intramurals guide

Bentonville

High School

2012-2013 BENTONVILLE HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT ACTIVITIES PROGRAM

Dear BHS Student,

The Bentonville High School student activities program strives to provide students with a wide range of cultural, social, athletic,

artistic, and recreational activities that strengthen the bond between the student and BHS. BHS student activities facilitate per-

sonal growth by providing opportunities to develop teamwork, goal-setting, problem solving, and planning skills. In fact, re-

search on student activities has shown students who participate in activities are likely to have greater academic success, develop

leadership skills, and they report a higher level of school satisfaction when compared to students who are not involved with ac-

tivities.

Bentonville High School is committed to creating a positive student activities experience by developing programming that meets

the following standards:

High level of student participation

Equal access for all students

Diverse opportunities

Response to student interest

Community service

Leadership development

High level of Faculty/Staff participation

Please use this guide to connect with student activities that will enhance your experience at Bentonville High School.

Sincerely,

Kim Garrett

Principal

BHS STUDENT ACTIVITIES PROGRAM 2011-2012

ORGANIZATIONS AND CLUBS

Questions regarding Intramurals you can contact

Ronnie Calva—Intramurals Coordinator

254-9574

[email protected]

Kristen Jones– Administrative Assistant

696-3423

[email protected]


ORGANIZATIONS AND CLUBS ACE

Advanced Pianists Association

Arkansas Children’s Hospital Club

Art Club

Advancing Theoretical Science organiza-

tion

BHS Book Club

Bible Club

Big Brothers & Big Sisters

Blues builders

Black Student Union

Chess Club

Class Representatives

Cobblestone Project

Dead poets Society

Distributive Education Clubs of America

Future Business leaders of America

Fellowship of Christian athletes

Family, Career, &Community Leaders of

America

Future Farmers of America

Film Club

French Club

French Honors Society

Future Educators Association

BHS Future Engineers

Growing As Parents

Gaming, Entertainment, and Recreation

society

Bentonville Gay-Straight Alliance

Habitat for Humanity

Hearts for the Humane Society

Health Occupations Students of America

Interact Club

International Club

International Thespian Society

Junior National forensic League

Junior Fire Marshals

Key Club

Live Action Role Playing

Lacrosse Club

Mu Alpha Theta

National forensic League

National Honor Society

National Technical Honors Society

Outdoors Club

Peer Helpers

BHS Photography Club

Presidents’ Council

Student Emergency Response Team

Skills USA

Spanish Club

Student Athletic Trainers’ Association

Student Teenage Republicans

Student Council

Student Library Advisory Board

Student to Student Mentoring Club

The Jungle

Tiger Buddies

Traveling Tigers

Trekking Tigers Bicycling Club

Vegetarian and Vegan Club

Yearbook



BHS Intramurals

Office: South Commons

Starting the fall of 2012 BHS will offer intra-

mural sports. The mission of the BHS intra-

mural program is to provide a variety of orga-

nized recreational activities to students and

staff. It is the goal of the intramural program

to develop teamwork, leadership, sportsman-

ship, and relationships within a recreational

environment. Every event is designed to help

students grow socially, physically, and men-

tally in competitive and non-competitive rec-

reational activities.

All intramural programs will be facilitated by

the BHS Intramural Department. Intramural

offices are located in room 121 of the North

Building.

FLAG FOOTBALL

Fall

Boys and Girls Teams

6 v 6 flag football played on BHS soccer and

football fields. Games on Wednesday nights

and Saturday mornings. Teams must have a

minimum of 8 players on their roster and a

maximum of 12. Cost $25 per player. Uni-

forms provided by BHS. Leagues for boys and

girls for 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th grades. No

current BHS Varsity, JV, or 9th grade football

player may play. Teams are guaranteed 5

games.

BASKETBALL

Winter


3 v 3 Half court basketball using BHS East and

West Gyms. Games will be played on

Wednesday nights and Saturday mornings.

Cost is $25 per player. Uniforms are provided

by BHS. Teams must have a minimum of 4

players on their roster and no more than 6.

