2009-2010 Carmel High School Activities Handbook
The Carmel High School family strives to create a positive environment in which all are challenged and inspired to achieve their potentials. Academics and student activities are the backbone of Carmel High School. Activities can benefit students only if they participate in them. Through participation in the activities program, a student will become a part of the rich tradition of our school. Research has shown that participation in extracurricular activities is a better predictor for success in adult life than college entrance examinations or grade point averages. Positive participation in activities also shows students' level of commitment to and involvement in their school. Carmel High School students are fortunate to be at Indiana's largest high school with a wide range of opportunities for participation.
The phrase "you can make a big school small, but you can't make a small school big" is heard frequently at Carmel and similar schools. Although we are a large school, the opportunity to participate in activities gives students the chance to "make a big school small" by forming closer relationships with other students.
Each activity described in this handbook has something to offer. The opportunities for making friends, achieving personal growth, traveling to new places and developing new skills are limitless.
The Carmel High School staff encourages students to get involved in the activities program. For many years we have told our students that, "You can only take with you what you leave behind" and to please choose to "leave something behind" by becoming involved in our activities program.
ACADEMIC DECATHLON
Sponsor(s): Mr. Scott Staley & Mr. Chuck Sinclair
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: TBA
Membership: Anyone
Description: A team that participates in the statewide Academic Decathlon competition
Special Events: TBA
Meetings: TBA
ACADEMIC SUPER BOWL
Sponsor(s): Mr. Matt Dillon & Mr. Joe Stuelpe
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: None
Membership: No prerequisites. Anyone who is interested and can stick to his/her commitment.
Description: This is a research-based competition. The research begins in late fall and continues into March when competition begins. There are five academic specific teams and one interdisciplinary team who compete with other Indiana schools by answering a series of multiple choice questions based on the subject matter researched on the topic selected for the competition year. Students may select a maximum of two academic areas for competition that include English, Social Studies, Math, Science and Fine Arts.
Special Events: Four competitions, beginning in March, based on research completed since August.
Meetings: The group meets approximately every other week, dependent on participant's schedules.
AMNESTY INTERNATIONAL
Sponsor(s): Ms Jen Davis
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: Less than $5.00 a year.
Membership: No prerequisites. Anyone is welcome.
Description: Amnesty International is a worldwide organization, which petitions for the release of prisoners of conscience. We work to eliminate brutal governmental punishments and promote human rights worldwide. Our students write letters of appeal to foreign governments.
Special Events: Attendance at state and regional conferences. No formalized activities scheduled.
Meetings: After school on Gold Mondays
ANIME (JAPANESE ANIMATION CLUB)
Sponsor(s): Mrs. Rita Winters
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: $5 for snacks, viewing materials, and prizes for special events.
Membership: Anyone interested.
Description: This club views anime, the newest phenomenon in America. Also, we'll watch old classics and acquaint members with new series.
Special Events: Halloween Party on October 30.
Meetings: Every other Monday after school in the Media Center.
APERTURE
Sponsor(s): Mr. Jim Streisel
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: None at this time
Membership: Open to all students; must have own camera
Description: Photography club
Special Events: End of year banquet
Meetings: 1st Monday of each month
ARCHERY CLUB
Sponsor(s): Mr. Dale Yessak
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: $5 each year to cover equipment costs
Membership: Must have parental consent and release forms on file
Description: The Carmel High School Archery Club is a general interest club for those students who wish to participate in the sport of archery. No prior experience is required and club members may either use their own equipment or the school’s. See Mr. Yessak in room E125 for a parental release and consent form in order to participate.
Special Events: End of semester open tournament, 2 classes: novice and open
Meetings: Most Mondays after school in the fieldhouse
ART CLUB
Sponsor(s): Mrs. Linda Lutes & Ms Katherine Ristow
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: $5.00
Membership: All CHS students
Description: This club is a social club for those who enjoy working in the arts or just talking and looking at art. This club does some community services: "Empty Bowls", art sale with money going towards a charity of our choice, etc.
Special Events: Designing Art Club T-shirts
Meetings: Every other Wednesday in room C127
ASL CLUB
Sponsor(s): Mr. Joe wheeler
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: $25.00 - will go towards club shirts, transportation, inviting guest storytellers, food, and other resources.
Membership: Any student or faculty member interested in ASL or deaf culture.
Description: Open to students and faculty interested in American Sign Language, deafness, and deaf culture. To promote deaf awareness by attending, organizing, and hosting deaf events here at CHS and the larger Indianapolis area.
Special Events: Wednesdays at 5pm to 7pm silence dinners at either MCL, Mellow Mushroom, or other. Contact us for specific place and confirmation.
Meetings: Twice a month, Wednesdays after school in ASL classroom B200.
ASTRONOMY CLUB
Sponsor(s): Mr. Keith Turner
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs: Less than $5.00 per year
Membership: No prerequisites. Anyone is welcome.
Description: Astronomy Club is a student-oriented endeavor to give CHS student's opportunities to study Astronomy in a variety of ways. Students will learn to use and operate the school observatory and planetarium. Students in the club will participate in public planetarium shows and share their experiences with the general public.
Special Events: Guest speakers on a variety of Astronomy topics, and visits to other Planetariums and science centers.
Meetings: Meeting times are approximately 2-3 times a month.
ATHLETIC TRAINERS
Sponsor(s): Ms Dawn Robertson
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: Uniform, scissors, optional accessories.
Membership: No prerequisites. Membership is open to all volunteers.
Description: Assist certified athletic trainers in: 1) prevention of injuries, 2) injury evaluation, 3) first aid, 4) rehabilitation, 5) injury education, 6) practice and game day preparations, 7) athletic training room organization.
Special Events: MIC Student Athletic Trainer Seminar in February.
Meetings: Flexible. Depends on the season.
BAND (Marching Band, Wind Symphony, Wind Ensemble, Symphony Band, Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Express, Studio Jazz Ensemble, Jazz Lab Band, Basketball Pep Band, Color Guard, Winter Percussion)
Sponsor(s): Mr. Richard Saucedo, Mr. Andy Cook, Mr. Christopher Kreke & Mr. Michael Pote
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: Varied
Membership: There are a variety of co-curricular and extra curricular opportunities in instrumental music. Please consult the Program of Studies book or speak to a band director concerning participation in the band division of the Performing Arts department.
Description: See Program of Studies book.
