AEROSPACE CLUB

To get students excited about learning aerospace engineering!

Activities:❖ Meetings❖ Designing, building, testing:

❖ Gliders❖ RC Planes❖ Rockets

❖ Discussions about the science and engineering of flight

Aerospace Club meets every other Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. in Room 217

Officer:Zach Turnage

Advisors:Dr. Shelley Howerton

ART CLUB/NATIONAL ART HONOR SOCIETY

To further the knowledge of the arts through technical training in various mediums not available in the classroom, as well as guest speakers – local artists, unique art forms, field trips to local museums, school, etc.

Activities:

• Present HHS Annual

Student Art Show

• Provide artwork for

offices & paint murals for school

• Community service for

Art Show

• Volunteer at local

elementary art functions.

Advisors:

Mrs. Melody Madray

Mrs. Tanya Turner

Both Art Club and NAHS

meet on Tuesdays 3:30 –

4:30 p.m. in Room 810

Meetings each Wednesday morning at 7:30 in room 9106

Advisors:

Activities:

Mrs. Buffi HaggardMs. Erin van Bohemen FREE DESSERTS!

Learn the basics of baking!

Teaching the concept of chemistry within dessert making!

Non-traditional sweets, inspired by international customs! (Ex. Macarons, Tres Leches, Melonpan)

Bake in a student-supervised kitchen!

Bake for sponsors/ community service/ organizations/ other clubs (French Club/ Spanish, etc.)

School Events!

CLUB MEETINGS SECOND TUESDAY and THIRD MONDAY

of the MONTH AFTER SCHOOLIN MRS. TANNER’S ROOM

ON THE 500 HALL

NATIONAL BETA CLUB

Advisors:

Mrs. Natalie Wright

Mrs. Leslie Mockalis

Officers:

President: Allison McInnis

Attendance Secretary: Ellen Olmore

Service Chairman: Olivia Durkin

Service Secretary: Sydney Flader

To promote the ideals of

academic achievement, character,

service and leadership among

elementary and secondary school

students

Beta Club meets the 1st

Tuesday of each month at 7:45

a.m. in Room 422

Chess Club

Activities:

● Meeting to play chess

● Participating in tournaments

● Occasional chess lessons

To promote and develop the strategic mind

through the age old game of chess.

Advisor:Mrs. Oberste in

Room 106

Meet every Thursday in Mrs.

O’s room from

3:30-4:00

DECA Officers 2019-2020

Chapter President: Jenn Katasak

• VP of Competition: Caralyn Chittenden

• VP of Community Service: Caroline Cunningham

• VP of Social: Mariana Pulido

• VP of Finance: Grant Poarch

• VP of Marketing: Everett Grizzle

• VP of Recruiting: Madeline Jouanet

• Secretary: Grace Farrell

• DECA Field Trips Chair: Mike Jankowski

• Welcome Committee Co-Chairs: Brookeleigh Goldizen/Kathryn Edenfield

• Operation Christmas Chair: Michael Lim

• Chaplain: Mitchell Gilbert

• Chair: Sydney Ma

Follow us on Instagram:Hoyadeca

Email us at: HoyaDeca@Gmail.com

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Join us for the 1st Harrison DECA Chapter Meeting of the school year

Wednesday, August 14th, 2019 in Mrs. Wonder’s Room - 516

More than 3500 high school DECA chapters prepare emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for college and careers

2019-2020 OfficersPresident: Paige HatfieldVice President: Trinity EstesSecretary/Hospitality Manager: Paige Bealle

Drama Club meets on the 1st Wednesday of the Month from 3:45-5 p.m. in The Black Box.

• Monthly meetings• Themed events/parties• Guest speakers• Field trip opportunities

• Theatre-related workshops• Announcements about

auditions and productions at Harrison

Advisor: Mrs. Shannon Lindsay

Come meet like-minded students who love all things Theatre!

. . . And more!

Drama Club

Future Business Leaders of America

To bring business & education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership & career development programs.

Advisor: Ms. Sherri Johnson

ACTIVITIES: • Monthly meetings• Fall leadership conferences• Competitions: Region,

State, National• Services projects• FBLA Week• Certification opportunities• Fundraising• Guest speakers

FBLA meets the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7:40 a.m. & 3:40 p.m. in Room 510

President: Casey MillerVice President: Omeir HondaSecretary: Kylie SobolTreasurer: Anthony TringaliReporter/Historian: Jenn Katasak

To present to coaches and athletes, and all whom they

influence, the challenge and adventure of receiving Jesus

Christ as Savior and Lord, serving Him in their relationships

and in the fellowship of the church.

