Socastee High School Club Information
Academic Team - The Academic Team is a competitive group specializing in the challenging arena of mental gymnastics, consisting of both academic and pop culture trivia. The team competes in the fall against other high schools, and in the spring in local and national competitions. The club is open to students of all abilities and grade levels. Sponsor- Cynthia Lehr.
Archery Club- Open to all SHS students; no previous experience required. Practice held 1-2 times a week after school, beginning in late October/early November, and students have opportunities to compete in several tournaments. Equipment currently provided by grant through National Archery in the Schools Program. Sponsor- Sarah Ray
Art Club - The Art Club participates in visual artistic projects such as design for the SHS drama productions, and other major function throughout the school year. There are no special requirements. The club is open to 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades. Sponsor is - Kelley French.
Beta Club - Community service and academic excellence are the benchmarks of the club. Students must maintain a B average and accrue up to 50 hours of service per year. The club is open to all grade levels, but students must fill out an application during the spring. Sponsor is -Cathy Carroll.
DECA – prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs in marketing, finance, hospitality, and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. Students must currently be enrolled in or plan to enroll in one of the business or marketing classes offered at SHS. Students must complete an information sheet and pay for membership. Sponsors are - Lou Ellen Blackmon, Bonnie Huggins, and Lynn Rigsbee.
Drama Club - The club is involved with improving improvisational acting skills. Students who have an appreciation of the theater are encouraged to join. There are no special requirements. The club is open to all grade levels. Sponsor is - Matt McCarty.
Drill Team - This group allows the cadets to hone their leadership and team skills through teamwork. They compete at the state level throughout the year. Students must be a member of the JROTC. The team is open to all classes. Sponsor is - Chief William Forbus.
FCA - Fellowship of Christian Athletes is a national athletic ministry, its primary constituency being athletes and coaches from junior high school to the professional level. The organization uses athletes/coaches as its role models and spokespersons. There are no special requirements. The club is open to all grade levels. Sponsor is – Curtis Hudson.
FCCLA- Family Careers and Community Leaders of Americais designed to promote personal growth and leadership development through Family and Consumer Science Education. It focuses on the multiple roles of family members, wage earners, and community leaders. Members develop skills through character development, creative and critical thinking, interpersonal communications, practical knowledge, and career preparation. Open to all grade levels. Sponsor is – Ms. Gina Gile
FFA - The National FFA Organization is dedicated to making a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. The FFA motto gives members twelve short words to live by as they experience the opportunities in the organization. Learning to Do, Doing to Learn, Earning to Live, and Living to Serve. To join, a student must be enrolled in or previously taken at least one agricultural education class. Sponsor is - Darrell Ricketts.
French Club - The French Club meets once every two weeks to promote the French language and culture. They also sponsor numerous breakfasts that are very popular at SHS. The club is open to all grade levels. Sponsor is - Danny Wilson.
Ground Zero- Open to all students. The group meets regularly to promote a Christian environment for all denominations on our campus. The group encourages all students to be involved in a personal, active ministry to their fellow students, teachers, administrators, school staff and/or parents. There are no dues required. Sponsor is - Rebecca Leggett.
History Club- Provides students with opportunities to experience firsthand the importance of history. Service learning is used to promote students’ participation in not only the study of history, but also to participate in the preservation of historical resources. The club also provides students a forum to discuss and debate historical issues. Sponsors are - Chris Boyle/Dan Crtytzer.
Jr. Civitans - This service club for young people tailored specifically for training them to become “Builders of Good Citizenship” in the home, school, community and nation. The purpose is to develop initiative, leadership, and to encourage young people to live a fuller life enriched by unselfish service to others. Open to all grade levels. Sponsor is – Jamie Bottcher.
KHAS - The Kitty Hawk Air Society is the AFJROTC honor society. Its purpose is to promote high academic standards, develop leadership, and promote the knowledge of the Air Force in aerospace education. Students must maintain an A average in JROTC and an overall B average in all other subjects. Members are inducted after the first semester of each year. Open to all grade levels. Sponsor is - Col. Kiracofe.
Latin Club -The club meets the first and third Wednesday of each month after school to discuss cultural events in ancient Rome, Roman mythology or history. There are no special requirements. The club is open to all grade levels. Sponsor is - vacant.
