River Bluff High School
Student Clubs/Organizations
2014-2015
Clubs/Organizations / Sponsor(s) / DescriptionA cappella Club / Jessica Roberts
/ The focus of this club is to sing in unison and harmony without background music.
Astronomy Club / Brian Thompson
/ The purpose of this club is to provide additional times of observing for student members whether or not they are currently enrolled in an astronomy class and assist in the design and development of a LCSD1 observatory to be constructed on the RBHS campus.
Athletic Scholarship Club / Bill Bacon
/ The primary focus of this club is educating young people on what it takes academically to be eligible to earn an athletic scholarship.
Backpacking Club / Jason Ignet
Patrick Martin
/ This purpose of this club is to expose students to the adventures, beauty, and excitement of the outdoors. Also to influence students to appreciate and preserve wildlife.
Beta Club / Tara White
Linsy Dooley
Faith Carnes
/ This is for 9th-12th grade students having a GPA of 3.5 or higher that must be maintained throughout the year. Students are required to complete several hours of service in a variety of settings, both on and off campus. Open by invitation only. There is a $15 active membership fee and $20 non-active fee.
Billiards Club / Sin Guanci
/ The focus of this club is to practice and appreciate the various versions of the game of billiards.
Book Club / Tara White
/ The RBHS Book Club will meet regularly to talk about books. Members will choose books they want to read and discuss. There will also be author visits and guest speakers. All readers welcome!
BOWLING Club / Brent Riley
Andrew Wardyn
/ This club will meet at JC’s Bowl on Highway 1 and participate in a bowling league. It is open to students, staff, and parents.
Chess Club / Clayton Smith
/ The focus of this club is to grow the great “Game of Kings”.
Cooking Club – “Gators & Crocks” / Cindy Bartolec
Michelle Bull
/ Members of this club will sample many delicious crock pot recipes and learn about the convenience and versatility of crock pot cooking.
DECA / Carol Lynn Nute
Bryson Williams
Ricky Tillmon
Monica Powell
TJ Watkins
Christa Feaster
/ This is a student organization that prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges.
Drama Club / Kate Parr
Leslie Dellinger
Robert Harrelson
/ This club is for students who are interested in theatre arts. Members will participate in monthly meetings that promote this interest, with possible opportunities for school and community outreach and performances.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) / KC Dunbaker
Ben Lee
Stacey Baynham
/ FCA’s goal is to present to coaches, athletes, 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. FCA welcomes all students, including non-athletes.
Film Production Club / Jason Ignet
/ This club will focus on producing student films and /or other various works of creative media for film festivals, contest, YouTube content, or professional reel portfolios.
French Club – Club Fleur de Lys / Nathacha Neff
Cynthia Gatien
/ This club is designed to provide a non-threatening venue for all students interested in the French language, French culture, and the French speaking world.
Future Educators Association / Beth Moore
/ This club is designed for students who may be interested in becoming a teacher, minister, or coach. Through discussion of current topics in education and videos about the profession, students will see the obstacles and victories educators face worldwide. Sponsored in part by the national organization of the same name, this club could also be a wonderful introduction to Teacher Cadet classes available to seniors: however, it is open to all students in grades 9-12. There will be a membership fee of $10 per person.
Garden Club / Jenny Johansson
/ This club teaches home gardening skills and instills a love for growing your own food.
Gator Hunting and Fishing Club / Tommy Mishoe
/ This club is to inform young students on the safety and benefits of wildlife and to establish a love for the outdoors.
Gator Paws / Lisa Rose
Jennifer Powlas
/ The focus of this club will be to collaborate with and provide support services to the local animal rescue missions and shelters.
Gator Standing Strong (GS2) / Jennifer Powlas
/ This club provides leadership opportunities for students to come together to develop programs, activities that promote positive, healthy and proactive behaviors and choices.
Gay Straight Alliance / Sin Guanci
Julie Herndon
/ The purpose of Gay-Straight Alliance is to uphold the idea that every student should be valued and treated with respect, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, and to work towards ensuring that all students deserve a safe and affirming school environment where they can learn and grow.
German Club (Deutsch) / Sarah Goho
/ This club is for students who want to go above and beyond the classroom setting in regards to German, from cultural celebrations, to community involvement, and great German food. We will be very active.
Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) / Angie Diaz
Jessica Roberts
Susan Teeter
/ This club is to promote the delivery of compassionate, quality healthcare by providing opportunities for knowledge, skill, and leadership development of all health science education students.
Heart and Hope Club / Julie Herndon
/ This club will visit residents at Lexington Extended Care on a weekly basis. “Adopt-A-Grandparent”
High School Democrats (Young Liberals) / Sarah Goho
Casey Neill
/ This club will try to instill principles of the Democratic Party, learn about our government, the political process and advocate for the Democratic issues at the local, state and national level.
Junior Classical League / Casey Neill
/ The purpose of this club is to encourage an interest in and an appreciation of the language, literature, and culture of ancient Greece and Rome and to impart an understanding of the depth of our own culture to that of Classical Antiquity.
Key Club / Richelle Battles
/ This is an international service organization, sponsored by the Lexington Kiwanis Club. Its objective is the development of initiative, leadership ability and good citizenship practices.
Lady Gators / Faith Carnes
/ This club is to provide a safe and secure environment for girls to openly discuss misconceptions and stereotypes in gender roles.