Special Events: Varied
Meetings: Varied
BAND AUXILLIARY: Competitive Winter Guard
Sponsor(s): Mr. Michael Pote
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: Varied
Membership: Auxiliary is a co-curricular class which is auditioned for in the spring semester for the following school year. Music and/or dance/twirling experience is recommended but not required. Consult the Program of Studies or speak to a band director for information on audition and participation.
Description: Auxiliary has two major seasons. Fall semester is involved in preparing with the CHS Marching Band for fall competitions and football games. Spring semester is involved in preparing for and competing in the Indiana and National Winter Guard circuit. Rehearsals and performances occur within the period and outside of the school day during both semesters.
Special Events: CHS home football games, CHS Marching Band contests, Winter Guard circuit, and others.
Meetings: Varied
BEST BUDDIES
Sponsor(s): Mrs. Heather Bouillet & Mrs. Carol Piganelli
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: $5 Friendship Dues
Membership: Application and Matching Survey Required
Description: This is an organization dedicated to the development of friendships between students with disabilities and non-disabled students.
Special Events: Field trips, Disability Awareness Training.
Meetings: Once per month during SRT in the Freshman Cafeteria.
BIG GAME
Sponsor(s): Mr. Dale Herr
Grades open to: 12
Costs/Dues: $15
Membership: Limit of 200
Description: Senior Spirit Club
Special Events: Football and Basketball Games
Meetings: Other sporting events as well
BREAKDANCING
Sponsor(s): Ms Susie Deneen
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: None
Membership: Any CHS student who enjoys breakdancing
Description: This club will meet once a week to practice breakdancing.
Special Events: None
Meetings: Once a week in freshman performing arts classroom
CARMEL CONNECTS CLUB
Sponsor(s): Ms. Margaret Winans
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: None
Membership: Anyone
Description: Senior Connects is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization focused on spreading computer literacy among senior citizens around the greater Indianapolis area. It will organize volunteers for various senior living facilities.
Special Events: None
Meetings: Mondays after school in F104. On saturday at the assigned senior living facility.
CHESS CLUB
Sponsor(s): Mrs. Margaret Winans
Grades open to: All grades, faculty & staff
Costs/Dues: None - bring your own chess sets
Membership: Open to all interested students
Description: This club is for people that enjoy playing chess.
Special Events: None
Meetings: Mondays in F104 (Mrs. Winans' room)
CHINESE CULTURE CLUB
Sponsor(s): Mr. Ryan Ringenberg
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: $5.00
Membership: Open to all students.
Description: This club deals with learning about Chinese Culture, both past and present, through various fun activities that promote learning and ethnic equality. Chinese community service opportunities will also be available.
Special Events: Trip to Chicago, community service events.
Meetings: About once a month on Monday
CHOIR (Accents, Ambassadors,
Blue and Gold, Choralaires, Counterpoints, Descants)
Sponsor(s): Mrs. Ann Conrad & Mr. Lamonte Kuskye
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: Varied
Membership: There are a variety of co-curricular opportunities in vocal music. Please consult the Program of Studies book or speak to a director concerning participation in the choral division of the Performing Arts department.
Description: See Program of Studies book.
Special Events: Varied
Meetings: Varied
CHS ANGELS
Sponsor(s): Ms. Fran Rushing
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: Cost of a T-shirt if desired
Membership: Open to any interested students
Description: The Angels is a community service organization that is roughly modeled after Oprah’s Angel’s.
Special Events: The events each year are chosen by the group. Some past events have included fund raisers such as bake sales and gift wrapping. The funds have then been used to help purchase food baskets during the holidays, and material to make tie-blankets for children visiting Chaucie’s place.
Meetings: Most communication is via email notifications of events. Meeting are only scheduled as needed.
CHTV
Sponsor(s): Mr. Hal Espey & Mr. Brian Spillbeller
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: None
Membership: Must be enrolled in an entry level mass media or higher television course.
Description: CHTV is the student operated cable TV station, channel 21. CHTV covers many CHS athletic, performing arts, and special events. Students produce news, and music videos, as well as talk and information shows seen by the Carmel community. CHS video announcements are aired by CHTV each gold day.
Special Events: Each year CHTV produces a telethon for the Carmel Clay Educational Foundation to raise money for Carmel students. Students also participate in a statewide broadcast.
Meetings: Daily throughout the year. Also, after school as the recording of CHS events dictates.
CLASS ACTIVITIES (Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Senior)
Sponsor(s): See individual class
Grades open to: Specific class
Costs/Dues: None
Membership: Every student is automatically a member of a class and eligible to participate in a variety of extra curricular activities. There are also opportunities for leadership positions as elected officers or senators, or to serve as a chair or member of numerous committees.
Description: A variety of activities associated with each of the specific classes.
Special Events: Homecoming and several other activities specific to each class.
Meetings: Committees meet as needed for specific activities.
COMEDY SPORTZ TEAM
Sponsor(s): Mr. Jim Peterson
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: None
Membership: By Audition Only!
Description: The ComedySportz Team is an improvisational comedy team that participates in comedic competitions.
Special Events: Home matches in February, March and April.
Meetings: Weekly rehearsals after school on Fridays.
COMIX CLUB
Sponsor(s): Ms Jennifer Bubp
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: $10.
Membership: Any CHS student
Description: For creative writers and artists wanting to create illustrations, share their work, and seek opportunities to get published.
Special Events: as announced
Meetings: 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, 3:15 - 4:00 p.m., Room H115
COQUETTES
Sponsor(s): Miss Sarah Wolff
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: Cost of camp, uniforms, and dance shoes.
Membership: Limited membership based on try-outs in the spring. A background in dance is helpful, but not necessary.
Description: Coquettes perform dance routines at home athletic contests and special events. Style of dance varies. Coquettes also promote school spirit.
Special Events: In addition to practices and performances, the Coquettes participate in fundraising and social activities. They may also be able to perform at a function such as a Pacer game.
Meetings: Practices begin during the summer to prepare for camp. Normal rehearsals begin in October and run through the end of basketball season. Practices run for 2 hours, 3 days per week.
DEBATE
Sponsor(s): Mrs. Amanda Richmond & Mrs. Susan Johnson
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: $10.00 dues. A once-in-a-lifetime fee of $10.00 when eligible for membership in the National Forensic League.
Membership: No prerequisites. A willingness to try, the courage to lose and the determination to keep going.
