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Student Clubs & Organizations
Centennial is proud to offer our students over 50 clubs and organizations that cover a variety of interests: athletic, academic, humanitarian, social, political, cultural, and many others. (Updated July 12, 2009)
| Club/Organization Name | What do they do? | Day, Time, Room, Sponsor |
| Academic Bowl Team | The Academic Bowl team meets weekly and conducts mock Academic Bowl competitions. The team travels to various tournaments to compete against other high schools throughout the state. The team is a registered member of the Georgia Academic Team Association. The main goal of team meetings is to practice for local quiz bowl tournaments. | Thurs, 3:45 pm As needed I-40 Anna Miller |
| Accolade | The Accolade staff produces eight issues of the student newspaper each year. The staff researches, writes, edits, and designs all of the material for each paper. Staff members develop real-world journalism skills including desktop publishing skills and business management. The staff, comprised of sophomores, juniors, and seniors, is selected through an application process in the spring semester. Staff members are enrolled in a yearlong journalism class; other students may contribute to the paper. | Meets daily 8th period G-58 Mary Larken McCord |
| Achievement Matters! | The Achievement Matters! Program is a commitment to each individual’s right to be supported in their academic achievement. Achievement Matters! appreciates, celebrates and rewards student achievement and character through the partnerships built among administrators, faculty, parents, the community, and local businesses. It also recognizes teachers and staff in their efforts to assist us as a school community. The student leadership committee is an appplication and teacher recommendation basis panel of students. How to Become an Achievement Matters! Card Holder: Achieve an 80.0 or higher GPA for the semester. *Freshmen are not eligible until 2nd semester. | Brian Heglund Ashley McGill |
| Anchor Club | Anchor Club is a service organization for young women. Female students who are interested in serving the community complete a minimum number of volunteer service hours throughout the year and meet on a monthly basis. Meetings are in G-59 as needed; listen for announcements. | Meetings TBA G-59 Cathy Rumfelt |
| Anime Club | The Anime Club is where students watch and discuss the latest anime (Japanese animation - PG only). Open to all students interested in this unique art form. | Wed, 4:00 pm H-40 Van Scott |
| Art Club | The Art Club is for students passionate about visual art who gather twice a month to help enhance their own enjoyment in art and to promote art at Centennial. In addition to creating their own works of art, the Art Club assists in enhancing the school environment and participates in art related events throughout the year. | Meets during seminar E-57 Charlotte Turner Lexy Strong |
| Association of Students Active in Politics | ASAP is a student led organization that provides a forum for political discussion and debate. In addition, ASAP conducts an annual voter registration drive at Centennial. All viewpoints are welcomed. | |
| Asian Club | The Asian Club is one of the oldest clubs at Centennial. Asian students meet periodically to express interests and ideas about learning and communicating among the club's more than twenty-five members. Club activities include artistic creation of club t-shirts, cooking contests, celebrations of Asian holidays, and discussions of different topics among Asian teenagers. | Meetings TBA P-10 Ping-Jade Yang Ko-Ming Shih |
| Avalon | Avalon is Centennial’s literary/art magazine. Students can submit writing, artwork, and photography in the submission folders in their English classrooms or to G-59. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors interested in joining the staff can apply spring semester. | Meets daily G-59 Cathy Rumfelt |
| Aviation Club | The Aviation Club's purpose is to create and sustain interest about flying general-aviation aircraft through camaraderie, shared experiences, and personal arrangements with certified flying instructors (CFI) at local airfields. | 1st and 3rd Thurs 3:45 pm P-B Rich Moushegian |
| Beta Club | Beta Club is an honorary service club for students in grades 9-12. Students must have an 87 or better GPA and perform at least ten service hours per semester. | 1st Wed Time TBA I-45 Jessica Taylor |
| Bowling Club | Bowling is a sport that is enjoyed by many students in the school. Bowling is a sport unlike many others in which any student can participate regardless of disabilities, athletic ability, or health conditions. | Meetings TBA Ping-Jade Yang |
