Clubs and Activities
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Looking for a way to get involved? Try one of our clubs. Email the sponsor to get the joining codes or meeting links.
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Academy of Scholars
Advisor: Margaret Piela
Academy of Scholars is a Cumberland County Schools based organization geared toward college-ready students. Students meet once per month at various locations to discuss a multitude of subjects ranging from scholarships, financial aid, transitioning to college, and lifestyle issues.
Requirements: The top 20 students in the Senior Class are invited.
Meets: Monthly meetings will be announced in advance. Day & Time TBA.
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Art Club
Advisor: John Kaiser
The purpose of the art club is to foster interest in the world of visual arts and for students to have a place where they can share like interest and/or compare/contrast works.
Requirements: Any interested students should see Mr. Kaiser in
room B115 for the Google Code.
Meets: 1st & 3rd Fridays; 4:00-5:00; B115
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Buccaneer Buddies
Advisor: Stephanie Walsh
The purpose of the Buccaneer Buddies Club is to promote friendship and acceptance between students with and without disabilities at JBHS. The club will allow opportunities to develop life skills, leadership, social skills, and community involvement. For those students who are seeking volunteer hours for various serviced organizations, this is a great opportunity to earn service hours. Students will have the opportunity to participate in Unified Bowling in the winter and Unified Sports Track and Field in the spring with appropriate paperwork.
Requirements: Everyone is welcome to join!
Meets: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays; 3:50 – 4:30; C105
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CAPA - Classmates Assisting in Programming Applications)
Advisor: Jennifer Dobbins
The purpose of this club is to allow newcomers of programming learn from the experienced, as well as to provide a higher level of programming use than what is provided in the general classes. Students will work independently/collectively on creating and developing an app.
Requirements: Anyone is welcome to join.
Meets: Wednesdays; TBA
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Chess
Advisor: Tiffany Falgione
Chess club is designed to give students an opportunity to learn the game of chess, improve their chess skills, and to enjoy competition against peers. Novice players will be taught the basic rules, the value of pieces, and how to checkmate. More experienced players will learn different opening and defense strategies, various tactics, and will be given the opportunity to challenge themselves by solving chess puzzles. While students will have the chance to measure their progress through wins and losses against peers, our main focus will be on encouraging food sportsmanship and on having fun.
Requirements: Everyone is welcome! Dues: $10; money
goes to purchasing tournament board sets &
clocks.
Meets: Thursdays
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DECA - Distributive Education Clubs of America
Advisor: Pamela Brunner & Tiffany Falgione
DECA is a student organization through the marketing education program. The organization is designed to extend learning from the classroom to the real world. DECA promotes four areas of personal development for students’: Vocational Understanding (VU) – knowledge based experience learned through academic competitions and conferences; Civic Consciousness (CC) – community service activities created and executed monthly; Leadership Development (LD) - experience gained by committee members and executive board members; and Social Intelligence (SI) - vast opportunities for networking with fellow students and community leaders and opportunities to learn event management skills. DECA is a student driven organization.
Requirements: Students must have taken or be currently
enrolled in a CTE course with marketing
fundamentals. There are state and national dues,
and enrollment paperwork required. There is a
district, state, and national competition each
year, as well as various conferences for
leadership development.
Meets: 2nd Tuesday; 3:45 – 4:30; D208
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Drama Club
Advisor: Hillary Bogers
The JBHS Drama Club is a service organization focused on learning about, practicing, and sharing the love of theater and all of its arts with the student body and community surrounding Jack Britt. The Drama Club partakes in theatrical based workshops and produces various theatrical pieces throughout the school year depending on the community opportunities. As well as performing in the spring CCS Theatre Showcase, usually in March. Actors, singers, and technicians are welcome!
Requirements: All students are welcome to participate.
Meets: Wednesdays; time TBA.
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E-Sports
Advisors: John Kaiser & Casey Malloy
The purpose of the E-Sports club is to foster interest in the world of competitive gaming and for students to have a place where they can share common interests and work together with their peers towards a common goal.