Description: Debate offers the areas of Policy debate, Lincoln-Douglas debate and Congress debate. Debaters participate in Saturday tournaments around the state. There is also a two-day state tournament and a two-day district tournament with winners from our district advancing to the national tournament in June.
Special Events: District competition for Policy and Lincoln-Douglas occurs at the end of January and the IHSFA State tournament competition is in February. Parents have the opportunity to participate by serving as judges at our tournaments. Congress Districts can be in February or April. A team banquet in March concludes our season.
Meetings: August through the middle of February for Policy, Lincoln-Douglas and Congress debaters.
DECA
Sponsor(s): Mrs. Janice Brown & Mrs. Joy Law
Grades open to: 11-12
Costs/Dues: $12.00 combined for district, state and national.
Membership: Must be enrolled in Marketing Education or Fashion Merchandising.
Description: DECA is the youth group for Marketing Education and Fashion Merchandising/Apparel & Accessories Marketing. It is open to all Marketing Education students and operates actively on the local, district, state and national levels. Activities are the extension of the classroom work and offer many opportunities to students interested in marketing, merchandising, management, or entrepreneurship.
Special Events: Several. Annual calendar is available from any DECA sponsor.
Meetings: Officers meet once or twice per month. Room F109.
ECONOMICS CLUB
Sponsor(s): Miss Michelle Foutz
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: None
Membership: Open to all students, but mainly for those who are in or have taken Economics
Description: The Economics Club will encourage students who are highly motivated and interested in economics and in the possibility of competing in the economic competitions and simulations.
Special Events: Participate in economic competitions
Meetings: Once a month (every week upon a pending competition) in room E220
EUCHRE CLUB
Sponsor(s): Miss Kathy Hallett
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: 1 pack of playing cards and $5.00 for snacks/prizes
Membership: Open to all interested students
Description: This club will allow students to get together once a week to have a Euchre tournament. Prizes will be awarded to weekly winner. Students will meet new people and play the best game ever!
Special Events: TBA
Meetings: Wednesdays at 3:30 p.m. in the main cafeteria
FAMILY, CAREER & COMMUNITY LEADERS of AMERICA (FCCLA)
Sponsor(s): Mrs. Brenda Lester & Ms Brooke Weekes
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: $10 ($9 - National Affiliation, $1 - Chapter Dues)
Membership: Must have taken a class in FCS (9-12)
Description: This club promotes personal growth and leadership development through family and consumer sciences education.
Special Events: TBA
Meetings: FCS Dept. room
FANTASY SPORTS CLUB
Sponsor(s): Mr. Mike Meyer
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: None
Membership: Open to all interested students and faculty members
Description: Members will compete in a fantasy sports league over various professional teams or leagues.
Special Events: End of year pizza party
Meetings: Once or twice a month in Room D206
FILM CLUB
Sponsor(s): Ryan Ringenberg
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: $10. for pizza/drinks, movie rental, tickets.
Membership: Anyone
Description: View and critique critically acclaimed films.
Special Events: None
Meetings: The club would meet every other week.
FILMMAKING CLUB
Sponsor(s): Mr. Hal Espey
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: None
Membership: Open to all interested students
Description: Members will work on various short movie and music video projects and will produce an original comedy series on YouTube.
Special Events: TBA
Meetings: 1st & 3rd Tuesdays of each month in Room C141
FRENCH CLUB
Sponsor(s): Ms Leslie McCarty
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: $5.00 dues.
Membership: No prerequisites. An interest in French, especially in French culture.
Description: The purpose of the French Club is to gain further knowledge of the French culture. Possible activities include preparing French food, going to a French restaurant, competing at the Indiana Association of Students of French convention, and watching French movies.
Special Events: French movies, French food, French restaurant.
Meetings: Varied. 3:15 p.m. for after school meetings.
FRENCH HONOR SOCIETY (4/5)
Sponsor(s): Ms Leslie McCarty & Ms Andrea Yocum
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: $3.00 plus banquet costs.
Membership: Restricted to those presently enrolled in at least the second semester of French Level III. Candidates must have attained at least an "A-" average through their fifth semester of French, as well as a cumulative semester average of at least a "B-" average in all other subjects.
Description: The purpose of the French Honor Society (Societe Honoraire de Francais) is to recognize and reward outstanding achievement in the study of French.
Special Events: Initiation ceremony and banquet.
Meetings: Banquet in April.
FUSIC CLUB
Sponsor(s) Mr. Soo Han
Grades open to: All grades
Costs/Dues: None
Membership: Any CHS student with interest in community service, music, and food
Description: This club combines aspects of service, music, and food in a unique manner in order to contribute to society.
Special Events: Various throughout the year (i.e. Breakfast with Santa, projects to thank and honor CHS faculty and staff, collaborations to fight hunger)
Meetings: After school, as announced, in P100.
GAMESHOW CLUB
Sponsor(s): Mr. Mark Wien
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: $3 (one-time fee)
Membership: Any interested CHS student
Description: Members watch, discuss, and critique gameshows.
Special Events: Pizza party
Meetings: Every Gold Tuesday after school in Room H209
GAY-STRAIGHT ALLIANCE
Sponsor(s): Mr. Jeremy Horner
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: $5.00
Membership: Any CHS student or staff member
Description: An organization dedicated to stopping discrimination against homosexual, bisexual, transsexual, and transgendered people in the Carmel community. We believe the youth of Carmel have the power and strength to promote diversity.
Meetings: 1st Thursday of each month
GERMAN CLUB
Sponsor(s): Ms Laura King
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: $10
Membership: Must have an interest in the German language or German culture.
Description: The purpose of the club is to promote understanding of the German language, people and culture. It offers the German student a chance to get to know the German exchange students. A monthly activity involves German culture and/or language in some way, i.e., A German scavenger hunt, sand volleyball, laser tag, hayride at Eagle Creek, the German state convention at Ball State, symphonies, St. Nikolaus caroling, etc.
Meetings: Once a month, to be announced.
(GERMAN HONOR SOCIETY) NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS OF GERMAN (Delta Epsilon Phi)
Sponsor(s): Mrs. Angelika Becker
Grades open to: 10-12
Costs/Dues: $2.50
Membership: After three semesters of high school German, inductees must be currently enrolled in German, must have attained an overall grade point average of 3.0 and a German grade point average of 4.0. after five or more semesters of high school German, inductees must have the before mentioned requirements and a German grade point average of 3.6
Description: The organization is a national educational honorary society for the study of high school German and is sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of German. The purpose of this organization is to recognize high school scholastic achievement in the study of German and to promote interest in the study of German language, culture, and civilization.