| Breakfast Club | The Breakfast Club is a morning study session designed to help improve study skills and GPA. Students bring their own study materials, study guides for upcoming tests, and questions in subject areas. Peer tutors are available to help. Students specifically struggling in French or Spanish can work with club sponsor, Mrs. Kelly. | Tues & Thurs 8:10-8:30 am H-22 Caron Kelly |
| Buddha Club | The Buddha Club was created to celebrate student spirituality. | Tues, 7:45 am G-69 Scott Kent |
| Business Professionals of America | Business Professionals of America is for students in the Business Essentials class only. The mission of Business Professionals of America is to contribute to the preparation of a world-class workforce through the advancement of leadership, academic, citizenship, and technological skills. Currently, we are working as a co-curricular capacity within the Business Management course. | Meets 3rd period J-03 Dell Wilkerson |
| Career Club | The Career Club is for 11th and 12th graders only. When it comes to choosing a career path, it’s all about the student. There are a lot of decisions that each student faces as time gets closer to graduation. Finding a school that fits takes a little self-reflection and a lot of research. There are many pathways to success. | 2nd and 4th Tues 4:00 pm College & Career Center Darlene Davis-Conte |
| Club Latino | The club is open to Hispanic students in grades 9-12. It promotes cultural diversity through cultural celebrations and social activities. The club’s mission is to enhance interaction among Latin students and to assist newly arrived immigrants from Spanish-speaking countries. | Tues, 3:45 pm H-18 Maria Luque Yaritza Ferrer de Valero |
| Computer Club | The purpose of the Computer Club is to increase the awareness of the latest developments in the area of technology including career options and to provide information on the computer/technology courses available at Centennial. The club also provides students with an opportunity to explore and create with technology. | 3rd Thurs Time TBA I-18 Marie Robinson |
| Debate Team | The CHS Forensics League is a competitive team that focuses on creating future leaders of America. There is something for everyone in this club, whether you are trying to improve your speaking skills, interested in competitive debate, or striving to refine your poise, organization, and confidence in speaking. You should join if you are interested in any of the following:
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Tues & Thurs 4:00-7:30 pm G-65 Jordan Kohanim |
| Environmental Club | The Environmental Club is committed to helping maintain and improve our school, local, and global environment. The club started in 2006 and has brought about both paper and plastic recycling to the school. We are always looking for new members! | Wed, 3:45 pm P-11 Julie Burroughs |
| Equestrian Club | The Equestrian Club is for people who have a passion for horses and the horse industry. You do not have to own a horse or even ride to participate. We have a team that competes under the Interscholastic Equestrian Association in huntseat. We also have non-competing members who attend the shows and meetings. Everyone is welcome, regardless of experience or style of riding. | Every other Thurs 3:45 pm J-14 Jennifer Jarvis |
| Executive Student Council | Executive Student Council oversees most student council activities. Each year Executive Student Council plans and sets up the homecoming parade and dance, Hey Day, the teacher appreciation luncheon, and additional fundraisers. Executive Student Council officers are elected in the spring; they, in turn, select representatives for the various committees. The president and vice president of each class council also serve on the Executive Student Council. | Tues, 8:00 am I-38 Nicole Bucalo Snyder |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Free donuts. Free music. Free fun. Come check out FCA and learn what this life is all about. | Fri, 7:20 am Auditorium Dr. Tom Washburn Joe Boyer |
| Fencing Club | We are part of the fast-growing Georgia High School Fencing League (GHSFL), a league of a dozen area schools. Even though sword fighting goes way back, the official sport of fencing dates back to the 1700’s in France. Winning at fencing is a combination of many things: mind, flexibility, hand-eye coordination, and endurance. Fencing promotes balance, precision, and stamina. Practices are twice a week, and the season runs from September through March with tournaments each month. We have elected officers and the students really have a good time. A one-time investment in a weapon and protective gear is required. | Mon & Wed 4:00-5:30 pm F-40/H-40 Leslie Wolfe-Cundiff Jama Willbanks |
| French Club | The French Club is open to both students of French and to Francophiles. The club meets monthly focusing on varied cultural activities representing aspects of francophone culture. Among those activities are a Mardi Gras celebration, an authentic French breakfast, a feature film presentation, and a French dinner. Meetings for 2009-10: August 27, September 17, October 13, November 19, December 10, January TBD, March 11, and April 22. | Meets Monthly Time TBA H20 Marylou Wiesendanger Kerri Hinds |
