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HHS Clubs and Organizations DirectoryExplore the options below to find out more about the exciting student organizations at Heritage High School.
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African American Film Club
African American Film Club is about watching different African American films and discussing their significance and how they relate to past and present events. By doing this they are recognizing talent of famous African American directors, actors, and writers. Open to all who are interested.Advisors: Jill Groff and Janice Hodges -
African Student Association
African Student Association whose purpose will be for students to have the opportunity to learn more about African culture and learn to be more accepting of cultures that are not their own. In this club, they will build a safe community where they can discussions about Africans and diasporas. Students will also learn about Africa beyond negative news coverage.
Advisor: Mr. Masiala
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American Sign Language Club
American Sign Language or ASL Club is an organization that meets bi-monthly to promote awareness about the deaf community, as well as teach our fellow peers about the linguistics of sign language. Whether you are fluent in ASL or know none at all, we welcome all individuals into our club!!Advisor: Kristian Marlowe -
Art Club
Art Club is for all students interested in art, getting involved in the visual arts and practicing their skills.Advisors: Tarrah Huff and Maggie Byron -
Baking Club
Baking Club is for students who enjoy baking or want to learn more about baking. We will make delicious treats to take home every month!
Advisor: Leanna Winstead
Please click here for a video about Baking Club.
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Best Buddies
Best Buddies focuses on building meaningful one-to-one friendships between students with and without disabilitiesAdvisors: Suzy McCabe, Lindsay Tobin, and Emily Wall
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Chick-fil-A Leader Academy
Club Information: To promote citizenship and servant leadership within the community.Advisor(s): Bonnie Mwanda & Dawn BeasterClick here for a video about Chick-fil-A Leader Academy. -
Dance Team
Club Information: The HHS Dance Team provides an opportunity for student dancers to contribute their unique skills in celebrating and promoting school spirit.
The HHS Dance Team is an audition-based group of dancers who possess advanced technique skills and excellent performance qualities. Dancers also work to produce two performances each semester and are involved in as many school and community events as possible. The HHS Dance Team performs at all Home football games and most Home basketball games in addition to Pep Rallies and other school and community events. Practices are held after school 3-4 days a week after school.
Club Sponsor: Jennifer Parker
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DECA
DECA is a club for Business and Marketing students or students who plan to take a Business/Marketing course at any point during their time at Heritage High. DECA competes at the local, state, and national level and their are many opportunities for recognition as well as scholarships!Advisors: Danny Bland and David Killingsworth -
Family, Career & Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
Club Information: Family, Career & Community Leaders of America is a National Career and Technical Education (CTE)student organization for young men and women in Family and Consumer Sciences education. Members develop skills for life through: character development, creative and critical thinking, interpersonal communication, practical knowledge, and career preparation. FCCLA offers 50+ Competitive Events where members have the opportunity to take part in events designed to offer career preparation and exploration, service learning, and the opportunity to travel when competing at the local, state, and national level.
Advisor: Wendy May
http://fcclainc.org
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Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
FCA is an interdenominational Christian sports ministry that welcomes all Heritage students, athletes, and non-athletes. It promotes fellowship and togetherness.Advisor: Jim Burrows -
FFA
Club Information: FFA is an agriculturally based leadership organization that makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education. Although FFA no longer stands for "Future Farmers of America" the organization still have its roots in farming and agriculture on a large scale.
Advisor: Camber Starling and Haley Brown
Click here for a video about FFA.
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French Club
Club Information: The purpose of French club at Heritage High School is to promote the Francophone culture and language as well as encourage unity & fun among its members through various games, competitions, presentations and activities.Advisor: Carla Roche -
French National Honor Society
The purpose of French National Honor Society is to recognize students who have had high academic achievement in their French classes. It also promotes the French language and Francophone culture by serving as tutors, creating presentations, attending the French festival and being positive role models to others at the school.Advisor: Carla Roche -
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
Club Information: The Future Business Leaders of America is a national club with divisions at the high school, college, and professional level. FBLA students can compete in events designed to test their knowledge of concepts learned in Business classes as well as in parliamentary procedures, speaking, and debate. You must have taken at least one business course and be enrolled in a second to participate in competitive events although you may become a club member without having previously taken a business class.Advisors: Danny Bland and Peter Mackie Hayman -
Girls Who Code
Club Information: Our mission is to close the gender gap in technology and to change the image of what a programmer looks like and does.
www.gwcheritagehigh.weebly.com
Club Advisor: Melinda Mouzzon
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Heritage Peer Ambassadors
Club Information: Heritage Peer Ambassadors is a student organization committed to helping freshmen and newcomers to Heritage High School feel like a part of the Heritage family. Membership is by application for upper classmen.
Advisor: Dr. Theresa Tate
Click here to access the Peer Ambassador Club Info Video.