Math Team - The Math Team participates in math contests throughout South Carolina. Students who enjoy math are encouraged to join. There are no special requirements. The club is open to all grade levels. Sponsor is - Vacant.
Mock Trial Team - Students are given hypothetical situations and then assigned the many duties associated with courtroom procedures. Competition begins in February and ends in March with state competition. Students must have an overall B average and three teacher recommendations. The club is open to all grade levels. Sponsor is – Jackie Gorcesky.
Mu Alpha Theta - This club is a national honor society for mathematics. It promotes mathematics as being interesting and important. Students must have an overall B average in their math classes and have completed two college prep math courses. Sponsor is - Tony Karpinski.
National Art Honor Society- Membership fees are $5 and meets at the same time the Art Club meets. NAHS requires 15 hours of community service, and induction ceremony and offers honor cords for those who have been active for at least 2 yrs. Open to grades 10-12. Sponsor is - Kelley French
National Honor Society - Students are inducted on the basis of service and leadership experience, exemplary character and academic record, and they must have taken at least two honors or higher-level courses per year. Monthly meetings are held to arrange service activities. You are required to document 36 hours of service per year. The application process begins during the spring of the sophomore year. Membership is open to Juniors and Seniors who qualify. Sponsor is - Julie Skelton
National Technical Honor Society – Thousands of schools and colleges throughout the U.S. and its territories have a chapter of the honor society on their campus. These member schools agree that NTHS encourages higher scholastic achievement, cultivates a desire for personal excellence, and helps top students find success in today's highly competitive workplace. Sponsor is – Lynn Rigsbee
Quill and Scroll - International Honorary Society for high school journalists. Students must be juniors or seniors, be in the upper third of their class, and work in some phase of journalism or school publication. Recommendation from teacher/advisor is required. Open to juniors and seniors. Sponsor: Patricia Deas
SEAL - (Student Environmental & Aquatic Leaders). The club is for all students interested in learning about preserving the oceans, or the environment in general. There are no special requirements. The club is open to all classes. Sponsor - Shannon Stone
Science Club - Members investigate science in a lab setting. There are field trips to symposiums and workshops. Student members become members of the South Carolina Junior Academy of Science. There are no special requirements. The club is open to all grade levels. Sponsor: Shannon Stone
Science Olympiad - The group participates in statewide competition including biology, physics, chemistry, and earth science activities. There are no special requirements. The club is open to all grade levels. Sponsor: Greg French
SkillsUSA-Mission is to help its members become world-class workers, leaders, and responsible American Citizens. The program emphasizes high ethical standards, superior work skills, lifelong education, and pride. The club promotes community service, patriotism, and an understanding of the free enterprise system. Students must be enrolled in or plan to enroll in one of the Information Technology Classes offered at SHS. Open to all students. National, state, and local dues must be paid. Sponsors: Debbie Dean and Lynn Rigsbee
Spanish Club - A club comprised of people interested in the Latin Culture and willing to promote Spanish by giving back to the community. The club is open to all grades and there are no GPA requirements. Sponsor: Vacant
Socastee Ovation Winterguard- This club is designed to meet the needs of students that enjoy dance and movement. Students with spinning or twirling skills or those who desire to learn how to spin flags, batons, or sabers are eligible. Students compete with other schools across the state. The club is open to all grade levels. Sponsor- Cheryl Polenick
Spindles Literary Magazine - Students collect original pieces of work from Socastee students and place them together in a magazine format. The club is open to all grade levels. Sponsor: Donna Mitchell
Student Council - The governing body that represents the four classes and individual students at Socastee High School. It is the duty of the council to plan, coordinate and evaluate various school activities such as homecoming, pageants, and pep rallies. The council is open to all grade levels. There are numerous requirements. Sponsor: Zeneta Carr
Tri-M International Music Honor Society - The club is an honor society for music students. An overall B average with an A average in all music classes is a requirement. The students are nominated and must audition. The group explores music careers and college programs. There is also a community service requirement. The society is open to all grade levels. Sponsor: Cheryl Polenick
Ultimate Players Club- Players learn the sport of ultimate Frisbee and play regular pick-up games in accordance with the UPA international rules. The club is free and open to all grade levels along w/ any faculty member who may be interested. There is a competition traveling team which represents SHS during weekend events. Sponsor- Greg French