CLUBS**
A variety of clubs are available for student enrichment, and all students are encouraged to participate in one or more clubs of their choice. Students released from class to attend clubs are expected to attend, or they will be considered skipping and
will be disciplined per the handbook.
**New clubs are not allowed to begin during the school year. Anyone requesting to establish a new club at THS must complete and submit an application.
American Sign Language Club
A club in which students will learn and practice American Sign Language. The club is open to all THS students.
Anchor Club
A community service organization open to 10th – 12th grade girls. It is an extension of the Bristol Pilot Club. Anchor meets during club times; however, some after school meetings and activities are required as well.
Anime Club
Students will watch and discuss age-appropriate anime.
Art Club
Beta Club
Beta Club is a branch of the National Beta Club. The purpose of the National Beta Club is: “to promote the ideals of honesty, service, morality, ethical conduct, and leadership among elementary and secondary school students, to reward meritorious achievement, and to encourage and assist students in continuing their education after high school.” Membership in this club is available for juniors and seniors who have maintained an overall academic average of at least “93” for all high school courses taken prior to membership.
Book Club
Boys Volleyball Club
Boys Volleyball is a club sport at THS that will hopefully become a TSSAA-sanctioned sport in the coming years. Currently, this spring sport plays a 14-game regular season schedule that begins in April.
Cadmus Club
Cadmus Club is open to yearbook staff members only. Staff members may be members of the club when they are not enrolled in the course.
Civitan and Civinettes Clubs
These clubs are school and community service clubs open to Tennessee High boys and girls. It is an extension of the Bristol Civitan Club. Some after-school meetings and activities are required.
Creative Writing Club
Family, Career, and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA)
FCCLA is the only student-led organization in the nation that has its central focus on the family. FCCLA provides community service and leadership opportunities for middle school and high school students. Membership is open to anyone who is currently enrolled in Culinary Arts and Advanced Culinary Arts or has been enrolled in one of these courses in the past.
Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA)
Firecracker Squad
This is an all-inclusive student group of students who encourage school spirit.
First Priority
French Club
French Club members perform service to the school and in the community. Members learn and share in traditions and culture of France and French people.They must be enrolled in the corresponding class or have been enrolled previously.
Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA)
Students must be or have been enrolled in a Career & Technical Education (CTE) class to join.
Future Farmers of America (FFA)
German Club
German Club provides an opportunity for fellowship among students studying the German language & culture. Its projects include community service, Thanksgiving Baskets, and Operation Christmas Child.
Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA)
HOSA is a service club providing health care and health services to patients in hospitals, nursing homes, and other health care facilities. Open to students presently enrolled in health science and technology classes.
Maroon and White
Maroon Maniacs
National Honor Society (NHS)
The NHS chapter of Tennessee High School has four primary objectives:
- To create an enthusiasm for scholarship.
- To stimulate a desire to render service.
- To promote leadership.
- To develop character.
Selection of students for membership in the National Honor Society is the responsibility of the faculty council, a five-member board composed of teachers appointed by the principal. The following selection procedures, approved by the NHS National Council, are used in selecting members for the Tennessee High School Chapter of the National Honor Society:
The candidate must be a junior or senior who has been in attendance at THS the equivalent of one term and has a cumulative scholastic average of at least 93 percent. The cumulative scholastic average for juniors will be based on their freshman and sophomore grades, and for seniors, it will be based on their freshman, sophomore, and junior grades.
Eligible students will be asked to complete a Student Activity Information Form (SAIF) on which to list and describe activities, both in school and out of school, that demonstrate service, leadership, and character. (The student must complete this form to be considered for membership; however, completion of the form does not guarantee selection.) Students will be evaluated by the faculty council on the qualities of leadership, character, and service. The faculty council (composed of five teachers appointed by the principal) will use both the SAIF and the faculty council evaluations in considering the students to be selected. Students will be selected based on a majority vote.
Definition of volunteerism and/or community service: Voluntary contributions (in hours) made by a student to the school or community, done without compensation or course credit and with a positive, courteous, and enthu siastic spirit.
*New members will be notified by mail of their selection.
Rachel’s Challenge
This club seeks to do GOOD on the campus, provide encouragement, and push away stereotypes and bullying from THS.
Science Bowl
Skills USA
Students must be or have been enrolled in a Career & Technical Education (CTE) class to join.
Spanish Club
This club provides community service activities such as food baskets at Thanksgiving and cultural activities such as visits to an authentic Mexican Restaurant.
Student Ambassadors
Student Council
SCA is the student government for THS. Membership is by election. These students are the class officers from each class and the elected council officers.
Technology Student Association (TSA)
The Technology Student Association (TSA) is a club for students interested in engineering, computer science, and/or digital design. Members will complete various projects and may have an opportunity to compete at TSA competitions. Students who are enrolled in Computer Science, Digital Arts, and/or STEM classes at Tennessee High School are eligible to join.
Teens Supporting Sustainability (TSS)
Tennessee High School students work together to identify ways to better the environment.
Viking Academy Chess Club
Viking Academy Motorcycle Club
Students gather to discuss all aspects ofmotorcycles,witha
strongemphasis on safety.
Viking Buddies
Viking Buddies is open to all students enrolled in Peer Tutoring.
Participants will promote acceptance and awareness of individuality and unique abilities. Buddies will attend school functions together, assist with Adaptive Athletics, and participate in each other’s interests.
Viking Players
Membership is open to all students who are interested in any aspect of Theatre/Drama as well as those interested in competing in Competition Speech & Drama (forensics).
Viking Robotics
Robotics is a varsity sport for the mind! The Viking Robotics Team works with professional engineers to build a robot which will perform certain tasks in a game challenge. Students learn how to program software, engineering and machine shop skills, website design, marketing, and the importance of teamwork.
Yarn Works