| French Exchange Program | Every two years, students in the French program travel to Switzerland in the spring semester. The trip lasts for two weeks, and students have the opportunity to live with Swiss students and families, speak French continuously, and attend a Swiss school while immersing themselves in Swiss culture. These students also serve as host students when the Swiss students complete their leg of the exchange in the U.S. in October. The fall Swiss Exchange parent meeting will take place on August 27 at 7pm in H22. | Marylou Wiesendanger Kerri Hinds |
| French Honor Society | The Société Honoraire de Français is an honorary organization whose aim is to stimulate interest in the study of French, to promote high standards of scholarship, and to reward scholastic achievements. Students must be in third year French or above and have an A average in French and an A during the semester of invitation. Students must have a cumulative grade of B in all other subjects. | Inductions 2nd Semester Marylou Wiesendanger Kerri Hinds Melissa Burns |
| Future Business Leaders of America | FBLA plans activities that encourage leadership training, community service, school service, and competition in business type events. Students may join even if they aren’t taking a business class. We have a membership of 50+ students. | Wed, 8:15 am J-04 Sue Cowart |
| Gaming Club | The Gaming Club is the complete gaming forum. The club analyzes 3D graphic models, different game designs, the hardware of different systems and how they’ve changed, and promising outlooks on new games coming out. The club also looks at different genres of games, and how the development of games has changed over time, affecting the games that we play today. Special club activities include industry movies on concept art and its placement in various games, and participation in different gaming system tournaments with select prizes to the tournament winners. | Thurs, 4:00 pm E-18 Carrie Bates |
| German Club | The German Club meets to enjoy cultural aspects of Germany not always available in a large-class setting. We discuss political and cultural events, host Oktoberfest and World Cup parties, and watch and discuss German films. During the years of the German Exchange, the German clubs accompanies the German students to cultural events around Atlanta, and helps to coordinate weekend trips. | Meets monthly Time TBA H-19 David Alexander |
| German Exchange Program | Every two years, students in the German program travel to Germany in the spring semester. The trip lasts for two weeks, and students have the opportunity to live with German students and families, speak German continuously, and attend a German school while immersing themselves in German culture. These students also serve as host students when the German students complete their leg of the exchange in the U.S. in September. | David Alexander |
| German Honor Society | During their third year in German, students with over a 90% average in German, as well as a cumulative 85% average in all classes are inducted into the German Honor Society. In order to maintain membership until graduation, and subsequently receive a graduation cord, students are required to complete community service hours and maintain a determined GPA. | Meetings TBA 3:45 pm H-19 David Alexander |
| Habitat for Humanity | Habitat for Humanity builds homes for low income families in the Roswell area. Students will help raise funds to pay for the houses. | Meetings TBA Brett Porter |
| Health Occupations Students of America | HOSA is a club for students interested in pursuing careers in medicine. We participate in local, regional, and national competitions in healthcare knowledge and skills such as CPR, First Aid, and more. We develop future leaders in health care. | Last Tues Time TBA F-40 Jama Willbanks |
| The Health Club | The Health Club helps teens make healthy life choices. Topics covered: appropriate dress, improving self-esteem, preparing for college, career presentation, and what it takes to be successful. | Every other Mon 3:45pm H80A Caroline McLeod |
| Improv Club | The Improv Club practices improvisational acting games as in the TV show Whose Line is it Anyway? Students develop self-confidence working on improvisational and stage presence acting. The Improv Club sponsors the waiters and waitresses at the annual dinner theatre performance. The club is open to anyone, no experience is necessary. | Thurs, 8:00 am Black Box Mary Hayes Ernst |
