Dr. Hayslett
    2. Student Leader: Lee Carter – [email protected] 
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Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
  1. Details:  National student association for engaging in and learning more about fields in business.
  2. Meetings – Once a month on a Thursday from 3:30-5 p.m. in Mr. Lenoir’s room (T2)
  3. Contact:
    1. Faculty sponsor: Mr. Lenoir – [email protected], room T2
    2. President: Will Gibbs – [email protected]
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Future Farmers of America (FFA)
  1. Details:  National student organization for engaging in and learning more about fields in agriculture.
  2. Meetings: Once a month on a Wednesday from 3:30-5 p.m. in Ms. Gosney’s room (room 208)
  3. Contact:
    1. Faculty sponsor: Ms. Gosney – [email protected], room 208
    2. President: Kathleen Beard – [email protected]
    3. Instagram: rockbridge_ffa
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Green Team
  1. Details: Student organization which handles the  recycling needs on campus.
  2. Meetings: Every Friday at 3:30 p.m. in front of the library 
  3. Contact:
    1. Faculty sponsor: Ms. Donahue –  [email protected], room 210
    2. Student Leader: Greta Guse – [email protected]
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Interact Club
  1. Details: Service-oriented organization focusing on community-based projects.
  2. Meetings: TBD
  3. Contact:
    1. Faculty sponsor: Ms. Leadbetter – [email protected]
    2. Student Leader: Greta Guse – [email protected]
    3. Instagram: rchsinteract
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Latin Club
  1. Details: Student organization to learn more about and immerse in Latin language, Roman culture, and classical studies.
  2. Meetings: Every Wednesday at 8 a.m. in Dr. Bradley’s room (207)
  3. Contact: 
    1. Faculty sponsor: Dr. Bradley – [email protected], room 207
    2. Student Leader: Lee Carter – [email protected]
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Model United Nations (UN)
  1. Details: Student-based discussion and debate organization which discusses current world issues in a way similar to the United Nations.
  2. Meetings: Every other Tuesday at 8 a.m. in Mr. Gallagher’s room; simulations once a month on a Saturday from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
  3. Contact:
    1. Faculty sponsor: Mr. Gallagher – [email protected]
    2. Student Leader: Claire Crossman – [email protected]
    3. Instagram: rchs_modelun
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Multicultural Student Union
  1. Details: Group promoting the inclusion of students from different racial and ethnic backgrounds.
  2. Meetings: Every Friday at 8 a.m. in Mr. Gallagher’s room (125)
  3. Contact:
    1. Faculty sponsor: Mr. Gallagher – [email protected], room 125
    2. Student Leader: Malia Fitz – [email protected]
    3. Instagram: multicultural_rchs
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National Honor Society (NHS)
  1. Details: A nationally recognized honor society of student scholars and role models. Members are expected to maintain high grades, volunteer often, and be  good role-models in the school and surrounding community.
  2. Requirements: Sophomores and  juniors maintaining  above a 3.0 grade point average (GPA) may apply.  The application process includes  teacher recommendations and paragraph responses.  Applications open in the second semester of school and close around mid-February. 
  3. Meetings: Every other Tuesday 8 a.m. in the auditorium.  
  4. Contact:
    1. Faculty sponsor: Ms. Brooks – [email protected], room 112
    2. President: Sean Martino – [email protected]
    3. Instagram: WildcatsNHS
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Outing Club
  1. Details: Student-led organization providing an opportunity to disconnect from stressful and busy lives by experiencing the beauty of Rockbridge County with classmates and friends.
  2. Meetings: Varies depending on current activities, contact Luke or Quincy to join the groupme and stay up-to-date
  3. Contact:
    1. Faculty Sponsor: Mrs. Steiner – [email protected], room 111
    2. Student Leaders: Luke Eversole – [email protected] & Quincy Speers – [email protected] 
    3. Instagram: rchs_outingclub
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Project Connection
  1. Details: Student organization which pairs teen members to kids with disabilities to help them with school and other activities.
  2. Meetings: Once a month on a Saturday from 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. at Grace Presbyterian church or a local elementary school
  3. Contact:
    1. President: Ella Schmidt – [email protected]
    2. Instagram: rocopc
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Student Council Association (SCA)
  1. Details: Student government organization divided into councils for each class and an executive council. 
  2. Requirements: Application and election to a specific office (e.g. treasurer)
  3. Meetings: Determined by each council
  4. Contact:
    1. Faculty Sponsor: [email protected]
    2. Instagram: rchs_sca
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Sexuality and Gender Alliance (SAGA)
  1. Details: Club with the goal of  creating  a safe space for queer students and finding ways to make RCHS as welcoming, inclusive, and supportive for queer/trans students as possible through community events.
  2. Meetings: Every Thursday at 8 a.m. in Dr. Bradley’s room (207)
  3. Contact:
    1. Faculty sponsor: Br. Bradley – [email protected], room 207
    2. Student Leader: Bee Sackett – [email protected]
    3. Instagram: saga.rchs
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SkillsUSA – Construction Skills
  1. Details: Student organization which promotes and develops skills in the field of construction.
  2. Meetings: TBD
  3. Contact:
    1. Faculty sponsor: Mr. Tuttle – [email protected]
    2. Student Leader: TBD
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Student Association for Non-Discrimination (STAND)
  1. Details: Student association for non-discrimination. Club advocates for diversity, equity, and inclusion through meetings, guest speakers, and events.
  2. Meetings: Every Monday at 8 a.m. in Dr. Bradley’s room (207)
  3. Contact: 
    1. Faculty sponsor: Br. Bradley – [email protected], room 207
    2. Student Leader: Bee Sackett – [email protected]
    3. Instagram: stand.for.roco
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Students in Rockbridge Promoting Healthy Alternatives (SiRPHA)
  1. Details: Student organization promoting awareness and knowledge of the unhealthy effects of substance use, the positive effects of healthy alternatives, and the importance of mental health.
  2. Meetings: The first and third Tuesdays of each month, first meeting at 3:30 p.m. in RCHS, second meeting at 6:00 p.m. at Straws soda shop in Buena Vista
  3. Contact:
    1. Faculty sponsor: Ms. Bailey
    2. Student Leader: TBD
    3. Instagram: rc_sirpha
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Technology Student Association (TSA)
  1. Details: Club details are still being ironed out, please contact Mr. Jarvis – [email protected] or Mr. Bennet – [email protected] if interested. 
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Y-Street
  1. Details: Student organization for promoting healthier habits. 
  2. Meetings: Once a month, TBD
  3. Contact:
    1. Faculty sponsor: Ms. Grimm – [email protected]
    2. Y-street Leadership Team: Jackson Speers – [email protected]
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Word of Advice

As clearly demonstrated above, there are a variety of clubs at RCHS. As a  reader, there might be a temptation to join every single club that pops up, but there are a few things to remember beforehand. First and foremost, make sure to have fun. Instead of joining clubs because they will look good on a resume or help  with getting into college, join clubs because they bring excitement and are genuinely engaging. Second, remember that joining a club is a commitment. Every club expects its membership to be in regular attendance for meetings and show regular participation in events. If a member is not participating in club activities, they will gain nothing from the club nor will the club gain anything from the member. Consequently, joining too many clubs is ill-advised as it will often result in over commitment. Instead, pick a couple of clubs that really jump out, and become an engaged and active member in these clubs by participating in events and serving in leadership roles. Long story short, choose clubs wisely and savor the fun. 

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