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Student Clubs & Organizations
Centennial is proud to offer our students over 50 clubs and organizations that cover a variety of interests: athletic, academic, humanitarian, social, political, cultural, and many others. (Updated October 10, 2011)
| Club/Organization Name | What do they do? | Day, Time, Room, Sponsor |
| Academic Bowl Team | The Academic Bowl team meets weekly and conducts mock Academic Bowl competitions. The team travels to various tournaments to compete against other high schools throughout the state. The team is a registered member of the Georgia Academic Team Association. The main goal of team meetings is to practice for local quiz bowl tournaments. | Thurs, 3:45 pm As needed Tom Pemble |
| Accolade | The Accolade staff produces eight issues of the student newspaper each year. The staff researches, writes, edits, and designs all of the material for each paper. Staff members develop real-world journalism skills including desktop publishing skills and business management. The staff, comprised of sophomores, juniors, and seniors, is selected through an application process in the spring semester. Staff members are enrolled in a yearlong journalism class; other students may contribute to the paper. | Meets daily 8th period H-40 Leslie Wolfe-Cundiff |
| American Sign Language Club | This is an opportunity for students to learn sign language to communicate. | Nancy Palak |
| Anchor Club | Anchor Club is a service organization for young women. Female students who are interested in serving the community complete a minimum number of volunteer service hours throughout the year and meet on a monthly basis. | Meetings TBA Melanie Snow |
| Art Club | The Art Club is for students passionate about visual art who gather twice a month to help enhance their own enjoyment in art and to promote art at Centennial. In addition to creating their own works of art, the Art Club assists in enhancing the school environment and participates in art related events throughout the year. | Meets during seminar E-57 Charlotte Turner |
| Avalon | Avalon is Centennial’s literary/art magazine. Students can submit writing, artwork, and photography in the submission folders in their English classrooms or to G-59. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors interested in joining the staff can apply spring semester. | Meets daily Martha Smith |
| Beta Club | Beta Club is an honorary service club for students in grades 9-12. Students must have an 87 or better GPA and perform at least ten service hours per semester. | 1st Wed Time TBA I-45 Jessica Taylor |
| Breakfast Club French & Spanish Help | The Breakfast Club is a morning study session designed to help improve study skills and GPA. Students bring their own study materials, study guides for upcoming tests, and questions in subject areas. Students specifically struggling in French or Spanish can work with club sponsor, Mrs. Kelly. | Caron Kelly |
| Debate Team | The CHS Forensics League is a competitive team that focuses on creating future leaders of America. There is something for everyone in this club, whether you are trying to improve your speaking skills, interested in competitive debate, or striving to refine your poise, organization, and confidence in speaking. You should join if you are interested in any of the following:
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Allison Scenna James Shanahan |
| Environmental Club | The Environmental Club is committed to helping maintain and improve our school, local, and global environment. The club started in 2006 and has brought about both paper and plastic recycling to the school. We are always looking for new members! | Wed, 3:45 pm P-11 Julie Burroughs |
| Executive Student Council | Executive Student Council oversees most student council activities. Each year Executive Student Council plans and sets up the homecoming parade and dance, Hey Day, the teacher appreciation luncheon, and additional fundraisers. Executive Student Council officers are elected in the spring; they, in turn, select representatives for the various committees. The president and vice president of each class council also serve on the Executive Student Council. | Tues, 8:00 am I-38 Martha Smith Amanda Otto |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Fellowship of Christian Athletes, or FCA, is a student-led organization that encourages fellowship and growth of personal faith. FCA meets on Friday mornings at 7:30 in the auditorium, where there are speakers, small roups, and awesome games and videos. It's a great place to have fun and make friends, so come see what we're all about! | Fri, 7:30 am Auditorium Dr. Tom Washburn |
| Fencing Club | We are part of the fast-growing Georgia High School Fencing League (GHSFL), a league of a dozen area schools. Even though sword fighting goes way back, the official sport of fencing dates back to the 1700’s in France. Winning at fencing is a combination of many things: mind, flexibility, hand-eye coordination, and endurance. Fencing promotes balance, precision, and stamina. Practices are twice a week, and the season runs from September through March with tournaments each month. We have elected officers and the students really have a good time. A one-time investment in a weapon and protective gear is required. | Mon & Wed 4:00-5:30 pm F-40/H-40 Leslie Wolfe-Cundiff Jama Willbanks |
| French Club | The French Club is open to both students of French and to Francophiles. The club meets monthly focusing on varied cultural activities representing aspects of francophone culture. Yearly dues of $10 can be paid at the first meeting. Among those activities are a Mardi Gras celebration, an authentic French breakfast, a feature film presentation, and a French dinner. Meetings for 2010-11: September 9, October 21, November 18 (breakfast in celebration of National French Week), December 6, January 27, February 10, and March 8 (Mardi Gras), and April 14. | Meets Monthly Time TBA H20 Marylou Wiesendanger Kerri Hinds |