Requirements: Any interested students must be able to join from their own systems/computers at home. Interested students should see Coach Kaiser or Coach Malloy in room B115/A204 for the Group information.
Meets: Mondays & Wednesdays; 6:00-7:00; B115
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FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America
Advisors: John Kaiser & Casey Malloy
The purpose of the E-Sports club is to foster interest in the world of competitive gaming and for students to have a place where they can share common interests and work together with their peers towards a common goal.
Requirements: Any interested students must be able to join from their own systems/computers at home. Interested students should see Coach Kaiser or Coach Malloy in room B115/A204 for the Group information.
Meets: Mondays & Wednesdays; 6:00-7:00; B115
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FCA - Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Advisor: Lori Coleman
The purpose of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes – FCA, is for fellowship of Christian students to meet together at an alternate time and location from extra-curricular athletics/activities and church. It will provide a safe space for students in our community to share God’s word. The group will participate in devotion, prayer, Night to Shine, fellowship, discussions and community service.
Requirements: Everyone is welcome - students do not have to
be athletes to join. No annual dues, but may
have costs for a club T-shirt and Bible.
Meets: Meetings will be weekly; TBA
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FCCLA - Family, Career & Community Leaders of America
Advisor: Pam Lineberger
FCCLA is a national Career & Technical Student Organization that provides personal growth, leadership development, and career preparation opportunities for students in Family & Consumer Sciences education.
Requirements: Any student who has taken a FACS class
(Interior Design I & II, Foods I & II, Apparel &
Textile Production I & II, and Child
Development, Exploring Life Skills) is welcome.
FCCLA dues are $15.00.
Meets: Once a month; dates TBA.
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HOPE - Helping Others Promote Equality
Advisor: Danielle Steinhauser
Assistant: Amanda LongOur mission is to bring together LGBTQIA+ and their allies in a non-judgmental environment, and encourage acceptance and social equality through education and sharing experiences. In doing so we will further our vision of creating a discrimination-free school and a society that is equal to people regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or other interconnected expressions of self. Students, faculty advisors, and community members will meet together to find ways to make Jack Britt High School a safe and welcoming school, free of harassment and discrimination against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Questioning people and allies. HOPE will utilize active and stimulated discussion to raise awareness of current social issues to help promote full equality for all.
Requirements: All Jack Britt High School students, faculty, and
staff are welcome to attend meetings and/or
other events and are encouraged to invite others
to come as well.
Meets: 2nd Wednesday; 3:45; D106
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HOSA - Health Occupations Students of America
Advisors: Sandra Jones & Betsey Vera
HOSA is a national organization that promotes leadership skills and careers in the healthcare field. Regional, state and national leadership conferences are held yearly. Community involvement and volunteerism are also encouraged.
Requirements: Any student who plans to pursue a career in healthcare may join. Dues are $20 per school year.
Meetings: 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month; 3:50-4:30; C116.
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International Club
Advisors: Fabiola Ramos & Wendy Soltero
The International Club is a group of international and non–international students. The club’s goals are to introduce the students to other cultures through enrichment activities, support international students, provide networking opportunities thru social and cultural events, socialize, and volunteer at various events in school and around Fayetteville. Our monthly meeting typically includes a country presentation from a club member and planning for upcoming events. We volunteer at the local international festival. *The activities will be decided on by the club officers and advisors and approved through the school’s administration.
Requirements: Dues: $25 (club membership dues must accompany the application). Failure to attend meetings or follow through with duties will discontinue your membership in the International Club.
Meets: 1st Wednesday of October, November, February, March, & April; 3:45; D216
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Junior Classical League - Latin Club)
(Latin Club)
Advisor: Erin Corbett
Jack Britt JCL is a chapter of the National Junior Classical League whose purpose is to promote the study of Latin and impart an understanding of the debt of our own culture to that of classical antiquity. We celebrate Roman culture by exploring Roman historical events and holidays.
Requirements: All former and current Latin students may join
JCL. JCL members who study beyond Latin II
and maintain an A average may be inducted into
the National Latin Honor Society.
Meets: Every other Friday (excluding holidays); 3:45-4:15; D210.