Clubs and Activities
Clubs, Activities and Honor Societies
AHS students have numerous clubs from which to choose in order to pursue their passions, including clubs focused around academic, social, service, recreational, and professional vocations. Many of the clubs meet during Club Day schedule held 10 times per year, though some may choose to meet before or after school. All postings must be approved by the administration prior to being anywhere in the building, announced on the morning T.V., etc.
All official clubs must meet the following criteria:
1. A current faculty sponsor who attends all meetings and event.
2. An active membership of 10 or more students.
3. A club constitution on file with the club coordinator that addresses the club’s leadership structure, purpose and specific membership requirements.
Requests to form a new club must be submitted to the club coordinator with a copy of the club's constitution with a list of possible members. Requests are reviewed by both the club coordinator and administrator before a club becomes official.
Honor Societies
Albemarle High School offers many opportunities for students to achieve membership in an honor society. We offer a wide variety of honor societies, including core subject area, world language, service, and fine and performing arts honor societies, in addition to the National Honor Society.
Although the selection criteria vary between the organizations, all require that members be of good character and achieve a minimum academic standard. Many require that the members perform service while members of the honor society. When students are inducted into these honor societies, they sign a pledge to uphold the responsibilities of membership.
Members who do not live up to those responsibilities into the society may have their membership status reviewed by the society’s committee. The primary requirement of these societies is students maintain good “character.” Members who make bad decisions resulting in suspension from school, break laws or cheat will have their membership status reviewed by the society’s committee. Members who do not live up to the expectations of an honor society may be disciplined by that society’s committee and may have their membership revoked.
AHS Clubs & Organizations
![Badminton Club]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1648572418/k12albemarleorg/ptd1x9n31rrehbbwgha8/badminton.jpg","width":189}])
![Black Student Union]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1619035394/k12albemarleorg/pdsntebwzq1pgc8mlq5i/albemarlelogo.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1619035394/k12albemarleorg/pdsntebwzq1pgc8mlq5i/albemarlelogo.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1619035394/k12albemarleorg/pdsntebwzq1pgc8mlq5i/albemarlelogo.jpg","width":690}])
This Union was established in order to educate students and members about black history as more than simply a side note or chapter in our history books and more!
![Book Club]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1632236785/k12albemarleorg/qeoyow70rhyuvivvallh/unnamed1.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1632236785/k12albemarleorg/qeoyow70rhyuvivvallh/unnamed1.png","width":512}])
Join the AHS book group! To learn more, email ahslibrary@k12albemarle.org.
![Connect Club]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1635435394/k12albemarleorg/tcxcl0elp0kciihstpzl/friends.jpg","width":250}])
Connect Club is a club that unites students with differing abilities together to build casual friendships. Our club works to raise money for the CBIP classroom to purchase holiday gifts and games to play. We also branch out in the community including work with the Special Olympics. We have 30+ members looking to continue this year.
Club Sponsor
Michelle Benedict
![Conservation Club]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1716905547/k12albemarleorg/gv47aeezhh2taa8ackqq/conservationclub.jpg","width":225}])
![Dungeons and Dragons Club]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1635435878/k12albemarleorg/ljg5tqpjevsu7koo3s7z/dungeonsanddragons.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1635435878/k12albemarleorg/ljg5tqpjevsu7koo3s7z/dungeonsanddragons.png","width":419}])
In the AHS Dungeons and Dragons club, create your own heroic mage or warrior and go on thrilling adventures with others. Play with your friends or meet new adventuring comrades. Even in a virtual setting, we're still keeping the magic of the game alive.
Club Sponsor
Sean Lucia
![English Honor Society]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1635517442/k12albemarleorg/bdoj7tigprhusiuemex3/englishhonorsociety.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1635517442/k12albemarleorg/bdoj7tigprhusiuemex3/englishhonorsociety.jpg","width":262}])
National English Honor Society is for juniors and seniors who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in English throughout high school. Membership is done through an application process and the club participates in a number of community service and school activities during the year.