Leagues for boys and girls for 9th, 10th, 11th,

and 12th grades. No current BHS Varsity, JV,

or 9th grade basketball players may play.

Teams are guaranteed 5 games.

CO-ED DODGEBALL

Winter/Spring

CO-ED, Girls, and Boys Leagues

“If you can dodge a wrench, you can dodge a

ball!”

6 v 6 Dodgeball using BHS East and West

Gyms. Games on Thursday nights and Satur-

day mornings. Teams must have a minimum

of 8 people on their roster and no more than

10. CO-ED teams must have at least 3 girls

and 2 girls must start every game. Cost per

person is $25. Matches are best of 5 games.

Uniforms are provided by BHS. Any student

at BHS is eligible to participate. Leagues for

girls, boys, and Co-ed teams. Teams are guar-

anteed 5 matches.

CO-ED VOLLEYBALL

Spring

CO-ED

Co-ED volleyball using BHS East and West

Gyms. Games on Wednesday nights and Sat-

urday mornings. Rosters must have at least

four girls and four boys. There must be a

minimum of two girls on the court at all

times. Cost per person is $25. Teams are

guaranteed at least 5 matches. Matches are

best of 5 games. Uniforms are provided by

BHS. Any student at BHS is eligible to partici-

pate. No more than two current or former

BHS ladies volleyball players may be on any

one team. Teams must have a minimum of

eights players to sign up.

3 v 3 SOCCER TOURNAMENTS

Fall and Spring


We will be offering two 3 v 3 soccer tourna-

ments during this school year. One at the end

of October and one in April 2013. Teams

must be either all girls or all boys. Teams

must have at least 4 players on their roster

and no more than 5 players. Cost per team

for each tournament is $20 per person and

teams will be guaranteed 3 games per tourna-

ment. Tournaments will be held on Saturday

and Sunday afternoons and will be played at

the Memorial Park soccer fields.


Intramurals

TIGER GOLF ASSOCIATION

Spring

Boys and Girls

The Bentonville High School TGA is a co-ed

intramural program for students to play golf

after school.

Tee Times: Play golf after school one day a

week for eight weeks. The program begins

March 12, 2013 and ends May 7.

Any student from BHS who has a basic

knowledge of golf and some playing experi-

ence can participate. Sign up alone or with a

friend.

Courses for Spring 2013 -

March 12 Lost Springs Rogers

March 26 The Creeks Cave Springs

April 2 The Links @ RC Bentonville

April 9 The Creeks Cave Springs

April 16 Bella Vista Bella Vista

April 23 The Creeks Cave Springs

April 30 Bella Vista Bella Vista

May 7 The Links @ RC Bentonville

Golfers play 9 holes each day. All golfers will

walk, carts will not be permitted. Golfers

must find their own ride to and from the golf

courses. Start time is 4:45pm except for days

in Bella Vista which begin at 5:00pm.

The comprehensive fee is $125 for the eight

nine hole outings. Golfers will keep scores

from all rounds and top two cumulative indi-

viduals will receive a prize. We must have at

least 12 participants sign up to have the pro-

gram.

ULTIMATE FRISBEE

Spring

CO-ED

Combining the non-stop movement and ath-

letic endurance of soccer with the aerial pass-

ing skills of football, a game of Ultimate is

played by two seven-player squads with a

high-tech plastic disc on a field similar to foot-

ball. The object of the game is to score by

catching a pass in the opponent's end zone. A

player must stop running while in possession

of the disc, but may pivot and pass to any of

the other receivers on the field. Ultimate is a

transition game in which players move quickly

from offense to defense on turnovers that

occur with a dropped pass, an interception, a

pass out of bounds, or when a player is

caught holding the disc for more than ten

seconds.

