Kennesaw Mountain High School - Clubs and Organizations - Club and Organization Descriptions

Club and Organization Information

The staff at Kennesaw Mountain believes it is important for students to be involved in clubs and activities at the school. Below is a list of clubs and activities available to students. The next meeting and meeting location will be listed for clubs and organizations below. This list will be updated as frequently as possible, but it is the responsibility of the organization to e-mail Ms. Scott with the updated meeting dates, times and locations.

Some of the clubs and activities have websites that you can access to learn more about the organization. These links are provided to you for your convenience. When you click on one of these links, you leave the Kennesaw Mountain High School website. These sites are not under the control of Kennesaw Mountain High School or the Cobb County School System. Kennesaw Mountain High School is not responsible for the contents of any of these sites.

Leadership Opportunities
Academic Competition Organizations
Academic Service Oriented Organizations
Career Leadership Opportunities
Service Clubs
Academic/Leadership Opportunities
Language/Culture Clubs
Political Organizations

Leadership Opportunities:

MANE LINK	Advisors: B. Richardson, K. Murray
Mission	To build a positive school climate. Student council is a teaching opportunity involving young people developing commitments to citizenship, scholarship, leadership, human relationships, cultural values, and character.
Activities	Plan, organize, manage Homecoming week, Miss Equus, Mustang Ways, Honors (vision quest) program, Honors Day, Special Ed dance, Shop with a Mustang, Character Education program, and Relay for Life. These are some of the activities Mane Link oversees to promote a positive school climate.
Members	26 executive officers, 30 senators, and 150 representatives
Meetings	Executive Board every Friday afternoon. Mane Link officers every Monday morning. All Mane Link members first Monday of each month.

CLASS OF 2008	Advisors: C. Bailey, D. Rogers, W. Shoemaker, M. Travitz
Mission	The senior representatives and officers play a vital part of Mane Link, the school’s student government organization.
Activities	Class events, graduation, fundraising, homecoming, and decisions that impact the class.
Members	4 officers, 10 senators, 33 representatives
Meetings	Officer meetings every Monday morning, Class meetings every Thursday

CLASS OF 2009	Advisors: K. Artigas, B. Wright
Mission	The junior representatives and officers play a vital part of Mane Link, the school’s student government organization.
Activities	Fundraising. homecoming, and decisions that impact the class.
Members	4 officers, 10 senators, 33 representatives
Meetings	Officer meetings every Monday morning, Class meetings every Thursday

CLASS OF 2010	Advisors: K. Mater, K. McMullan
Mission	The sophomore representatives and officers play a vital part of Mane Link, the school’s student government organization.
Activities	Fundraising. Homecoming, and decisions that impact the class.
Members	4 officers, 10 senators, 33 representatives
Meetings	Officer meetings every Monday morning, Class meetings every Thursday

CLASS OF 2011	Advisors: D. Forrest
Mission	The ninth grade representatives and officers play a vital part of Mane Link, the school’s student government organization.
Activities	Fundraising. homecoming, and decisions that impact the class.
Members	All class members are invited to participate.
Meetings	Officer meetings every Monday morning, Class meetings every Thursday

VISION QUEST	Advisors: B. Richardson, R. Harden
Mission	To recognize, reward, and reinforce the character and academic success of our school community.
Activities	Research and promotion of events to recognize and reward students and staff, Honors Day
Members	All class members are invited to participate.
Meetings	Part of the Mane Link Executive Board
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Academic Competition Organizations:

ACADEMIC TEAM	Advisors: B. Widness
Mission	To have a highly competitive team in an intellectual framework.
Activities	Students participate in 6 to 8 all-day meets on Saturdays. Practices throughout the year.
Members	Try outs
Meetings

JV ACADEMIC TEAM	Advisors: K. Gossett
Mission	To have a highly competitive team in an intellectual framework.
Activities	Students participate in 6 to 8 all-day meets on Saturdays. Practices are weekly throughout year.
Members	Try outs
Meetings	Thursday mornings at 7:35 am in room 327.

GEOGRAPHY CLUB	Advisors: T. Lyons, S. Wallace
Mission	To study the environment and geography
Activities	Environmental community service projects and geography competitions
Members	Open to all students
Meetings	Thursday mornings at 8:00 am in room 214.

