FVHS Clubs And Organizations
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Astronomy Club
Astronomy ClubAdviser:David CramerEmail:
Meeting Information: 3rd Tuesdays from 2:20pm until 2:50pm in room 211.
Description: The Astronomy Club allows students to discus topics of matters relating to astronomy outside of class, observe the sky with telescopes, and explore the wonders of the expansive universe in a safe and fun environment. -
Debate Club
Debate ClubAdviser: Jonathan BushhouseEmail: jbushhouse@wcpss.net
Meeting Information: Debate Club will hold two monthly meetings in room 802. The first will be a morning meeting which will outline the topic for the next debate and select teams. The second meeting will be an afternoon meeting to facilitate the actual debate.Description: The Debate Club at Fuquay-Varina High School seeks to foster the development of debate skills (such as creating logical and persuasive arguments) and encourage contemplation on various ethical and social issues. -
Drama Club
Drama ClubAdviser: Jim Parks and Paige MacGovernEmail: jparks@wcpss.net
Meeting Information: First and Third Thursday 2:30 in the auditorium.
Description:Drama Club is an introductory club for the International Thespian Society, the national honorary society for excellence in High School Theater. The club is active in promoting the theater program at the school to both the school and greater Fuquay-Varina community. -
Family, Career and Community Leaders Of America (FCCLA)
FCCLA ClubAdviser: Emily Antoun, Julia McClannon, Victoria Mottin, Kelly Elliott
Email: eantoun@wcpss.net, jweaver3@wcpss.net, vmottin@wcpss.net,kcelliott@wcpss.net
Meeting Information: Second Thursday of the month
Description:FCCLA is a student-run orgnization that functions directly with the FACS classes. Students must have taken or be enrolled in a FACS course to join. FCCLA is a national organization that includes leadership, networking, social skills, and offers competition at the state and national level. Scholarships are available through FCCLA. The club provides hands on participation in a number of activities at a local, state and national level. -
Far Away From The 'Quay
Far Away From The 'Quay ClubAdviser:Email:
Meeting Information: Wednesdays at 2:30pm in room 605Description: Far Away from the 'Quay is a travel club supporting new experiences near and far. This club allows students the opportunity to visit new and historical sites in and around the Triangle area while incorporating domestic and international trips. We want to introduce students to new cultures, experiences, foods, and places outside of Fuquay-Varina in order to become a more global citizen. -
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Fellowship of Christian AthletesAdviser: Kendele Moore
Email: kmoore4@wcpss.net
Meeting Information: Friday mornings in room #907
Description:Fellowship of Christian Athletes is a student-led group of both athletes and non-athletes, which meets weekly throughout the school year for Bible devotionals, fellowship, and community service. -
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
FBLA ClubAdviser: Tracy SmithEmail: tsmith7@wcpss.net
Meeting Information: First and Third Tuesdays of each month
Description:FBLA is a business club that promotes students building leadership and business skills through business skill competitions and workshops, internships, leadership conferences, community service projects and partnering with local businesses.Follow us on Twitter: @FvhsFbla -
FVHS Futsal
FVHS FutsalAdviser: Ryan CarolanEmail:
Meeting Information: Wednesdays from 2:30pm until 3:30pm in room 126.
Description: FVHS Futsal offers a group for playing the club sport of Futsal. Futsal is soccer played with a heavier ball and a on a hard surface, requiring players to rely on technical skills and fast movement. -
FVHS Juniorettes
FVHS JuniorettesAdviser: Casey ClayEmail: cclay@wcpss.net
Meeting Information: Third Wednesday of every month.
Description:Juniorettes is a community-service based club for women that is sponsored by the FV Women's Club. We are a club that promotes service, friendship, leadership development, and fun. Membership requires an application and a short references, and members are required to complete yearly service hours. -
Girls Who Code
Girls Who CodeAdviser:Norm DionEmail: ndion@wcpss.net
Meeting Information: Girls Who Code meets on Wednesdays from 2:30pm until 3:30pm in room 104.