Special Events: Banquet and Induction Ceremony; Volunteer Projects
Meetings: Member or committee meetings to prepare for special events.
GKOM COUNCIL
Sponsor(s): Ms Jennifer Powell
Grades open to: 12
Costs/Dues: None
Membership: Applications are available in the spring for any students who are GKOMs during their junior year and wish to take on a leadership role during their second year of the program. Approximately 10-15 students are selected for the council.
Description: Council members are assigned to a special SRT for their senior year. The council plans the freshman kickoff day in August and all the connection dates during the school year for the freshmen and GKOMs. They also assist in recruitment, selection, and training of the next year's GKOMs and GKOM Council during the spring semester.
Special Events: Greyhound Kick-Off (Freshman Orientation); 5 Connection Sessions for the freshmen; 2 social events for the freshmen (Hot Dog Dance and Basketball Pizza Night)
Meetings: Training of Mentors (May); Refresher Training Day (August); Kickoff Day (August); Connection Sessions (during 5 SRTs in fall semester)
GLOBAL GIVING
Sponsor(s): Mr. Ryan Ringenberg
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: $5.00
Membership: Open to all CHS students
Description: Works to raise contibutions to benefit schools worldwide.
Special Events: Booths at Homecoming, Houndstock, and Freshman Activities Night
Meetings: Every other Monday after school in Room H208
GREYHOUND CONNECTIONS
Sponsor(s): Mr. Joe Stuelpe
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: Costs are announced, but the students are expected to donate to Care to Share, Canned Food Drive, Dance Marathon, and purchase a group t-shirt. In other words, they are variable from year to year.
Membership: By application at the end of the school year.
Description: Greyhound Connections is an organization to help new students get acclimated to Carmel High School. We conduct New Student Orientation in August and then conduct events and make individual contacts with Sophomores, Juniors, and Seniors that are new to CHS throughout the year.
Special Events: New Student Orientation, New Student luncheon, New Student Tailgate, and individual meetings.
Meetings: SRT on Gold Days and then as announced
GREYHOUND GREETERS
Sponsor(s): Mr. Sam Ruff
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: TBA
Membership: Applications are available in the spring for any students who wish to become GKOMs during their junior and senior years. Approximately 180 students are selected to become mentors for the freshmen class.
Description: TBA
Special Events: TBA
Meetings: TBA
GREYHOUND KICK-OFF MENTORS (G-KOM)
Sponsor(s): Ms Jennifer Powell
Grades open to: 11-12
Costs/Dues: None
Membership: Applications are available in the spring for any students who wish to become GKOMs during their junior and senior years. Approximately 180 students are selected to become mentors for the freshmen class.
Description: GKOMs are assigned to a freshman SRT for the year. They work with the SRT teacher and the freshmen to ease the transisiton into CHS. The GKOMs run our freshman orientation, called Freshman Kickoff, in August and also work with the freshman on five connection dates during the first semester.
Special Events: Greyhound Kick-Off (Freshman Orientation); 5 Connection Sessions for the freshmen; 2 social events for the freshmen (Hot Dog Dance and Basketball Pizza Night)
Meetings: Training of Mentors (May); Refresher Training Day (August); Kickoff Day (August); Connection Sessions (during 5 SRTs in fall semester)
GREYHOUND SOUND
Sponsor(s): Mr. Lamonte Kuskye
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: Free
Membership: Open to all CHS boys
Description: All-male glee club style chorus
Special Events: October, December concerts and other special events through Februarye
Meetings: Once weekly during the designated SRT
HARRY POTTER CLUB
Sponsor(s): Miss Jennifer Ott
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: $5.00 for refreshments/prizes
Membership: Fans of Harry Potter books
Description: Members will read and discuss HP books, participate in games and role-playing.
Special Events: TBA
Meetings: Every other Wednesday in Room H308
THE HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT CLUB
Sponsor(s): Mr. George Ohmer
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: None
Membership: Any student with an interest in the environment.
Description: This club aims to promote environmental awareness in Carmel. It promotes conservation, protection, and nature. It will give back to environment and have fun.
Special Events: Saturday community cleanup and tree planting, volunteer at Earth Day booths, assist with recycling program, teaming up with Rough Riders to bike to school, Arbor day event, state park trip.
Meetings: Once a month
HIGH FIVE CLUB
Sponsor(s): Mrs. Racher Cera
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: $5.00
Membership: Open to all CHS students
Description: The club is divided into three separate groups: high fivers, low fivers, and double fivers. Groups will compete to throw the best tailgate or raise the most money.
Special Events: Attendance at a variety of school functions
Meetings: As announced
HILITE (Student Newspaper)
Sponsor(s): Mr. Jim Streisel
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: None
Membership: Freshmen must be enrolled in Newspaper 1-2. Applications accepted for grades 10-12.
Description: The primary purpose of this group is to produce the HiLite, the school newspaper publication every two weeks. This is a co-curricular opportunity. Also check the Program of Studies. In addition, this group also produces the Acumen, an issue-based newsmagazine, and the HiLite Online web site (www.hilite.org).
Special Events: Attendance at state and national conferences.
Meetings: Before school, after school, and in class
HISTORICAL TRAVEL CLUB
Sponsor(s): Mr. Will Ellery & Mrs. Jenny Ellery
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: Money for trips.
Membership: Students who have completed at least their junior year.
Description: Students will travel to difference sites each year, with a focal point of including anchor cities such as London, Paris, and Rome. Students will learn life lessons in the spirit of internationalism. It will give students an educational opportunity that far exceeds that which is currently available in the traditional classroom setting. They will get a chance to eat foods of difference cultures and have a memorable and personal opportunity to experience life and have fun.
Special Events: Proposals for trips: Normandy Beaches to include Pegasus Bridge, Mulberry Harbors at Arromanche, Omaha Beach, American Cemetary at Colville-sur-Mer, Utah Beach, St. Mere-Eglise, Versailles, and Paris. Concentration Camps to Anzio to include Munich, Dakau, Castle Neuschwanstain, the Eagles Nest, Sound of Music tour at Salzburg, Inverness, Venice, American Cemetary at Florence, landing beaches at Anzio, and Rome.
Meetings: Club sponsors who are certified history teachers will meet bi-monthly with club members.