LITERARY TEAM	Advisors: C. Dunn
Mission	To promote excellence in individual and team events of spelling, essay, dramatic interpretation, extemporaneous speaking, vocal solo, girl’s trio, and boy's quartet.
Activities	Local, regional, and state competitions (2005 State Champions)
Members	Open to all students
Meetings

MATH TEAM	Advisors: W. Shoemaker
Mission	To promote excellence in mathematics
Activities	Local and regional competitions
Members	Open to all students
Meetings	Every Monday at 3:30pm
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JV MATH TEAM	Advisors: S. Kessler
Mission	To promote excellence in mathematics
Activities	Local and regional competitions
Members	Open to all students
Meetings	Every Monday at 3:30pm
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MOCK TRIAL	Advisors: L. Phillips
Mission	To study and compete in the legal profession
Activities	Local, regional, and state competitions
Members	Open to all students
Meetings

MODEL UN	Advisors: V. Cannon
Mission	To promote an understanding of and appreciation for the work of the United Nations Organization
Activities	Local and regional summits
Members	Open to all students
Meetings	Monday afternoons in room 205
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ROBOTICS	Advisors: R. Adams
Mission	Devotion to increasing students’ knowledge of robotics and engineering, creating a teamwork environment, involving the community, promoting leadership skills, and having fun.
Activities	Build robots to compete in regional and state competitions, sponsor a Middle School Robotics exploration day.
Members	Open to all students
Meetings
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Academic Service Oriented Organizations:

BETA CLUB (11 and 12)	Advisors: A. Bultman
Mission	The purpose of the National Beta Club shall be to promote the ideals of character, service and leadership among elementary and secondary school students, to reward meritorious achievement and to encourage and assist students in continuing their education after high school.
Activities	Service projects are required to maintain in the club.
Members	Juniors and seniors are invited to join who have a 3.5 GPA, meet attendance and behavior requirements, and three teacher recommendations
Meetings
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BETA CLUB (9 and 10)	Advisors: R. Kienel
Mission	The purpose of the National Beta Club shall be to promote the ideals of character, service and leadership among elementary and secondary school students, to reward meritorious achievement and to encourage and assist students in continuing their education after high school.
Activities	Service projects are required to maintain in the club.
Members	Freshmen (one semester must be completed) and Sophomores are invited to join who have a 3.5 GPA, meet attendance and behavior requirements, and three teacher recommendations.
Meetings
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NATIONAL ART HONOR SOCIETY	Advisors: P. Carsillo, L. Nicholson
Mission	To promote art education through professional development, service, advancement of knowledge, and leadership.
Activities	Art service projects
Members	Membership in local chapters is an honor bestowed upon a sophomore, junior, or senior with a cumulative 3.75 GPA. Student selection for membership is by a Faculty Council and is based on outstanding scholarship, character, leadership, and service. Once selected, members have the responsibility to continue to demonstrate these qualities.
Meetings

NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY	Advisors: K. Ingle, T. Brown, E. Jacobs
Mission	The purpose of this organization shall be to create enthusiasm for scholarship, to stimulate a desire to render service, to promote leadership, and to develop character in the students of secondary schools.
Activities	Service projects are required to maintain membership.
Members	139 Members. Membership in local chapters is an honor bestowed upon a student. Selection for membership is by a Faculty Council and is based on outstanding scholarship, character, leadership, and service. Once selected, members have the responsibility to continue to demonstrate these qualities.
Meetings	First Wednesday morning of each month

NATIONAL TECHNICAL HONOR SOCIETY	Advisors: J. Collier, A. Fiechtl
Mission	To honor student achievement and leadership, promote educational excellence, and enhance career opportunities. To be the leader in providing recognition for excellence in career and technical education and creating significant occupational opportunities for America's top workforce education students.
Activities	Service projects are required to maintain membership.
Members	Membership in local chapters is an honor bestowed upon a student. Selection for membership is by a Faculty Council and is based on outstanding scholarship, character, leadership, and service. Once selected, members have the responsibility to continue to demonstrate these qualities.
Meetings

SPANISH NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY	Advisors: L. Newmark
Mission	To honor high achieving students in Spanish III and beyond.
Activities	Several fundraisers, host cultural days for other departments, After School Program (ASP) lessons for Hayes and Frey Elementary Schools, and dinners at authentic restaurants
Members	Students are selected for membership at the completion of Spanish III. To be eligible, a student must have at least an "A-" average (B- honors) for all Spanish courses, at least a 3.5 overall GPA. Yearly dues are $12 per student
Meetings
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TRI M	Advisors: D. Roth
Mission	Tri M is designed for dedicated music students who show exemplary music performances.
Activities
Members	Active music student in good standing must be nominated by their directors. A 4.0 in music and a 3.3 or higher in all classes. Then successfully complete an audition and interview process.
Meetings	3rd Thursday of every month at 7:30am