Description: Girls Who Code is a national non-profit organization determined to close the gender gap in technology, with the goal of educating, equipping, and inspiring girls with the coding skills necessary for employment in technology-related fields. -
HOSA- Future Health Professionals
HOSA- Future Health ProfessionalsAdviser: Stephanie HelfrichEmail: shelfrich@wcpss.net
Meeting Information: 3rd Mondays at 2:30pm in Room 107
Description:HOSA- Future Health Professionals is for students in enrolled in Health Science courses or are interested in pursuing careers in healthcare. -
Interact Club
ClubAdvisor: Michelle Lewis
Email: mlewis5@wcpss.net
Meeting Information: 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month, 2:30 p.m. in room 403.
Description:The interact club enables students to take action, build international understanding, and make new friends around the world. Interact Club brings young people together to develop leadership skills while discovering the power of Service Above Self. Through Interact, students can connect with leaders the community and around the world, becoming leaders themselves. -
International Thespian Society
International Thespian SocietyAdviser: Paige MacGovern and Jim ParksEmail: jparks@wcpss.net
Meeting Information: First and third Thursdays in the auditorium
Description: International Thespian Society, founded in 1929, is an honorary organization for high school students. The mission of ITS is to honor student achievement in the Theatre Arts. Students must earn points to join. -
Japanese Culture Club
Japanese Culture ClubAdviser: Chirstine FruthEmail: cfruth@wcpss.net
Meeting Information: 2:30 in room 220 on every other Wednesday. We will meet again on Wed. Nov. 15
Description: The Japanese Culture Club teaches about Japanese culture through: documentaries, anime, Japanese animated music videos, etc. -
JOY Club
JOY ClubAdviser: Anika TurnerEmail: ajturner@wcpss.net
Meeting Information: JOY Club meets on Mondays from 2:30pm until 3:30pm in room 807.
Description: JOY Club is a club where girls can be encouraged, empowered, and and can come together for fellowship and community. All students are welcome to attend. -
Key Club
Key ClubAdviser: Mackenzie OwensEmail: msowens@wcpss.netMeeting Information: First & Third Thursday of every month; 2:30 in CafeteriaWebsite: http://keyclubfvhs.weebly.com/
Description:Key Club is an international student-led organization which provides its members with opportunities to provide service, build character and develop leadership. We are caring and competent servant leaders transforming communities worldwide. The core values of Key Club International are leadership, character building, caring and inclusiveness. Key Club International is the high school organization sponsored by Kiwanis International. Key Club assists Kiwanis in carrying out its mission to serve the children of the world. High school student members of Key Club perform acts of service in their communities, such as cleaning up parks, collecting clothing and organizing food drives. They also learn leadership skills by running meetings, planning projects and holding elected leadership positions at the club, district and international levels. -
La Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica
La Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica ClubAdviser: Julia Mathews and Emily SenaEmail: jmathews@wcpss.net, esena@wcpss.net
Meeting Information: Fourth Thursdays at 2:30pm.
Website: fvhsshs.weebly.com
Description:La Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica is an honor society for students of Spanish who are currently enrolled in Spanish 3 or higher and maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or better and a Spanish GPA of 3.5 or better. Students will be invited to join as they qualify for membership. -
La Societe Honoraire de Francais
La Societe Honoraire de Francais ClubAdviser: Lisa BartelsEmail: lbartels@wcpss.net
Meeting Information: 1st Wednesday of the month
Description:La Societe Honoraire de Francais is a nationally recognized honor society for students who exhibit excellence in French. Members must complete French III, maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.0 and a GPA in French of 3.5 or higher. Students will be invited to join as they qualify for membership. -
Latinos Unidos (LU) Club
Latinos Unidos (LU) ClubAdviser: Jorge Pacheco
Email: jpacheco@wcpss.net
Meeting Information: Every Thursday at 2:30.
Description:LU is an organization for Hispanic students to come together; it is a community service group. These students have made huge strides in changing perspectives of Hispanic students at FVHS. -
Model United Nations
Model United NationsAdviser: Gregg HalkuffEmail: ghalkuff@wcpss.net
Meeting Information: Tuesdays from 2:30pm until 3:30pm in room 908.
