Club Name
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Sponsor
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Room #
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Purpose
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Art Club |
A. Kerner |
300 |
To learn about and create all types of artwork. The club meets weekly and is open to all students, including students outside of the schools offered art classes. To learn more about the Woodrow Wilson Art Club join the Art Club google classroom! Use code:93gbf6
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Chess
|
J. Yancey
|
135
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To promote the playing of chess
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Debate Club |
|
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To examine every side of important and controversial issues in an atmosphere of reasoned argument and respectful discourse. |
DECA
Distributive Education Clubs of America
|
A. Roach
|
224
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To prepare leaders and entrepreneurs for careers and education in marketing, finance, hospitality, management, and other business areas
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Drama
|
|
120
|
To engage in meaningful theatrical activities and productions
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ECMC Scholars |
R. Thompson
|
Library |
ECMC Scholarship Foundation is for first-generation, college-bound students of all ages to further their education goals. Through innovative outreach programs, we convey to students the importance of completing high school,and we continue our mission by developing and distributing programs that focus on college access, retention and success. |
FBLA
Future Business Leaders of America
|
G. Harper
Advisor
|
221
|
To promote leadership development and career preparation in the area of business
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FCCLA
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America
|
K. L. Roberts, Advisor
|
310
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To promote personal growth and leadership development through Family and Consumer Sciences classes For more information
http://www.fcclainc.org/ or http://www2.mecc.edu/fccla/
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First Priority |
D. Brame |
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To empower students to share the gospel and to provide a place of unity and fellowship with fellow Christians and to teach the members more about God. |
Forensics
|
|
120 |
To develop speaking and acting skills, gain self-confidence and poise, and to learn how to express ideas clearly and convincingly.
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French Club
|
G. Poiri
|
134
|
To promote a greater appreciation of the French language and culture
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Fuel Up to Play 60 (FUTP60)
|
K. L. Roberts
Program Advisor
|
310
|
Designed to engage and empower youth to take action for their own health by implementing long-term, positive changes for themselves and their schools
http://www.fueluptoplay60.com/
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Gentlemen's Club |
N.Edwards |
|
to provide outreach to at-risk youth, by promoting educational enrichment, leadership skills, one-on-one mentoring and global service initiatives that will cultivate the next generation of responsible leaders. |
Key Club |
K.L. Roberts
Program Advisor |
310 |
Sponsored by the Portsmouth Kiwanis, Key Club is an international, student-led organization that provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership. For more information, visit https://www.keyclub.org/ |
Latin Club
|
C. Lunsford
M.Burke
|
133
|
To promote the study of the classics
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Literary Club |
M. Burden |
126 |
To encourage enjoyment of language and student pursuit of creative writing. |
Mu Alpha Theta National Honor Society for Mathematics |
D. Murray |
207 |
To promote a love for mathematics and to participate in projects using mathematics |
Model UN
|
|
121
|
Model UN (United Nations) is a club based in international politics that requires active debate, discussion, and awareness of the current issues facing the global society. Students with a high desire to raise their global awareness, practice their interpersonal skills, and compete with other schools should consider this club.
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National Honor Society
|
C. Willis
Advisor
|
128
|
To promote scholarship, service, character and leadership
(by invitation only)
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Newspaper Club |
M. James |
104 |
To develop speaking, listening, and writing skills in students. Students conduct interviews, take photographs, and write newspaper articles. |
Powerful Pearls |
N. Edwards |
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to provide outreach to at-risk youth, by promoting educational enrichment, leadership skills, one-on-one mentoring and global service initiatives that will cultivate the next generation of responsible leaders. |
Racing Drone Club |
P. Sarandria |
218
Thursdays
2:30pm to 4:30 pm |
An Upward Bound funded club, students will learn about the technology systems of racing drones. Additionally, students build and maintain a racing drone as they learn the First Person View method of drone piloting.
|
RHO Kappa
National Social Studies Honor Society |
C. Willis
Adviser
C. Jarrett
Co-Advisor
|
128
102 |
To promote scholarship, services, citizenship, volunteerism, character and leadership in the area of social studies
( by invitation only ) |
SCA
Student Council Asssociation |
M. Burden
S. Urquhart |
126
Library |
To promote student participation within the school and community |
Scholastic Bowl |
Chirlene Mitchell |
130 |
Academic competition with schools in the Tidewater area |
Spanish Club
|
|
134
|
To promote a greater appreciation of the Spanish language and culture
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VADA
Violence. Alcohol and Drug Awareness
|
K.L. Roberts
|
310
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To empowering teens to become advocates with keeping their schools and communities alcohol and drug free
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Y -Street |
K.L. Roberts |
310 |
Virginia's largest youth led organization. Members of Y St. are promoters, activist and leaders fighting for a healthier Virginia. |
YOVASO
Youth of Virginia Speak Out About Traffic Safety
|
K.L. Roberts
|
310
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To educate, encourage, and empower youth to advocate for safer driving among peers and develop strategies that target specific problems
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YSA
Youth Service America
|
K.L. Roberts
|
310
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To expand the impact of the youth service movement through volunteering and service-learning.
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