Advisors: Ms. Carmen Johnson

Officers:President – Madeline JouanetVice President – Meredith LanceCo Vice President- Tucker JanneySecretary – Savannah McVeyTreasurer – Shelby Blalock

Activities:

Weekly meetings

Community service

FCA meets on Fridays at 7:15 a.m.

in the FA Cafe

FCCLA – Family, Career, & Community Leaders of America

Advisor: Ms. Gina Tanner

Focusing on the multiple roles of family member, wage earner and community leader, members

develop skills for life through: character development, creative and critical thinking,

interpersonal communication, practical knowledge, and career preparation.

Activities:

• Work with low socio-economic schools to provide

items needed for success in school

• Volunteer at area elementary school events

• Partner with Hands International to donate and

pack items for orphans in Haiti.

• Compete in FCCLA Events

FCCLA meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at 3:45 p.m. in Room 504.

F R E N C H C L U B

A DV I S O R :

M S . T R A C Y W E I R

Officers:

Sydney Flader

Timber Sparks

Jordan Carlson

Emma Schatz

Ashley Reece

Kayla Knickerbocker

French club meetings are listed on Madame Weir’s blog.

Activities:

• Earn & provide

scholarships for

graduating seniors and

AP French students

• Fundraisers &

community service

• Teach French to feeder

elementary schools

• Carnation sales in

January & February

To develop enthusiasm and interest for, and awareness & knowledge of the francophone world

French Honor SocietyHonorary recognition of 4th level and higher French students with a 3.75+ GPA in French & a 3.0+ GPA school wide

Advisor: Ms. Tracy Weir

SHF meets monthly in Room 9116

• Candidates must meet criteria in

academics, fundraising, community

service & cultural/social events

• Officers:• Sydney Flader Timber Sparks

• Emma Schatz Ashley Reece

• Jordan Carlson

• Kayla Knickerbocker

Genders & Sexualities Alliance (GSA)

• Mission: To create a safe environment in school for students to support each other & learn about homophobia & other oppressions, to educate the school community about homophobia, gender identity, sexual orientation issue, fight discrimination, harassment.

• Activities:

o Community Service

o Red Ribbon Day

o AIDS Walk

• Meetings: Genders & Sexualities Alliance meets every other Wednesday from 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. in Room 114

• Advisor: Ms. Erin van Bohemen (Room 114)

Governor’s Honors Program

The Georgia Governor’s Honors Program (GHP) is a residential summer program for gifted and talented high

school students who will be rising juniors and seniors during the program. The program offers instruction

that is significantly different from the typical high school classroom and that is designed to provide students

with academic, cultural, and social enrichment necessary to become the next generation of global critical thinkers, innovators, and leaders.

An applicant information session is held in September of each year and the school application period is from

early September to mid-October. More information about both the program and the application process can be found at: http://leagueland.typepad.com/harrison_ghp/

Further information can also be requested of Donna Blankenbecler, donna.Blankenbecler@cobbk12.org

GIRLS WHO CODE

Advisors: Ms. Paulette AllardMs. Andrea Walter

Girls Who Code was founded with a single mission:To close the gender gap in technology.

We have activities for girls with ZERO computer science experience all the way up to activities that introduce

college-level concepts. As a central part of the club’s experience, you’ll work with club members on a Computer Science Impact Project,

where you’ll use computer science to solve a problem relevant to your club and community. Through this

project, you’ll learn the fundamental computer science concepts that form the basis for all computer

programming languages while also building your teamwork and leadership skills.

Girls Who Code meets the FIRST Wednesday of each month from 3:40 – 4:30 p.m. in Room 9234

*check with advisors for possible a.m. meetings

GWC is a nationwide network of women in STEM helping other women and girls interested in STEM. GWC & CCSD have formed a partnership that will provide unique opportunities to club members. Eventually GWC members may mentor younger girls in GWC clubs or other coding clubs.

