Clubs

Club Name	Description	Staff Sponsor(s)
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ACE Academic Competition in Education	An academic team which competes in several regional contests. To study a variety of subject areas such as geography, Shakespeare, physics, world history, biology, vocabulary, sports, current events, as well as other academic subjects. (Students must have and maintain a 3.5 cumulative GPA. Only 10-12 grade students are eligible and only 10 students can officially be on the team. Students must have good independent study skills. Scholarship monies may be earned.)	Beverly Karstetter John McElroy
Advanced Pianists Association	To interact with advanced pianists and give a charity concert at the end of semester/year.	Terry Hicks
AR Children's Hospital Club Arkansas Children's Hospital Club	To benefit Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock.	Leigh Ann Sandlin
Art Club	To paint ceiling tiles for the school. (Students with backgrounds in Art II or higher are eligible.)	Holly Knott
ATSO Advancing Theoretical Science Organization	To debate and discover the stories behind and beyond topics touched on in the average science class (i.e. black holes, perpetual motion, crypto zoology, and the physics that suggest the possibility of time travel); to discuss popular science fiction film/text and its affect on today's culture.	Tom Hollingsworth
BBAC Bentonville Bass Angler Society	To educate students in the sport of fishing as well as reaching out to the community.	Bill Desler William Thomas
BBC BHS Book Club	To expose students to a variety of reading material and participate in open discussions of reading material.	Heather Thompson; Brooke Patrick
Bible Club	To promote study of the Bible and friendship among students interested in learning more about the Bible and studying what the Bible says about topics that students find interesting. The Bible club is open to anyone who wants to study the Bible. We have a discussion topic decided upon by the officers every week and members bring verses from the Bible to the meeting and discuss what they feel that the Bible says about that topic.	Ronnie Flowers
Bicycling Club Trekking Tigers Bicycling Club	This club promotes the recreational and competitive sport of bicycling, both road and mountain biking.	Steven Schultz
Bluesbuilders (Formerly Guitar Club)	This organization is the high school level of the Ozark Blues Society. Membership in the Blues Society is free for all high school age students. The club will be involved in learning to play and appreciate the blues as a music form, using the guitar and other instruments. We will be working hands-on with guitars, and the sessions will involve a combination of sharing techniques, learning songs, and participating in open jam sessions. It is not necessary to play an instrument to join the club; anyone wishing to learn about the blues as an historical art form is welcome. The club will meet bi-monthly, and a schedule of meetings will be given out at the beginning of the year.	Tim Treese
Book Club BHS Book Club	To expose students to a variety of reading material and participate in open discussions of reading material.	Brooke Patrick Heather Thompson
Boys Volleyball Club	To develop boys in the interest and participation in the sport of volleyball. We focus on the rules and regulations of the game, technical individual and team skills, and play in recreational and competitive settings. For all male students grades 9-12 who are interested.	Rob Barnes
BSU Black Student Union	A support and networking organization for Black students, to foster positive communication within the building as well as to provide opportunities for multicultural education.	Nathan Bodenstein
Chess Club	To promote strong thinking skills and strategy through the game of chess. (Students are required to have a high level of concentration and focus of strategy as well as an interest in playing chess.)	David Welsher
Class Representatives	Class representatives are elected by students in each class. These representatives meet to plan student events specific to their grade level.	Seniors: Sitton, Doege Juniors: Pugh, Puckett
Cobblestone Project Youth Against Complacency and Hunger Today	Our purpose is to engage students in battling hunger locally and globally as well as raising awareness about outstanding issues such as poverty and genocide. The club will educate students on current events and needs. We will have an annual Food Drive as well as a Darfur Awareness Week with school-wide participation	Scott Herron
Dead Poets Society	The purpose of the Dead Poets Society is to provide a place for students to read, write, and discuss poetry."	Josh Vest
DECA Distributive Education Clubs of America	BHS DECA is a student organization that supplements the comprehensive, college prep marketing education curriculum that BHS offers. It prepares emerging leaders and entrepreneurs for careers in marketing, finance, hospitality and management in high schools and colleges around the globe. Internationally, DECA has a history of 60+ years and has touched the lives of more than 10 million students, educators, school administrators and business professionals. To join, students must pay an annual fee of $25 for local, state and international membership. Having had a business class at BHS or current enrollment is preferred. For more details, please visit www.deca.org	Ben Lewis
FBLA Future Business Leaders of America	A national career and technical student organization for high school students interested in bringing business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership development programs. Other benefits are business competencies, community responsibilities, leadership, and self-confidence. To learn to compete at a successful level in the job market, pursue post-secondary education, or manage personal skills. To learn the value of competition through directed competitive events at leadership conferences, involvement in community;/service projects that help others. (Dues are $25 which includes a BHS FBLA t-shirt. Additional expenses may be incurred for competitions, etc. and are the student's responsibility. Students must have a 2.5 GPA, have had or are currently enrolled in business class, and must meet FBLA requirements.)	Patsy Sooter John Mackey