| French Exchange Program | Biannually, students in the French program travel to Switzerland in the spring semester. The trip lasts for two weeks, and students have the opportunity to live with Swiss students and families, speak French continuously, and attend a Swiss school while immersing themselves in Swiss culture. These students also serve as host students when the Swiss students complete their leg of the exchange in the U.S. in October. Information will be sent home via French classes for the Swiss Exchange Program early in the second semester. | Marylou Wiesendanger Kerri Hinds |
| French Honor Society | The Société Honoraire de Français is an honorary organization whose aim is to stimulate interest in the study of French, to promote high standards of scholarship, and to reward scholastic achievements. Students must be in third year French or above and have an A average in French and an A during the semester of invitation. Students must have a cumulative grade of B in all other subjects. | Inductions 2nd Semester Marylou Wiesendanger Kerri Hinds |
| Freshman Class Council | Students work together to make student life for freshmen fun and enriching. Council activities include: fall festival, football games, hall decorating, data match, and class contests. | Shaun Manny |
| Future Business Leaders of America | FBLA plans activities that encourage leadership training, community service, school service, and competition in business type events. Students may join even if they aren’t taking a business class. We have a membership of 50+ students. | Wed, 8:15 am J-04 Marie Robinson |
| Gay-Straight Alliance | GSA addresses the concerns and questions of GLBTQ and straight youth in a safe and accepting environment, and strives to dispel myths, empower students, and provide educational resources, information, and support. | Ben Corey |
| German Club | The German Club meets to enjoy cultural aspects of Germany not always available in a large-class setting. We discuss political and cultural events, host Oktoberfest and World Cup parties, and watch and discuss German films. During the years of the German Exchange, the German clubs accompanies the German students to cultural events around Atlanta, and helps to coordinate weekend trips. | Meets monthly Time TBA H-19 Jennifer Davy |
| German Exchange Program | Every two years, students in the German program travel to Germany in the spring semester. The trip lasts for two weeks, and students have the opportunity to live with German students and families, speak German continuously, and attend a German school while immersing themselves in German culture. These students also serve as host students when the German students complete their leg of the exchange in the U.S. in September. | Jennifer Davy |
| German Honor Society | During their third year in German, students with over a 90% average in German, as well as a cumulative 85% average in all classes are inducted into the German Honor Society. In order to maintain membership until graduation, and subsequently receive a graduation cord, students are required to complete community service hours and maintain a determined GPA. | Meetings TBA 3:45 pm H-19 Jennifer Davy |
| Harry Potter Club | This is a club for people with a passion for Harry Potter to have an opportunity to discuss the book series with like-minded people. Members not only discuss the books and movies, but also how they have influenced modern society. Differences in the portrayal of characters in parodies are discussed, as well as delving into the world of J.K. Rowling. | Meetings TBA Ben Corey |
| Health Occupations Students of America | HOSA is a club for students interested in pursuing careers in medicine. We participate in local, regional, and national competitions in healthcare knowledge and skills such as CPR, First Aid, and more. We develop future leaders in health care. | Last Tues Time TBA F-40 Jama Willbanks |
| Improv Club | The Improv Club practices improvisational acting games as in the TV show Whose Line is it Anyway? Students develop self-confidence working on improvisational and stage presence acting. The Improv Club sponsors the waiters and waitresses at the annual dinner theatre performance. The club is open to anyone, no experience is necessary. | Thurs, 8:00 am Black Box Terrie Howard |
| Interact Club | Sponsored by the Rotary Club of North Fulton, Interact is a service club which provides students with the opportunity to participate in fun, meaningful service projects while developing leadership skills and meeting new friends. Interact is an international organization that fosters leadership and responsible citizenship and promotes international understanding and peace. Interactors must complete at least one community service project and at least one project that furthers international understanding and goodwill. Interactors develop a worldwide network of friendships through exchanges with local and overseas clubs. Along the way, Interactors develop their leadership skills and initiative while meeting new friends. | Meetings Twice Monthly Room I-15 Marcelle Male |
| Junior Class Council | The Junior Class Council is responsible for fundraising for and planning the Junior/Senior Prom. Class fundraisers include the annual Sally Foster sale and the Talent Show. The council is also involved in homecoming week festivities. Officers are elected in the spring. Representatives are chosen through an application process. | Thurs, 8:00 am H-64 Jill Dias-Schindler |
| Key Club | A national service organization that is supported by the Kiwanis Club. Students pledge to volunteer a minimum of 50 hours per year in an area of their choice. | Linda Jones |
| Latino Club | Latino club is open to Hispanic students in grades 9-12. It promotes cultural diversity through cultural celebrations and social activities. The club’s mission is to enhance interaction among Latin students and to assist newly arrived immigrants from Spanish-speaking countries. | Maria Luque |