Ultimate is governed by Spirit of the Game, a

tradition of sportsmanship that places the

responsibility for fair play on the players ra-

ther than referees. (The preceding was taken

form the UPA and FDA websites , about ulti-

mate)

Sign up as a team. You will need 12-14 peo-

ple on your roster to sign up. Teams are co-

ed . Cost is $30 per person and will include a

jersey. Games will be played at BHS or Me-

morial park on

Wednesday

afternoons

and Saturday

afternoons.

LACROSSE

Winter

Boys and Girls

We will play a modified version of Lacrosse

called Chumash. It’s 3 on 3 lacrosse played on

a special goal with no goaltender. It’s perfect

for teaching the fundamentals of movement,

catching, and throwing in a game situation.

Sign up as a team of four or more. Cost is $25

per person if you have your own equipment,

$55 per person for those who will need equip-

ment. The high school will have 20 sets of

equipment for use by players who do not own

their own equipment. Sign up early as sized

are limited. Teams will have to provide their

own jerseys or they can where scrimmage

vests.

Teams are encouraged to find at least one

player who does not currently play lacrosse.

This will help to increase interest in the sport

and develop more high school players.

Games will be played on Sunday afternoons at

the TAC. Games will be played indoors or

outdoors depending on the weather. Season

will begin the first of December and will run

into February.

At least six teams must sign up for program to

be held.


Intramurals

WALLYBALL

Winter

CO-ED

This sport incorporates the thrills of racquet-

ball and volleyball by using all of the court

surfaces during play — the floor, front, back,

side walls and the ceiling. Wallyball is a great

way to maintain an indoor fitness program

when the weather is cold and nasty outside.

Teams will be composed of 4-5 students with

3 players playing at a time. All teams must

have at least one girl on the court at all times.

All BHS students are eligible to participate.

Matches will be best of 5 games, with games

being played to 18. Jerseys are provided by

BHS. All teams will be guaranteed at least 8

matches. Cost per team has not been set.

Games will be played at the Northwest Mercy

YMCA located at Pinnacle Hills. Game will be

played on Sunday afternoons and Wednesday

nights.

ZUMBA

Two Sessions

September 18 - October 25

January 15, 2013 - February 21

Tues. and Thus. 4:30-5:15pm

Girls only

This class fuses hypnotic musical rhythms and

tantalizing moves to create a dynamic

workout that's fun and easy to do. The rou-

tines feature interval training sessions where

fast and slow rhythms are combined to tone

and sculpt your body while burning fat. Add

some Latin flavor and international zest into

the mix and you've got ZUMBA!

In partnership with the Northwest Mercy

YMCA we will be offering ZUMBA twice a

year . Only female BHS students and Staff

may participate.

Cost - $29 per session, we must have 12 par-

ticipants sign up to have the class.

SPIN(Cycle)

Two Sessions

October 2 - November 8

April 2 - May 9

Tues. and Thurs. 4:45-5:30pm

CO-ED

A cardiovascular workout on a stationary bike

set to music. A resistance knob on the bike

dictates the intensity of the ride so each par-

ticipant can ride at their level. Our Spinner

bikes are compatible with Shimano SPD cleats

or you may wear tennis shoes.


YMCA we will be offering Spin classes twice a

year at Northwest Mercy YMCA located at

Pinnacle Hills. Classes will meet on Tuesdays

and Thursdays for six weeks for each session.

Classes will start at 4:45pm and be finished by

5:30pm. All BHS students and staff are eligible

to participate.


ticipants sign up to have the class.

WOMENS’S SELF DEFENSE CLASS

Two Sessions

September 17 - October 17

January 28 - March 4

Mon. and Wed. 4:45-5:30pm

Girls Only

This introductory workshop is geared specifi-

cally to teens. Students learn techniques for

verbal de-escalation and boundary-setting,

physical strategies for dealing with standing

and ground confrontations, and practice these

in simulated attack scenarios with a male in-

structor in padded gear. An emphasis is placed

on addressing situations involving conflict

with acquaintances, as this is the highest risk

category for young women (occasionally

taught as co-ed).


YMCA we will be offering Women’s Self De-

fense twice a year. Only female BHS students

and Staff may participate.


ticipants sign up to have the class. Maximum

per class of 22.