HOUSE CABINET
Sponsor(s): Miss Michelle Foutz & Ms Sarah Wolff
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: None
Membership: Membership is open to any student at CHS. Applications are available during May for students interested in House Cabinet positions. After review of applications, students are chosen for interviews before final selection is made. Selection emphasis is placed on student government and other leadership experience.
Description: House is a branch of student government which provides social and community events for students to participate in and grow as leaders. Members of House Cabinet lead the House meetings and serve as committee chairs for each events. House members are required to be in a special SRT for the year.
Special Events: Tailgate for Life; Greyhound Games; Dr. Duke 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament; Homecoming Alumni Tent; Winter Formal; Dance Marathon; Houndstock
Meetings: House meetings are typically held once every two weeks during 2nd session of SRT.
HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
Sponsor(s): Miss Michelle Foutz
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: None
Membership: Applications are available during the first 2 weeks of school for students interested in becoming House representatives. Grade 9 elects one member per SRT, but grades 10-12 have an open application process for anyone interested.
Description: House is a branch of student government which provides social and community events for students to participate in and grow as leaders. Members of House are required to earn hours by participating in events, serving on committees, and attending meetings.
Special Events: Tailgate for Life; Greyhound Games; Dr. Duke 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament; Homecoming Alumni Tent; Winter Formal; Dance Marathon; Houndstock
Meetings: House meetings are typically held once every two weeks during 2nd session of SRT.
INTERACT CLUB (ROTARY)
Sponsor(s): Mrs. Brenda Lester
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: $5.00
Membership: Must attend 60% meetings.
Description: Interact is a service social club for Carmel High School students. It is sponsored by Rotary International, which guides the club in developing local and international service projects. The club name reflects the International Action taken by its member. Since 2006 the chapter has carried out service projects and activities that benefit local, as well as international issues. Service projects serve help others and expand understanding of the world and promote goodwill. The group meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month of the school year. During the summer months service activities continue by assisting the Carmel Rotary Club in their endeavors.
Special Events: One community service project, one international service project.
Meetings: Twice monthly in the community room.
INTRAMURALS
Sponsor(s): Mr. Bob Kopnisky, Mr. Wes Drew, Mr. Ryan Banas & Ms Tessa Kopnisky
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: Varies from $3 to $10 per sport.
Membership: Open to all students.
Description: Students organize teams to compete in various athletic events and contests throughout the school year.
Special Events: None
Meetings: Varies with each sport and time of school year.
JAPANESE CLUB
Sponsor(s): Mrs. Tiffany Litzelman
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: $5.00 once each semester.
Membership: No prerequisites. Anyone interested in the Japanese.
Description: The Japanese Club is an organization for anyone interested about the Japanese language and culture. The club plans various activities throughout the year such as eating in Japanese restaurants, preparing a Japanese meal with the help of local Japanese people, and celebrating some of Japan's festivals. Membership is open to all interested students.
Special Events: Dinner at Sakura (local Japanese restaurant, guest speakers, "origami days", etc.
Meetings: Twice a month on Tuesdays or most convenient days.
JAPANESE EXCHANGE PROGRAM
Sponsor(s): Mrs. Marcia Spaid
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: During the traveling years(even), students/families pay for a portion of the trip and fundraise to help cover student travel expense. During hosting years(even), families provide meals, transportation, etc.
Membership: Attend call-out meeting in Fall; complete application; participate in oral interview. Criteria for selection is based on leadership, academics, attendance, enthusiasm, communication skills, social maturity, and faculty input.
Description: The goal of this program is to establish leadership, become aware of international understanding through experiencing a different culture with homestay, attend school, enhance language skills, and acquire life-long friends. Knowledge of the Japanese language is not a requirement.
Special Events: Traveling to Japan in the summer (even years) and hosting a student from Japan in the spring (odd years).
Meetings: November - Spring, meetings twice each month for preparation in program participation.
K-8 MENTORS
Sponsor(s): Miss Robin Pletcher
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: TBA
Membership: TBA
Description: TBA
Special Events: TBA
Meetings: TBA
K.A.R.E. (Kids About Respect & Excellence)
Sponsor(s): Mrs. Susie Deneen
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: TBA
Membership: All students
Description: This is a motivational group aimed at preparing students for successful futures. We will strive to bring out leadership capabilities in all students, helping them build character and integrity. Discussion topics include proper interview behavior, dressing for success, and setting life goals. Members will aspire to become assertive leaders in society.
Special Events: Guest speakers who talk about their jobs
Meetings: Once a month after school in Mrs. Deneen's room
KIDS AGAINST HUNGER
Sponsor(s): Miss Maggie Cassidy
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: TBA
Membership: Open to all CHS students
Description: K.A.H. is a national organization that feeds starving children all over the world. Club is dedicated to fundraisng and will participate in packaging.
Special Events: As announced
Meetings: Room E130
KID'S KORNER
Sponsor(s): Miss Linda Pike
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: TBA
Membership: TBA
Description: TBA
Special Events: TBA
Meetings: TBA
KEY CLUB
Sponsor(s): Mrs. Jill Grimes & Miss Katie Gray
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: $11.00 annually.
Membership: No prerequisites. Open to all students.
Description: Key Club is a community service organization working in conjunction with the Kiwanis Club.
Special Events: Community service activities including various drives to support the Hamilton County Red Cross, support to Prevail (a center for domestic violence victims in Hamilton County), fundraising for Camp Riley and Iodine Deficiency Disorder.
Meetings: Every other week after school.
LATIN CLUB
Sponsor(s): Mrs. Caren Rickett
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: Participation in annual candy sale to defray costs.
Membership: Open to all students who are presently taking Latin, former Latin students or students interested in Latin and Roman culture.
Description: The Latin club is a group of students interested in Latin and Roman culture.
Special Events: Events planned as to student interest.
Meetings: Social events and special travel events are scheduled throughout the school year.
LIFELINES
Sponsor(s): Mrs. Rebekah Overbey
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: None
Membership: Open to interested students.
Description: To work toward the prevention of drug and alcohol use and to promote student leadership in our community. Lifelines will strive to provide an effective program that will help enhance student awareness and promote good decision-making.
Special Events: Red Ribbon Week in October, DARE, Risk Watch, Pre Winter and Spring Break Events, Stop the Smoke, Pre Prom Activities, Drug and Safety Rally with the Carmel Police.
Meetings: Wednesday mornings at 7:05 a.m.
MOCK TRIAL
Sponsor(s): Mrs. Holly Hochstedler
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: Meals when away from school.
