Clubs and Activities
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Looking for a way to get involved? Try one of our clubs. Email the sponsor to get the joining codes or meeting links.
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UNA-USA - Model UN
Advisors: Steven Abernathy, Casey Malloy, Colin Weingart, & Stephen Clabaugh
UNA-USA community chapters consist of active leaders and members from across the U.S. who are passionate about taking action for the UN in their local community. This includes working on solutions to local, national, and international issues of peace, humanity, poverty, and climate change.
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S.T.A.R.S. - Students Together Advocate Reduce Stress
Advisor: Fabiola Ramos
S.T.A.R.S. is a club founded by students run by students who want to provide stress-reducing activities for their members. A club where students build a community and have fun. The student must complete an Intent Form, accept the Google Classroom invitation, and pay a membership fee.
Dues: $10
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NTHS - National Technical Honor Society
Advisor: Jennifer Dobbins & Nattlie McArthur
NTHS celebrates the accomplishments of today's outstanding career
and technical education students, empowering them to know the
value and impact of their career paths and trades. Since 1984, NTHS
has been recognizing student achievement, providing career
development opportunities, and providing close to $300,000 in
scholarships annually. NTHS also strives to help connect education
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Academy of Scholars
Advisor: Margaret Piela
The Academy of Scholars is a Cumberland County Schools-based organization geared toward college-ready students. Students meet once per month at various locations to discuss a multitude of subjects ranging from scholarships, financial aid, transitioning to college, and lifestyle issues.
Requirements: The top 20 students in the Senior Class are invited.
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Art Club
Advisor: John Kaiser
The purpose of the art club is to foster interest in the world of visual arts and for students to have a place where they can share interests and/or compare/contrast works.
Requirements: Any interested students should see Mr. Kaiser in room B115.
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Buccaneer Buddies
Advisor: Stephanie Walsh
The purpose of the Buccaneer Buddies Club is to promote friendship and acceptance between students with and without disabilities at JBHS. The club will allow opportunities to develop life skills, leadership, social skills, and community involvement. For those students who are seeking volunteer hours for various service organizations, this is a great opportunity to earn service hours. Students will have the opportunity to participate in Unified Bowling in the winter and Unified Sports Track and Field in the spring with appropriate paperwork.
Requirements: Everyone is welcome to join!
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Chess
Advisor: Tiffany Falgione
Chess club is designed to give students an opportunity to learn the game of chess, improve their chess skills, and to enjoy competition against peers. Novice players will be taught the basic rules, the value of pieces, and how to checkmate. More experienced players will learn different opening and defense strategies, and various tactics, and will be given the opportunity to challenge themselves by solving chess puzzles. While students will have the chance to measure their progress through wins and losses against peers, our main focus will be on encouraging food sportsmanship and on having fun.
Requirements: Everyone is welcome!
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DECA - Distributive Education Clubs of America
Advisor: Pamela Brunner, Tiffany Falgione, & Nishaylen Daniels
DECA is a student organization through the marketing education program. The organization is designed to extend learning from the classroom to the real world. DECA promotes four areas of personal development for students: Vocational Understanding (VU) – knowledge-based experience learned through academic competitions and conferences; Civic Consciousness (CC) – community service activities created and executed monthly; Leadership Development (LD) - experience gained by committee members and executive board members; and Social Intelligence (SI) - vast opportunities for networking with fellow students and community leaders and opportunities to learn event management skills. DECA is a student-driven organization.
Requirements: Students must have taken or be currently enrolled in a CTE course with marketing fundamentals. There are state and national dues, and enrollment paperwork required. There are district, state, and national competitions each year, as well as various conferences for leadership development.
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Drama Club
Advisor: Hillary Bogers
The JBHS Drama Club is a service organization focused on learning about, practicing, and sharing the love of theater and all of its arts with the student body and community surrounding Jack Britt. The Drama Club partakes in theatrical-based workshops and produces various theatrical pieces throughout the school year, depending on the community's opportunities. As well as performing in the spring CCS Theatre Showcase, usually in March. Actors, singers, and technicians are welcome!
Requirements: All students are welcome to participate.
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Gaming Club
Advisors: John Kaiser & Casey Malloy
The purpose of the Gaming club is to foster interest in the world of competitive gaming and for students to have a place where they can share common interests and work together with their peers towards a common goal.
Requirements: Any interested students must be able to join from their own systems/computers at home. Interested students should see Coach Kaiser or Coach Malloy in room B115/A204 for the Group information.
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FCA - Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Advisor: Lori Coleman
The purpose of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes – FCA, is for fellowship of Christian students to meet together at an alternate time and location for extra-curricular athletics/activities and church. It will provide a safe space for students in our community to share God’s word. The group will participate in devotion, prayer, Night to Shine, fellowship, discussions, and community service.
Requirements: Everyone is welcome - students do not have to be athletes to join. No annual dues, but there may be costs for a club T-shirt.
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FCCLA - Family, Career & Community Leaders of America
Advisor: Pam Lineberger
FCCLA is a national Career & Technical Student Organization that provides personal growth, leadership development, and career preparation opportunities for students in Family & Consumer Sciences education.
Requirements: Any student who has taken a FACS class (Interior Design I & II, Foods I & II, Apparel & Textile Production I & II, and Child Development, Exploring Life Skills) is welcome.
Dues: $15.00
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HOPE - Helping Others Promote Equality
Advisor: Danielle Steinhauser
Assistant: Amanda LongOur mission is to bring together LGBTQIA+ and their allies in a non-judgmental environment, and encourage acceptance and social equality through education and sharing experiences. In doing so, we will further our vision of creating a discrimination-free school and a society that is equal for people regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, and/or other interconnected expressions of self. Students, faculty advisors, and community members will meet together to find ways to make Jack Britt High School a safe and welcoming school, free of harassment and discrimination against Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning people and allies. HOPE will utilize active and stimulated discussion to raise awareness of current social issues to help promote full equality for all.
Requirements: All Jack Britt High School students, faculty, and staff are welcome to attend meetings and/or other events and are encouraged to invite others to come as well.
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HOSA - Health Occupations Students of America
Advisors: Sandra Jones & Betsey Vera
HOSA is a national organization that promotes leadership skills and careers in the healthcare field. Regional, state, and national leadership conferences are held yearly. Community involvement and volunteerism are also encouraged.
Requirements: Any student who plans to pursue a career in healthcare may join.
Dues: $20 per school year
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International Club
Advisors: Fabiola Ramos, Wendy Soltero, & Luz Reyes Carrion
The International Club is a group of international and non–international students. The club’s goals are to introduce the students to other cultures through enrichment activities, support international students, provide networking opportunities thru social and cultural events, socialize, and volunteer at various events in school and around Fayetteville. Our monthly meeting typically includes a country presentation from a club member and planning for upcoming events. We volunteer at the local international festival. *The activities will be decided on by the club officers and advisors and approved by the school’s administration.
Requirements: Failure to attend meetings or follow through with duties will discontinue your membership in the International Club.
Dues: $25.00