ROCK CLIMBING AND BOULDERING

November - March

In conjunction with a local indoor rock climb-

ing and bouldering facility. (Site negotiations

ongoing.) Class will cover the basic of safe

and responsible rock climbing and bouldering.

Students will learn how to properly use and

maintain climbing equipment. Students will

learn proper safe spotting techniques. Profi-

ciency in conducting a belaying/climbing sys-

tems check on a climbing partner prior to the

start of a climb.

More information to come on days, location,

and costs.


Intramurals


Intramurals

For More Information on

Intramural Programs

Come to the IM Office

In the South Commons


Intramurals



ACE

Sponsors:

Beverly Karstetter

[email protected]

John McElroy

[email protected]

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, cur-

rent events, as well as other academic subjects.

Students must have and maintain a 3.5 cumu-

lative GPA. Only 10-12 grade students are eligi-

ble and only 10 students can officially be on the

team. Students must have good independent

study skills. Scholarship monies may be earned.

Advanced Pianists Association

Sponsor: Terry Hicks

[email protected]

To interact with advanced pianists and give a

charity concert at the end of semester/year.

Arkansas Children’s Hospital Club

Sponsor: Leigh Ann Sandlin &

Kim Carnahan

[email protected]

[email protected]

To benefit Arkansas Children’s Hospital in

Little Rock.

Art Club

Sponsor: Josh Jenkins

[email protected]

To paint ceiling tiles for the school.

(Students with backgrounds in Art I or higher

are eligible.)

ATSO

Advancing Theoretical Science Organization

Sponsor: Tom Hollingsworth

[email protected]

To debate and discover the stories behind and

beyond topics touched on in the average sci-

ence class (i.e. black holes, perpetual motion,

crypto zoology, and the physics that suggest

the possibility of time travel); to discuss popu-

lar science fiction film/text and its affect on

today's culture.

Bible Club

Sponsors: Tom Chester and Joe Wilson

[email protected]

[email protected]

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 dis-

cuss what they feel that the Bible says about

that topic.

Blues Builders

(Formerly Guitar Club)

Sponsor: Tim Treese

[email protected]

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 work-

ing 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 instru-

ment to join the club; anyone wishing to learn

about the blues as an historical art form is wel-

come. The club will meet bi-monthly, and a

schedule of meetings will be given out at the

beginning of the year.





BSU

Sponsor: Julie Wilson

[email protected]

Black Student Union A support and networking

organization for Black students, to foster posi-

tive communication within the building as well

as to provide opportunities for multicultural

education.

Chess Club

Sponsor: Todd Brown

[email protected]

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.)

Class Representatives

Sponsors:

Seniors: Trish Sitton & Norm Doege

Juniors: Sarah Pugh & Greg Puckett

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

[email protected]

Class representatives are elected by students

in each class. These representatives meet to

plan student events specific to their grade

level.

Cobblestone Project

Youth Against Complacency and Hunger Today

Sponsor: Scott Herron

[email protected]

Our purpose is drawn from the belief that eve-

ry person has a unique and immeasurable val-

ue because of our shared human story. It is this

story that is defined by a movement towards

the renewal and restoration of the image that

all people were created for a purpose. Every

human heart deserves dignity, respect and the

opportunity to fully realize this purpose.

The strategy to take these ideas and turn them

into action will be approached by 1) Identifying

Issues of Social Justice, 2) Connecting Needs

with Willing Resources and 3) Fulfilling Needs

with Sustainable Solutions.

Among other things we will be doing an annual

coat drive, participating in regular initiatives

from Cobblestone Project as well as conducting

a school wide imitative in the Spring called “30

days for change.”

Dead Poets Society

Sponsor: Josh Vest

[email protected]

The purpose of the Dead Poets Society is to

provide a place for students to read, write, and

discuss poetry."