Career Leadership Opportunities:

ART CLUB	Advisors: P. Carsillo, L. McInerny, L. Nicholson
Mission	The art club is dedicated to preserving and celebrating extra curricular art activities for art students and those students who may be interested in art but not enrolled in an art class.
Activities
Members
Meetings	2nd Thursday of each month
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DRAMA CLUB	Advisors: E. Deavers, C. Dunn, D. Walker
Mission	To strive to build camaraderie and fellowship among the students who are interested in dramatic activities.
Activities	Improvisation games, guest performers, performances of special scenes from drama classes and workshops
Members	Open to all students who love acting, working behind the scenes, or watching a great play.
Meetings	Thursday (varies) 3:30 – 5PM
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DECA (Distributive Education Clubs of America)	Advisors: C. Tays, S. Shaw
Mission	DECA is a Co-curricular national high school program designed to prepare future leaders in the career clusters of business administration and management; entrepreneurship; finance; marketing, sales and service; and hospitality and tourism
Activities	Regional, state, and international competitions. Planning, organizing, and managing entrepreneurial projects including the school store.
Members	Open to all students.
Meetings	Business Club meetings: Room 218 the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7:30 am
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FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America)	Advisors: S. Meyer, S. Scott
Mission	The FBLA mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs.
Activities	Regional, state, and national competitions.
Members	Open to all students.
Meetings	Business Club meetings: Room 218 the 2nd Wednesday of every month at 7:30 am
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KOPS (Kennesaw Officer of Public Safety)	Advisor: D. McGriff
Mission	To help build a positive and safe school environment. To provide learning experences relating to security, safety, not just at school but also as members of the community. There is also a commitment to develop character and leadership while developing citizenship and other values desired in the area of Public Safety.
Activities	Provide assistance as Event Staff for school activities. This includes working traffic and crowd control at sporting events. To provide assistance to the staff in relation to security and safety. Assist in planning and implementing Law Enforcement Appreciation Day.
Members	Available to anyone interested in Public Safety.
Meetings	Thursdays in room 527 at 3:30pm.
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SCIENCE CLUB	Advisors: K. Ingle, J. Schafer, P. Harrington
Mission	To promote the study of science through interactive fun activities
Activities	Plan and manage Elementary Science Day, exploration of science experiments
Members	Open to all
Meetings	Everyday Wednesday

SKILLS USA	Advisors: S. Hunter
Mission	Skills USA is a co-curricular program that provides quality education experiences for students in leadership, teamwork, citizenship and character development. It builds and reinforces self-confidence, work attitudes and communications skills. It emphasizes total quality at work: high ethical standards, superior work skills, life-long education, and pride in the dignity of work.
Activities	Regional, state, and national competitions.
Members	Open to all students
Meetings

Service Clubs:

FCA (Fellowship of Christian Athletes)	Advisors: J. Bettis, L. Smith
Mission	To promote Christian fellowship through worship, fellowship, and team building.
Activities	Community service, team building, character education mentors.
Members	Open to all students and staff members.
Meetings	Every Friday morning at 7:15am.

HABITAT FOR HUMANITY	Advisors: L. Saunders
Mission	HFH seeks to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness from the world, and to make decent shelter a matter of conscience and action.
Activities	Fundraising and participating in building shelters.
Members	Open to all students and staff members.
Meetings	Meets the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month at 3:30pm.
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LEO CLUB	Advisors: S. Curtis, D. Bonham
Mission	To provide the youth of the world with an opportunity for development and contribution, individually and collectively, as responsible members of the local and national community.
Activities	Fundraising and community service.
Members	Open to all students and staff members.
Meetings	Room 306 the 2nd and 4th Wed of every month at 7:40am.