Membership: No prerequisites. Open to all interested students.
Description: Mock trial is designed to allow students to participate as trial attorneys and witnesses in a competitive environment against other Indiana schools. Students gain a better understanding and prospective of the trial preparation and process.
Special Events: Regional competition, state competition, national competition.
Meetings: From October through February.
MODEL U.N.
Sponsor(s): Ms. Tracy Hadden
Grades open to: 10-12
Costs/Dues: $40 per student entry fee to attend the Indianapolis Model U.N. at IUPUI
Membership: Open to 77 students based on age, prior participation, participation in international relations, AP Comparative Government, AP European History, or recommendation from a social studies teacher.
Description: To help students better understand international politics and practice their speech and debate skills.
Special Events: Students participate in an authentic simulation of the debates and deliberations of U.N. bodies such as the General Assembly, the Security Council, and other multilateral organs where students step into the shoes of Ambassadors from member states.
Meetings: Biweekly until competition, plus one Saturday training session in January. Competition is usually scheduled for one Thursday evening session and one all-day Friday session in March.
MUSICAL
Sponsor(s): Mr. Lamonte Kuskye, Mrs. Ann Conrad, & Mr. Bernie Killian
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: Varied
Membership: Auditions open to all students.
Description: Carmel High School presents an onstage musical each spring.
Special Events: One weekend of performances.
Meetings: Rehearsals as needed.
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF HOME BUILDERS
Sponsor(s): Mr. John Coghlan
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: $10 per student.
Membership: Anyone.
Description: NAHB is a federation of 880 state and local homebuilders associations nationwide. NAHB is made up of over 200,000 member companies. Student members have same benefits as builder members. This chapter will have student leaders.
Special Events: None
Meetings: As needed, before/after school.
NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY
Sponsor(s): Mrs. Debbie Haire, Mr. Tony Willis & Mrs. Michele Satchwell
Grades open to: 11 & 12
Costs/Dues: $8.00 annually.
Membership: 3.3 grade point average plus an evaluation in service, leadership, and character.
Description: The National Honor Society is considered a service organization which recognizes the talents of the whole individual, not just academics.
Special Events: P.T.O. Open House, Final Exam Kits, Carnation sales, tutoring, individual service projects, group service projects within the community.
Meetings: Meets the first Tuesday of each month.
NEWS BUREAU
Sponsor(s): Mr. Jim Streisel
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: None
Membership: Must be taking Newspaper 1-2. Applications will be accepted.
Description: The News Bureau works in conjunction with Newspaper 1-2 to emphasize the production of material for publication outside the school. The group also works with the Hi-Lite staff to produce the school newspaper.
Special Events: Attendance at state and national conferences.
Meetings: In addition to regular class time, before and after school, Saturdays and when publications are on deadline.
ONE FOR ONE CLUB
Sponsor(s): Mrs. Michele Satchwell
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: None (however, members will have to supply cost of making bumber stickers, t-shirts, and locker signs if membership chooses to offer such items)
Membership: Any CHS student
Description: This is the CHS chapter of an international organization--Tom's Shoes--to raise awareness of podoconiosis and help children in third world country farming areas to get shoes to help prevention and spread of the disease.
Special Events: Varied fund raising events to be determined
Meetings: 1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month at 3:20 p.m.
ORCHESTRA (Camerata String Ensemble, Symphony Orchestra, Philharmonic Orchestra, Sinfonia Orchestra)
Sponsor(s): Mr. Soo Han & Miss Rachel Tookolo
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: Varied plus $15.00 activity fee.
Membership: There are a variety of co-curricular and extra curricular opportunities in the string music program. Please consult the Program of Studies book, visit the orchestra website, or speak to an orchestra director concerning participation in the Orchestra Division of the Performing Arts department.
Description: See Program of Studies book.
Special Events: Varied. Social activities include music camp, hayride, Halloween party, lock-in and tours.
Meetings: Varied
PEER FACILITATING
Sponsor(s): TBA
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: TBA
Membership: TBA
Description: TBA
Special Events: TBA
Meetings: TBA
PERFORMING ARTS
Sponsor(s): Mr. Richard Saucedo, Department chair
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: Varied
Membership: There are numerous co-curricular offerings available in the Band, Choral, Drama, and Orchestra Divisions of the Performing Arts Department. Membership in any of the performing arts groups is dictated by classroom enrollment. Performing arts offerings are co-curricular in nature therefore are governed by curricular considerations. Please consult the Program of Studies book concerning participation in the Performing Arts department.
Description: See Program of Studies book.
Special Events: Varied
Meetings: Varied
PINNACLE (Student Yearbook)
Sponsor(s): Miss Nicole Wilson
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: None
Membership: Freshmen must be enrolled in Yearbook 1-2 before applying to regular yearbook staff. Applications accepted for grades 10-12.
Description: The exclusive purpose of this group is to produce the Pinnacle, the school yearbook. This is a co-curricular opportunity. Also check the Program of Studies.
Special Events: Opportunities to attend field trips, state and national journalism conventions and summer journalism workshops. Staff members also attend several social events, including holiday progressive dinner, fall bonfire and end-of-school all-staff swim party.
Meetings: Tuesday and Wednesday after-school work sessions and occasionally Saturdays during deadline times. Staff also works during assigned class times.
PLANIT
Sponsor(s): TBA
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: $15
Membership: All interested CHS students.
Description: Raise money for a pre-determined charity every year through fun events such as ultimate frisbee tournaments, outdoor concerts, bake sales, and others.
Special Events: TBA
Meetings: Mondays after school in Room B222.
QUILL & SCROLL
Sponsor(s): Mr. Jim Streisel
Grades open to: 12
Costs/Dues: None
Membership: See below
Description: This club is an honor society for seniors who, according to the charter, make significant contributions to their school publication and rank in the top one-third of their class.
Special Events: Annual communications dept. recognition
Meetings: Twice yearly.
RECYCLING CLUB
Sponsor(s): Miss Maureen Borto
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: TBA
Membership: Anyone
Description: As the recycling club we work on coordinating paper and plastic recycling throughout Carmel High School (9-12).
Special Events: TBA
Meetings: TBA
RISING STAR THESPIANS
Sponsor(s): Miss Maggie Cassidy & Mr. Jim Peterson
Grades open to: 9 - 12
Costs/Dues: Annual $10 dues and participation in our annual candy sale fund-raiser.
Membership: No prerequisites. Open to all interested students.
