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Astronomy Club
Advisor: Barry Duff
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.
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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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Asian-American Student Association
Advisor: Todd McCabe
The Asian American Student Association is a club that strives to educate others on Asian cultures, brings awareness to issues affecting Asian Americans, and unites Asian Americans at Jack Britt to form a tight-knit community. Monthly meetings consist of a lot of hands-on activities and discussions!
Requirements: You have to be willing to learn and actively participate. Anyone is welcome to join! Meetings occur every month.
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Automotice Performance Club
Advisor: Justin Flowers
The Automotive Performance Student Association is an organization for students who love everything about cars. The purpose of the club is to educate students on the various functions of cars and the different aspects of the car community. Such factors include maintenance, modification, and research. Students should feel welcome to discuss topics pertaining to the car industry and community.
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BSU - Black Student Union
Advisor: Gretchen Walker & Brenda Winfrey-Knox
Promote a positive representation of the Black community on and off the Jack Britt High School campus. We strive to promote proactive leadership, community outreach, and student empowerment. All students are welcome to join.
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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.
- 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: Alease Timbers
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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FCA - Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Advisor: Lori Coleman
The purpose of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes – FCA, is for a 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 attend. No annual dues, but there may be costs for a club T-shirt.
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HOPE - Helping Others Promote Equality
Advisor: Hunter Cole
Our 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
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
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Key Club
Advisors: Kim Fertig & Angela Haynes
Key Club is the oldest and largest service program for high school students. What makes Key Club so successful is the fact that it is a student-led organization that teaches leadership through serving others. As members of the Kiwanis International family, Key Club students build themselves as they build their schools and communities. There is no academic requirement, just a commitment to service.
Requirements: At least fifteen (15) hours of service are encouraged each semester. A properly completed time tracking sheet is required for credit hours. Seniors who wish to earn the volunteer cord need 50 (fifty) volunteer hours.
Dues: $30.00 per year.
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Legato - Show Choir
Advisor: Richard Butler
Legato is an Honors (Proficient/Advanced) level chorus class that serves as both a show (Pop/Jazz/Broadway) choir and a concert (traditional) choir. Legato performs at the JBHS Winter and Spring Concerts as well as some community performances. Members sing the National Anthem at Homecoming and numerous other athletic events, the Alma Mater during morning announcements, and are the core performing ensemble providing vocal leadership for the annual Chorus Spring trip.
Requirements: Prospective Legato members must pass a vocal and dance audition at the beginning of the Spring Semester and be approved by Mr. Butler to register for the class the following year. Three teachers and/or coaches' recommendations are also required. Double enrollment (both semesters) is expected. After-school rehearsals will be kept to a minimum, but are part of Legato’s regular routine. Members must purchase a performance uniform annually. All Legato students are required to audition for the All-County Chorus. If placed in the All-County Chorus, preparation and participation in the event is required.
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Marching Band
Advisor: Timothy Parsons
The Marching Buccaneers is a premier performing ensemble, utilizing diverse styles of music to educate and entertain. The Jack Britt High School band program is comprised of diverse components that perform and compete at the local, state, and national levels (Bands of America). Our program offers students a comprehensive educational experience through music performance, life lessons, and opportunities that extend beyond a traditional classroom. Our students have learned that with hard work, leadership, and dedication, everything is achievable.
Requirements: Marching Band is open to all students at Jack Britt High School. Middle school band is required for all students who are wind and percussion players. The Color Guard for the marching band is determined through auditions. Physicals are required and members must maintain all the same eligibility requirements as athletes (attendance, passing grades, etc.)
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Math Team
Advisors: Robert Thomas & Holly Bloodworth
The purpose of the Math Team is to compete at the local, state, and national levels in math level II, math level III, and comprehensive math. We meet every other Thursday for student-led practice to prepare for math competitions later in the year, normally in the spring. We do some national online competitions, like the Rocket City Math League, as well as going to places like Wilmington, ECU, Pembroke, FSU, etc... to compete in person at the regional and state level. We take the AMC - 10 and AMC - 12 paper and pencil tests to compete nationally.
Requirements: A student should have a desire to solve a variety of complex math problems and a willingness to compete with fellow students.
Dues: $20
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Mock Trial Team
Advisor: Christina Dobie
The North Carolina Advocates for Justice Mock Trial Team's mission and purpose is to educate North Carolina High School students about the justice system and trial by jury by turning courtrooms into classrooms and connecting students with attorneys and judges in hands-on learning of the courthouse. The impact of this program far exceeds the courtroom. However, building analytical, writing, and public speaking skills go hand in hand with confidence, teamwork, leadership, and other building blocks for success in whatever vocation students choose to pursue.
Requirements: All Jack Britt students are invited to join. Dues: $275 per team (7-8 students per team). Students must purchase business attire to wear at the regional competitions.