Club Sponsor
Tom Panarese
![Envirothon]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1716907648/k12albemarleorg/uypthehh8aurythviwhq/envirothon.jpg","width":207}])
![FCA]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1716907936/k12albemarleorg/uordnaqeehdngb73q2xh/fca.png","width":225}])
FCA: Fellowship of Christian Athletes (you don't have to be an athlete). FCA’s vision is to see the world transformed by Jesus Christ through the influence of athletes (and anyone committed to living like Christ). This club’s hope is to lead any athlete or student in a growing relationship with Jesus Christ, while valuing integrity, serving, and teamwork. https://sites.google.com/view/albemarlefca/home
Club Sponsor
Brittany Cramer
![Forensics Team]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1635536051/k12albemarleorg/cspl3iakgzwm9edbv35m/forensics.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1635536051/k12albemarleorg/cspl3iakgzwm9edbv35m/forensics.png","width":301}])
Forensics isn't the CSI/SVU type of forensics. Oh, no! Our Forensics is a multiple state-championship award-winning competition team that spans improvisation to recitation to speech to literature. Does this sound like it's up your alley? More information coming soon!
![German Honor Society]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1716908450/k12albemarleorg/ee5lyrowztz5g0r9gdui/germanhonorsociety.png","width":194}])
If you are in German 3, 4 or AP you could be elligible to be part of this Honor Society. We will learn more about German and the culture that surrounds the language. We will have virtual city tours of cities in Europe. We will also help our community as well as we can virtually. If you are already part of this Honor Society please join us. If you would like to be part of the Honor Society please let us know and we will send you an application.
Club Sponsor
Mary Montalbine
![GIS]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1635536772/k12albemarleorg/eprv2bghdze7lzkc3216/GIS_1.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1635536772/k12albemarleorg/eprv2bghdze7lzkc3216/GIS_1.jpg","width":282}])
GIS club is an organization that introduces and supports students using geospatial technologies. Activities include: making webGIS maps, hosting guest speakers, piloting drones, using GIS for social good.
Club Sponsor
Chris Bunin
![Harry Potter Club]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1635524668/k12albemarleorg/ingpxwd4ss9llam0khru/harrypotter.png","width":225}])
The Harry Potter Club is a club for all things Harry Potter! From books, to movies, to spells & potions, we dive deeper into the phenomenon that is Harry Potter!
Club Sponsor
Katie Christie
![Hiking Club]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1716908727/k12albemarleorg/g9jyyz8qj4ssxfuddghc/hikingclub.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1716908727/k12albemarleorg/g9jyyz8qj4ssxfuddghc/hikingclub.png","width":275}])
![HOSA - Future Health Professionals]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1716908883/k12albemarleorg/vz3vfbekqyqx5nwyxaa2/HOSA.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1716908883/k12albemarleorg/vz3vfbekqyqx5nwyxaa2/HOSA.jpg","width":353}])
![Interact Club]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1635526469/k12albemarleorg/m747kdfjzb4ezu8gag9p/interact.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1635526469/k12albemarleorg/m747kdfjzb4ezu8gag9p/interact.png","width":342}])
Join us if you like to have fun while doing social service projects! Interact club is the high school version of Rotary Club, we like to help our community while having a great time. Take time to look at our website and instagram page @albemarle.interact We hope to see you at our first meeting! https://sites.google.com/k12albemarle.org/interact-clubahs/home https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Vt3QWjxeYl4PkwIQ9McglVh9g-TY8vpqTR5oWDvUOkY/edit?usp=sharing
Club Sponsor
Andrea Davis
![Junior Classical League (JCL)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1635526709/k12albemarleorg/qchih5mvnrufi1506ag8/JCL.png","width":224}])
JCL is an organization dedicated to celebrating and promoting Latin and Greek in the modern world. We commemorate holidays, reenact rituals, go to CONVENTION, and generally have a great time. You do not need to be in Latin or Greek in order to join the club.
Club Sponsor
Matt Clay
![Key Club]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1635526866/k12albemarleorg/jk1gw64lssoincheejly/keyclub.png","width":225}])
Key Club is a service and leadership focused organization that has over 100 active members at AHS. We participate in many service projects throughout the area and look forward to finding ways to impact our community in these uncertain times. Key Club is also a great way to meet new people that have similar interests as you in the process of serving the community.
Club Sponsor
Ian Lyons
![Latinx]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1635527034/k12albemarleorg/rex6cnihzb4uob1n2eui/latinx.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1635527034/k12albemarleorg/rex6cnihzb4uob1n2eui/latinx.jpg","width":319}])
Latinx es un club disenado para los estudiantes hispanos y tambien los que hablan espanol. Pasaremos tiempo juntos, compartiremos ideas y informacion, y planearemos eventos (si es posible despues) All people are welcome to join this club.