FCA Fellowship of Christian Athletes	Voluntary organization involving students who profess to be Christians and who are athletes, past or present.	Robert Stadel
FCCLA Family, Career, & Community Leaders of America	Required for Family and Consumer Science students to allow students opportunities to participate in school, community, and state events. (Dues $15. T-Shirt.optional cost. Students must be currently enrolled in or have taken Family and Consumer Science course.)	Brenda Lumpkin Roberta Weiss
Feed My Starving Children	Fundraising to make 1-million meals to send overseas.	Linda Ecker
FFA Future Farmers of America	An integral part of the agricultural sciences classes. To participate in activities sponsored by the state FFA Association. To provide leadership training and experiences in various judging contests. (Dues $15.00 ($5.00 each for local, state, and national chapters. Must be currently enrolled in an agricultural class.))	Steve Oldham
Film Club	This is a club designed to allow students to view a variety of films ranging from classics to new releases. The goal is to expose members to new ideas about film, and to inspire discussion of the media's themes and artistic qualities. We are also dedicated to service throughout our school and community.	Timmothy Potts
French Club (Le Cercle Français)	To further develop the interests and understanding of the French culture, its people and its countries; to incorporate the culture and communicative aspects of French curriculum into activities that will promote awareness and interest in French language, life and culture. (Dues $5.00; T-shirt $15.00)	Celine Simpson
French Honors Society (Société Honoraire de Français)	To stimulate interest in the study of French; to promote high standards of scholarship; to reward scholastic attainments; to create enthusiasm for and an understanding of francophone culture and civilization. (Dues $5.00; Students must meet all expectations set forth in the French Honor Society as well as have a teacher's recommendation, an A in French class for the last three semesters, 3.0 GPA, and be in their fourth semester of French. Students will receive a membership certificate and a seal on their diploma.)	Celine Simpson
Future Educators Association	This club is designed to encourage students to enter the field of education. It will bring together a group of like-minded individuals who will have the opportunity to work with teachers (both primary and secondary) to see if the field of education is their vocation while still in high school.	Beth Jones Brenda Lumpkin
Future Engineers BHS Future Engineers	This club will introduce and create interest in the fields of engineering and engineering technology.	Steven Schultz
GAP Growing As Parents	To support students who have children.	Tiffany Daniels
GEARS Gaming, Entertainment, and Recreation Society	This is a club for anyone who enjoys socializing and playing video games. It is designed to not only help gamers increase their skill when playing, but also to socialize with other students with the same interests. You will be able to meet new people, play video games, participate in fundraisers or club activities, compete against other gamers, and have fun.	Kurt Zimmerman;Donnie Payne
Glee Club BHS Glee Club	To give students an opportunity to express themselves and reach out to the community through music and theatre.	Kayla Abernathy
GSA Bentonville Gay-Straight Alliance	Gay-Straight Alliances (GSAs) are student-led and student-organized clubs that work to improve school climate for all students, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. A GSA would create a safer school through education by providing opportunities for our student community to learn accurate information about LGBT people and by giving students a greater understanding of how diversity enriches their lives.	Kyle Smith
Habitat for Humanity Habitat for Humanity	To provide a decent and affordable shelter for everyone. To provide community service opportunities for Bentonville students with hands-on building and fundraising projects.	Stephanie Ordaz Marge Cotton
Hearts for the Humane Society Hearts for the Humane Society	To raise money for the animal shelters in the area and volunteer at the animal shelters also.	Warren Gaydusek
HOSA Health Occupations Students of America	A career and technology student organization that is recognized by the United States Department of Education. To provide a unique program of leadership development, motivation and recognition. To compete annually against other Arkansas HOSA chapters and winners of this state competition have the opportunity to compete at the national level.(Underclass students must currently be enrolled in at least one medical professions class or, if a student, must have taken Med Pro classes in previous years. Students must maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA, with no F grades regardless of their GPA. Students going to state/national competition will be required to pay for room/board at these events.)	Anna McCain
Interact Club	To participate in fun, meaningful service projects while developing leadership skills and meeting new friends; to learn the importance of developing leadership skills and personal integrity, demonstrating helpfulness and respect for others, and advancing international understanding and goodwill. (A $1000 scholarship is awarded to graduating senior member of Interact.)	Elizabeth Knapp