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HOSA
Club Information: HOSA is for anyone interested in healthcare.HOSA - Future Health Professionals, formerly known as Health Occupations Students of America, is a national career and technical student organization endorsed by the U.S. Department of Education and the Health Science Technology Education Division of ACTE.HOSA's two-fold mission is to promote career opportunities in the health care industry and to enhance the delivery of quality health care to all people. HOSA is a team of high school students striving to make a difference at school and in the community through recruitment and retention of students as health professionals. HOSA provides students with personal, career, and leadership development opportunties to be college and career ready.Advisors: Ann Riddle and Renee LongPlease click here for a video about HOSA. -
Husky Diplomats
Club Information: Husky Diplomats are our Peer mediators. This program is designed to provide a supportive environment for students to:
*learn to express and resolve conflict in a nonviolent fashion.
*learn to enhance communication skills.
*seek solutions that take into account common interests.This is an organization of trained peer mediators who strive to resolve conflicts peacefully as a neutral third party.Advisors: Yvonne Corcho and Lauren Weaver -
If Not Me, Then Who?
Club Information: A recognized affiliate of the Travis Manion Foundation, the If Not Me, Then Who club exists for future military members and military supporters.
Club Advisor: Matt Garcia
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International Club
Club Information:The International Club at HHS strives to learn about different cultures, especially those of our students. The main event of the club is the International Show which is an evening of dances, songs, and poetry from all around the world. This club is for everyone!Advisors: Laurie Tucker and Ed ManvilleClick here for a video about International Club. -
Jewish Culture Club
Club Information: The purpose of Jewish Culture Club is to educate others concerning the stigma and misunderstanding around Judaism. This club plans to promote familiarity with Judaism and help educate others about it while having fun! Anyone is welcome!
Advisors: Jill Groff and Janice Hodges
Click here for a video about Jewish Culture Club.
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Junior Marshals
Junior Marshals are selected each year and selection is an application process. The Junior Marshal Experience at Heritage High School is an exciting opportunity for juniors to be part of a distinguished group whose focus is excellence and decorum. They will represent the junior class by engaging in a labor of love for the school and most importantly, the senior class for their most significant and formal occasions of their high school career.
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La Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica (SHH) (Spanish Honor Society)
Club Information: The SHH is an honor society for high school students enrolled in Spanish and/or Portuguese, sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese (AATSP).
The SHH was formally organized as the Spanish National Honor Society in 1953. The name was changed to Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica in 1959. At present there are over 2,900 national and international chapters of the SHH.
The mission of the Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica is to recognize high school achievement in Spanish and Portuguese and to promote interest in Hispanic and Luso-Brazilian studies.
All accredited secondary schools are eligible to charter a chapter.
Chapter sponsors must be active members of the AATSP.
Any secondary school student who has maintained an honor average in the study of Spanish or Portuguese for a minimum of three semesters and is in the 10th grade or higher is eligible to be a member of the SHH. The definition of "honor grade" is left to the discretion of each chapter. It should be remembered that the SHH is an honor society for those students of high academic achievement.
In the spirit of our mission, each year the SHH contributes more than $160,000 in awards to student members of the SHH. The most prestigious of the awards are college scholarships given to 60 high school senior SHH members and the Student Travel Awards given to 24 high school junior SHH members.Advisor: Sr. Leroy SalazarFollow Twitter Account: @Heritage_SHHFor more information, visit https://www.aatsp.org/page/SHHoverview and/or https://www.aatspshh.org/ -
Ladies of Distinction
Club Information: Ladies of Distinction is a mentoring program for girls in grades 9-12. The club operates under four programmatic thrusts: leadership, sisterhood, service and scholarship.Advisor: Erica DavisClick here for a video about Ladies of Distinction. -
Lettermen's Club
Letterman's Club: this club will give student athletes the opportunity to volunteer in the community. Helping students be the best they can be within the classroom, in sports and in the community.
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Math Honor Society
Club Information: Math Honor Society is a club that is open to Juniors and Seniors who have applied, been selected, and maintain a math GPA of 4.0 and above. Students focus on tutoring peers within the school and throughout the community.
Advisor: Leanna Winstead
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MSEN (Math Science Education Network with NC State)
Organization Information: "The North Carolina Mathematics and Science Education Network Pre-College Program (NC-MSEN PCP) is a STEM-enrichment program that recruits students from underserved populations in grades 6 through 12 and provides them with experiences that will equip them to attend a four-year college/university to pursue majors in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) fields."
HHS students involved in the program plan and participate in further enrichment activities such as WF STEM Day, guest speakers, etc.
More info here: https://www.fi.ncsu.edu/teams/msen/https://hhsmsenclub.weebly.com
Advisor: Todd Gunsher
Click here for a video about MSEN.