Club Sponsor
Sarah Reyes
![LBGTQ (Gender and Sexuality Alliance)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1635518886/k12albemarleorg/cm5so5gun7w3vn6al5yb/GSA.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1635518886/k12albemarleorg/cm5so5gun7w3vn6al5yb/GSA.jpg","width":344}])
Gender & Sexuality Alliance provides outreach and inclusion for all students who identify as LGBTQIA+, students who are questioning for themselves, and those who care for and support them. We participate in the GLSEN Annual Day of Silence and other positive, supportive activities throughout the school year. We plan weekly meetings to support and educate.
Club Sponsors
Sarah Reyes & Adriana Nannini
![Literary Magazine]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1716909541/k12albemarleorg/nkni0idqy5okn7wxyoqw/litmag.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1716909541/k12albemarleorg/nkni0idqy5okn7wxyoqw/litmag.jpg","width":334}])
![Make A Change (M.A.C.)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1635537508/k12albemarleorg/vw10nhjrcqg6d6pqohea/MAC.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1635537508/k12albemarleorg/vw10nhjrcqg6d6pqohea/MAC.jpg","width":259}])
We decided to make M.A.C. club to try and “Make a Change” in our community. Our club is centered around eco-friendly crafts that can hopefully replace the items that are harmful to the environment. Our club is planning to work on various crafts and projects such as homemade car fresheners made out of recycled paper with scented seeds in the middle so that when you use it all up, you can plant the seed, journals/cards made out of recycled paper that we can gift to retirement homes on holidays, sleeping mats made out of plastic bags for the homeless, and many more projects.
Club Sponsor
Kellie Oxley
![Math Club]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1635527287/k12albemarleorg/olj0ytadud7o07xadwkr/math.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1635527287/k12albemarleorg/olj0ytadud7o07xadwkr/math.png","width":302}])
Math Club prepares for and participates in a variety of math competitions throughout the year. We also organize math events for middle school students.
Club Sponsor
David Woodward
![Math Honor Society]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1635527407/k12albemarleorg/wmfagwm982pbits7jw4k/mathhonorsociety.png","width":225}])
![Model UN]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1635527702/k12albemarleorg/hj8yskdaofv2swqcsbdh/modelun.jpg","width":238}])
Are you interested in International Affairs? Have you been wanting to improve your skills in public speaking and diplomatic negotiation? Do you live for a good midnight crisis? Then we are the club for you! We attend 1-2 United Nations simulation conferences per year.
No club sponsor at this time.
![National History Day]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1716909926/k12albemarleorg/syp73xievcfuli5x6c6y/nationalhistoryday.png","width":225}])
![National Honor Society]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1635528159/k12albemarleorg/uigkmcqjqsuli6fxnqaj/nationalhonorsociety.jpg","width":224}])
National Honor Society is for seniors who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in character, scholarship, leadership, and service. Membership is done through an application process and the club participates in a number of community service and school activities during the year. Invitations to apply will be coming out at the end of September.
Club Sponsor
Katie Christie
![National Social Studies Honor Society]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1635525636/k12albemarleorg/zbv3qpfphnpuoirkwo5u/socialstudies.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1635525636/k12albemarleorg/zbv3qpfphnpuoirkwo5u/socialstudies.jpg","width":323}])
The National Social Studies Honor Society is a space for students to delve more deeply into the historical topics that impact our world and use the knowledge to fight for change. Rho Kappa requires that students have demonstrated outstanding achievement in Social Studies and currently be in the 11th or 12th grade.
Club Sponsor
Marilyn Krieger
![Photography Club]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1716910685/k12albemarleorg/cqrr09ewiorexufq87lj/download.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1716910685/k12albemarleorg/cqrr09ewiorexufq87lj/download.jpg","width":300}])
![Physics Club]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1716910969/k12albemarleorg/u3kblxe7p6plqckfny6g/physicsclub.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1716910969/k12albemarleorg/u3kblxe7p6plqckfny6g/physicsclub.png","width":302}])
![Pickleball Club]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1716911365/k12albemarleorg/ncbnkq52l2iyazcmaomv/pickleball.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1716911365/k12albemarleorg/ncbnkq52l2iyazcmaomv/pickleball.jpg","width":342}])
![Robotics Club]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1635531322/k12albemarleorg/retfmb0p6y0oagia9r0g/robotics.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1635531322/k12albemarleorg/retfmb0p6y0oagia9r0g/robotics.jpg","width":351}])
Explore robotics and engineering with students who are passionate about competing in First Robotics Competitions. Learn how to plan, construct, program and present a robot in a competition setting. Teams are student led with those who have prior experience and great leadership ability. If any of these topics interest you, please stop by and help us continue this great program.
