KGHS Clubs

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Academic Team
Sponsor: Mr. Cowne

Art Club
Sponsor: Rita Kovach
The KGHS Art Club meets twice a month on Thursdays, or more often, depending on the project that we are involved with each month. The goal of the Art Club is to provide interested students with the opportunity to use their artistic skills and talent to express themselves in the creation of murals, posters, banners, etc. in support of school and community organizations. Art Club members may also be called upon to participate from time to time in fund-raising activities.

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Band
Sponsor: Mrs. Fisher

Bass Club
Sponsor: David Smith
This club competes in local, state, and national bass fishing tournaments. This club is open to all students. There is a yearly registration fee to FLW or BASS (Students are required to belong to the organization that sponsors the event.) Meetings are held monthly.

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Chess Club
Sponsor: Mr. Cowne

Chorus
Sponsor: Mrs. Roberts

Class of 2011
Sponsor: Mrs. Rasnake

CLASS OF 2012
President - Destiny LeVere
Vice President - Tahir Ahmad
Treasurer - Shelby Doyle
Secretary - Vickie Ho
Historian - Megan James
Advisor: Mrs. Laura Merryman

CLASS OF 2013
President - Desmond Jordan
Vice President - Karson Buckle
Treasurer - Leira Carreon
Secretary - Kandall Powell
Advisor: Mrs. Mary Beth Martin

CLASS OF 2014
President - Summer West
Vice President - Brittany E. Williams
Secretary - Samantha Fedaak
Treasurer - Kendall Harvey
Advisor: Mrs. Shana Curtis

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Debate Team
Sponsor: J. Reter-Choate
Is an extension of the class experience and allows for students not taking the class to compete and stay active. Meetings are on a need basis. Schedule of tournament dates and places is available from Ms. RC in her room.

DECA (an Association of Marketing Students)
Sponsor: Dee Strauss -
DECA meets the 2nd Thursday of each month after school. We are involved in Community Service, Vocation Understanding, Leadership Development, and Social Responsibility. DECA at KGHS prepares the next generation to be academically prepared, community oriented, professionally responsible, and experienced leaders. We are also committed to our community, our school, and our Chapter, participating in events and activities locally. DECA at KGHS is very involved with Virginia DECA and National DECA, participating in all competitive events, conferences, and DECA sponsored events. DECA prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management. DECA at KGHS is open to all students who are taking a Marketing class during the school year. The membership drive lasts through September, with student initiation held during National DECA Week in October. Please join us! Search DECA at KGHS on Facebook!
www.kgdeca.org | www.vadeca.com | www.deca.org

Drama
Sponsor: Ms. Wynes

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E3 Club
Sponsor: Ms. Pasler
E3 Kids is a club that works together with an organization called E3 (www.e3kids.com). It's mission is to equip, empower and educate impoverished youth in Africa.
http://users.kgcs.k12.va.us/blogit/kghse3kids/
President - Karson Buckle
Vice President - Jordan Taylor
Secretary - Latifah Smith
Advertising Coordinator - Justin Taylor

FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)
Sponsor: Mrs. Klump
Officers:

President - Dajon Johnson

Vice President - Crystal Wise

Treasurer - Jamia Coleman

Secretary - Kristin Summerson

Parlimentary - Matt Cunningham

We emphasize leadership qualities, ethics, and giving back to the community. We do many community projects that involve a lot of fundraising, and we support Project ASK--an organization for terminally ill children. We do competitions from every aspect of the business world--from accounting to web page design. We reward the club members with trips each year. FBLA is a co-curricular organization for any business student.

FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes)
Sponsor: Mrs. Maggy Journigan
FCA is a place where students can get together to share their beliefs. We meet in Room 221 on Monday afternoons until 4:00. FCA sponsors annual events such as See You at the Pole and Fields of Faith. The club was established for athletes but everyone is welcome.
www.fca.org

FFA (Future Farmers of America)
Sponsor: A. S. Mitchell
The National FFA Organization is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education
http://www.ffa.org/

French Club
Sponsor: Mrs. Jessica Healy
http://users.kgcs.k12.va.us/blogit/jhealy/french-club/

Forensics
Sponsor: J. Reter-Choate
Forensics is competitive public speaking. Contestants compete in one of ten categories: Foreign or Domestic Extemporaneous Speaking, Humorous or Serious Interpretation, Duo interpretation, Impromptu, Poetry or Prose Interpretation, Storytelling, and original Oratory.
NCFL- information about Forensics
NFL-information about Forensics