Dues: $325 per team (7-8 students per team). Students must purchase business attire to wear at the regional competitions.
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Mu Alpha Theta - Math Honor Society
Advisors: Robert Thomas & Holly Bloodworth
Mu Alpha Theta is the National High School and Two-Year College Mathematics Honor Society with over 88,000 student members by June each school year in more than 1,800 schools. We are dedicated to inspiring a keen interest in mathematics, developing strong scholarship in the subject, and promoting the enjoyment of mathematics among high school and two-year college students.
Requirements: Requirements: Mu Alpha Theta, the Math National Honor Society, welcomes members who have completed the equivalent of two years of college preparatory mathematics and have enrolled in NC Math
III or higher. These students must have an overall math grade point
average of 3.0 or higher. Members need to complete a minimum of 15 service hours as a math tutor through the Counseling Center by May each school year.Dues: one-time fee of $20
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NHS - National Honor Society
Advisor: Lori Coleman & Delarese Townsend
The National Honor Society (NHS) is the nation's premier organization established to recognize outstanding high school students. More than just an honor roll, the NHS serves to honor those students who have demonstrated excellence in the areas of Scholarship, Leadership, Service, and Character. These characteristics have been associated with membership in the organization since its beginnings in 1921.
Requirements: Inductions will be held in the fall of the school year. Students who have completed at least three semesters of high school, have a 4.0 weighted GPA and have demonstrated exemplary character will receive a letter of invitation from the Jack Britt National Honor Society. In addition, students should show evidence of service and/or leadership. A student with infractions on his or her discipline record will not be considered. Once inducted, each member is required to maintain the academic standing for which he or she was selected and serve a minimum of 25 community service hours per year. At least 10 of the 25 hours required must be in-club service hours.
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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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SAVE/SANDY Hook Promise - Students Against Violence Everywhere
Advisor: Victoria Hunter
SAVE is an international organization led by students, to help decrease the potential for violence in our school and raise awareness of many social issues. Topics addressed include bullying, child abuse, suicide, social media, safe driving, and drug or alcohol abuse. SAVE is a club for students that promotes safety, unity, and inclusion for all students. We not only attempt to raise awareness about issues of concern to students, but we also seek ways to reduce or eliminate occurrences.
Requirements: All students are invited to join.
Dues: $10.00, this includes a T-Shirt.
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Science National Honor Society
Advisor: Grace Yusckat
SNHS is a nationally affiliated organization. Students who are eligible to join are in the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades, have an interest in science and are invested in pursuing a possible science major. Younger students may join if they are enrolled in an AP Science class. Applicants must have a minimum of a B+ average in all science courses. Required monthly meetings will include Science related presentations by guest speakers, sponsors, and/or members. Students are strongly encouraged to pursue a research question within the realm of science and use experimental design to gather data and form a conclusion based on individual research, as well as take part in Science Olympiads or other science-related school events. Students also may volunteer in environmental activities and/or in the medical field. Officers are elected by club members.
Requirements: Admission is by application, and based on students’ average in science courses. Students must perform a minimum of 10 service hours in a science-related endeavor each year.
Dues: $10.00, Seniors: additional dues $14 (for optional graduation cord)
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Science Olympiad
Advisor: Katie Brunner-Culbreth & Arnetha Thomas
North Carolina Science Olympiad (NCSO) is a non-profit organization with the mission to attract and retain the pool of K-12 students entering science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) degrees and careers in North Carolina. Every year, NCSO hosts tournaments on university, community college, and public school campuses across the state. These tournaments are rigorous, academic, interscholastic competitions that consist of a series of different hands-on, interactive, challenging, and inquiry-based events that are well balanced between the various disciplines of biology, earth science, environmental science, chemistry, physics, engineering, and technology. The challenging and self-motivating events of NCSO align with the North Carolina Standard Course of Study, as well as the National Science Education Standards. The events are designed to enhance and strengthen both science content and process skills.
Requirements: Membership is limited to two to three teams of
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SGA - Student Government Association
Advisor: Erin Corbett
The Jack Britt SGA is a member of the North Carolina Association of Student Councils (NCASC) and seeks to promote school spirit and community involvement, as well as provide opportunities to enhance student leadership. SGA is responsible for planning and coordinating many school activities, including Homecoming, Mr. Jack Britt and Miss Jack Britt Pageants, and fundraising to benefit charitable organizations.
Requirements: Any student who meets the following criteria may run for office in SGA and participate in the Leadership class: completed application, at least three (3) teacher recommendations, minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, and a discipline record review by the administration.
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Skills USA
Advisors: Christina Dobie
Skills USA is a partnership of students, teachers, and industry working together to ensure America has a skilled workforce. Skills USA helps each student excel. Its mission is to help its members become world-class workers, leaders, and responsible American citizens.
