Pender Early College
Registration for Extra-Curricula Clubs
Extra-curricula clubs are an important component of our school culture at PenderEarlyCollege. PEC has a scheduled club meeting day, Thursday from 2:30-3:05. Students will meet in their Advisory Class the first and last Thursday of each month. The 2nd and 3rd Thursday will be club meeting days. Some clubs may meet before or after school and/or during lunch. PEC students must maintain at least a “C” average in each of their courses in order to participate in clubs. Students not meeting this minimum standard in every course will be assigned to the Seawolves Club. Please review the club lists below and register for a club using the club ballot sheet.
Environmental Club
Advisor: Jonathan Grubbs
The environmental club will participate in eco-friendly practices at PEC. Students will be responsible for the recycling bins throughout the school. Students will need to be willing to separate recycling and load it up into vehicles. Students will also be responsible for picking up trash in and around PEC. Possible new projects include compost on the Burgaw campus. The Environmental Club is limited to 4 students who registered for the club last year. These 4 students will need to re-register for this club. No other students will be accepted in the Environmental Club this school year.
Guitar Club
Advisor: Brian Weeks
Guitar Club II is a club where students gather and play music together. All styles of music are respected and explored, but particular attention is placed on classic rock, blues, and even a little metal and country. The focus of Guitar Club II is learning and playingsongs. Students can join this club with little experience playing guitar and learn how to shred in a few short months. Just ask J.J.Other instruments and singers are invited to join.
Intramural Sports Club
Advisor: Daniel Henrikson
The Intramural Sports club is for students who enjoy and want to participate in team sports. Students will be divided into co-ed teams and will practice and participate in team sports such as flag football, volleyball, soccer, and basketball.Students must participate in all practices and games. Therefore, students must be physically able to play all sports. Students who do not plan to actively participate in all sports should not register for this club.
Poetry Club
Advisor: Anna Gratale
The poetry club will explore different types of poetry and sound devices used in poetry. Themes and techniques will be offered each week for students to try. As a final culminating project, students will select poems they have written to be published in a club book in the spring. During the semester, students will keep a poetry notebook or folder to document their journey. It is expected that students write each week and opportunity for sharing will occur on a weekly basis.
Principal’s Student Advisory Board (SAB)
Advisor: Angela Jeffrey
The SAB advises the principal on school wide challenges and improvements being considered to meet the goals and objectives of PenderEarlyCollege. These challenges and improvements may include student and faculty generated issues such as homework, bus issues, school improvement plan, school mission, vision, student led conferences, etc. Meetings are conducted using the Facilitative Leadership model and students must accept and agree to follow the meeting ground rules for each meeting. The SAB may meet for a working lunch on some days throughout the school year.
Scrapbook Club
Advisor: Mitzi Walker
The scrapbook club is a club in which students develop various scrapbooks. Thus far, the club has developed a holiday book, an all about me book, a celebrity idol book, and a friendship book. Supplies are limited, and at times students will have to bring in materials or fees. The scrapbooks will be displayed at the awards ceremony at the end of the year. This club requires a $10.00 supplies fee.
Seawolves Club
Advisors: George Rose
The Seawolves Club is comprised of students who are currently not maintaining at least a “C” average in each of their classes. Students are referred to this club by their high school instructors on a weekly basis. Students may exit out of this club when they have met the minimum standard in each of their classes. An exit ticket will consist of a note from the students’ high school instructors and/or a copy of the students’ bi-weekly progress reports from each class. Students are required to bring their school supplies and materials to the club meetings. Wireless laptops will be available for use during the club time. Students who exit this club are eligible to return to their original club during club time.
Student Government Association (SGA)
Advisor: Jonathan Grubbs
The SGA will be involved in dealing with school issues, fund raising, organizing school activities (prom, senior trip, dances, field day, etc.), running the school store, and maintaining order in the school. This club requires that students act as responsible members of the school community and lead by example. Not only do students in SGA need to maintain a 3.0 GPA, but they also have to show support for all school activities. They are in charge of promoting events and encouraging students to attend. SGA members must follow the constitution which binds the club together. SGA IS A WAY FOR YOUR VOICE AS STUDENTS TO BE HEARD.
Yearbook
Advisor: Lindsey Chinni
If you are a dedicated, responsible student who is interested in photojournalism, please consider applying for Yearbook Staff. Please note that this an elective course, which means that not only will you receive high school credit for your work, but you also get to participate in another club of your choice. Please refer to Mrs. Chinni’s classroom website for an application. Priority will be given to returning staff members who have shown exceptional commitment and aptitude. Yearbook does not meet during club time on Thursdays.
PenderCountyHigh School Democrats Club (PCDC)
Advisor: Scott Borah
Student Advisor: Diego Camposeco
PenderCountyHigh School Democrats Club is the first youth-led, national, partisan political organization in all of the PenderCounty high schools. PCDC mobilizes young people in high school to participate in the electoral process, influences the ideals of the Democratic Party, and develops the skills of the youth generation to serve as leaders at the local and national level.
PenderCountyHigh SchoolRepublican Club
Advisor: George Rose
Student Advisor: Cort Lesnik
PenderCountyHigh School Republican Club is the first youth-led, national, partisan political organization in all of the PenderCounty high schools. PCRC mobilizes young people in high school to participate in the electoral process, influences the ideals of the Republican Party, and develops the skills of the youth generation to serve as leaders at the local and national level.
PenderCountyHigh School Non-Partisan Club
Advisor: Lindsey Chinn
Student Advisor: Miles Lindley
Pender County High School Non-Partisan Club is the first youth-led, national, non-partisan political organization in all of the PenderCounty high schools. PCNC mobilizes young people in high school to participate in the electoral process, influences the ideals of the Non-Partisan Party, and develops the skills of the youth generation to serve as leaders at the local and national level.
Auto Mechanics Club
Advisor: Robbie Cauley
Student Advisor: Cesar Hernandez
The Auto Mechanics Club will consist of students who are interested in taking apart and rebuilding cars and/or trucks. This club may require students to work outside.
Science Olympiad Club
Advisor: LeePoints
Student Advisor: Harmony Bowen
For the past 26 years, Science Olympiad has led a revolution in science education. What began as a grassroots assembly of science teachers is now one of the premiere science competitions in the nation, providing rigorous, standards-based challenges to more than 5,700 teams in 48 states. Science Olympiad's ever-changing event lineup provides a variety of career choices and exposure to practicing scientists and mentors. In the words of a Science Olympiad alumnus: "I consider Science Olympiad the most important and influential activity I participated in during my middle school and high school career." For more information visit the website at
Ultimate Frisbee
Advisor: Dan Sidor
This is our first athletic team here at PenderEarlyCollege. The Ultimate Frisbee club will become a team. The team is male/female and we will play other early colleges. This club involves having mandatory practice during clubs and after school (when the weather cools down) at least once a week. Members will be responsible for providing their own transportation home from practice (which could be up to three times a week, if there is a tournament). We will start slow and learn the game first, then start having more practice. The club team will be conditioning and learning the game. No previous Frisbee skills are needed. Players from the UNCW club Frisbee team will help coach our team. We may even play them in a scrimmage. This is an opportunity for you to play on a team. Some students can earn athletic scholarships for this sport. You will need athletic gear, such as cleats, shorts, and other supplies. The first meeting (during clubs) is an informational meeting. We may even let you join the team and also another club if it is possible. Come and joinPenderEarlyCollege’s first athletic team.
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