Clubs & Organizations
Academic Team
The Academic Team participates in a variety of buzzer competitions, including the Piedmont Quiz Bowl. The team meets every Monday afternoon. Team members must try out and are selected by the Sponsor. Advisor - Mrs. Chambers; President - Zach Greenfield
Anchor
Meeting every first and third Tuesday. The Anchor Club strives to render service to both school and community. This service organization, co-sponsored by Pilot Club International, selects members on the basis of character, no suspensions, leadership, and scholarship. Grade requirement: 2.62 GPR each semester. Advisors: Ms. Walker and Dr. Sinha; President - Hayley Bock
Black History
The purposes of this club are to help students appreciate the part the American Negro played in the cultural heritage of the United States, to bring about desirable attitudes and behavior patterns as a result of information learned, and to help students relate Negro History to contemporary problems and conditions. The club is open to all students. Advisors: Ms. Byers, Dr. Hardy, & Ms. Jamison
Bowling
The Bowling Club was started in the fall of 1991 by those students interested in weekly bowling events. Established with the assistance of Star Lanes, students may be involved in twelve-week bowling leagues and the Young American Bowling Alliance. The awarding of trophies and a pizza party ended each season. Through their participation, the students were automatically eligible for scholarships. Advisor - Mr. White
Civinettes
The Civinette Club is a service club, co-sponsored by the Civitan Club. Membership is limited. Members are selected on the basis of character, no suspensions, leadership, and scholarship. The purpose of the club is to promote good citizenship in the school and the community. Grade requirement: 2.62 GPR each semester. Advisor - Ms. Richard; President - Laura Blackerby
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
The Spartanburg High School Fellowship of Christian Athletes is a huddle of the national interdenominational organization whose purpose is: "To present to athletes and coaches 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." Sponser - Ms Mueller, Mrs. Jordan and Ms. Ramsey
French
The purpose of the French Club is to encourage interest in and the continued study of the French people, their language, and their culture. Membership is open to any student currently taking French or any student with at least one year of French. Advisors - Ms. Dillard & Ms. Bramhall
Future Business Leaders of America
FBLA broadens club member awareness of opportunities in the business community. Membership is open to any student currently enrolled in at least one business course and to previous members. Advisor - Ms. McCraw
German
The German Club, whose purpose is to stimulate interest in the German people, their language, and their customs, is open to any German student who maintains at least a "C" average. German Club members sponsor a Christmas party for German families in Spartanburg, hear Spartanburg German speakers, and engage in many student-suggested activities. Advisor - Ms. Jackson; President - Jessica Debiase
Helping Hands
Helping Hands is a mentoring program connecting SHS students with students at Houston Elementary School. Students meet every Wednesday morning at 7:15 in the Houston library and are assigned a child who needs help improving reading and/or math skills. The program is open to any student who is interested. Advisor - Mr. Wolfe
Humanitarian
The primary purpose of this club is to increase student's knowledge and awareness of humanitarian crisis spanning the globe and to raise money for charitable organizations through student-led fund drives incorporating education, activism, and community involvemen. Advisor - Mr. McAninch
Interact
The Interact Club is a service organization co-sponsored by Rotary International. The purpose of this club is to provide opportunities for young people to work together in a world fellowship dedicated to service and international understanding. Candidates must possess good character, no suspensions, leadership potential, and maintain a "80" average (2.62 GPR) each semester. Advisor - Mr. Burnett
Key
Key Club, a service club co-sponsored by Kiwanis International. The purpose of Key is to provide young people the opportunity to serve the school and community and to develop the community leaders of the future. Candidates for Key Club members must exhibit a good character, no suspensions, and qualities of dependability and leadership. An "80" average (2.62 GPR) must be maintained each semester. Advisors: Mr. Donnahoo & Mr. Hartell
Keystone
Advisor: Mr. Townson; President - Justin Fox
Literary
The Literary Club is open to student and faculty who are interested in a writing experience beyond the classroom. Creative writing is emphasized, but all forms of writing are included. Advisor: Dr. Epps
Mu Alpha Theta
Mu Alpha Theta, the Math Club, was organized in the spring of 1987. This is an honorary mathematics society with membership open to students who have completed two years of college preparatory mathematics and are currently enrolled in a college preparatory mathematics course. Students must have an overall 4.00 average plus a 4.00 average in all math courses. Advisors: Mr. Shiver, Ms. Kiser & Mr. Gentry; President: Noah Martin
National Beta Club
The purpose of the Beta Club is to stimulate effort, reward achievement and to encourage and assist its members to continue their education after high school. Members must maintain a cumulative 3.500 grade point ratio and show outstanding traits of leadership. Advisor: Mrs. Pruett and Ms. Lo; President: Jeremy Chittavong
Photography
The purpose of this club is to provide both the neophyte and the experienced photographer encouragement and knowledge of camera techniques. A darkroom is available for printing pictures and guest speakers come to the monthly meetings. Advisor: Mrs. McCulley
S.O.S.H.
The Spirit of Spartanburg High School is organized to enhance school spirit for all athletic events. The club creates posters and signs to boost spirit. All SHS students are encouraged to attend. Sponsor: Mr. White
Spanish
The purpose of the Spanish Club is to learn about and promote a better understanding of the Spanish speaking people and their cultures. The club participates in various charitable causes throughout the year, such as, the Bowl-a-thon, the Christmas child project, and Mr. SHS contest. Also each year, the club raises money to provide a $400 scholarship to be given to a graduating senior who will continue their study of Spanish. The club meets approximately 6 times during the school year. Social activities include a fall fiesta, out to eat at a local Mexican restaurant, the Spanish Awards Dinner, and depending upon member interest, soccer games with the French and German Clubs. Membership is open to any SHS student who pays the $3.00 club dues. Advisor: Mrs. Harris
Spartanburg Junior Cycling
The Spartanburg Junior Cycling (SJC) team is focused on building skills for new and experienced cyclists in the high speed sport of competitive cycling. SJC is open to any District 7 junior high and high school, male or female students. Practice is held year-round and twice per week during the school year. Eligibility is determined by a team coach and team coordinator. Physicals are required and scholarships are available through application. Coach: Peter Kay; Team Coordinator: Anne Hudak.
Youth in Government
Youth In Government is a YMCA-sponsored program that provides opportunity and growth essential for middle and high school students through civic engagement and leadership training. The South Carolina Youth In Government program is in its sixteenth year, but the Youth In Government program nationwide has been in existence over fifty years. It is an organization that gives students the opportunity to model state, national, and global government while investigating current issues, debating ideas, and developing their own foundation of how they see the world. Yet, aside from modeling state legislatures, appeals courts, and a criminal trial, Youth In Government also introduces and instills the values of tolerance, education, service and character. Sponsor: Ms. Little
