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Monterey High School Clubs

o ART CLUB

Students participate in activities to enrich the visual environment of the school and community as needed. Possible projects might be designing a Christmas float, mural, or stage sets. Club dues are $2 and the club sponsor is Mrs. Stubbs.

o BETA CLUB

The National BETA Club is an honors service organization. Students maintaining a 90 average are invited to join. We participate in numerous service projects throughout the year. Seniors who have actively participated in the organization for 2 years wear a blue cord at graduation. First time members’ dues are $15, and returning members’ dues are $5. Club sponsor is Mrs. Mayfield.

o BPA

BPA is a youth organization for students enrolled in Information Technology classes.

The field for which we prepare our students; emphasizes that we educate our members to work efficiently, not only in an office setting, but also in a wide variety of business situations.

Students in BPA have the opportunity to take advantage of a wide variety of professional development opportunities as well as developing leadership skills. The members develop all these skills while at the same time give back to the community in various service projects. State and national dues are $17. Club sponsor is Mrs. Riddle.

THIS IS BPA!!!!!

o CRMC CAREER CLUB

The Career Club at Cookeville Regional is offered to high school students throughout Putnam County. Those who are or think that they might be interested in a future career in health care are welcome. We meet once a month at the hospital and cover everything from open-heart surgery to the latest in cancer treatment. With each meeting, you get a chance to meet professionals in the field, tour the area they work, and/or learn a hands on skill that is a part of their daily work. You may also have the opportunity to job shadow a professional in the field that you are thinking about for your future. The Career Club is your chance to get a better idea of what you want to be and what you need to do to get there. For more information, contact Jenny Crockett at 646-2743 or visit the website at www.crmchealth.org.

o DRAMA CLUB

This organization is for those students who are interested in dramatic arts. We will be working with professional actors, dancers, songwriters, and stage people during the second semester to produce our own dramatic work here at MHS. We may also take some trips to dramatic events. Commitment and enthusiasm are mandatory. Club sponsor is Ms. Fragopoulos.

o FCCLA

Family, Career and Community Leaders of America

A nationally recognized service and leadership organization committed to

providing leadership opportunities with the purpose of strengthening

individuals, families, schools and communities. State and national dues are $12. Club sponsor is Ms. Plant.

o FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES

This is an interdenominational club for anyone that desires to fellowship with other Christians. Its purpose is to provide an environment of Christian fellowship and allow each member to grow in the knowledge of Christ. We are a support group within the school for everyone. Club sponsor is Mrs. Garrison.

o FUTURE TEACHERS OF AMERICA

Future Teachers of America is sponsored by MHS to provide high school students with worthwhile professional experiences related to their opportunities in teaching. FTA clubs assist middle and high school students in exploring teaching as a career choice, provide a realistic understanding of teaching, and encourage students from diverse backgrounds to think seriously about the teaching profession. Club dues are $5 and club sponsor is Mrs. Wilson.

o HORSESHOE CLUB

This club is open to all MHS students who enjoy this outside activity. During club meetings students play horseshoes out back. Club members will complete one service activity during the school year. Club sponsor is Mrs. Farley.

o HUMANITIES

This club is open to all students, not just those taking Humanities class. We are involved in humanitarian projects, such as Feeding the Homeless, Walk for Wishes; MS Walk, Habitat for Humanity. Etc. We also participate in fine-arts activities. It is a club to promote hands-on learning activities. Only those students involved in humanitarian work are permitted to participate in activities. Club sponsor is Ms. Fragopoulos.

o INTERACT

The Interact club is the student branch of Rotary International. It is a club that is solely based on service to our school, community, nation, and world. Service projects will be carried out throughout the year. Any student who wishes to serve their world is invited to be a part of our club. Club sponsor is Mrs. Garrison.

o MHS JEAN DAY CLUB

The Jean Day Club is open to all faculty and staff who attend the faculty meetings during the week. Jeans may be worn on the following Friday after a faculty meeting. In addition, faculty and staff members may gain Jean tokens to be used on any day of their choosing. Club sponsors are Mrs. Medley and Mr. Matheney.

o JUNIOR CIVITAN

Jr. Civitan is a program of Civitan International. The purpose is to provide all members with personal and career development opportunities while improving schools and communities through volunteer service. As a member you’ll receive the international magazine and have access to message boards, e-mail, and online shopping. Members will be inducted at a banquet hosted by Civitan. Club membership dues are $1. If interested in joining, please see Ms.Pauli for specific requirements.

o LEO CLUB

The Leo club is the school branch of the Lion’s club. This club is a service-based organization that serves to improve eyesight locally, nationally, and worldwide. The MHS students who have the opportunity to participate in this club will serve the community in outreach projects. It will provide the students with special activities and educational knowledge. Club membership dues are $1. If you are interested in becoming a member of this club, please see Mrs. Farley.

o LIME GREEN CLUB

Lime Green club is a service organization. Last year we raised money for Katrina victims, made Christmas cards for the nursing home, and sent care packages to Iraq. Our motto is “wear lime green—do good things.” We celebrate by wearing our lime shirts on Thursdays. Club membership is $1.00. Club sponsors are Mrs. Clift and Mrs. Medley.

o NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY

The National Honor Society is an organization which honors students who, throughout their high school careers, have demonstrated that they possess the characteristics of leadership, scholarship, service, and character. Students who maintain a 3.3 grade point average are invited to apply during the spring of their junior year. These students are honored with a blue cord at graduation. One-time dues are $10 and club sponsor is Mrs. Mayfield.

o NEWSPAPER

Cattales staff is chosen by application. Please see Mrs. Baker if interested.

o NOT IN MY SCHOOL

Not in my School club is a group of students of all grades in the high school. The club strives to educate and understand the importance of abstaining from the use of alcohol, drugs, and violence. This club emphasizes good citizenship in the community. Club dues are $1 and club sponsor is Officer Bennett.

o PEP CLUB

A new club at MHS designed to promote school spirit. Throughout the year,

members will make signs and posters and hang them around the school building

to encourage the sports teams and to promote attendance at games and events.

Prompting school spirit at games with face painting, signs, and a student

seating section are also part of the Pep Club. Club sponsor is Ms. Plant.

o POOL SHOOTING COMPUTER CLUB

Laugh at us now, work for us later!! The computer club will be teaching from general xbox modifications and repair, computer assembly and repair, to video production and special effects. Anything computer or electronic related...is fair game. Coach West is the club sponsor.

o SKILLS USA

This is a vocational club for students in construction tech to prepare students to be successful in the world of work. Club dues are $10 and club sponsor is Mr. Covington.

o YEARBOOK

Yearbook staff is selected by application in the spring for the following school year. Please see Mrs. Riddle if interested.

o STUDENT GOVERNMENT

The Monterey High School Student Government acts as the go-between for the student body and faculty to try to cultivate positive attitudes, positive behaviors, and to promote school spirit. This council is elected from the student body by the student body. This group sponsors such activities as a canned food drive before Thanksgiving, writing Christmas cards to the residents of the local nursing home, sponsoring the intramural Spring Fling games, and others throughout the year as needed. Club sponsor is Mr. Pierce.

 
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