Description: he Rising Stars offer support school productions and other theatre related activities. Opportunities are given to perform and watch others perform at club meetings, attend conferences, and attend social events.
Special Events: Social events usually include a Hayride, Movie Nights, Thespian Conferences and an end of the year awards banquet.
Meetings: The first Thursday of each month, plus officer board meetings.
RISK CLUB
Sponsor(s): Mr. Jason ElRite
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: $5-$10
Membership: All interested CHS students
Description: This club will bring students together, teaching them about strategy and friendship. Students will meet and play the game of Risk.
Special Events: As announced
Meetings: Once a week
ROBERT'S RULES OF ORDER Club
Sponsor(s): Mrs. Caren Rickett
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: None
Membership: All interested CHS students welcome
Description: The purpose of this club--which is a club that serves all clubs--is to learn how to apply Robert's Rules of Order so that one may become a more effective leader and member of any organization.
Special Events: As announced
Meetings: Twice a month, as announced, in Room A231
ROCK CLIMBING CLUB
Sponsor(s): Mrs. Jennifer Ott
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: Dues to Climb Time
Membership: Anyone willing to climb
Description: Discuss climbing; practice and train at Climb Time.
Special Events: TBA
Meetings: Climb Time
RUNNING CLUB
Sponsor(s): Miss. Jenny Ott
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: TBA
Membership: Anyone
Description: To allow students to get into and remain in shape with support and help from their peers and the advisor. This club is open to any students in the high school that are not currently in season with a sport. Anyone is able to join, whether they are an athlete or would just like to get in and stay in good physical condition. The running club meets on Monday and Wednesday in Room E206 from 3:15 until whenever each participant has completed their run. Club members run indoors and also outside when weather permits.
Special Events: TBA
Meetings: TBA
SAVA (Students Against Violence and Abuse)
Sponsor(s): Ms Jane Wildman
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: only if t-shirts are ordered
Membership: Any CHS student
Description: The purpose is to help raise awareness about abuse and raise money for related charities and organizations. Members will be discussing red flags and every aspect of abuse.
Special Events: TBA
Meetings: After school in Room B174
SCIENCE OLYMPIAD
Sponsor(s): Mrs. Fran Rushing
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: $20.00 annual membership fee, money for T-shirt
Membership: No prerequisites. Open to all interested students.
Description: Science Olympiad provides students with the opportunity to work in a cooperative group on science related topics. Emphasis is placed on advanced learning in Science and extending concepts that were taught in the classroom. Science Olympiad provides hands-on experience with real life problems involving students, teachers, parents and the business community.
Special Events: November candy sale, regional, state and national tournaments.
Meetings: Meets every Wednesday afternoon and Saturdays beginning in December through April.
SHARE THE MUSIC
Sponsor(s): Mr. Soo Han
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: TBA
Membership: TBA
Description: TBA
Special Events: TBA
Meetings: TBA
(NATIONAL) SPANISH HONOR SOCIETY - Sociedad Honoraria Hispanica
Sponsor(s): Mrs. Carolyn Mohr
Grades open to: 11-12
Costs/Dues: $5 National dues (plus optional banquet/induction in spring).
Membership: Limited to selected juniors and seniors in Spanish III and above who have either all A's or two A's and one A- for the previous three semester grades in Spanish.
Description: This is an Honor Society for students who meet the above criteria. A certificate of membership is given to the students by their Spanish teacher. (A banquet with induction ceremony is sometimes held in the spring.)
Special Events: Possible banquet and induction ceremony in spring.
Meetings: None
SPEECH TEAM
Sponsor(s): Mr. John Love
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: Optional team sweatshirts.
Membership: No prerequisites. All interested students welcome. Those enrolled in speech and debate courses will surely benefit.
Description: The purpose of the speech team is to improve the speaking, theatrical and interpretive skills of the student. The speech team competes in dramatic, humorous, poetry, prose, original interpretation, extemporaneous U.S. and foreign current topics, radio, discussion and impromptu exercises.
Special Events: Sectional, regional and state competitions. Team banquet in May. Special meets at nearby universities.
Meetings: November through April. After school practices for groups as well as individual practices.
STUDENT ATHLETIC BOARD
Sponsor(s): Mr. Jim Inskeep
Grades open to: 10-12
Costs/Dues: None
Membership: Selected by athletic director. Applications available in April each year for the next school year.
Description: The student-athlete board meets regularly to discuss the athletic department and offer suggestions to enhance opportunities for students. Members of the Student-Athlete Board are selected by the athletic director. A student representative from each of the 23 school-sponsored sports is included on the board.
Special Events: As assigned and agreed upon by the board and the athletic director.
Meetings: During SRT
STUDENT CONGRESS
Sponsor(s): Miss Michele Foutz & Miss Sarah Wolff
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: None
Membership: Senate: Six students from each of the four classes (24). House: One student from each SRT class. The students of that particular class elect senators. Members of each SRT class select representatives.
Description: The purpose of the Student Congress is to represent fairly the student body to the faculty, administration, and community, to administer the business of the student body, and to make appropriate recommendations to the school administration on matters affecting the student body.
Special Events: Homecoming, all elections, canned food drive, Care-To-Share, blood drive, Teacher of the Month, Intramural Brain Game, Battle of the Bands and social, service, community and academic activities as determined by the membership.
Meetings: Throughout the year. During school SRT as needed.
STUDENT TUTOR CONNECTION
Sponsor(s): Mrs. Kris Hartman & Mrs. Dana Lawrence
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: None.
Membership: Open to all.
Description: Student tutoring club to assist students who struggle academically in specific areas. Also to help students prepare for the SAT and PSAT.
Special Events:
Meetings: 2nd SRT of each week.
STUDENT VENTURE
Sponsor(s): Mrs. Kim TenBrink
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: None
Membership: Open to all students.
Description: An international Christian high school organization that helps students develop the physical, mental, and spiritual area of their lives. The purpose is to help students find out how a relationship with God related to their everyday lives, and how to grow and develop in that relationship.
Special Events: As determined by members.
Meetings: Tuesday mornings at 6:45 a.m. at the high school.
SWING DANCE CLUB
Sponsor(s): Mrs. Angelika Becker
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: $10 per person
Membership: Anyone
Description: This club is a swing dancing club.
Special Events: At least one swing dance during the year and trips to local swnig dance locations.