In partnership with CCSD STEM

Happy HeartsHarrison High School Elders

Club

Co-Presidents: Christian Davis & Maddy Hyde

Sponsor: Ms. Claire Tucker

Valuing the importance of interacting with the elders

in our community by gaining a new perspective on life,

strengthening your skills, enhancing residents' lives,

supporting families, and building friendships.

Meet 1st Friday of Every Month at 7:45 am in

Room 108

Mission: To raise historical awareness through monthly meetings,

events, and a special fundraiser called Pennies for Pearl Harbor, in

order to honor our fallen WWII heroes.

• Make posters for Veterans

• Pennies for Pearl Harbor in December

• Organize Black History Month activities

• Monthly meetings and activities with food

Advisor: Ms. Shannon Herndon

We meet on certain Wednesdays from 3:40 - 4:40PM in the Freshman Academy,

Rm 9123. Check with Ms. Herndon for the yearly schedule or sign up for the

History Club Remind Text by sending the message @ d f7g h9 to 81010.

H.O.P.E. ClubHelping Our Planet Earth

Our Mission:

To promote good stewardship of our Earth’s resources

We meet:

Every 1st and 3rd Thursday every month in room 318

Sponsors:

Mrs. Smith and Dr. Schomer

ADVISOR: MR. ADAM FREEMAN

The mission of HOSA is to empower HOSA-Future Health

Professionals to become leaders in the global health community

through education, collaboration, and experience.

HOSA members are involved in the Hoya Merry Market and

Hoya Christmas and will be having a Blood Drive on October

9th at 4:30 and March 31st at 4:30.

Officers:

President: Alyssa Kate Maxwell

President-Elect: Mariah Polk

Secretary: Hannah Oliver

HOSA meets the second Tuesday of

every month at 7:50 a.m. in Room 702

See blog here:

Planned activities:

Help with local animal shelters

for supply drives, adoptions, and

cleaning their facilities

Advisor: Ms. Kim Greaves

If interested in being part of Hoyas for Hounds see Ms. Greaves in the attendance office.

Hoyas for Hounds

A THEATRICAL HONOR SOCIETY FOCUSEDON COMMUNITY SERVICE AND PERPETUATION OF THEATRE ARTS

AT HARRISON AND IN THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE.

ITS meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month at 3:45 p.m. 4:15 p.m. in the Black Box

ITS TROUPE #4996:President – Abbie RIceV.P. – Elle KreunSecretary – Natalie Letts

Meetings are held twice monthlyAttend State/National Conference

Attend theatrical performances as a group Organize production aspects of theatre events

Coordinate & lead summer drama camp

Historian – Taneli MajorTroupe Liaison/Social Media Director – Jenn KatasakAdvisor: Mrs. Shannon Lindsay

KEY CLUBMission: Maximize individual potential in mind, body, and spirit through community services. Form and shape leaders of tomorrow.

Advisor: Ms. Kyle NorrisOfficers: Stephen Amolegbe, Angel Andrews, Lauren Clowney, Meg Kunst

Planned Activities: o Food driveso Adopt-A-Mileo UNICEF driveso HHS stadium clean-upo Volunteering at special needs

park & local fall festivalso Volunteering at Ronald

McDonald House

Key Club meets on the 1st Thursday of each month at 7:50 a.m. and/or 3:45 p.m. in room 119.

HOYAKEYCLUB.WEEBLY.COM

Math TeamDevelop enthusiasm, interest, & critical thinking in mathematics through participation in friendly competition with other county schools

The Math Team meets on the second Monday of each month3:35 p.m. – 4:05 p.m. in Room 409 to practice for competitions.

Advisors:

Ms. Monica Doriney

Mr. Andrew Harmon

Mission:Our mission is to guide Freshman’s transition to High School easier and help freshmen establish a good start and have mentors to look up to in a fun atmosphere.

Activities:•In class discussions about questions members may have about school, sports, and outside life.•Every 2nd month do an outside activity•Get opportunities to meet fellow students, and strengthen bonds•And a lot more fun!!

Advisor: Mrs. Leslie Mockalis Officers: Nick Brunswick and Noah Connelly

Meetings will be every second Thursday morning of the month at 7:45am in Room in 319, to Receive Remind alerts enter this number 81010 and text @e6fa4f4

Mentorship Club

Join Model UN at Harrison!

What is Model UN?• Model United Nations is an authentic

simulation of the UN which introduces students to the world of diplomacy, negotiation, and decision making. In this organization we debate current issues, prepare resolutions, and resolve conflicts between nations at conferences.