International Club	To recognize and celebrate the ethnic, religious, and cultural diversity among the student body; to strive to build bridges between all groups; to promote harmony and unity among all people; to expose students to various foreign countries and diverse cultures; to help students look beyond the doors of our own school; to touch the lives of others and be open to diversity. (Dues: $6.00 plus additional expenses such as T-shirt and field trips. Student must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0.)	Lauren Anderson
International Thespian Society	A worldwide honor society of students of theatre and the dramatic arts. (Requires the accumulation of at least 100 hours of onstage or backstage involvement in school theatre programs in grades 9-12. Documentation and criteria for induction are established by the national organization. Memberships and competition at state and national events make students eligible for scholarships and grants from various colleges. Students must actively participate in school productions as well as attend area dramatic performances. Group attends state conference in spring. Dues $21 national dues upon induction/local chapter dues $9.00)	Justin Scheuer
JNFL Junior National Forensic League		Callie Ham
Junior Fire Marshals	Responsible for assisting in maintaining a safe school environment during scheduled monthly fire drills. Marshals will be assigned specific locations and will "time" building evacuation. They will meet in a designated area immediately following the drill in order to report their written findings to the sponsor. Students must have access to a watch with a second hand for timing purposes. (Students must have appropriate academic and discipline records including maintaining a 2.0 GPA and committing no serious disciplinary infractions. 15-20 students may be chosen.)	Tommy Runnels
Key Club	An international high school organization for young men and women who are dedicated to service. To work to assure positive futures for themselves and others by working together as a team to fulfill the needs of their schools and communities through volunteer service and to know the satisfaction of accomplishment. (National and Region dues required - amount varies. Members must attend 75% of club meetings and must volunteer 50 hours of service a school year (25 hours of Key Club service, 25 hrs. of free choice.)	Greg Puckett
L.A.R.P. Live Action Role Playing	Live action role playing provides an opportunity for students to learn about acting/theatre without being in class.	Lyndsey Randall
Lacrosse Club	This is a club promoting an extracurricular activity for students to be physically active, learn a new sport, and interact with peers. Meets every 2nd Tuesday of the month.	Warren Gaydusek
Mu Alpha Theta	A national mathematics honor society dedicated to inspiring keen interest in mathematics, developing strong scholarship in the subject, making members more aware of math-related careers, and promoting the enjoyment of mathematics. (Members must be enrolled in or have completed pre-calculus and have and maintain a 3.0 GPA. Dues $7.00; Associate $4.00).	Janie Jones
NFL National Forensic League	An educational honor society that trains students for leadership in school, business, government and the professions through an extensive program of motivation, education, and competition to encourage participation and proficiency in communication skills vital for leadership. Credit points are the basis for all honors in NFL, and students can earn points in forensics/debate competition and community service speaking. (Students will participate in forensics tournaments across the state of Arkansas and the ASCA State Tournament of Champions each April. Dues $10.00 for lifetime membership. Students must gain and maintain GPA that will enable membership into NFL. Students must first earn 25 points to become eligible for membership.)	Julia Woods
NHS National Honor Society	An honorary service organization designed to honor students for excellence in scholarship, leadership, service, and character. NHS is more than just an honor. Membership is a commitment to exhibit and maintain the characteristics for which we stand. Members should be role models and leaders in the classroom and service-oriented in the community. NHS members are held to the highest standards by the faculty council and the faculty advisor. (Dues $10.00. 3.5 GPA, documented service credit, documented leadership credit, attendance at BHS for at least a semester prior to induction, no incidences of discipline from previous school year, and approval by the Faculty Council. Once inducted, members are expected to perform 5 hours of individual service credit per semester, in addition to NHS workdays. Must maintain their GPA and a high level of leadership and character.)	Donald Payne Lyndsey Randall
NTHS National Technical Honors Society	NTHS is the Honor Society recognizing Jr. and Sr. students for their outstanding student achievement in career and technical education. NTHS encourages higher scholastic achievement, cultivates a desire for personal excellence and success in today's highly competitive workplace. NTHS awards an increasing number of scholarships each year to its members in the respective National CTE Chapters. Meets 1st Tuesday of each month at 8:15.	Brenda Lumpkin
Outdoors Club	To educate its members on environmental awareness, in conjunction with experiencing a variety of enjoyable outdoors sports including but not limited to: hiking, fishing, bicycling, and canoeing. To participate in frequent volunteer activities that will benefit the environment, such as cleaning up litter and planting trees. (Cost to cover expenses for outings only)	Chris Marston