Description: Model UN is an educational simulation in which students learn about diplomacy, international relations, and the United Nations. -
Mu Alpha Theta
Mu Alpha ThetaAdviser: Rebecca Reynolds, Kelli Murphy
Email: rreynolds2@wcpss.net
Meeting Information: Tuesdays (once a month) at 2:30pm in Room 422
Description: Mu Alpha Theta is an honor society for proficient students in the subject of mathematics aspiring to partake in enrichment pertaining to the study of mathematics while maintaining high scholastic standing and exceptional character. -
National Achievers Society
National Achievers' SocietyAdviser: Tricia MyersEmail: tmyers1@wcpss.net
Meeting Information: 2nd and 4th Tuesdays, 2:30pm in cafeteriaWebsite:
Description:The National Achievers will primarily seek to recognize, encourage, and reinforce academic achievement among minorities. Students of all backgrounds are encouraged to join. -
National Art Honor Society
National Art Honor SocietyAdviser: Ryan Potter
Email: rpotter@wcpss.net
Meeting Information: 1st and 2nd Tuesdays of each month in room 202.
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National Future Farmers of America (FFA)
FFA OrganizationAdviser:Michael Bowden, Catherine MooreEmail: mbowden@wcpss.net, cmoore7@wcpss.netMeeting Information: Twice per month, days vary.
Description:FFA is an intercurricular student organization for those interested in agriculture and leadership.The mission of the National FFA Organization is to make a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadsership, personal growth, and career success. -
National Honor Society
National Honor SocietyAdvisers: Shelby Cole, Rachel MillerEmail: scole6@wcpss.net, rmiller2@wcpss.net
Meeting Information: Second Wednesday of every month in cafeteria.
Description:National Honors Society sets out to honor high school students who have demonstrated excellence in the organizations four core values: scholarship, leadership, service, and character. These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since the clubs beginning in 1921 and as a member one continues to exemplify those characteristics through community service and participation in the club. -
National Technical Honor Society
National Technical Honors SocietyAdviser: Norm Dion, Emily Jessee
Email: ndion@wcpss.net, ejessee@wcpss.net
Meeting Information: Contact N. Dion
Description: NTHS is the acknowledged leader in the recognition of outstanding student achievement in career and technical education. NTHS encourages higher scholastic achievement, cultivates a desire for personal excellence, and helps top students find success in today's highly competitive workplace. NTHS requires a minimum overall non-weighted GPA of 3.0 and the nominee must complete 3 CTE (Career Technical Education) classes prior to graduation. Juniors and Seniors who meet these requirements may be nominated for induction during the Fall Semester. Students can nominate themselves. -
Photography and Journalism Club
Photography and Journalism ClubAdviser: Mrs. Suzy QuinnEmail:
Meeting Information: Photography and Journalism Club meets on alternating Fridays from 2:30pm until 3:15pm in room 241.
Description: Photography and Journalism Club is a positive environment for students to learn and grow their photography and journalism skills. -
Rubik's Cube Club
Rubik's Cube ClubAdviser:Ms. Kalysha ClarkEmail:
Meeting Information: Rubik's Cube Club meets on Wednesdays from 2:30pm until 4:00pm in room 609.
Description: Rubik's Cube Club is an organization dedicated to teaching students (and teachers, if they choose) how to solve the Rubik's Cube and how to become a speed cuber. -
Science Club
Science ClubAdviser: Becky Subat, Alexis Wood, and Susan TerryEmail: rsubat@wcpss.net, kwood3@wcpss.net, sterry@wcpss.net
Meeting Information: Room 410 after school; Meeting day is TBD
Description:The Science Club promotes the application of science among the participating students. We conduct experiments of interest to the club members, participate in the Science Olympiad, and promote science involvement in and out of the classroom. Come join in the fun! -
Sierra Society
Sierra SocietyAdviser: Diana TarpleyEmail: dtarpley@wcpss.net
Meeting Information: 1st Wednesday of every month, 2:30pm
Description: Sierra Society, formerly the Environtmental Club, works to improve the environment on our campus and community through campus beautification and clean up, maintenance of the Bluebird boxes and community events. -
SkillsUSA
Skills USA ClubAdviser: Yarbrough Williams, Kelsey Furse
Email: ywilliams@wcpss.net, kfurse@wcpss.net
Meeting Information: 1st Tuesdays at 2:30pm in room 406.