| Interact Club | Interact is a student-led service organization for grades 9 through 12. Club members participate in a variety of local and international service projects each year. In addition to the rewards of serving our community, the students develop leadership skills and have the opportunity of networking with community leaders. We are sponsored by East Roswell Rotary. | Meetings TBA Melanie Snow Meggin Silverman |
| Invisible Children Club | The Invisible Children Club is a club formed after the non-profit organization of the same name. After the release of an award-winning documentary chronicling the life of children on the run from forced conscription in war-torn Northern Uganda, a competitive Schools for Schools program was created. Schools in the U.S. pair up with schools in Uganda; there is a huge online community/competition to see which American school can raise the most funds for the respectively assigned Ugandan schools. There are prizes involved as well (e.g. trips to Uganda, concerts, etc.) and club members actually get to see in real-time where the money goes on the school's website profile. Club members organize fundraisers, drives, etc. and proceeds from merchandise sales and donations go towards building, renovating, and maintaining schools for the young victims of the war living in Internally Displaced Persons camps. | Thurs, 3:45 pm H-03 Hager Sharkasi |
| Jewish Youth Affiliate | The Jewish Youth Affiliate is a club interested in educating people about the society and cultural traditions of Judaism and is designed to bring Jewish and non-Jewish students together. | Thurs, 7:50 am I-56 Gary Ruther Brian Heglund |
| Junior Class Council | The Junior Class Council is responsible for fundraising for and planning the Junior/Senior Prom. Class fundraisers include the annual Sally Foster sale and the Talent Show. The council is also involved in homecoming week festivities. Officers are elected in the spring. Representatives are chosen through an application process. | Thurs, 8:00 am H-64 Jill Dias-Schindler Kerri Kinds |
| Knotheads | Knotheads is a knitting club for students who are interested in all kinds of crafts and fiber arts projects like knitting, beading, and crochet. We meet bi-monthly after school to work on service projects and learn new techniques. No experience is necessary. | Every other Thurs 3:45 pm J-11 Mary Hayes Ernst Pam Mott Melanie Snow |
| Latino Club | The Latino Club's (aka ALAS - Assoc. Latina Alcazando Sueons) purpose is to promote and to harness the academic and personal success of the Latin students at Centennial. The club intends to motivate struggling students to make changes towards academic progress, create a drug and gang-free lifestyle, and develop a positive self image. The club offers students the following:
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Meets Monthly 3:45 pm H-18 Jorge Restrepo |
| Law Enforcement Explorers | Students interested in careers in law enforcement have the opportunity to train with the Roswell Police Department. Members of Explorers can earn the privilege to ride along with officers and train for competitions. To learn more, see Dr. Washburn in the Law and Justice Lab. | Wed, Time TBA Roswell P.D. Dr. Tom Wasburn |
| Math Club | The main objective of the Math club is to improve students’ problem solving skills. The alternate goal is to let students enjoy learning math and love math by making the learning process easy and fun. | Mon, 3:45pm P-10/I-34 Ko-Ming Shih Allen Szigety |
| Model UN | The main focus of the Model UN Club is to provide students with an opportunity for hands-on learning concerning global challenges and concerns in the twenty-first century. | Ben Crosby |
| Mu Alpha Theta | Mu Alpha Theta is the national mathematics honor society. The club is responsible for promoting mathematical excellence at Centennial through tutoring and other enrichment opportunities. Events in the past have included Hillside Math Day, Pi Day Celebrations, and Trivia Night at Buffalo Wild Wings Café. This club is designed for those who are strong in math and looking to apply their knowledge and strength in helping others and promoting fun and excitement in mathematical ideas. | Tara Daas |
| Multicultural Club | The purpose of the Multicultural Club is to educate students about different cultures and countries. Club activities include country presentations, cultural games, arts, music, dances, and food. | Thurs, 8:00 am P-17 Amy Powers |
| National Honor Society | National Honor Society is an organization founded on service and academic recognition. It is open to juniors and seniors who have a minimum GPA of 90.0. If you aspire to membership in NHS as an upperclassman, it is important to have a strong academic record beginning with your freshman year and a desire to serve others. | 2nd Tues, 8:00 am 2nd Tues, 3:45 pm E-09 Janet Siwy |
| National Technical Honor Society | NTHS is a student organization to recognize those who excel in their academic and technical/career courses. Students with the following qualifications can join:
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Meetings TBA Gray Sartin |
| PALS | The PALS Club is an organization that brings together students of all ability levels for school related activities and social outings. The purpose of this club is to develop friendships and create an accepting social environment throughout the school. Meetings are announced on as needed basis. | Meetings TBA I-12 Traci Coleman Pamela Kaye |
| Ping-Pong Club | The Ping-Pong Club allows students of all skill levels to challenge each other as often as we meet. Although a competitive atmosphere exists, the intent is to provide growth through effort. Each player will hopefully feel challenged to improve their ping-pong skills while gaining an appreciation for the sport. Play is tabulated by the standard recognized scoring for each game. At Centennial, we follow these basic rules:
| Tues & Thurs 7:30 am Aux Gym Officer Raymond Parker |
| Senior Class Council | The Senior Class Council sponsors activities for the senior class including, but not limited to, Senior Service Day, Senior Week festivities, and Homecoming Week festivities. The council also plans pep rallies and various other spirit activities. | Thurs, 8:00 am J-02 Ria Galanos |
| Skills USA | Skills USA prepares students to be leaders in the working world. Skills USA gives students service opportunities and prepares them to compete in skills related to their career fields. | Meetings TBA Auditorium Dr. Tom Washburn |
| Sophomore Class Council | Students work together to make student life for sophomores fun and enriching. Council activities include: fall festival, football games, hall decorating, data match, and class contests. | Meetings TBA Lisa Lindgren |
| Spanish Club | The Spanish club is open to students enrolled in Spanish classes and Spanish speakers. The club focuses on cultural celebrations and social activities. We meet about once a month for cultural activities, dancing, games, and food. ¡Es muy divertido! | Meets Monthly 3:45 pm H-18 Amy Saunders Donna Vargas |
| Spanish Honor Society | The club is a select group of dedicated and passionate upper level Spanish students. We are a service/scholarship club providing assistance to the local Hispanic community as well as to our Centennial community. The students are able to use their Spanish in a variety of authentic settings. The students tutor Spanish 1-2 students, ESOL students, and serve as translators and student helpers at North Fulton Community Charities and other local community events. We are affiliated with the national organization. Qualifications:
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Meetings TBA Amy Saunders |
| STARS | The STARS program is designed to send students from Centennial out into the community in the role of a tutor/mentor. We tutor either at Haynes Bridge Middle School, Holcomb Bridge Middle School, or Hillside Elementary (the school will be assigned to you, based on preference). | Thurs, 3:45 pm H-03 / H-04 Elizabeth Waters Jones Martha Smith |
| Straight and Gay Equality | SAGE addresses the concerns and questions of GLBTQ and straight youth in a safe and accepting environment, and strives to dispel myths, empower students, and provide educational resources, information and support. | Mon, 3:45 pm H-19 Melissa Burns |
| Step Team | The Detour step team is composed of young men and young women who select music to practice to and then perform at pep rallies and basketball games. The team holds tryouts and after a group is picked, they chose their signature song and practice their routine twice a week. | 3:45 pm Outside I-12 Charlotte Turner |
| Table Top Club | This is a club that meets to play table top games such as Magic the Gathering, Warhammer, Warhammer 40k, Star Wars mini games, D&D, and other similar games. New members welcome. | Meets during seminar E-52 John Riggins |
| Thespian Society | The Thespian Society is an honor society for students who participate in theatre. Membership is gained by performing in or working backstage during productions at Centennial. Members participate in conferences, workshops, service projects, and social events. | Meetings TBA Black Box Mary Hayes Ernst |
| Ultimate Frisbee Club | The purpose and aim of the Ultimate Frisbee Club is to bring the joy of ultimate Frisbee to all! | Meetings TBA P-15 Julia Bateman |
| X-treme Sports | The X-treme Sports club is for outdoor enthusiasts of hiking, camping, mountain climbing, rafting, snowboarding, skiing, and kayaking. Beginners welcome! | Tues, 8:15 am F-24 Josh Sims |
| Yearbook | The student staff is responsibility for the creation of the yearbook. Students learn the fundamentals of graphic design, editorial writing, and business skills necessary to successfully produce a 500+ page book. Members must apply and be in at least the 10th grade. | Meets daily G-69 Scott Kent |