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National Achievers Society
Club Information: The purpose of NAS is to recognize and reinforce achievement among African American students and other students of color as a means of increasing efforts to close the achievement gap. Inducted members engage in educational and cultural activities to support the purpose.Access membership application and other information at hhsnas.weebly.comAdvisors: Deirdra Williams and Erica Davis -
National Art Honor Society
Club Information: National Art Honor Society is a highly active organization at HHS. Its purpose is to assist student members to attain their highest potential in all forms of art, and to raise awareness of art education throughout the school and community. The National Art Honor Society (NAHS) is a service club program to inspire and recognize students who have shown an outstanding ability and interest in art.Advisors: Tarrah Huff and Maggie Byron -
National Chinese Honor Society
Club Information: A meeting place of driven, like minded students who excel in Chinese language courses/study
Advisor: Wenjing Liu
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National English Honor Society
Club Information: NEHS is open to high school students and select faculty who have demonstrated exceptional ability in such areas as literary analysis, media studies, composition, linguistic study, and creative writing, and who meet the requirements of membership.Club Advisors: Tiffany Cronin and Jason King -
National History Honor Society-Rho Kappa
Club Information: The mission and purpose of this organization is: to promote scholarship and to recognize academic excellence in social studies in secondary school environments and the community.Club Advisors: Stephanie Walker and Bryan Warwick -
National Honor Society
Club Information: National Honor Society is a club that is open to Juniors and Seniors who have applied, been selected, and maintain a GPA of 3.8 and above. Students focus on service projects within the school and throughout the community.Advisors: Abby Soffe and Leanna Winstead -
National Honor Society for Dance Arts
Club Information: The National Honor Society for Dance Arts™ (NHSDA) is a program of the National Dance Education Organization (NDEO). The mission of NHSDA is to recognize outstanding artistic merit, leadership, and academic achievement, as well as to foster an appreciation for dance as a true art form and one worthy of recognition and prestige.
Advisor: Jennifer Parker
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National Junior Classical League
National Junior Classical League, whose purpose is to encourage an interest in and an appreciation of the language, literature, and culture of ancient Greece and Rome and to impart an understanding of the debt of our own culture to that of Classical antiquity.
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National Science Honor Society
Club Information: National Science Honor Society that works to promote scientific knowledge and community involvement in Science events. 11-12th grade students must have an eligible GPA and submit an application to be considered for membership.Advisors: Mary Jo Cowley, Caroline Valentine, and Josh Edwards -
National Technical Honor Society
Club Information: National Technical Honor Society nominates students who have shown overall student achievement as well as outstanding achievement in Career and Technical Education Classes. NTHS promotes leadership and educational excellence, awards scholarships, and enhances career opportunities in high school, college, and in the workforce. NTHS brings well deserved recognition, scholarship opportunities, and career opportunities to students who excel in CTE fields.Advisors: Paula Grady and Bonnie Weyant -
Operation Wisdom
Club Information: Operation Wisdom is an international learning-service club that empowers students to be difference makers in the global community.Advisor: Jessica Yates -
Science Olympiad
Club Information: Science Olympiad is an engaging way for students to explore their scientific interest, through self-study, teamwork, and competition. Students prepare for and compete in the Science Olympiad competitions throughout the year.Advisor: Todd GunsherClick here for a video about Science Olympiad. -
Sports Medicine Club
Club Information: The Sports Medicine Club members assist the sports medicine team with setting up hydration stations, wound care and assist the athletic trainers with daily tasks. If you are interested in going into the medical field this is an opportunity to shadow the athletic training staff and learn about injury evaluation, treatment, rehabilitation and return to sport post injury.Club Advisor: Becky BanksClick here for a video about Sports Medicine Club. -
Student Equity Team
Club Information: The Student Equity Team was formed to address equity gaps in our school. It aligns with WCPSS's equity initiatives/the Vision 2020 blueprint as well as the goals for HHS's School Improvement Team. Student Equity Team members work to ensure everyone feels included, seen, and respected. The team's goal is to ensure an equitable environment at Heritage High School from the student's perspective.
Advisors: Jill Groff and Janice Hodges
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Student Government Association (SGA)
Club Information: Student government is a student led organization charged with the duty of continuously expanding and planning student activities, creating fundraisers to support all clubs and organizations at the school, developing communication among students, faculty, and administration, and to improving school spirit and morale. SGA provides leadership opportunities for students.
SGA Advisors: Sanda Forner, Jan LigginsSenior Class Advisor: Allison HaysJunior Class Advisor: Sandra FornerSophomore Class Advisor: Adam HatchFreshman Class Advisor: Jan LigginsClick here for a video about SGA. -
The 80's Club
Club Information: The 80's Club is for devoted fans of all things 80's: pop culture, music, television, film, etc. A topic of the day is discussed and debated. The club's goal is to engage students in the decade of the 80's making connections to today's environment, through music, film and group discussions.
Club Advisors: Jill Groff and Janice Hodges
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The Guild
Club Information: This club explores fiction based activities. May include role-playing games, cosplay, anime and other student-led choices.]
Advisor: Laurie Tucker