Requirements: Students enrolled in any Career and Technical Education Course can be enrolled in Skills USA
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Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica - Spanish NHS
Advisors: Vanessa Goode & Luz Reyes Carrion
The Sociedad Honoraria Hispánica was formed by the American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese to recognize the academic achievement of students of Spanish/Portuguese in high schools in the United States.
Requirements: The student needs to get an A in three levels of Spanish and submit a teacher's recommendation to be nominated for membership. The student must accept the invitation and pay a $25 membership fee to be inducted, and an additional $10 for a cord. This is a service-oriented honor society and members are required to log in for 16 hours of community service and participate in all monthly meetings.
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Speech & Debate (Forensics)
Head Coach: Kaitlin Lumpkins
Assistant Coach: Citori SwinkThe Speech and Debate Team is a competitive club that helps students become proficient in the communication arts. These arts include the ability to analyze human problems; research varied and complex issues; write and deliver persuasive speeches and perform dramatic interpretations of literary art. Our team prides itself on a supportive atmosphere, and as a place to make connections with peers both from Jack Britt and other schools.
Requirements: All students enrolled at Jack Britt are eligible to compete in the Speech and Debate Team. The team competes at tournaments throughout the school year at various locations in the county and state. Students must remain in good academic standing; a 2.0 unweighted GPA to be a member of the team, and a 2.5 unweighted GPA to be a member of the Honor Society. Since competitions are held on other school campuses, Speech and Debate Team members are expected to be upstanding behavioral role models and understand that their discipline records are subject to administrative review. -
STARS - 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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Student 2 Student - Military Appreciation Club
Advisors: Patricia Fairell-Richardson
Jack Britt’s Student 2 Student/Military Appreciation Club is a student-led service organization focused on welcoming new students to Jack Britt, as well as showing our military service men and women, and their families, how much their service and sacrifices are sincerely appreciated.
Requirements: All JBHS students are welcome to join. There is no requirement for a parent to serve or have served in the military. In order to maintain membership status, students must actively participate in planned events. Leadership opportunities within our club are available to interested students.
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Total Image & Gentlemen of Distinction
Advisors: Nishaylen Daniels, Tiffany Falgione, Jessica Johnson
Total Image and Gentlemen of Distinction are clubs for young ladies and young men, organized for the sole purpose of creating and/or promoting a more positive attitude and interaction among students at Jack Britt High School and their community. The objective of the club is one of self-improvement through heightened student morale, camaraderie among peers, self-esteem, dignity, and service to the community. Through activities designed to exemplify the stated objective, the organization promotes a positive image and provides opportunities for high school students to become role models. Some of the activities include but are not limited to, “Dressing For Success” every other Thursday, Team Building Exercises (held during monthly meetings), providing Thanksgiving Love Boxes for needy families in the community, Teacher Appreciation gifts, Backpack Buddies, and various community service activities.
Requirements: Students must complete the application process and receive satisfactory recommendations from at least two teachers. Students must also have a satisfactory discipline record (with no more than one disciplinary infraction) and must be in good academic standing.
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Tri-M National Honor Society
Advisor: Wendy Steslicke
The purpose of the Tri-M National Honor Society is to inspire music participation, create enthusiasm for scholarship, stimulate a desire to render service, and promote leadership in the music students of secondary schools.
Requirement: Any student in band, chorus, or orchestra may join. Students must have a GPA of at least 2.7 overall, and a 3.3 in their music classes. Students must complete 15 hours of service each year they are a member, attend one meeting per semester, and volunteer for at least two (2) Tri-M projects.
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UNA-USA - Model UN
Advisors: Stephen Clabaugh, Casey Malloy, Todd McCabe, & Colin Weingart
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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Writing Club
Advisor: Debora Henderson
The JBHS Writing club provides a place for students to experience publishing their works. Our weekly meetings are a forum for writers to share their work and discuss pieces and events. The goal is to help each other become better writers through editing and constructive criticism. Members will brainstorm new ideas and provide advice on the work they are currently writing. Members will also seek to attend writing events like poetry slams and showcases, as well as actively explore writing opportunities in the community, such as writing contests sponsored by local colleges.
Requirements: All students enrolled at Jack Britt are eligible to participate in the Writing Club. Each member is required to attend at least two meetings per semester and submit at least one piece of writing per school year to our world press publication site: The Buccaneer Writes. Members are expected to be upstanding behavioral role models and understand that their discipline records are subject to administrative review.
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Yearbook
Advisor: Alexis Newsom
Members of the Yearbook Staff are responsible for producing the JBHS yearbook, which aims to document the school year in a creative way and will serve as a source of memories for years to come.
Requirements: Students must complete an application during spring registration in order to be accepted into the Yearbook Staff. Staff members are required to sell advertisements to help pay for the production of the yearbook.