Latin Dance Club / Rey Romero
/ This club will help students learn more about Latin American Cultures through dance and music and to improve their ability to participate fully in Latin American social events.
Martial Arts Club / Stephen Avila
/ The purpose of this club is to promote an interest in and study of the martial arts. This may include Taekwondo, Karate, Aikido, Jujitsu, Muitai, or other disciplines members are interest in researching or learning about. We seek to promote physical fitness and mental well-being. We do NOT promote any religious or philosophical points of view attached to the martial arts.
Math Club / Horst Daichendt
/ This club is to promote deeper understanding of mathematics and to develop pride in mathematics knowledge.
Mock Trial / Devin Shumate
/ The Mock Trial team is open to any students interested in learning about the American judicial system and the fundamentals of litigation. The team receives fictitious cases and is assisted by local attorneys in preparing to argue the case and participates in competitions.
Model United Nations (Model UN) / Andrea Moore
Lisette Geib
/ The purpose of this club is to enable students to contribute to the richness of world diversity and to foster reasoned discussion of contemporary issues. It also encourages leaders who will make positive contributions to an increasing independent and multi-cultural world. There is a $10 per person membership fee.
Musician’s Club / Chris Stafford
Brent Riley
/ This club is a place for musicians to share their love of music, learn some music history/appreciation, play music together, form bands and plan live music performances.
National Art Honor Society / Jessica Hawthorne
Sara McGregor
/ NAHS provides recognition of the artistic talents and leadership roles for visual arts students, while spotlighting the success and community work of River Bluff High School’s art program. Students will further an understanding and passion for visual arts and the community. This organization is open to any RBHS student who has completed the Visual Arts Foundations class, or its out-of-district equivalent, with at least a ‘B’ average.
National Dance Honor Society / Garrison Hilton
/ The focus of this club is to celebrate the scholastic and artistic achievement of those dancers who go above and beyond the requirements of the classroom.
National Honor Society / Catherine Higginbotham
Claire Compton
Michele Reagan
Robin Hill
Debbie Debenport
Beth Moore
/ The NHS is for 10th, 11th and 12th grade students having a GPA of 4.0 or higher that must be maintained throughout the year. Students must complete an annual service project. Open by invitation only. There is a $10 membership fee.
Naturalistic Club / Richelle Battles
/ For girls who want to improve the quality of their hair and learn more about treatment and styling techniques.
Photographers’ Club / Sara McGregor
/ Photographers’ Club is designed to be a working and sharing time with other student photographers and artist. There will be hands on activities and expeditions to further an understanding and passion for photography in our community. This club is a part of the National Art Honor Society open to any RBHS student who has completed the Visual Arts Foundations Class, or it’s out-of-district equivalent, with at least a B average and has taken or currently enrolled in photography.
Poker Club / Brian Thompson
/ The purpose of this club is to educate and promote the game of poker in a positive way so as to provide a means of higher level of thinking and camaraderie through competition.
Project Unify
Be A Fan Club / Jennifer St. Jean
/ Project Unify is a nationwide movement through Special Olympics to unite people with and without disabilities in sports and other activities.
REACH / Beth Klaes
Michele Reagan
Bryan Piro
/ This is a student lead ministry program where students can experience the love of Jesus.
Running Club / Meg Huggins
/ This club will train for local races around Lexington and Columbia and will compete in local races on the weekends.
Scuba Club / Karen Ray
/ Beginning scuba classes will be held at the school with certification dives at a local pool, in Lake Murray, and/or in one of the Florida Springs.
Spanish Club / Sarah Hulls
Sandra Lopez
/ Spanish Club provides students of all language levels the opportunity to practice their communication skills and to increase their knowledge and awareness of the Spanish-speaking world through service learning and excursions.
Spanish National Honor Society
Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica / David Avila
/ The SNHS recognizes high school achievement in Spanish and Portuguese and to promote a continuity of interest in Hispanic Studies.
Student Council / Jennifer Casto
Carla Thauberger
Sarah Goho
/ The Student Council’s mission is to support the mission of River Bluff High School through student leadership in innovation, critical thinking, academic achievement, communication and technology, global leadership, collaboration, and student/faculty relationships.
Tabletop Club / Jason Ignet
/ The purpose of this club is to bring people together, create friendships, and to introduce new games.
Teenage Republicans (RBHS TARS) / Mike Burgess
/ The purpose of this club is to perform community service, develop leadership skills, gain first-hand knowledge of practical political process and apply all these to participate in local, state, and national civic life.
Teens for Christ / Shenita Chapman
/ Teens for Christ will meet to encourage one another spiritually, help each other make Godly and wise decisions throughout high school, and to explore the Bible and how it can be practical in everyday life.
The Man on Campus Club / Mark Drag
/ To teach young men basic life skills.
Ultimate Club (Frisbee) / Ron Bosch
/ This club is to develop sportsmanship, camaraderie and to promote physical fitness while learning and playing the sport Ultimate.
Video Game Club / Jason Ignet
/ This club is to give students insight into the video game community and the video industry.
Virtual Enterprise International / Carol Lynn Nute
/ This club is available to students who take the VE class. Here students will run their own business, have numerous travel opportunities, and have opportunities to compete in a variety of events.
WWW Wrestling / Bill Bacon
/ The focus of this club is to study the history of professional wrestling.
Youth in Government / Mike Burgess
/ The purpose of this club is to increase civic involvement and awareness.