BETA Club  
(Sponsors: Sheila Moore)
This is a national club that requires its members to keep high academic standards as well as perform community service. Membership is by invitation and students are inducted in the fall of each school year. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of each month at 2:40pm in the Media Center. Please check the linked web pages to stay informed of club happenings.

Equine Club
(Sponsor: Bobby Staab)

FBLA - Future Business Leaders of America
(Sponsors: Tracy Staten, Holly Tolston, and Carol Mann)
An organization that develops leadership skills and offers opportunities for students to compete with other members across the region and state in business-related events.

FCA - Fellowship of Christian Athletes
(Sponsors: Doug Sheaffer and Barbara Swigart)
An organization for student athletes who exemplify Christian ideals. Activities include visiting FCA chapters at the university level, a local progressive dinner, and meeting at homes for fellowship, food, and fun.

FCCLA - Family, Careers, Community Leaders of America.
(Sponsors: Madelene Lewis, Lenny Westmoreland, and Olivia Best)
Family, Career and Community Leaders of America is a dynamic and effective national student organization that helps young men and women become leaders and address important personal, family, work and societal issues through family and consumer sciences education.

FFA - National FFA Organization
(Sponsor: James Oliver and Jenny Pate)
An organization with commitment to service, leadership, career development and all areas of agriculture including Environmental Science, Agricultural Engineering, Horticulture, Animal Science, and Natural Resources.

Improv Club 
(Sponsor:)
This club meets every other Friday to engage in improvisational comedy games. Members enjoy a healthy, friendly, constructive environment to relax and have fun. All students are welcome to attend. Previous comedy experience is not necessary. Please drop by and join in.

Interact Club
(Sponsor: Sarah Lyon and Rick Heal)
The Interact Club is sponsored by the Newport Rotary Club. Members are involved in service projects to benefit our school, community, state, country, and world.

Math Team
(Sponsor: Lynn Derosia)
The math team is made up of the top Geometry, Algebra II, and Calculus students in our school. In January, these teams begin after-school study sessions to prepare for the competition. The contest is sponsored by ECU and takes place on their campus. Private and public schools from the surrounding counties participate and are classified by the size of the school. Students compete for both individual and team awards.

National Art Honor Society 
(Sponsor: Kathleen Adams)
This program is specifically for students in grades 10-12, for the purpose of recognizing students who have shown an outstanding ability in art. The NAHS strives to aid members in working toward the attainment of the highest standards in art areas, and to bring art education to the attention of the school and community. CHS is one of 1961 chapters. Students receive the NAHS News, a paper published twice a year with reports of chapter activities, art history, student drawings, art careers, photographs, scholarships, and general information. Member dues are $10.00.

National Technical Honor Society 
(Sponsor: Alison Parker)
The National Technical Honor Society is a national association that recognizes outstanding students in career and technical education. Membership is by invitation and the induction ceremony takes place during February which is National Career and Technical Education Month. Members must have an overall 3.0 average, take at least four career and technical education classes and have a 3.25 in those four classes, exhibit good behavior, and be a member of one of the career and technical student organizations.

Performing Arts Club
(Sponsor: Barbara Swigart)
If you are interested in helping with performances sponsored by Croatan High School, the PAC is for you. First meeting will be held Monday, October 16, from 2:45-3:30 in room 425.

Photography Club 
(Sponsor: Karen McGuiness)
Photography Club meets every other Wednesday in room 133. You do not need fancy equipment to join. Hope to see you there!

Quilting Club 
(Sponsors: Laurie Mayo and Olivia Best)
Students and teachers learn the basics of quiltmaking.  In addition to working on their own quilts to keep, the club makes and donates quilts to the homes that the Habitat for Humanity Club helps build.  The club also participates in Festival of Trees for Hospice.  Most supplies have generously been donated by members of the Crystal Coast Quilters' Guild, and you do not need prior sewing experience to join.  New members are always welcome.  Meetings are held on Wednesday afternoons for 2 hours.

Quiz Bowl Team
(Sponsor: Julie Perry)
An academic competition team composed of all four grade levels. The Quiz Bowl Team meets every Tuesday in the Media Center from 2:45pm - 3:30pm.

SADD - Students Against Destructive Decisions
(Sponsor: Lisa Hooks)

SGA - Student Government Association
(Sponsors: Becky Stewart and Jennifer Gainey)
The SGA consists of up to 16 students who work to provide for the student body. In cooperation with their sponsor and school principal, they strive to create a school environment that encourages everyone to become involved in campus activities. Several projects throughout the year enable SGA to fund class picnics, provide for disadvantaged families, and conduct school-wide food drives.

SkillsUSA
(Sponsor: Beth Alexander)
SkillsUSA is an applied method of instruction for preparing American's high performance workers in public career and technical programs. It provides quality education experiences for students in leadership, teamwork, citizenship and character development. It builds and reinforces self-confidence, work attitudes and communication skills. It emphasizes total quality at work: high ethical standards, superior work skills, life-long education, and pride in the dignity of work. SkillsUSA also promotes understanding of the free-enterprise system and involvement in community service.

Speech and Debate Club
(Sponsor: Jessica Robinson)
The Speech and Debate Club is committed to enhancing students’ skills in the areas of critical thinking, rhetoric, and communication. Likewise, members develop their abilities maintaining logical consistency, factual accuracy, and emotional appeal to create a persuasive argument. Debate topics range from national, statewide, and local issues both past and present, and discussion formats include open forum conversations as well as organized team debates.

Writer's Guild Club
(Sponsor: Brad Robinson)
The Writer's Guild meets every Tuesday after school in room 709 to share their love for the written word.  The welcome writers of any genre to join and read their work for praise and constructive criticism.

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