DECA

Sponsor: Ben Lewis

[email protected]

Distributive Education Clubs of America

BHS DECA is a student organization that sup-

plements the comprehensive, college prep

marketing education curriculum that BHS

offers. It prepares emerging leaders and entre-

preneurs 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 stu-

dents, 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 busi-

ness class at BHS or current enrollment is pre-

ferred. For more details, please visit

www.deca.org

FBLA

Future Business Leaders of America

Sponsors: Patsy Sooter & John Mackey

[email protected]

[email protected]

A national career education student organiza-

tion for high school students interested in

bringing business and education together in a

positive working relationship through innova-

tive leadership development programs. Other

benefits are business competencies, communi-

ty 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 require-

ments.)

http://www.deca.org/

http://portal.bentonville.k12.ar.us/FBLA/



FCA

Sponsor: Robert Stadel

[email protected]

Fellowship of Christian Athletes Voluntary organi-

zation involving students who profess to be

Christians and who are athletes, past or pre-

sent.

FCCLA

Family, Career, & Community Leaders of America

Sponsor: Brenda Lumpkin & Roberta

Weiss

[email protected]

[email protected]

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. Stu-

dents must be currently enrolled in or have

taken Family and Consumer Science course.)

FFA

Future Farmers of America

Sponsor: Steve Oldham

[email protected]

An integral part of the agricultural science

classes. To participate in activities spon-

sored by the state FFA Association. To

provide leadership training and experienc-

es in various judging contests. Dues $15

($5 each for local, state, and national

chapters.) Must be currently enrolled in

an agricultural class.

Film Club

Sponsor: Timothy Potts

[email protected]

This is a club designed to allow students to

view a variety of films ranging from clas-

sics to new releases. The goal is to expose

member to new ideas about film, and to

inspire discussion of the media’s themes

and artistic qualities. We are also dedicat-

ed to service throughout our school and

community.

French Club

Sponsor: Celine Simpson

[email protected]

To further develop the interests and un-

derstanding of the French culture, its peo-

ple 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)

French Honors Society

Sponsor: Celine Simpson

[email protected]

To stimulate interest in the study of

French; to promote high standards of

scholarship; to reward scholastic attain-

ments; 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 cer-

tificate and a seal on their diploma.)

Future Educators Association

Sponsor: Brenda Lumpkin & Beth Jones

[email protected]

[email protected]

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 second-

ary) to see if the field of education is their vo-

cation while still in high school.

GAP

Growing As Parents

Sponsor: Tiffany Daniels

[email protected]

To support students who have children.

GEARS

Gaming, Entertainment, and Recreation Society

Sponsor: Kurt Zimmerman & Donnie

Payne

[email protected]

[email protected]

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 play-

ing, but also to socialize with other students

with the same interests. You will be able to

meet new people, play video games, partici-

pate in fundraisers or club activities, compete

against other gamers, and have fun.







GSA

Bentonville Gay-Straight Alliance

Sponsor: Kyle Smith

[email protected]

This is a student-led and student-organized club that works to improve school climate for all students, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity/expression. The GSA cre-ates a safer school through education by providing opportunities for our student com-munity to learn accurate information about LGBT people and by giving students a greater understanding of how diversity enriches their lives. At GSA meetings, all students who share a love for diversity are welcome to be them-selves.

Habitat for Humanity

Sponsor: Joseph Blair

[email protected]

Habitat for Humanity is a student-led club that works to advocate and educate the public and our school campus about the issue of sub-standard and poverty housing, while working to help eliminating this issue. Our club partici-pates in house building and smaller scale pro-jects and conducts fundraisers to support this cause.



Sponsor: Warren Gaydusek

[email protected]

To raise money for the animal shelters in the

area and volunteer at the animal shelters also.

HOSA

Health Occupations Students of America

Sponsor: Anna McCain

[email protected]

A career and technology student organization

that is recognized by the United States Depart-

ment of Education. To provide a unique pro-

gram 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 must have

taken Med Pro classes in previous years. Stu-

dents must maintain a 2.0 cumulative GPA,

with no F grades regardless of their GPA. Stu-

dents going to state/national competition will

be required to pay for room/board at these

events.)