Description:SkillsUSA is a partnership of students, teachers and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. SkillsUSA helps each student excel. We provide educational programs, events and competitions that support career and technical education (CTE) in the nation’s classrooms. -
Student Ambassadors
Student AmbassadorsAdviser: Pat MooreEmail: pmoore1@wcpss.net
Meeting Information: Last Mondays, 2:30pm in cafeteriaWebsite:
Description: Student Ambassadors is an organization for students who love FVHS, meeting new people, and helping others. Student Ambassadors promote a welcoming and engaging school climate, with particular emphasis in helping new students transition to FVHS. Applications will be available in December. -
Student Council
Student Council OrganizationAdviser: Sigridur Mitchell, Brianne SchlottEmail: smitchell5@wcpss.net, bschlott@wcpss.netMeeting Information: Tuesdays at 2:30
Description:The purpose of Student Council is to stimulate student interest and to encourage student participation and spirit in all school affairs, to promote high standards of citizenship in the school, and to develop, through actual practice, a love and respect for democracy among the students. We organize many school events, including Homecoming, school dances, and charity drives. We will welcome thirteen students from each grade to the organization in the spring, as chosen by a class election. If interested, listen for an announcement about the application/election process. -
Student's Union
Student's UnionAdviser: Alyssa Gandhi
Email: agandhi@wcpss.net
Meeting Information: Alternating Thursdays at 2:30pm in Room 801
Description: We are the Fuquay-Varina High School Student’s Union. You may wonder, what is the “Student’s Union”? To put it simply, we are a resource for students to allow everyone to feel welcome at FVHS, regardless of gender, race, sexuality, mental condition, or physical condition. In this club, we believe that absolutely everyone is deserving of acceptance, and deserves a safe place to be able to discuss anything without fear of judgment. It is this idea that gave us our original name, “Safe Space Club”. The Student's Union takes an active role in securing and protecting the rights, including those of safety and equality, of all students. We frequently raise awareness for important issues, communicate about personal experiences, and celebrate our differences and similarities as people. When we are not doing that, we provide a place to relax and hang out. -
The Tabletop Collective
The Tabletop CollectiveAdviser: Christine Fruth and Walter HoneycuttEmail:
Meeting Information: The Tabletop Collective meets every 2nd and 4th Thursday from 2:30 until 3:30 pm in the Media Center.Description: This is a club where players of tabletop games can collectively play their preferred game. Tabletop gaming consists of multiple genres including but not limited to: trading card games, board games, and role playing games. -
Tri-M Music Honor Society
Tri-M Music Honors SocietyAdviser: Mathew Edwards, Taylor ODonnell
Email: medwards@wcpss.net,todonnell@wcpss.net
Meeting Information: 1st Thursday of the month (but may vary). The set Schedule will be released at the first meeting.
Description: Tri-M Music Honor Society members must be taking a music performance class and must maintain a 3.0 GPA with an A in their music performance class. Members perform at monthly meetings and volunteer in the community using their musical skills. -
WISE Club
WISE ClubAdviser:Mrs. Kaitlyn Amoah and Ms. Michelle MontgomeryEmail:
Meeting Information: WISE Club meets on 2nd Tuesdays from 2:30pm until 3:30pm in the cafeteria.
Description: WISE (Wellness in Students Everywhere) Club is focused on raising awareness for mental health, informing students of different mental health issues so that they understand the signs and are aware of different coping mechanisms. -
Writing Club
Writing ClubAdviser: Blake Craft
Email: scraft@wcpss.net
Meeting Information: Thursdays at 2:30pm in Room 231
Description: The Writing Club is a collaboration of writers who are seeking to refine their writing skills and share their works with their peers in a comforting environment. We seek to grow as writers and as a community.
