Academic Team
Advisor: Ms. Meaghan Simms Put your knowledge of academics, popular culture, and everything in between to the test in a quiz bowl format. Meeting Tuesdays from 2:30-3:45 |
Anchors Away Travel
Advisor: Mr. Campbell Want to see the world at an affordable rate? Join us as we adventure out to a new location every year. Travel changes lives! *Note: Trips are not officially sanctioned by Polk County Schools and are run through 3rd-party vendors Email Mr. Campbell for more info. |
JROTC
Advisors: Major David Tervin & Command Sergeant Major Bobby Neal JROTC’s mission is to motivate young people to be better citizens. Through a military structure students learn about discipline and work ethic. Meeting Days/Times: Drill Team – Monday-Thursday: 2:10-3:20pm Raider Team – Tuesdays and Thursdays: 3:30-4:45pm Our website: www.jrotclhs.com |
Latin Club
Advisor: Ms. Erin Chapman We gain an active appreciation and understanding of the civilizations of ancient Greece and Rome, thereby better enabling us as individuals to interpret and appraise our own world. We have a sound structure which provides a sound basis for expansion of our horizons and perspectives, intellectually, socially, and esthetically. We have a viable organization which can effectively create in others a sense of awareness, interest and appreciation as far as the value of the classics is concerned. Meeting as needed (usually on Wednesdays) www.fjcl.org |
National Honor Society
Advisor: Mrs. Allison Westberry National Honor Society teaches students leadership, service, character and much more during their time involved. The National Honor Society (NHS) is a nationwide organization in the United States which may consist of many chapters in high schools. Selection may be based on four criteria: scholarship, leadership, service, and character. The National Honor Society might require some sort of service to the community, school, or other organizations.National Honor Society groups are commonly active in community service activities both in the community and at the school. In addition, NHS chapters typically elect officers, who, under the supervision of the chapter adviser, coordinate and manage the chapter as a student organization. NHS members offer tutoring every Thursday from 2:15-2:45 PM in N132 |
Student Government
Advisors: Mrs. Shelly Wilt & Mrs. Elizabeth Schultz To serve as a forum through which students can express suggestions and work with the administration and faculty of LHS to seek change and development. Also this club gives students a practical and productive means through which to develop democratic ideals and leadership abilities. Students plan and sponsor wholesome activities for the student body. Also students settle disputes and regulate activities of campus organizations. Senior Class Advisor: Mrs. Robin Sechrest Junior Class Advisor: Mrs. Shelly Wilt Sophomore Class Advisor: Mrs. Carrie Toreky Freshman Class Advisor: Mrs. Alanna Redd Meeting the first Monday of each month. |
Technology Student Association (TSA)
Advisor: Ms. Jennifer Ivey Technology Student Association (TSA) is an international organization that fosters personal growth, leadership, and opportunities in science, technology, engineering and mathematics through co-curricular activities, competitions, and related programs. The club meets formally once a month, but informally with club members working to research, build and collaborate on projects and preparation for competition on their own schedule. Scholarships are available, as TSA State Competition brings together STEM students from across Florida, with students qualifying for Nationals moving on to compete with students across the U.S., its territories and a few countries in Europe. www.tsaweb.org |
Teen Trendsetters
Advisor: Mrs. Samantha McFadden High school students tutor elementary students one-on-one in reading at Dixieland Elementary School. Meeting one day per week (TBD) for a total of 24 meetings. www.barbarabush.org |
Youth in Government
Advisor: TBA Model Government System to learn how state government works in all branches of government, legislative, judicial, executive, as well as the press. Students learn how debate ideas, not people. Meeting at the South YMCA every Thursday night at 6:30 pm. www.floridayig.net |