Interact Club

Sponsor: Elizabeth Knapp

[email protected]

To participate in fun, meaningful service pro-

jects while developing leadership skills and

meeting new friends; to learn the importance

of developing leadership skills and personal

integrity, demonstrating helpfulness and re-

spect for others, and advancing international

understanding and goodwill. (A $1000 scholar-

ship is awarded to graduating senior member

of Interact.)



International Club

Sponsor: TBD

@bentonvillek12.org

To recognize and celebrate the ethnic, reli-

gious, 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 for-

eign 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. Stu-

dent must maintain a cumulative GPA of 2.0.)

International Thespian Society

Sponsor: Justin Scheuer

[email protected]

A worldwide honor society of students of thea-

tre and the dramatic arts. (Requires the accu-

mulation of at least 100 hours of onstage or

backstage involvement in school theatre pro-

grams in grades 9-12. Documentation and cri-

teria for induction are established by the na-

tional organization. Memberships and compe-

tition at state and national events make stu-

dents eligible for scholarships and grants from

various colleges. Students must actively partici-

pate 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)

Junior Fire Marshals

Sponsor: Tommy Runnels

[email protected]

Responsi-

ble for

assisting in

maintain-

ing a safe

school

environ-

ment during scheduled monthly fire drills. Mar-

shals 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 appropriate

academic and discipline records including

maintaining a 2.0 GPA and committing no seri-

ous disciplinary infractions. 15-20 students

may be chosen.)

Key Club

Sponsor: Greg Puckett

[email protected]

Key

Club is

a com-

munity

service

organi-

zation

found

on high school campuses nationwide and

abroad. Affiliated with Kiwanis Interna-

tional, the club is open to students who

are interested in leadership, service, and

fun. The local BHS chapter is active on

campus as well as throughout Northwest

Arkansas, with monthly meetings and ap-

proximately four service projects each

semester. National membership dues are

required and vary year-to-year. Students

receive a membership card, lapel pin, and

t-shirt.

L.A.R.P.

Live Action Role Playing

Sponsor: Lyndsey Randall

[email protected]

Live action role playing provides an opportuni-

ty for students to learn about acting/theatre

without being in class. Dues are $15

Lacrosse Club

Sponsor: Warren Gaydusek

[email protected]

This is a club promoting an extracurricular

activity for students to be physically active,

learn a new sport, and interact with peers.

Meets 2nd Tuesday of each month.

Mu Alpha Theta

Sponsor: Janie Jones

[email protected]

A national mathematics honor society dedicat-

ed 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).



NFL

National Forensics League

Sponsor: Julia Woods

[email protected]

An educational honor society that trains stu-

dents for leadership in school, business, gov-

ernment and other 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 Ar-

kansas and the ACTAA State Tournament of

Champions each April. Dues $15.00 for lifetime

membership. Students must gain and maintain

a 2.0 GPA that will enable membership into

NFL. Students must first earn 25 points to be-

come eligible for membership.)

NHS

National Honor Society

Sponsors: Donald Payne &

Lyndsey Randall

[email protected]

[email protected]

An hon-

orary

service

organiza-

tion de-

signed 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 mod-

els 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, docu-

mented 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.)

NTHS

National Technical Honors Society

Sponsor: Brenda Lumpkin

[email protected]

NTHS is the Honor Society recognizing Jr. and

Sr. students for their outstanding student

achievement in career and technical education.

NTHS encourages higher scholastic achieve-

ment, cultivates a desire for personal excel-

lence 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.

Outdoor Adventure Klub

Sponsor: Chris Marston

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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 and t-

shirts)

Peer Helpers

Sponsor: Audra Weeks

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Peer Helpers are students that have been se-

lected by their fellow classmates and consid-

ered to be somebody they can talk to and trust

and are expected to uphold a standard of eth-

ics beyond the average. Peer Helpers have had

training in helping skills and problem solving

methods to equip them to better serve their

peers with the issues in their lives. Peer Help-

ers perform a variety of services including peer

-to-peer counseling and visiting new students

usually in an informal manner. Applications

are accepted in the spring and applicants must

complete an interview with a panel of current

Peer Helpers pending acceptance. Upon ac-

ceptance, Peer Helpers are required to attend

Peer Helper training. Dues are $40 and include

a t-shirt and training.