Meetings: Bi-weekly on TUesdays in H120 or the Freshman Dance room
TECH HOUNDS - FIRST Robotics Team
Corporate Sponsors: ITT Technical, Rolls Royce, Delphi
Faculty Sponsor(s): Mr. George Giltner
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: No fees for team membership and participation. Possible $500-$700 required for competition travels.
Membership: Application process required.
Description: The TechHOUNDS are a part of an international organization called FIRST (For the Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology) that partners high schools with corporations in creating a robot for regional and international competition. In 2005, various colleges and universities awarded more than 8 million dollars in scholarships to senior members of the FIRST teams. Students work side by side with engineers from Thompson Electronics, Allison, Rolls Royce, and others. Many opportunities in engineering, mechanics, programming, animation, marketing, and fundraising exist. This club requires a heavy time commitment and is not intended for the casual attendee.
Special Events: Our special events are the build season and competitions across the Midwest and the Atlanta championships. Competitions take place Thursday through Saturday in March and April.
Meetings: Once a week during the first semester. Every night plus weekends during build season (6 weeks in Jan and Feb) in the Industrial Tech area.
TEENS FOR LIFE CLUB
Sponsor(s): Mrs. Margaret Winans & Mr. Jon Kane
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: None
Membership: Open to all students.
Description: Our purpose is to celebrate life, to become more aware of Pro-Life issues, and to speak up for those who are unable to speak up for themselves. We strongly believe that every human being should have the basica fundamental right which is granted by our Constitution, the Right to Life. We strive to protect all individuals from conception until natural death. Our goal is to show that being Pro-Life is more than a state of mind, but rather a way of life. We plan to grow stronger, step by step.
Special Events: As determined by members. Past events include: Attending Annual Right to Life Banquet, Listening to Pro-Life speakers, Opportunities to participate in the Carmel Life Chain, 40 Days for Life Campaign, the March for Life in Washington, the Memorial Service for the Unborn, Bike and Hike, and attending the premiere showing of the film "Bella". Students may also enter an essay, speech, or art contest and be elligible for a $1000 scholarship.
Meetings: We currently meet in Mr. Kane's Art Room, C125. We meet twice each month.
THEATRE PRODUCTIONS
Sponsor(s): Miss Maggie Cassidy & Mr. Jim Peterson
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: Varied
Membership: There are open auditions held for casting in each of these productions: the fall production, ComedySportz High School League team, the Studio One-Acts, and the Rookie Show. Opus One and the Senior Recital are co-curricular activities available through the Theatre Division of the Performing Arts Department.
Description: See the directors and the Program of Studies. Also see "Thespians and Rising Stars" within this handbook.
Special Events: Fall production, winter production, ComedySportz High School League matches, Studio One-Acts, Opus One, and Senior Recital.
Meetings: Rehearsals as needed.
TIE-DYE Club
Sponsor(s): Ms Kathy Hallett
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: $5 to cover supplies
Membership: Any CHS student
Description: Members will tie-dye t-shirts for themselves and for children at Riley's Hospital.
Special Events: Homecoming Booth
Meetings: After school on blue Wednesdays in Room H313
UNIQUE SEWING CLUB
Sponsor(s): Mrs. Judy Fisher
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: Possible dues for t-shirts.
Membership: Must know how to sew.
Description: Club focused on sewing/fashion. Will spend time after school sewing.
Special Events: Shopping trips
Meetings: After school on blue days in B168
VENTURING CLUB
Sponsor(s): Mr. Dave Bardos & Mr. Matt Dillon
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: $10 + fees for activities
Membership: Any CHS student
Description: Members of the Venturin Club develop, plan, organize, and lead their own program. They may include high adventure activities such as backpacking, climbing, caving, and white water rafting.
Special Events: Monthly outdoor activities
Meetings: 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month with one club activity each month
VICA (Vocational Industrial Club of America)
Sponsor(s): Mr. John Coghlan
Grades open to: 11th and 12th grade students
Costs/Dues: $12.00 dues plus costs associated with competitions
Membership: Students must be enrolled in trade and/or technical education
Description: VICA is the national student organization for students enrolled in trade and technical education. VICA offers leadership, citizenship, and character development programs and activities to complement student skill training.
Special Events: Local, district, state, and national competitive events which give the students the opportunity to compete for recognition and awards in their chosen occupational skill and in leadership events
Meetings: First Monday of each month
VIDEO GAME CLUB
Sponsor(s):Mr. Chris Warren
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: None
Membership: Any students interested in video games
Description: This club allows students to enjoy video games.
Special Events: None
Meetings: Every Tuesday after school in room A308
WHJE
Sponsor(s): Mr. Brian Spillbeller & Mr. Hal Espey
Grades open to: 10-12
Costs/Dues: None
Membership: Students must be currently enrolled in Telecommunications Today course or have completed course
Description: WHJE, 91.3 FM is the school owned radio station. Programming includes the broadcasting of Carmel High School athletic events, news, sports and music shows produced by students.
Special Events: None
Meetings: Monthly staff meetings
WILD BUNCH
Sponsor(s): Mrs. Amy Skeens-Benton
Grades open to: 12
Costs/Dues: None
Membership: No prerequisites
Description: Wild Bunch is a senior pep club promoting various extra-curricular activities.
Special Events: Barn Dance in fall
Meetings: Once a month, after school
WRAP (Writers, Readers, Artists, and Performers)
Sponsor(s): Mrs. Connie Mitchell
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: None
Membership: No prerequisites
Description: WRAP provides a forum for many types of creative expression. At WRAP's monthly coffeehouses students read their original writnig, sing songs they've written, display their artwork, perform dances and dramatic pieces, and play a variety of instruments. The group promotes reading and writing with activities such as its annual publication, WRAP Writes, book discussions, poetry slams, writing workshops, schoolwide contests, reading with elementary students, and other events.
Special Events: Monthly coffeehouses, book discussions, Writers Anonymous (workshops), book/movie events, poetry slams, Horror Variety Hour, Poetry WRAP-up, M&M Read Aloud contest, Book Buddies
Meetings: Coffeehouses are held in the Media Center after school on the 2nd Thursday of each month; other activities usually occur after school or during SRT
YOUNG LIFE
Sponsor(s): Mr. Jim Inskeep
Grades open to: 9-12
Costs/Dues: None
Membership: All are welcome
Description: Leaders build relationships with students by attending student activities. We will have large group 'clubs' once a week at a student's home filled with games, music and a short Christian message.
Special Events: Sometimes pass out free food and treats to other clubs
Meetings: Once a week