| Law Enforcement Explorers | Students interested in careers in law enforcement have the opportunity to train with the Roswell Police Department. Members of Explorers can earn the privilege to ride along with officers and train for competitions. To learn more, see Dr. Washburn in the Law and Justice Lab. | Wed, Time TBA Roswell P.D. Dr. Tom Wasburn |
| Math Club | The main objective of the Math club is to improve students’ problem solving skills. The alternate goal is to let students enjoy learning math and love math by making the learning process easy and fun. | Mon, 3:45pm P-10/I-34 Ko-Ming Shih |
| Model UN | The main focus of the Model UN Club is to provide students with an opportunity for hands-on learning concerning global challenges and concerns in the twenty-first century. | Eric Medwed |
| Mu Alpha Theta | Mu Alpha Theta is the national mathematics honor society. The club is responsible for promoting mathematical excellence at Centennial through tutoring and other enrichment opportunities. Events in the past have included Hillside Math Day, Pi Day Celebrations, and Trivia Night at Buffalo Wild Wings Café. This club is designed for those who are strong in math and looking to apply their knowledge and strength in helping others and promoting fun and excitement in mathematical ideas. | Natalie Tuberville Tara Daas |
| National Honor Society | National Honor Society is a service and academic recognition organization. NHS is established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, it serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of scholarship, leadership, service, and character. | 2nd Tues, 8:00 am 2nd Tues, 3:45 pm E-09 Janet Siwy |
| National Technical Honor Society | NTHS is a student organization to recognize those who excel in their academic and technical/career courses. Students with the following qualifications can join:
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Meetings TBA Gray Sartin |
| Operation Smile | Operation Smile is an organization dedicated to raising funds to provide free corrective surgery for kids born with facial deformities. The school club raises money and awareness for the international organization. | Meetings TBA Linda Jones |
| PALS | The PALS Club is an organization that brings together students of all ability levels for school related activities and social outings. The purpose of this club is to develop friendships and create an accepting social environment throughout the school. Meetings are announced on as needed basis. | Meetings Monthly I-12 Denise Feehan |
| Senior Class Council | The Senior Class Council sponsors activities for the senior class including, but not limited to, Senior Service Day, Senior Week festivities, and Homecoming Week festivities. The council also plans pep rallies and various other spirit activities. | Thurs, 8:00 am J-02 Ria Galanos |
| Skills USA | Skills USA prepares students to be leaders in the working world. Skills USA gives students service opportunities and prepares them to compete in skills related to their career fields. | Meetings TBA Auditorium Dr. Tom Washburn |
| Sophomore Class Council | Students work together to make student life for sophomores fun and enriching. Council activities include: fall festival, football games, hall decorating, data match, and class contests. | Wed, 3:50 pm Julia Faile |
| Spanish Club | The Spanish club is open to students enrolled in Spanish classes and Spanish speakers. The club focuses on cultural celebrations and social activities. We meet about once a month for cultural activities, dancing, games, and food. ¡Es muy divertido! | Meets Monthly 3:45 pm H-18 Amy Saunders Maria Luque Helena Ohana |
| Spanish Honor Society | The club is a select group of dedicated and passionate upper level Spanish students. We are a service/scholarship club providing assistance to the local Hispanic community as well as to our Centennial community. The students are able to use their Spanish in a variety of authentic settings. The students tutor Spanish 1-2 students, ESOL students, and serve as translators and student helpers at North Fulton Community Charities and other local community events. We are affiliated with the national organization. Qualifications:
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Meetings TBA Amy Saunders |
| Student Venture | Student Venture aims to help students develop a spiritual foundation to draw upon when faced with the real and challenging issues associated with being a teenager in today's modern culture. | Eric Colcord |
| Table Top Club | This is a club that meets to play table top games such as Magic the Gathering, Warhammer, Warhammer 40k, Star Wars mini games, D&D, and other similar games. New members welcome. | Meets during seminar E-52 John Riggins |
| Thespian Society | The Thespian Society is an honor society for students who participate in theatre. Membership is gained by performing in or working backstage during productions at Centennial. Members participate in conferences, workshops, service projects, and social events. | Meetings TBA Black Box Terrie Howard |
| Ultimate Frisbee Club | The purpose and aim of the Ultimate Frisbee Club is to bring the joy of ultimate Frisbee to all! | Meetings TBA P-15 Ben Corey |
| Yearbook | The student staff is responsibility for the creation of the yearbook. Students learn the fundamentals of graphic design, editorial writing, and business skills necessary to successfully produce a 500+ page book. Members must apply and be in at least the 10th grade. | Meets daily G-69 Scott Kent |
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Centennial High School | 9310 Scott Road Roswell, GA 30076 | Phone: (770) 650-4230 | Fax: (770) 650-4250 | Follow us on:
Equal Opportunity Agency | Compliance Coordinator: (404) 763-4585 | TTY: (800) 255-0135