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Photography Club

BHS Photography Club

Sponsor: Sarah Benish

[email protected]

To study digital SLR camera functions, compo-

sition, principles of light and exposure, and to

share and critique images. Club dues are $10

and include a club t-shirt

Presidents’ Council

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President’s from all clubs meet with Mrs.

Garrett to discuss school issues.

Skills USA

Sponsors: Chris Weeks, Steve Schultz, &

Don Froning

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[email protected]

Part of a national organization for students

interested in a broad range of careers involv-

ing technology, computers, architecture, cos-

metology, automobiles, engineering, and

electronics. (Dues: $20.00 - 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; Com-

munity service with Habitat for Humanity

required.)

Spanish Club

(el Club Espanol)

Sponsors: Lisa Morrison & Erin Patrick

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[email protected]

To further develop the interests and under-

standing of the Hispanic culture, its people,

and its countries; to incorporate the cultural

and communicative aspects of Spanish curric-

ulum into activities that will promote aware-

ness 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.)

SATA

Student Athletic Trainers’ Association

Sponsors: Kembra Mathis and Jeff

McGee

[email protected]

[email protected]

Club directly reflects the content found in

the Sports Medicine curriculum and

would involve students who are in the

Sports Medicine classes and assistants at

various physical activity related events in

the community. Open to students in-

volved in sports medicine program or

participating as a student athletic training

assistant with Mr. McGee at the TAC.

STARS

Student Teenage Republicans

Sponsors: Stephanie Bryant & David

Chapman

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[email protected]

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

Student Council

Sponsor: Christine Agnew &

Anna Reynolds

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[email protected]

To represent the interests of the entire stu-

dent body of BHS; to become involved in

school and community service activities.

(Members must meet candidate qualifications

and be elected by the student body.)

Student Library Advisory Board

Sponsor: Mary Jo Thicksten &

Traci Holland

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[email protected]

To plan and host events as well as provide

input for new materials and resources. These

students will serve the school as liaisons be-

tween students and staff. They would conduct

interest surveys, promote events, and pro-

mote literacy within BHS.

Student to Student Mentoring Club

Sponsor: Kim Carlson

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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 rela-tionships with ninth graders in order to help them make a positive transition into high school and learn what it means to be a suc-cessful student at BHS. Mentors visit ninth grade classrooms approximately two to four Fridays a month during the Advisory peri-od. 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 stu-dents when needed.





The Jungle

The Jungle

Sponsor: Anna Mizelle

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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. Open to cur-

rent Juniors and Seniors only. Dues are $15.00

and include a t-shirt.

Tiger Buddies

Sponsor: Penny Graves

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To interact with special need students en-

rolled in self-contained classes through social-

ization 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 teach-

er/counselor recommendation and parent

permission.)

Traveling Tigers

Sponsor: Penny Graves

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To participate in monthly activities including

sporting events, dining out, and leisure activi-

ties. (Students are chosen by selection.)

Vegetarian

Vegetarian and Vegan Club

Sponsor: Justin Scheuer

[email protected]

To support and inform our Vegetarian and

Vegan community.

Yearbook

Sponsor: Ace Horton

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To gain invaluable experience in photography,

advertising, public relations, computer litera-

cy, 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 dead-

lines.) “Yearbook is a class. If you want to

take yearbook, make sure you choose it as a

class for your schedule. If you can’t fit the

class in your schedule, talk to Mr. Horton

about how you can still contribute to working

on the yearbook.”



intramurals guide

Documents

student mentoring club

club vegetarian

recreational activities

bhs intramural program

clubs bhs intramurals

clubs questions

leadership skills

planning skills