Activities• Model UN meets on Monday

Afternoons or Tuesday Mornings twice a month in room #308(to join the remind text @a8c7fk to 81010)

• We compete in Delegate Conferences throughout the school year and debate against other teams from the perspective of our designated country at various schools, colleges, and universities.

Sponsor: Mr. Douglas Liscio (#308) President: Allison McInnis

Vice- President: Mallory Kigor

Secretary: Mitchell Gilbert

Treasurer: Brandon Bammann

Mu Alpha ThetaIncrease student interest in mathematics, develop scholarship & direct math studies of students, & provide a society to honor students who have chosen advanced study in math.

❖ Students must attain and maintain a 3.8 GPA in math

❖ Attend team meetings and complete community service hours

❖ Attend math team competitions❖ Weekly tutoring with students

Mu Alpha Theta meets the 2nd Wednesday of each month – in room 305

Coaches: Ms. Monica Doriney & Mr. Andrew Harmon

Activities:

Support Calvary Children's Home Provide Teacher Appreciation BreakfastParticipate in service opportunities throughout year

NHS meets the 1st Wednesday of each month in Room 317

Officers:President –Anthony TringaliVice-President – Eva DurvarisSecretary – Madison WallaceTreasurer – Leah Delfausse

Advisors: Ms. Karen Heiges & Ms. Julie Loesch

National Technical Honor Society

Advisor: Mr. Bill Phelps

Ms. Jackie Wonder

Honors the achievements of leading Career Education students, provides scholarships, & cultivates excellence in today’s highly competitive, skilled workforce

Activities: • Monthly meetings• Community services• School services• Guest speakers• Leadership activities

NTHS meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:40 a.m. in Room 923

OCTAGON CLUB

ADVISOR: MS. HOLLY REASON & JULIE AUSTIN

We are a community service club and seek out a variety of volunteer projects in the local community.

We want to inspire students to want to “give back” the rest of their life.

Octagon Club meets the 3rd Wednesday

of the month at 7:45 a.m. in Room 312

Quill & Scroll Honor Society

To recognize and promote commitment to academic excellence in the study of journalism

Advisor: Mrs. Melody Madray

Mr. Bill Phelps

The Quill & Scroll Honor Society

participates in journalistic endeavors at Harrison, including but not limited

to, the school yearbook.

Meetings are called when needed in Room 806; students are inducted in the Spring

Advisor: Ms. Kirsten Zahn

Mission: To teach students how to

climb and the important

safety techniques of

climbing while building

physical fitness and a

sense of integrity and

health within our student

body

Meetings: Once a month at Harrison; whole group once a month at Escalade

3:30 p.m. in Room 104. Meetings are announced via Remind. Text @rchhs18 to 81010 to join.

Activities:

Climb together regularly at Escalade

or Stone Summit.

Participate in service/outreach

opportunities.

HHS Science TeamOffer students an opportunity to work on science outside the classroom setting

Advisors: Ms. Karen Heiges & Dr. Shelley Howerton

Students participate in the Science Olympiad

Science Team meets on Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. in Room 217

Officers:Stephanie Jones – President

Mission: To provide members an opportunity to enhance their knowledge of video and film

production through engaging, real-world opportunities making short films.

Short Film meets every Wednesday at 3:45 p.m. in AVTF Room (by Theater sign).

Advisor: Mr. Bill PhelpsCo-Advisor: Mr. Carey Ward

SkillsUSA is a Career Tech Student Organization (CTSO)

whose mission is to develop members into world-class

workers, entrepreneurs and responsible American citizens.

SkillsUSA complements technical skill training with

employability and leadership skills.

Officers:

Amanda Parham – Graphics President

Rachel Tomsche– Graphics Vice President

Abby Roma– Broadcast Video President

Christian Berry – Broadcast Video Vice President

➢ Regional & State competitions

➢ Program of Work to include:

➢ Professional development

➢ Community service

➢ Employment skills

➢ Public relations

➢ Social activities

Executive Committee meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 7:40 a.m. in Room 9309

General session meets the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7:40 a.m. in AVTF Room (by Theater

sign)

S.O.S. – Sources of StrengthMISSION: WE ARE A GROUP OF DIVERSE STUDENTS AND ADULTS FROM MANY DIFFERENT CORNERS AND CULTURES OF OUR SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY. WE