Club Sponsor
Trey Barlow
![Rowing Club]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1635531528/k12albemarleorg/v1qwxusxeqq5f8fgmgy6/row.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1635531528/k12albemarleorg/v1qwxusxeqq5f8fgmgy6/row.png","width":380}])
Club Sponsor
Cathy Coffman
![SCA]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1635532197/k12albemarleorg/mdspbcnwnk33zmbbvlr7/studentcouncil.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1635532197/k12albemarleorg/mdspbcnwnk33zmbbvlr7/studentcouncil.png","width":316}])
Student Council Association! We are an elected body that serves the needs of the student body, and works with administrators to represent students' interests. SCA also produces incredible fun at AHS, like the Homecoming Dance and Spirit Week, Prom, and pep rallies. We support other clubs and groups at school, and strive to create a strong community at school. Improve your leadership skills and build relationships--join SCA!
Club Sponsor
Nikki Shrader
![Science Olympiad Club]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1716911833/k12albemarleorg/uy5h62bfdjhntclma1lb/scienceolympiad.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1716911833/k12albemarleorg/uy5h62bfdjhntclma1lb/scienceolympiad.jpg","width":259}])
![Soccer Club]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1716912095/k12albemarleorg/bxlrqz05gkn7bvdomamx/soccer.jpg","width":208}])
![Spanish Honor Society]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1635525960/k12albemarleorg/ajiteulr0v6xybtsjyz6/spanish.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1635525960/k12albemarleorg/ajiteulr0v6xybtsjyz6/spanish.jpg","width":267}])
National Spanish Honor Society is for students who have demonstrated outstanding achievement in Spanish, as well as honorable character. Membership is done through a nomination / invitation process in the Fall. The club participates in a number of community service and school activities during the year.
Club Sponsor
John Glass
![Spikeball Club]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1716912255/k12albemarleorg/ifxoxuxlaotg9ysny1iw/spikeball.jpg","width":229}])
![Students Against Hunger]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1716912420/k12albemarleorg/cuvqlioy3dd0kdbaxeis/SAH.png","width":225}])
![SWENext - Society of Women Engineers]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1635533687/k12albemarleorg/luav22k7aomtbbv9eek1/swenext.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1635533687/k12albemarleorg/luav22k7aomtbbv9eek1/swenext.png","width":430}])
The Society of Women Engineers (SWE) is a global organization of women engineers and engineering students. They also engage with high school students to help them to understand engineering school, engineering careers, and participate in engineering-related activities. There are SWE chapters at UVA, VaTech and VCU engineering schools. This club as well as all clubs are open to all interested students.
Club Sponsor
Kevin Huff
![Thespian Honor Society]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1635534063/k12albemarleorg/svayqhmminxploy7gpjt/thespianhonorsociety.png","width":234}])
![Tri-M Music Honor Society]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1635534211/k12albemarleorg/x92a97z6ogfmvpzdc4lo/musichonorsociety.jpg","width":225}])
Tri-m Honor Society is for members of our AHS Music performance ensembles. Look out for an announcement from your music teacher soon!
Club Sponsor
Jennifer Morris
![UNICEF]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1635534354/k12albemarleorg/qjplyyzow3moplrbl7f1/UNICEF.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1635534354/k12albemarleorg/qjplyyzow3moplrbl7f1/UNICEF.png","width":265}])
![We the People Club]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1716912697/k12albemarleorg/wdizhordgl8gp7tq2p08/wethepeople.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1716912697/k12albemarleorg/wdizhordgl8gp7tq2p08/wethepeople.png","width":444}])
![YAAPIC (Asian American & Pacific Islanders Club)]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1635536487/k12albemarleorg/vzzd4zhmz2uarogyruth/YAAPIC.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1635536487/k12albemarleorg/vzzd4zhmz2uarogyruth/YAAPIC.jpg","width":259}])
https://yaapicville.weebly.com/ : a student-run group that is dedicated to building and educating a network of allies and supporting one another & other marginalized communities! Open to all students.
Club Sponsor
Jamie Sherwell