Peer Helpers	To care about and enjoy helping peers with personal problems. With training in helping skills and problem-solving methods, to endeavor to help peers in an informal manner before and after school, during lunch, during seminar, and at other times. To greet students enrolling for the first time at BHS. (Dues $40 includes T-shirt, training, and social events. Must complete an interview with the group sponsor and a panel of current peer helpers in the spring and complete an application listing two personal references. Upon acceptance, must attend a minimum of two days of training in early June. Must complete a weekly contact sheet which lists the number of people they helped and the nature of the problem. Required to keep in confidence any information imparted to them unless there is a threat of personal harm to self or others. Must be exemplary role models and must complete volunteer work and attend the Peer Helpers Conference held in the spring.	Audra Weeks
Photography Club BHS Photography Club	To study digital SLR camera functions, composition, principles of light and exposure, and to share and critique images.	Sarah Benish
Presidents' Council	President’s from all clubs meet with Mrs. Garrett to discuss school issues.	Kimberly Garrett
S2S Mentoring Club Student To Student Mentoring Club	The Student to Student Mentoring Club is dedicated to helping ninth graders become connected and involved at Bentonville High School. The S2S Mentors work to build relationships with ninth graders in order to help them make a positive transition into high school and learn what it means to be a successful student at BHS. Mentors visit ninth grade classrooms approximately two to four Fridays a month during the Advisory period. During this time, mentors work with ninth graders on developing important skills that are necessary to succeed academically and socially at BHS and tutor struggling students when needed.	Kim Carlson
SERT Student Emergency Response Team	Designed by FEMA to promote safety and survival in the event of a crisis or disaster on campus; to learn fire suppression, first aid, hazard identification and prevention, triage, search and rescue, victim extrication, and working cooperatively with emergency personnel. (Members will be trained by Bentonville Fire Department.)	Kembra Mathis Bobbie Warren
SHPE Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers	Students will participate in programs with industry and the university which benefits those who seek technical degrees. SHPE members will participate in the construction of Habitat for Humanity's Eco-village, create STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, & Math) activities for elementary and middle school students and for the FLC. Meeting times are set based on seminar availability.	Marge Cotton
Skills USA	Part of a national organization for students interested in a broad range of careers involving technology, computers, robotics, cosmetology, automobiles, engineering, and electronics. (Dues: $18.00 - includes National and State fees. Students must be enrolled in a vocational or industrial class; must compete in BEST robotics in the fall and in Skills USA state skills competitions in the spring; Community service with Habitat for Humanity required.)	Marge Cotton Don Froning
Spanish Club (el Club Espanol)	To further develop the interests and understanding of the Hispanic culture, its people, and its countries; to incorporate the cultural and communicative aspects of Spanish curriculum into activities that will promote awareness and interest in Hispanic language, life, and culture. (Any current or former student of Spanish who currently is earning a C or higher in the class is eligible to become a member.)	Lisa Morrison Erin Martin
STARS Student Teenage Republicans	To help students understand the workings of a major political party; to involve area teens in future local, state, and national elections; and to offer them opportunities to participate in community service activities	Stephanie Bryant David Chapman
Student Council	To represent the interests of the entire student body of BHS; to become involved in school and community service activities. (Members must meet candidate qualifications and be elected by the student body.)	Christine Agnew
Student Library Advisory Board	To plan and host events as well as provide input for new materials and resources. These students will serve the school as liasons between students and staff. They would conduct interest surveys, promote events, and promote literacy within BHS.	Mary Jo Thickston & Traci Holland
The Jungle The Jungle	Support Bentonville High School athletic teams by creating the best student section in Arkansas. The Jungle will also generate school spirit by hosting school-wide activities (kickoff party, homecoming carnival, etc) throughout the year. The goal of the Jungle is to make BHS more enjoyable by increasing student-involvement and school spirit. Dues are $15.00 and include a t-shirt.	Jason Jedamski
Tiger Buddies	To interact with special need students enrolled in self-contained classes through socialization activities, lunch partners, assistance with classroom skills, and helping with Special Olympic events such as bowling, basketball, swimming and track and field. (Students must complete an application that includes a teacher/counselor recommendation and parent permission.)	Penny Graves
Traveling Tigers	To participate in monthly activities including sporting events, dining out, and leisure activities. (Students are chosen by selection.)	Penny Graves
Vegeration Vegetarian and Vegan Club	To support and inform our Vegetarian and Vegan community.	Justin Scheuer
Yearbook	To gain invaluable experience in photography, advertising, public relations, computer literacy, layout skills, and copy writing skills. (Students will sometimes have to work before and after school, during holidays, and during school breaks in order to meet pressing deadlines.)	Ace Horton

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