BELIEVE THAT LIFE HAS UPS AND DOWNS, THAT ALL OF US WILL GO THROUGH GOOD TIMES AND TOUGH TIMES. OUR MISSION IS TO ENSURE THAT DURING

THE ROUGH TIMES NO ONE GETS SO OVERWHELMED OR HOPELESS THAT THEY WANT TO GIVE UP. WE WORK TO SPREAD HOPE, HELP, AND STRENGTH INTO EVERY CORNER OF OUR COMMUNITY. OUR MISSION IS TO HELP STUDENTS AND STAFF TURN TO THEIR STRENGTHS AND THEIR SUPPORTS THAT ARE ALL

AROUND. WE ARE CONNECTORS TO HELP AND STRENGTH. OUR MISSION RECOGNIZES THAT OUR VOICE HAS GREAT POWER, AND WE USE IT TO BREAK THE SILENCE WHEN SOMEONE IS STRUGGLING, AND TO CONNECT THEM TO THE HELP THEY NEED AND DESERVE.

WE SPREAD HOPE BY FOCUSING ON STORIES OF STRENGTH, RATHER THAN ON STORIES OF TRAUMA. WE KNOW OUR MOST POWERFUL IMPACT COMES

FROM OUR PERSONAL ACTIONS, CONVERSATIONS, AND MESSAGES THAT USE OUR MUSIC, OUR ART, OUR WRITING, OUR ACTIVITIES, OUR SOCIAL MEDIA, OUR CULTURE, AND OUR VOICE. THIS GIVES LIFE TO OUR EFFORTS.

Advisors: Ms. Ajaye SchmitMs. Katie Hoptroff

Mr. Robert Thomson

Ms. Holly Reason

Ms. Shannon Keely

Ms. Carol Burrows

Please contact Mrs. Schmit if you are interested in joining.

To encourage students to continue their love of the Spanish language by offering engaging cultural experiences while practicing their language skills in a fun atmosphere.

Throughout the semester, we participate in a wide

variety of community service activities. For example

making sandwiches and personal care packages

for MUST ministries.

Advisor: Ms. Lauren Stewart

Spanish Club meets on Thursday mornings of every month before school in room

310 with additional cultural activities throughout the semester. See Mrs. Stewart

for a calendar of events.

Spanish Honor Society

Advisor: Ms. Yoannie QuinonesOfficers:

Co-Presidents – Valentina Moreno

Megan Daniel

Secretary – Shivani Makadia

SHS promotes the language, friendship & understanding

between itself and other lands.

Activities: Tutoring for Harrison students as well as

students from our middle schools. Participate in tertulias

with other honor societies, participate in cultural/social

events.

SHS meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at

7:45 a.m. or 3:35 p.m. Room 309

Spreading Positivity And

Radiating Kindness

Advisor: Ms. Andrea Walter

SPA

RKSPARK meets the 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of the month at

7:45 a.m. in room 112

Advisor: Ms. Lindsay Riley and Ms. Lauren Alexander

CLASS SPONSORS:

9th grade: Ms. Lindsay Riley 10th grade: Ms. Shannon Herndon

11th grade: Ms. Stephanie Tatum 12th grade: Ms. Bonanni, Ms. Watson

Student Council general meetings are in Room 9105 on the 4th Tuesday of each month 7:45 a.m. or 3:40 p.m.

http://harrisonstudentcouncil.weebly.com

Student Council Officers,

Class Officers, and

Committees

Activities:

• Hoya Pride Week

• Fall Homecoming

• Color War

• HOYA Awards

• Community Service

• Teacher Appreciation & Recognition

Activities:• Member recital

• Provide service to each music

discipline at concerts & other events

• Provide assistance to other music students for lessons or audition

preparation

• Provide awareness to the community about the importance

of music education

Officers:• Angelina Pacitti– President

• Madeline Conrad– Vice

President• Claire Herring– Secretary

• Kelsey Foster – Treasurer

Tri-M meets the second

Wednesday of every

month 7:45 a.m. or 3:40

p.m. in Room 9241

Young Democrats

Young Democrat’s purpose is to elect Democrats, advocate for

progressive issues, and train the next generation of progressive leaders

Officers: Advisor – Mrs. Megan Schuitema

Young Democrats will be back for the 2020-2021 school year.