Foxfire (School Newspaper)
Sponsor: Mr. Styer

Leadership Council
Advisor: Mrs. Dee Strauss
The Leadership Council was re-activated to help our various student organizations become stronger and more connected with other organizations and our community at-large.
The purposes of the Leadership Council are as followed:
     > To promote school spirit
     > To promote student/staff cooperation
     > To promote organization cooperation
     > To promote good character
     > To promote community involvement
     > To promote service learning
     > To prepare & maintain an officer handbook for all clubs/organizations
     > To promote student involvement
The Leadership Council will meet regularly on a monthly basis . With this committee, we hope to be able to strengthen multi-organization fundraisers and public relation efforts. We also hope to help strengthen the smaller organizations within our group, and help give birth to new ones. With membership in the council, it is also imperative that our student representatives attend School Board and Board of Supervisor meetings, to make sure the our public leaders understand that our students take an interest in what happens in their county and in their schools. Ultimately, we hope to encourage the students at our school to become more active in extracurricular and to help each and every student find a club fit for them.

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NHS - National Honor Society
Sponsors: Jessica Wilkerson & Erica McGuinness
The National Honor Society is a select group of students who excel in scholastics, leadership, and integrity. Their mission is school and community service and the promotion of the ideals that they hold dear. Applications for sophomores and juniors is in the spring and seniors may apply in the fall. http://www.kghsnhs.webs.com/
Officers:
President- Tahir Ahmad
Vice President- Quoc Duong
Treasurer- BJ Antosz
Secretary- Christina Washington
Historian- Stephanie Merryman
Sergeant at Arms- Leira Carreon
Reporter & Social Chair- Destiny LeVere
Technology Chair- Vickie Ho
Advertising Chair- Margaret James

NJROTC - Naval Junior Reserve Officer Training Corps
Sponsors - CDR Duckworth & SGTMAJ Frank
MISSION: "… to instill in students in United States secondary educational institutions the values of citizenship, service to the United States, personal responsibility and a sense of accomplishment."
Fox-Company NJROTC Unit

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Octagon Club
Sponsor: Christina Hand
President- Kara Chuska
Vice President-Cartha Branham
Treasurer- Gabi Caron
Historian- Alexis Rixner
Secretary (Minutes)- Kristin Shea
Secretary (Hours)- Gena Scheerschmidt
The Octagon Club's main objective is to promote an active interest in solving problems that challenge the community and society by becoming involved in service projects for both the school and community.
http://sites.google.com/site/kghsoctagonclub/
http://www.facebook.com/KGHSOctagonClub

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PTSA
Sponsor: Mrs. Dunn
We are the link between parents and the classroom, working together to stay informed and help our students succeed.
kghs_ptsa@yahoo.com

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SCA (Student Council Association)
Co-president - Bethany Adams
Co-President - Stephanie Merryman
Vice President - Madison Pollard
Treasurer - BJ Antoz
Secretary - Megan Yanchulis
Advisor: Laura Merryman
SCA plans Spirit Week and the Homecoming Dance. SCA sponsors the Winter Assembly and orchestrates all class elections. SCA officers represent the whole school and coordinate fund-raising and Teacher Appreciation Week.

SkillsUSA (open to all students who are enrolled in Trade and Industry classes at KGHS) Sponsors: Mrs. Cathy Fedder, Mr. Charlie Ward, and Mr. Raymond Blazer
SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry representatives, working together to ensure America has a skilled work force. SkillsUSA is a national organization serving teachers, high school and college students who are preparing for careers in technical, skilled and service occupations. SkillsUSA was formerly known as VICA (the Vocational Industrial Clubs of America).

Spanish Club
Sponsor: Señor Spieker

Steppers
Sponsor: Ms. Lewis

Student 2 Student (S2S)
Sponsor: Mrs. Journigan
Student 2 Student (S2S) is a group to meet the needs of transitioning students, both to and from KGHS. S2S can help show a new student around, help with relationships, academics, or acceptance to our school. For more information, contact Mrs. Journigan in the counseling Office. http://www.militarychild.org/files/pdfs/BRS2S.pdf

Students Helping Honduras
Sponsor: Mrs. Pasler

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Yearbook (Photojournalism curriculum)
Sponsor: Mr. Styer
The King's Gallery is KGHS's all-color yearbook. Completely researched, written, photographed, and produced by a staff of students; the yearbook encompasses all events from the start of school through February. Spring events are covered in a supplement, produced by novice photojournalists during the spring semester.