INTERACT	Advisors: S. Barber, K. Bramlett
Mission	The program gives young people an opportunity to participate in fun, meaningful service projects while developing leadership skills and meeting new friends. Interact clubs are a part of the Rotary Club.
Activities	Each Interact club must perform at least two service projects a year — one that benefits the school or community and one that furthers international understanding.
Members	Open to all 14-18 year old students
Meetings

KEY CLUB	Advisors: T. Stanton
Mission	To develop competent, capable, and caring leaders through the vehicle of service. Key Club is an international student-led organization which provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership. Key Club is a part of the Golden Kiwanis.
Activities	Service projects that benefit the community and/or the school.
Members	Open to all students.
Meetings

Academic/Leadership Opportunities:

ANNUAL STAFF (EQUUS)	Advisors: A. Mixon
Mission	Students and teachers create and produce the annual (yearbook) and sell it throughout the year. Annual is an elective class that meets everyday.
Activities	Students create and produce the yearbook.
Members	Juniors and seniors may only apply.
Meetings	Co-curricular, meets in class and when needed after and before school.
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CHAMBER CHOIR	Advisors: J. Rawson
Mission
Activities
Members
Meetings

COLOR GUARD	Advisors: J. Harper, D. Roth, D. Starnes
Mission	They strive to enhance the Band Performances as a visual ensemble.
Activities	Perform with the band during the fall football season.
Members	All may tryout
Meetings	Everyday

CONCERT I BAND	Advisors: D. Roth
Mission	To educate individuality, and as an ensemble, music adapted to each child's ability, interest, and potential levels of achievement. To promote and present advanced high-school and college-level literature for students potentially majoring in music.
Activities	Community band festival, daily classroom rehearsals, school activities and pep rallies.
Members	By audition only
Meetings	Daily rehearsals, occasional after-school rehearsals.
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CONCERT II BAND	Advisors: D. Roth
Mission	To educate individuality, and as an ensemble, music adapted to each child's ability, interest, and potential levels of achievement. To promote and present advanced high-school and college-level literature for students potentially majoring in music.
Activities	Community band festival, daily classroom rehearsals, school activities and pep rallies.
Members	By audition only
Meetings	Daily rehearsals, occasional after-school rehearsals.
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DANCE TEAM	Advisors:
Mission	To promote school spirit through dance.
Activities	Basketball halftime show, special events
Members	Tryouts are each spring and fall (Fall tryouts for freshman only)
Meetings	Everyday

LITERARY MAGAZINE	Advisors: N. Jaquish, D. Terens
Mission	To promote expression through written word and art by taking the original works of students and compiling Kennesaw Mountain’s Literary Magazine, Expressions
Activities	Reading and rating student entries to the magazine, designing and selling the literary magazine, entering state competition
Members	Open to all students
Meetings	Tuesday mornings at 7:30 in room 301
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MARCHING BAND	Advisors: D. Starnes, J. Harper, D. Roth
Mission	A Commitment to Excellence and Innovation
Activities	Regional and national competitions, community parades and events, KMHS football games and pep rallies.
Members	Open to all students grades 9-12 who demonstrate a positive attitude, strong work ethic and love of performance
Meetings	After school rehearsals Tuesday and Thursday 4:00-7:30, some Saturday rehearsals.
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MUSTANG NJROTC	Advisors: GYSGT L. Smith
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. HONOR, COURAGE, COMMITMENT
Activities	Academic Team, Athletic Team, Drill Teams, Orienteering Team, Rifle Team. Regional, state, and national competitions.
Members	Open to all ROTC students
Meetings	Varies by Team
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ORCHESTRA	Advisors: D. Morrell
Mission
Activities
Members
Meetings
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PROM COMMITTEE	Advisors: A. Campbell
Mission	To plan, organize, and manage prom events
Activities	Prom
Members	Open to Juniors
Meetings

SYMPHONIC BAND	Advisors: J. Harper
Mission	To educate individuality, and as an ensemble, music adapted to each child's ability, interest, and potential levels of achievement. To promote and present advanced high-school and college-level literature for students potentially majoring in music.
Activities	National concert band clinics and festivals, community band festival, daily classroom rehearsals, school activities and pep rallies.
Members	By audition only
Meetings	Daily rehearsals, occasional after-school rehearsals
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WIND ENSEMBLE	Advisors: D. Starnes
Mission	To educate individuality, and as an ensemble, music adapted to each child's ability, interest, and potential levels of achievement. To promote and present college-level literature for students potentially majoring in music.
Activities	National and International concert band clinics and festivals, community band festival, daily classroom rehearsals, school activities and pep rallies.
Members	By audition only
Meetings	Daily rehearsals, occasional after-school rehearsals.
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WINTER GUARD	Advisors: J. Harper
Mission	To represent Kennesaw Mountain High in competitive dance performances using sabers and flags
Activities	Regional, state, and national competitions
Members	Open to all Color Guard students
Meetings	Every Monday and Thursday 6:30 – 9:30pm